New Jersey § 38:18a-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38:18a-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38:18a-1.
As used in this act, the word “ veteran ” means and includes any officer, soldier, sailor, marine, airman, nurse, or any other
person, male or female, regularly enlisted or inducted, who was or shall have been
a part of the active military or naval forces of the United States, and who took part
or shall have taken part in any war in which the United States was engaged, or who
took part or shall have taken part in the wars with the governments of Japan, Germany
and Italy, or any of them, including any member of the American Merchant Marine who is declared by the United
States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits, or who served or shall have served in the active military or naval service of the
United States in time of emergency as herein defined, and who was a resident of this
State at the time he was or shall be commissioned, enlisted, inducted, appointed or
mustered into the active military or naval service of the United States, and who has
been or shall have been given a discharge or release therefrom under conditions other
than dishonorable and continues to be a resident of this State. As used in this act the term “ in time of emergency ” shall mean (a) the Korean conflict and include any time after June 23, 1950, and
prior to July 27, 1953 and (b) the Vietnam conflict and include any time after December
31, 1960, and prior to August 1, 1974 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38:18a-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38:18a-1 cover?
Section 38:18a-1 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 § 38:18a-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 38:18a-1" (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 § 38:18a-1 apply to my situation?
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