Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

This bill (A 694) requires that when New Jersey condemns a portion of beachfront property for dune construction or beach replenishment, the compensation paid to the property owner must include the increased value of the *entire* property due to the added safety and protection from storms provided by the dunes or replenished beach. It also specifies that any public access rights granted to the property as a result of the project cannot be used to reduce the property's assessed value for compensation purposes. The bill applies to all pending condemnation cases and amends the 1971 Eminent Domain Act to ensure fair compensation for beachfront property owners affected by these coastal protection projects.