New Jersey § 39:10a-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:10a-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:10a-9.
a. An authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility may take one or
more of the following actions with respect to an abandoned motor vehicle: (1) Remove and store, or hire another person to remove and store the motor vehicle
pursuant to section 3 of this act; 1 (2) Sell or cause the motor vehicle to be sold, at public or private sale, pursuant
to section 4 of this act; 2 or (3) Cause a junk title certificate to be issued for the motor vehicle pursuant to
section 5 of this act. 3 b. No motor vehicle shall be sold and no junk title certificate shall be issued pursuant
to this act where the cause for a motor vehicle being left in the possession of a
motor vehicle repair facility for a period in excess of that set forth in section
1 of this act 4 is a dispute between the motor vehicle repair facility and the owner of the motor
vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto regarding the amount to be paid
in order to regain possession of the motor vehicle. 1
N.J.S.A. § 39:10A-10. 2
N.J.S.A. § 39:10A-11. 3
N.J.S.A. § 39:10A-12. 4
N.J.S.A. § 39:10A-8.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:10a-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:10a-9 cover?
Section 39:10a-9 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 § 39:10a-9?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:10a-9" (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 § 39:10a-9 apply to my situation?
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