Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Land Use Law Book

What is the Municipal Land-Use Law?

What is the most current edition of the Municipal Land Use Law Book?

What has changed in the new edition?

When will the next edition be published?

What are the prices for the MLUL book?

Is there a limit to the number of MLUL books I can order at member prices?

How do I order MLUL books?

Does NJPO accept phone, fax or credit card orders?

How long will it take to receive the books?

Is there any way to expedite my order?

Can a professional firm order at member prices?

Q: What is the Municipal Land-Use Law?

A: The Municipal Land-Use Law (MLUL) is the legislative foundation of the land use process, including decisions by Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment, in the State of New Jersey. It defines the powers and responsibilities of boards and is essential to their functions and decisions.

The Municipal Land Use Law Book, available from NJPO, contains the body of the law itself: Chapter 291, Laws of N.J. 1975, New Jersey Statues Annotated, compiled as 40:55D - 1 et. seq., with amendments, and is indexed.

Q: What is the most current edition of the Municipal Land Use Law Book?

A: The latest edition of the MLUL contains amendments midway through the 213th Legislative session (January 2009) and some editing improvements. 

Q: What is the color of the latest MLUL cover?

A: NJPO's MLUL editions are frequently known by the color of its cover. That's how you know who is sporting the latest edition at a meeting. In the past, there has been red, green, yellow, salmon, etc.  The new edition cover is tan.  The prior edition was ivory.

Q: What are the prices for the MLUL book?

Please see MLUL Pricing Sheet

Q: Is there a limit to the number of MLUL books I can order at member prices?

A: Yes. Quantities available at member prices are limited according to membership category: Individuals and Libraries - 4 books; Professionals - 6 books; Planning Boards, Zoning Boards - no limit. Corporate members may order up to 30 books. Quantities above the limit must be ordered at non-member prices. These limits are through the term of membership.

Q: How do I order MLUL books?

A: Send a check or a municipal voucher/p.o. for the amount of the books to NJPO, P.O. Box 7113, Watchung, NJ 07069. Make checks payable to NJPO. You may call NJPO to have an order form mailed or faxed to you. 

Q: Does NJPO accept phone, fax, e-mail or credit card orders?

A: No. All orders must come through the mail, accompanied by check or voucher.

Q: Is there any way to expedite my order?

A: Yes. For rush service, add $1.00 to the Shipping & Handling AND mark the outside of your envelope "RUSH." Orders marked "rush" with the extra shipping and handling go out via first class mail on the day they are received.

Q: How long will it take to receive the books?

A: You can expect your order within 7 to 10 days of receipt in our office. Rush orders, naturally, go out faster.

Q: I belong to a professional firm. One of our partners has a professional membership in NJPO. Can we order at member prices?

Yes. However, you must place the order under the name of the partner who is a member and the number of books you order at member prices may not exceed 6 per year. You may order any quantity beyond that at non-member prices.

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