New Jersey § 38:20-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38:20-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38:20-1.
For the purpose of this chapter, the term “ war orphans ” shall mean and include any child between the ages of 16 and 21 years, domiciled
in this State for at least 12 months prior to the time of application for benefits
under this chapter, who being otherwise qualified is the child of any resident of
this State who was killed in action or died from other causes while a member of the
Armed Forces of the United States in time of war or emergency , or who is officially listed as “Missing In Action” by the Department of Defense or who died or shall hereafter die of disease or disability resulting from such war
or emergency service. As used in this act, “ war ” shall mean World War I, being any time between April 6, 1917, to July 2, 1921, and
World War II, being any time between September 16, 1940, and September 2, 1945. As used in this act, the term “ in time of emergency ” shall mean and include any time after June 23, 1950, and prior to the termination,
suspension or revocation of the proclamation of the existence of a national emergency
issued by the President of the United States on December 16, 1950, or termination
of the existence of such national emergency by appropriate action of the President
or Congress of the United States ; the term “in time of emergency” shall also mean and include any time of armed hostility
or conflict with a foreign adversary after December 31, 1960, and prior to the termination
of the existence of such armed hostility or conflict with a foreign adversary by appropriate
action of the President or Congress of the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38:20-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38:20-1 cover?
Section 38:20-1 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.
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