{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-54-4-3.63","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 54:4-3.63","heading":"Legislative findings and declaration","body":"The Legislature hereby finds and declares that natural open space areas for  public recreation and conservation purposes are rapidly diminishing; that public funds for the acquisition and maintenance of public open space should be  supplemented by private individuals and conservation organizations;  and that  it is therefore in the public interest to encourage the dedication of privately-owned open space to public use and enjoyment as provided for in this act.\nL.1974, c. 167, s. 1, eff. Dec. 9, 1974.","path":["TITLE 54 TAXATION"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"12832fdfa9936836f01e0f156b4a7d934ac004a6078ec8dbad6cfd6ca9e0794c","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-54-4-3.62","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-54-4-3.64"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}