New Jersey § 38:23a-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38:23a-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38:23a-4.
The word “ veteran ” as used in this act shall mean any person who served in the active military or naval
service of the United States on or after September 16, 1940 , and prior to the termination of the war by lawful federal authority, or during the
present emergency, including any member of the American Merchant Marine who is declared by the United
States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits, who was a resident of this State when he entered such active service, who shall have
been discharged, or released, therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable and
who either shall have served 90 days or shall have been discharged or released from active duty by reason of an actual
service-incurred injury or disability. The term “ present emergency ” as used in this act shall mean and include any time after June 23, 1950 , and on or prior to January 31, 1955 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38:23a-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38:23a-4 cover?
Section 38:23a-4 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 38:23a-4?
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