New Jersey § 40a:9-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-1.
As used in this act: a. “ Candidate ” means any person who shall file, or cause to have filed, a petition of nomination
for election, or for election, to any local elective office; b. “ Local elective office ” means any office of a local unit regularly filled at an election by the voters,
but does not mean any office established by the State Constitution; c. “ Local unit ” means a county or municipality, and, whenever an office is required to be filled
by election from a district, ward or other subdivision means the district, ward or
subdivision to which the office pertains; d. “ Resident ” means a person having, within the territorial limits of the local unit, a place
of abode, which has not been adopted for any mere special or temporary purpose, but
is his ordinary and permanent domicile.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-1 cover?
Section 40a:9-1 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:9-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-1" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 40a:9-1 apply to my situation?
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