New Jersey § 2a:152-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:152-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:152-12.
Whenever the mayor or other chief executive, or the chief of police or other head
officer of police, of any municipality, shall be notified by a written communication
delivered to him personally, signed by the governor or attorney general, or by a judge
of the Superior Court or the prosecutor of the county in which the municipality is situate, stating that
it is alleged, and that there is reason to believe it to be true, that there exists
in one or more places in such municipality, designated in the communication, open,
continued or notorious violation of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes , which section or sections shall be stated in such communication, by any person occupying
or carrying on business in such place or places, whether such person be known or unknown,
the mayor or other chief executive or the chief of police or other head police officer
so notified shall take immediate, proper and efficient measures, by complaint and
arrest or by raid and arrest or otherwise, to prevent the further continuance of such
illegal practices and to bring any person so alleged to be offending to justice.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:152-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:152-12 cover?
Section 2a:152-12 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 § 2a:152-12?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:152-12" (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 § 2a:152-12 apply to my situation?
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