New Jersey § 40a:31-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:31-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:31-5.
Any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, or directive establishing, as
may be permitted by law, a residency requirement for employees of a local unit operating
a water system that serves more than one municipality shall provide that any person
employed or to be hired by the local unit in relation to the operation of its water
system may reside within any municipality served by the water system, and shall further
provide that a non-resident of the municipalities served by the water system may be
hired if the local unit is unable to hire a qualified resident. Any provision of an ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, or directive
to the contrary shall be void and have no force or effect. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting a local unit from employing
or hiring a non-resident of the municipalities served by its water system if no residency
requirement is established.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:31-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:31-5 cover?
Section 40a:31-5 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:31-5?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:31-5" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 40a:31-5 apply to my situation?
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