New Jersey § 40a:5-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:5-12.
The chief financial officer of each local unit shall file annually with the director
a verified statement of the financial condition of the local unit as of the close
of the fiscal year. Such statement shall be filed, upon forms furnished and prescribed by the director,
not later than January 26 in the case of a county and not later than February 10 in
the case of a municipality after the close of the calendar fiscal year, or not later than August 10 of the State fiscal year in those municipalities which operate on the State fiscal
year pursuant to section 2 or 3 of P.L.1991, c. 75 ( C.40A:4-3.1 or C.40A:4-3.2 ). If the official charged with the responsibility of filing shall fail to file such
statement within 10 days after the time fixed for filing the same, he shall be subject
to a penalty of $5.00 for each day of neglect to file the same, to be recovered in
a summary proceeding against such official instituted and prosecuted under the penalty
enforcement law ( N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:5-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-12 cover?
Section 40a:5-12 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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