New Jersey § 40a:14-78
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-78, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-78.
A fire district may and, if any contracts, commitments or payments are to be made
prior to the adoption of the budget, shall, by resolution adopted prior to January
15, adopt a temporary budget to make appropriations to provide for the period between
the beginning of the fiscal year and the adoption of the budget. The total of the appropriations so made shall not exceed 14% of the total of the appropriations
made for all purposes in the budget for the preceding fiscal year, excluding, in both
instances, appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges and capital
improvements. Nothing herein contained shall prevent or relieve the fire district from making appropriations
for all interest and debt redemption charges maturing during the fiscal year, at any
time prior to the date of the adoption of the budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:14-78
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-78 cover?
Section 40a:14-78 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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