New Jersey § 40a:14-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-9.
In any municipality wherein Title 11 1 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not in operation but wherein promotions
to positions on the paid or part-paid fire department and force are based upon merit
as determined by suitable promotion tests for such positions, a resident shall be
appointed rather than a nonresident thereof in any instance in which the resident
and nonresident achieved the same final average score in such test. The preference granted by this section shall in no way diminish, reduce or affect
the preferences granted to veterans pursuant to any other provision of law. 1
Repealed. See, now, Title 11A.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:14-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-9 cover?
Section 40a:14-9 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.
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