New Jersey § 19:8-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:8-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:8-3.
Each polling place selected by the county board of elections for use in any election
shall be accessible to individuals with disabilities and the elderly unless: a. the Attorney General determines that a state of emergency exists that would otherwise interfere with the
efficient administration of that election; or b. the Attorney General grants a temporary waiver based upon a determination that all potential polling places have been surveyed
and no accessible polling place is available, nor is the municipality able to make
one temporarily accessible in or near the election district involved. Temporary waivers shall be granted no more than twice for any polling place following
the effective date of P.L.2005, c. 146 , and each waiver shall be granted for no more than one year. Before the expiration of the waiver, the board shall formulate a plan to establish
an accessible location for the polling place in or near the election district. A copy of the waiver and the plan shall be filed with the Voting Accessibility Advisory
Committee, established pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1991, c. 429 ( C.19:8-3.7 ). 1
L.2005, c. 146, effective July 12, 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:8-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:8-3 cover?
Section 19:8-3 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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