NJ A5960

New Jersey would enter into an interstate compact with Delaware to transfer ownership of Artificial Island (connected to Lower Alloways Creek Township, Salem County) and Finns Point (connected to Pennsville Township, Salem County) from Delaware to New Jersey

Delaware's territorial boundary, established in 1682 by a deed from the Duke of York to William Penn, created a 12-mile circle that includes these land formations that later emerged from the Delaware River and are physically connected to New Jersey

The Governors of both states would establish a Joint New Jersey-Delaware Territorial Boundary Adjustment Commission, with each appointing two state-employed surveyors to collaboratively define the adjusted boundary

Delaware would retain control of the Delaware River up to the low water mark on the eastern side, with no changes to river jurisdiction or subaqueous soil ownership except as specified in the compact

The compact requires Congressional consent to take effect, and any disputes must be brought before the United States Supreme Court; amendments require legislation from both states plus Congressional approval