This law firm publication by Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP discusses the recently enacted Permit Extension Act of 2020 (Act) which is expected to significantly impact pending New Jersey real estate projects. The Act tolls the approval period for state and local government issued permits that were in effect when the State declared a COVID-19 public health emergency. The Act requires the holders of qualifying permits and approvals to register with the appropriate State agency by October 8, 2020, to obtain relief.