N.J. Stat. Ann. § 50:3-16.7

7. Each application for a license for Area No. 1 shall be accompanied by a license fee in an amount to be fixed by the council but not less than $4 per ton on the gross tonnage measurement of the boat or vessel to be licensed but a minimum fee of $50 shall be charged for each boat or vessel licensed. In the event that the license is refused, the license fee accompanying the application shall be returned to the applicant.