New Jersey § 39:5-47
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:5-47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:5-47.
The commission may authorize the seizure of a motor vehicle operated over the highways of this State
when it has reason to believe that the motor vehicle has been stolen or is otherwise being
operated under suspicious circumstances and may retain it in the name of the commission until such time as the identity of ownership is established, whereupon it shall order the release of the motor vehicle to its owner. After the expiration of ninety days from the date the motor vehicle came into the
possession of the commission by seizure or otherwise, it shall sell it at public sale, upon notice of the sale being first published for the
space of two weeks in one or more newspapers published and circulating in this State,
and also by posting the notice in five public places in this State. The newspapers and places of posting shall be designated by the commission . Upon the sale of the motor vehicle all claims for interest therein shall be forever
barred and the proceeds realized therefrom shall become the sole property of the State,
to be used as other moneys received under chapter 3 of this title ( R.S.39:3-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:5-47
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:5-47 cover?
Section 39:5-47 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 § 39:5-47?
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