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1 ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO. v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION -- rank: 1000

... the BPU possesses primary jurisdiction over all public utilities. See N.J.S.A. 48:2-13(a). However, DEP possesses plenary power over riparian land use ... 16 U.S.C.A. § 824o(d), (e), and N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, and the rules promulgated thereunder, require that utilities develop maintenance ...

docket:	a1221-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-07-22
status:	unpublished
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Document Size:	66234

2 Jersey Central Power & Light Co. v. Melcar Utility Co. -- rank: 917

... jurisdiction and authority of the Board of Public Utilities under N.J.S.A. 48:2-13(a), generates and distributes electric power throughout various areas of ...

docket:	a-96-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2013-01-24
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3 North Jersey Police Radio Association, Inc. v. Borough of Pompton Lakes -- rank: 863

... equipment and appliances . . . of any public utility, as defined in [ N.J.S.A.] 48:2-13 . . . , in, on, along, over or under any real property, including ... N.J.S.A. 40:14B-40 (emphasis added).] Moreover, N.J.S.A. 48:2-13 broadly defines a “public utility” to include every . . . corporation ... granted by this State or by any political subdivision thereof. [ N.J.S.A. 48:2-13 (emphasis added).] North Jersey Police Radio Association, Inc. v. Borough ... operating, maintaining, or controlling “equipment for public use.” N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. However, the Legislature did not specifically delineate how municipal utility ... equipment and appliances . . . of any public utility, as defined in [N.J.S.A.] 48:2-13.” N.J.S.A. 40:14B-40. Further, our ... to include companies maintaining “equipment for public use.” N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. Municipal utility authorities are also expressly afforded the power ...

docket:	009657-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-11-03
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	108179

4 DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT CO. v. DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF TAXATION, <br -- rank: 803

... public utility. The term “public utility” is defined in N.J.S.A . 48:2-13, which states in relevant part that: The term “public ... granted by this State or by any political subdivision thereof. [ N.J.S.A. 48:2-13(a)]. The statutory definition of “public utility” has remained ... LDV. Under the definition of “public utility” found in N.J.S.A . 48:2-13, in order for Delmarva to be a “public utility� ... and to be subject to regulation as a public entity. N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. While the Director is correct that Delmarva did not obtain ... at issue, Delmarva was an owner within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. The NJBPUC has authority to grant franchises or privileges to ... rates. It has been recognized that within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 48:2-13 the term “privilege” can take various forms. In ...

docket:	00343-99
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decided:	2006-07-14
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5 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS COMPANY FOR A DETERMINATION CONCERNING THE SOUTHERN RELIABILITY LINK PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:55D-19 AND N.J.S.A. 48:9-25.4 -- rank: 760

... the purpose of carrying out the provisions of [Title 48].' N.J.S.A. 48:2-13(a). N.J.S.A. 48:2-23 empowers the ...

docket:	a3666-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-04-29
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	94564

6 SILVIA FUNES v. NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION -- rank: 746

... railroad, is not considered a public utility as defined by N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, the statute on which plaintiff relies, yet is covered by ...

docket:	a5348-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-09-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	41608

7 IMO Alleged Violations of Valley Road Sewerage Company et als. -- rank: 740

... the provisions of [Title 48 of the New Jersey Statutes]." N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. The BPU's authority extends not only to the corporate ...

docket:	a-76-97
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1998-06-12
status:
citation:	154 N.J. 224
Document Size:	77309

8 IN THE MATTER OF THE PROVISION OF BASIC GENERATION SERVICE -- rank: 723

... supervision, regulation of and jurisdiction and control over public utilities. N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. The proceedings and decisions in this matter involve policy decisions ...

docket:	a3200-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-00-01
status:	published
citation:	411 N.J. Super. 69 984 A.2d 437
Document Size:	81061

9 MEADOWBROOK INDUSTRIES LLC v. WALKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC -- rank: 717

... licensed solid waste collectors, Meadowbrook and Walker are public utilities, N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, and subject to the "Prohibitions, Restrictions and Exemptions" set forth ...

docket:	a3568-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	24868

10 CLAREMONT ASSOCIATES CORP. v. UNITED WATER MID-ATLANTIC UTILITIES INCORPORATED -- rank: 706

... plaintiffs' claims. The trial judge granted the motion, concluding that N.J.S.A. 48:2-13(a) "explicitly encompasses the parties in the present action. The ... to the Court would be contrary to the intent of N.J.S.A. 48:2-13(a). It would be as if the Court was "stepping ... A. 2A:16-50 to -62. Plaintiffs also argue that N.J.S.A. 48:2-13 and N.J.S.A. 48:3-7(a) do ... equipment, facilities and franchises so far as may be necessary . . . . " N.J.S.A. 48:2-13 (emphasis added). The BPU's power, therefore, extends to every ... or controlled property rights in a public sewer system. See N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. Plaintiffs are claiming an ownership interest in Great American's ...

docket:	a6287-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-11-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	31526

11 In the Matter of Petition of New Jersey American Water Company, Inc., for an Increase in Rates for Water and Sewer Service and Other Tariff Modifications -- rank: 703

... responsible for supervising and regulating public utilities in the State. N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. ����The Ratepayer Advocate is administratively located within the BPU and ...

docket:	a-32-00
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2001-07-25
status:
citation:	169 N.J. 181
Document Size:	66361

12 PENNSVILLE TRAVEL CENTER, INC v. ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY -- rank: 703

... a utility's service, charges, fees, and facility relocation. See N.J.S.A. 48:2-13; N.J.S.A. 48:2-19; N.J.S ...

docket:	a0748-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-23
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	37589

13 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF 68-72 FRANKLIN PLACE, LLC, ET AL. VS. NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER COMPANY -- rank: 695

... is subject to BPU's regulatory supervision and control. See N.J.S.A. 48:2-13(a). Franklin was the developer of twelve townhouse-style condominium ...

docket:	a3971-21
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-04-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	25943

14 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY -- rank: 678

... the BPU with broad powers to regulate public utilities. See N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. The BPU's authority over sale, lease or other disposition ...

docket:	a5711-09
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-07-17
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	75150

15 I/M/O THE PETITION OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX (1) FOR APPROVAL & CONTINUATION OF INTERIM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL RATES, ET AL., -- rank: 669

... to be public utilities subject to its general jurisdiction under N.J.S.A. 48:2-13. Any solid waste facility, including a transfer station, constructed or ... station, fall squarely within the definition of a public utility. N.J.S.A. 48:2-13 provides in pertinent part: The term "public utility" shall include ...

docket:	a0351-94
court:	njappellate
decided:	1997-04-10
status:	published
citation:	299 N.J.Super. 577
Document Size:	50859