New Jersey § 36:2-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 36:2-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36:2-27.
a. Each year on August 26, Women's Equality Day, an award for Woman Police Officer
of the Year shall be presented by the Governor to an individual in recognition of
her devotion to duty and heroism. This award shall be known as the Abigail Powlett Award. b. Nominations for the award may be submitted by any municipal, county or State police
department in the State, at any time during the year, to the Office of the Attorney
General in the Department of Law and Public Safety with a written statement setting
forth the reasons for the individual's nomination. c. From the nominations submitted, the Attorney General shall recommend one candidate
to the Governor who shall present the award in a public ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 36:2-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 36:2-27 cover?
Section 36:2-27 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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