54:4-3.63.Ā  Legislative findings and declaration
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that natural open space areas forĀ  public recreation and conservation purposes are rapidly diminishing; that public funds for the acquisition and maintenance of public open space should beĀ  supplemented by private individuals and conservation organizations;Ā  and thatĀ  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.

L.1974, c. 167, s. 1, eff. Dec. 9, 1974.
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