Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40:60-51.12

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
1. The governing body of any municipality may lease any real estate owned or controlled by it or any interest therein when, and to the extent that, it is not required for municipal purposes, to any not-for-profit corporation or not-for-profit association while it is used for the purposes of such organization in promoting the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community and not for commercial business, trade, or manufacturing purposes, without costs or at a nominal rental.

L.1966,c.238,s.1; amended 2002,c.19.