Utilities Law in New Jersey
This page covers utilities law as it applies in New Jersey — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in New Jersey
New Jersey state law
- CIVIL RIGHTS › Chapter 5NJ 10 § 10:5-12
Cited in 57 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE › Chapter 12NJ 2C § 2C:12-1
Cited in 29 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE › Chapter 18NJ 2C § 2C:18-2
Cited in 18 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE › Chapter 39NJ 2C § 2C:39-3
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- AMUSEMENTS, PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 12NJ 5 § 5:12-1
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE › Chapter 39NJ 2C § 2C:39-1
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in New Jersey.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.