New Jersey § 40a:14-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-12.
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.40A:14-12 to the contrary, a municipal appointing authority may appoint to a uniformed firefighting
position any person who is over 35 years of age if that person was placed on a civil
service eligible list for appointment as a member or officer of a paid fire department
or force prior to February 25, 1997 and was appointed by a municipal appointing authority
prior to June 30, 1998. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1944, c. 255 ( C.43:16A-1 et seq. ) to the contrary, the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System
shall accept as a member of the retirement system any firefighter, otherwise eligible
for membership, who was appointed in accordance with the provisions of subsection
a. of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:14-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-12 cover?
Section 40a:14-12 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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