New Jersey § 11a:9-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 11a:9-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11a:9-2.
The clerk of any county or municipality not operating under the provisions of this
title shall submit the question of adopting the provisions of Title 11A of the New
Jersey Statutes to the voters of the county or municipality upon the filing with the
clerk of a petition requesting the adoption. The petition shall be signed by the registered voters of the county or municipality
equal to 15% of the valid votes cast in the county or municipality during the last
general election. Each name shall be signed in ink and the place of residence indicated by street
and number or other description sufficient to identify the place. Attached to each separate paper there shall be an affidavit of the circulator thereof
that the circulator, and only the circulator, personally circulated the foregoing
paper, that all signatures thereto were made in the circulator's presence, and that
the circulator believes them to be genuine signatures of the persons whose names they
purport to be. Within 10 days from the date of filing the petition, the clerk shall complete an
examination and ascertain whether or not the petition is signed by the requisite number
of qualified voters and shall attach to the petition a certificate showing the result
of the examination.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 11a:9-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 11a:9-2 cover?
Section 11a:9-2 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 § 11a:9-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 11a:9-2" (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 § 11a:9-2 apply to my situation?
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