New Jersey Statutes Title 59. Claims Against Public Entities 59 § 4-10

a. Except as provided pursuant to N.J.S. 59:3-14, a shade tree commission, or a member of a shade tree commission, or a volunteer participating in a community forestry program as provided for by P.L.1996, c. 135 (C. 13:1L-17.1 et al.), is not liable for an injury or death caused directly or indirectly by a tree or shrub, or any part thereof, if:

b. The existence of a municipal shade tree commission established pursuant to R.S. 40:64-1 et seq. or a county shade tree commission established pursuant to R.S. 40:37-1 et seq., or the fact that a municipality or county has otherwise provided for the regulation, planting, care, control, or maintenance of trees or shrubs within its jurisdiction, shall not be cause to immunize a private person from liability for an injury caused directly or indirectly by a tree or shrub, or any part thereof, who otherwise would be liable for that injury.