N.J. Stat. Ann. § 39:6-84.1

The provisions of sections 9, 13 and 24 of the act of which this act is supplementary (C. 39:6-69, 39:6-73 and 39:6-84) as amended by sections 3, 4 and 5 of P.L.1972, c. 198 which increase the maximum amounts payable from the fund shall be applicable only to claims made by qualified persons, or the personal representatives of such persons, who suffered damages resulting from bodily injury or death or damage to property arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle in this State on or after January 1, 1973, and whose damages may be satisfied in whole or in part from the fund.