New Jersey § 40a:12-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:12-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:12-21.
When the governing body of any county or municipality shall determine that any form
of personal property as defined in subsection (f) of section 2 of P.L.1971, c. 199
( C. 40A:12-2 ) and as amended in section 1 of P.L.1995, c. 12, owned by the county or municipality, is no longer needed for county or municipal
purposes, as the case may be, that governing body, by resolution or ordinance, may
authorize a private sale of the personal property without compliance with any other
law governing disposal of personal property by counties and municipalities, for a
consideration, which may be nominal to any organization or association listed in section
21 of P.L.1971, c. 199 ( C. 40A:12-21 ). The private sale of the personal property shall contain a limitation that the personal
property shall be used only for the purposes of that organization or association,
and to render those services or to provide those facilities as may be agreed upon,
and not for commercial business, trade or manufacture, and that if the personal property
is not used in accordance with that limitation, ownership thereto shall revert to
the county or municipality.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:12-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:12-21 cover?
Section 40a:12-21 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 § 40a:12-21?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 40a:12-21 apply to my situation?
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