New Jersey § 2a:53a-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:53a-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:53a-7.
The immunity from civil liability granted to a nonprofit corporation, society or association
organized exclusively for religious, charitable, educational or hospital purposes
pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1959, c. 90 ( C.2A:53A-7 to 2A:53A-11 ) shall not apply to a claim in any civil action that the negligent hiring, supervision
or retention of any employee, agent or servant resulted in a sexual offense being
committed against a person under the age of 18 who was a beneficiary of the nonprofit
organization. As used in this supplementary act, P.L.2005, c. 264 ( C.2A:53A-7.4 et seq. ), “ sexual offense ” means any actions that would constitute any crime set forth in chapter 14 of Title
2C of the New Jersey Statutes or set forth in paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection b.
of N.J.S.2C:24-4 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:53a-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:53a-7 cover?
Section 2a:53a-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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