New Jersey § 2a:17-56
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-56.
a. Subject to safeguards on privacy and information security provided for in this
section: (1) The Social Security number of an applicant for any professional or occupational
license, recreational or sporting license, driver's license, or marriage license shall
be recorded on the application; (2) The Social Security number shall be placed in the record relating to: a divorce
decree; support order in a divorce decree; support order and paternity determination
or acknowledgment; and on a death certificate; and (3) The Social Security number shall be made available to the department through electronic
means when feasible. b. The use or disclosure of information concerning applicants or recipients of support
enforcement services is limited to purposes directly connected with: (1) the administration of the State plan or program approved under parts A, B, D,
E, or F of Title IV or under Title I, X, XIV, XVI, XIX or XX of the federal Social
Security Act ( 42 U.S.C.s.301 et seq. ) or the supplemental security income program established under Title XVI of the federal
Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C.s.301 et seq. ); (2) any investigations, prosecution or criminal or civil proceeding conducted in connection
with the administration of any such plan or program; (3) the administration of any other federal or federally assisted program which provides
assistance, in cash or in kind, or services, directly to individuals on the basis
of need; and (4) reporting to an appropriate agency or official, information on known or suspected
instances of physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent
treatment or maltreatment of a child who is the subject of a child support enforcement
activity under circumstances which indicate that the child's health or welfare is
threatened thereby. The department is prohibited from disclosing to any committee or federal, State or
local legislative body any information that identifies by name or address any such
applicant or recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-56
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-56 cover?
Section 2a:17-56 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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