N.J. Stat. § 54:35-4.1: Death of person caused by wrongful act, neglect or default; compensation; failure to timely pay tax; interest and bond

Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 54:35-3 and R.S. 54:35-4, with respect to any sum recovered as compensation for death of a person caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default, interest shall accrue at the rates and in the manner provided in R.S. 54:35-3 and a bond shall be required to be given as provided in R.S. 54:35-4, if the tax is not paid within 30 days of the receipt of an award or settlement therefor.

L.1978, c. 172, s. 4, eff. Dec. 28, 1978.