Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40:37-6

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
The shade tree commission, with the consent of the board of chosen freeholders may make rules and regulations for the protection and care of the trees, shrubbery or ornamental material planted or growing naturally within the highways and parks under its jurisdiction, as provided in this article; and with the consent of the board may prescribe a suitable fine for the violation of each rule or regulation, in an amount not exceeding $200.00 for each violation.

Amended by L.1958, c. 41, p. 133, s. 3, eff. May 20, 1958.