N.J. Stat. § 48:3-86.1: Definitions.

1. As used in P.L.2025, c.47 (C.48:3-86.1 et. seq.):

"Electric public utility" means a public utility, as that term is defined in R.S.48:2-13, that transmits and distributes electricity to end users within this State.

"Gas public utility" means a public utility, as that term is defined in R.S.48:2-13, that distributes gas to end users within this State.

"Smart meter" means an electronic metering device that measures and records utility usage data in regular intervals on a daily basis and wirelessly transmits this data to a public utility for billing and other purposes.

"Smart meter customer" means a residential customer of an electric public utility or gas public utility whose electricity or gas usage is measured using a smart meter.

L.2025, c.47, s.1; amended 2025, c.99, s.1.