N.J. Stat. § 12:4-3: Owners of docks, wharves and piers may collect wharfage, dockage and rent; no hindrance to navigation

The owners or holders of all docks, wharves, storehouses and piers may:

a. Use, possess and repair the same;

b. Lay any vessel alongside the same;

c. Demand, receive and sue for and recover of and from any vessel or person using the same, reasonable wharfage, demurrage, rent or dockage; and

d. Recover for any damage done to the same.

This section shall not impair the legal rights of any other persons or authorize any hindrance to navigation.