New Jersey § 19:23-53
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:23-53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:23-53.
The district board shall immediately deliver or transmit this statement to the clerks
of the county and municipality within which such primary election was held. In counties having a superintendent of elections one of such statements shall forthwith
be filed with the superintendent of elections of the county. The superintendent may arrange to accept such certificates in each municipality
within the county at the office of the clerk of such municipality or some other convenient
place. Any municipal clerk who shall refuse to permit such superintendent or his deputies
or assistants access to his office for the purpose of collecting such certificates
or any municipal clerk or other person who shall interfere or obstruct the superintendent,
his deputies or assistants in the collection of such certificates, or any member of
a district board who shall willfully fail or refuse to deliver such statement to the
superintendent, his deputies or assistants as the case may be, shall be guilty of
a crime of the fourth degree .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:23-53
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:23-53 cover?
Section 19:23-53 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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