New Jersey § app:a-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § app:a-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ app:a-9.
The following words and phrases as used in this act shall have the following meanings: (1) “Disaster” shall mean any unusual incident resulting from natural or unnatural
causes which endangers the health, safety or resources of the residents of one or
more municipalities of the State, and which is or may become too large in scope or
unusual in type to be handled in its entirety by regular municipal operating services. (2) “Local disaster emergency” shall mean and include any disaster, or the imminence
thereof, resulting from natural or unnatural causes other than enemy attack and limited
to the extent that action by the Governor under this act is not required. (3) “War emergency” shall mean and include any disaster occurring anywhere within
the State as the result of enemy attack or the imminent danger thereof. (4) “Emergency” shall mean and include “disaster” and “war emergency” as above in
this section defined.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § app:a-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § app:a-9 cover?
Section app:a-9 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 § app:a-9?
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