Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 39:2A-24

  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
24. As the commission is a State agency, all absolute and qualified immunities and defenses provided to public entities and public employees by the “New Jersey Tort Claims Act,” P.L.1972, c.45 (N.J.S. 59:1-1 et seq.), the “New Jersey Contractual Liability Act,” P.L.1972, c.45 (N.J.S. 59:13-1 et seq.), and any other law shall apply to all interests held and activities performed by the commission and its employees pursuant to this act.

L.2003,c.13,s.24.