New Jersey § 51:5-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:5-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:5-4.
In any test for the ascertainment of the fineness of any article mentioned in section 51:5-3 of this title, according to the standards therein prescribed, the part of the article
taken for the test, analysis or assay shall be such part or portion as does not contain
or have attached thereto any solder or alloy of inferior metal used for brazing or
uniting the parts of such article, and, in addition to the aforesaid tests and standards,
the actual fineness of the entire quantity of metal purporting to be silver contained
in any article mentioned in said section 51:5-3 of this title, including all solder or alloy of inferior fineness used for brazing
or uniting the parts of any such article (all silver, alloy or solder being assayed
as one piece), shall not be less by more than ten one-thousandths parts than the fineness
indicated, according to the aforesaid standards, by the mark stamped, branded, engraved
or imprinted upon such article, or upon any tag, card or label attached thereto, or
upon any box, package, cover or wrapper in which such article is incased or inclosed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:5-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:5-4 cover?
Section 51:5-4 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 § 51:5-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 51:5-4" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 51:5-4 apply to my situation?
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