N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-96: Exceptions, permitted

4. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may, upon application by any municipality, grant an exception from any requirement of section 3 of P.L.1981, c.32 (C.40:55D-95), provided that the commissioner shall determine that such exception will not increase flood damage or nonpoint pollution, or constitute a threat to the public safety, within or without the municipality.

L.1981,c.32,s.4; amended 1991,c.194,s.2.