N.J. Stat. § 27:9-12: Powers deemed additional; construction

The powers granted by sections 27:9-8 to 27:9-11 of this title, are in addition to and not in substitution for the powers granted by existing statutes, and are not subject to any limitation or restriction prescribed by any such statutes, except as may be expressly provided by said sections.

The obligation of the commissioner to make any payment or reimbursement pursuant to the agreements authorized by said sections shall have such force and effect as may be permitted by the constitution of this state and if any of the provisions contained in sections 27:9-9 to 27:9-11 of this title shall be unconstitutional or invalid, such provisions shall be exscinded and the remaining sections shall stand.