New Jersey § 40a:5-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:5-16.
Except as provided below, whenever a department, agency or bureau of the State requires
that the fee for issuing a license or permit be paid in advance, a county, municipality,
authority, or other subdivision of local government shall be deemed to have met that
requirement by the issuance of a duly executed purchase order payable pursuant to
the provisions of the “Local Fiscal Affairs Law” ( N.J.S.40A:5-1 et seq. ): a. the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall
not be required to accept a duly executed purchase order; and b. the Department of Transportation may accept a duly executed purchase order from
a county, municipality, authority, or other subdivision of local government for the
fee for issuing a license or permit if the department determines that its accounting
procedures permit the acceptance of such purchase orders.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:5-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-16 cover?
Section 40a:5-16 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:5-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-16" (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:5-16 apply to my situation?
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