N.J. Stat. § 46:3-27: Conveyance or reservation of mineral rights; exclusion of water rights

Every deed or other instrument which conveys or reserves mineral rights in any land shall, unless otherwise expressly provided therein, be construed to exclude any and all water rights or consideration thereof from any conveyance or reservation of mineral rights.

L.1981, c. 542, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.