2016 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 48 - Public Utilities
Section 48:3-17.9 - Definitions

NJ Rev Stat § 48:3-17.9 (2016) What's This?

48:3-17.9. Definitions
As used herein:

(a) "Public utility" means any public utility defined in 48:2-13;

(b) "Right-of-way" means the area devoted to passing over, on, through or under lands with utility plant facilities as part of a way for such purpose;

(c) "Easement" means privileges essential or appurtenant to the enjoyment of a right-of-way; and

(d) "Emergency" means any time a public utility service is interrupted or in immediate danger of being interrupted by the elements or by any other cause or when the condition of the equipment of the public utility is in need of immediate repair to prevent injury to persons, or damage to property.

L.1969, c. 182, s. 1.


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