52:16A-26.5. State cultural center

Upon application by a municipality, two or more contiguous municipalities or a county, the council shall designate a facility or network of facilities within the applicant's jurisdiction as a State cultural center under the provisions of this act, if it determines that the plan submitted demonstrates that:

a. The variety of cultural activities includes programs of all major arts disciplines of interest to all segments of the population and are presented on a year-round basis;

b. The facilities of the proposed center are capable, in terms of seating capacity, staging, appurtenant production preparation space, auxiliary facilities, sound, lighting and other technical aspects, management, marketing, maintenance support, parking and convenience, of meeting the needs of major State, national and international artists and arts groups and serving New Jersey citizens residing outside the municipal and county boundaries;

c. The cultural activities provided are of high quality and merit; and

d. Private individuals, businesses, and organizations are participating in the functioning of the center in an effort to promote and develop cooperation between public and private entities in the support of cultural activities.

The council shall review, and approve or disapprove, an application within 120 days of receipt. If the council disapproves the application, it shall set forth its reasons in writing to the applicant within 30 days of its determination. The applicant may amend its ordinance or resolution and resubmit an application to the council, subject to the review and approval provisions of this section.

L. 1985, c. 410, s. 5.