New Jersey Administrative Code Title 19K - CASINO CONTROL COMMISSION/CASINO REINVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Here’s a refined overview of Title 19K of the New Jersey Administrative Code, which governs both the Casino Control Commission (CCC) and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA):
🏛 1. Structure of Title 19K
Title 19K is organized as follows:
Chapters 40–60 are mostly reserved—no current active provisions.
Chapter 40A: General provisions, laying down overarching definitions and administrative rules. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 41A: Procedures for key employee licensing. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 42A: Rules for hearings and appeals. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 43A: Regulations specific to casino licensees. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapters 65–66: Cover the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the Tourism District land‑use rules. (regulations.justia.com)
2. Chapter 65 – CRDA Rules
Divided into 11 subchapters defining how CRDA operates, including:
Subch. 1: General provisions (definitions, purpose)
Subch. 2: Application procedures & eligibility criteria
Subch. 3: Contracting protocols
Subch. 4: Loan programs to public bodies
Subch. 5: Permitted licensee investments (per N.J.S.A. 5:12‑144) (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
Subch. 6: Fees & charges
Subch. 7: Debarment and suspension processes
Subch. 8: Architectural, engineering, surveying services
Subch. 9–10: Waivers & miscellaneous provisions
Subch. 11: Protest resolution procedures (law.cornell.edu)
Notable historical timeline:
Initially enacted as emergency rules in Apr–Jun 1986, then readopted permanently in July 1986.
Subsequent re-adoptions followed in 1992, 1997, 2003, 2008, and most recently March 28, 2016 (effective date for current version) (law.cornell.edu).
3. Chapter 66 – Tourism District Land‑Use Rules
Applies to property development in Atlantic City’s Tourism District:
Subch. 1: Goals & general intent (e.g., improving public safety, enhancing taxable value, coordination with municipal zoning, promoting sustainable design) (njcrda.com)
Subch. 4: Certificate of Land-Use Compliance (CLUC) procedures—mandatory before any construction, occupancy change, or site work (njcrda.com)
Subch. 7: Detailed site-plan standards—drainage, parking, loading zones, sidewalks, landscaping and buffer requirements (njcrda.com)
Subch. 18: Miscellaneous provisions—subject to severability, compliance with other laws, and clarifying that lack of action isn't automatic approval (njcrda.com)
4. Agency Background
The Casino Control Commission (CCC), established in 1977, oversees licensing, appeals, and regulation of casinos and key personnel. The CCC’s structure was streamlined to three members in 2012 (en.wikipedia.org).
The CRDA, created in 1984, administers and reinvests casino contributions (1.25% of gross revenues) into Atlantic City and broader NJ projects. It’s governed by an appointed board including one CCC commissioner (en.wikipedia.org).
5. 🔍 Need Specific Sections?
Happy to provide deeper insights—whether it’s:
CLUC requirements and process
Site-plan definitions (e.g. landscaping buffers, parking/loading specifications)
Rules regarding licensee investments or loan programs
Governance structure and powers of CCC or CRDA
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