New Jersey § 44:1-61
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-61, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:1-61.
When a county by its board of chosen freeholders shall propose by resolution, as provided
in this chapter, to establish a county welfare-house or a jointly maintained district
welfare-house, or to contract with another county for the relief and maintenance of
the permanent poor by the other county in an almshouse or welfare-house thereof, any
municipality in the county which provides for, relieves and maintains its permanent
poor, may by resolution elect not to participate in the county purpose. Upon the certification of that election by the municipal governing body to the clerk
of the board of chosen freeholders, the resolution shall be amended before its final
passage to except therefrom the municipality or municipalities electing not to participate,
and the expense of the county for the purpose shall not be a charge upon any such
municipality but shall be a charge upon that portion only of the county whose permanent
poor are thus provided for, and the imposts for the county purpose shall not be generally
levied, assessed and collected upon the taxable persons or property in the county,
but shall be a charge upon, and be levied, assessed and collected by the board of
freeholders from the municipalities not excepted from said resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:1-61
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-61 cover?
Section 44:1-61 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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