§ 9.01 Continuation of commission. The Palisades interstate park commission, as established by compact between the states of New York and New Jersey authorized by chapter one hundred seventy of the laws of nineteen hundred thirty-seven, shall continue in the office with the powers, functions and duties prescribed in this article. The commission shall continue to have the immediate custody, jurisdiction, management and control of all lands, parks or parkways in this state which it now has under its jurisdiction and control.

Terms Used In N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 9.01

  • 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.