New Jersey § 19:18-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:18-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:18-7.
All registry books and statements of results of elections required to be filed with
the Secretary of State, the superintendent of elections, the county clerks of the
various counties and the municipal clerks of the various municipalities shall be preserved
by such officials for a period of five years after the holding of any election at
which they were used, and all ballots, used or unused, for any election shall be preserved
by such officials for a period of two years after the holding of any election, and
thereafter shall be sold by such officials as waste paper, the proceeds to be paid
into the State, county and municipal treasuries, respectively. The several county and municipal clerks may also sell all registry books which have
been on file in their office for a period of five years, the proceeds to be paid into
the county and municipal treasury, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:18-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:18-7 cover?
Section 19:18-7 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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