New Jersey § 44:1-39
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-39, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:1-39.
When two or more contiguous and adjoining counties shall, by the boards of chosen
freeholders thereof, so resolve to construct and maintain a district welfare-house
jointly in lieu of a county welfare-house and municipal almshouses, which in such
case shall be abolished except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the resolution
shall at the next general election be submitted to the legal voters of each county,
excepting the voters in municipalities which maintain their permanent poor in institutions
and have, as authorized in section 44:1-61 of this title, elected not to participate. Public notice thereof shall be given by the boards of chosen freeholders by publication
not less than thirty days prior to the election in a newspaper published and circulating
in the county seat of each of the counties.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:1-39
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-39 cover?
Section 44:1-39 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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