New Jersey § 40a:9-159
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-159, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-159.
Every officer or employee not holding his office, position or employment for a fixed
term or period, upon entering the armed forces of the United States in time of war
for the duration thereof, or for less period, shall be granted leave of absence until
such time as he shall be honorably discharged from such service, and shall not be
discharged or separated from his office, position or employment by reason of his entry
into such service. Such leave of absence may be granted with or without pay as provided by law. Such officer or employee shall be entitled to resume the office, position or employment
held by him at the time of entrance into such service, at any time within 3 months
after receiving honorable discharge, provided he is not then incapacitated. If he be incapacitated at the time of such discharge, he shall be entitled to resume
his office, position or employment at any time within 3 months after complete recovery
therefrom, provided such complete recovery is within 2 years after his discharge. Upon resumption of his office, position or employment by such officer or employee,
the service of the person temporarily filling said office, position or employment
shall immediately cease. If such officer or employee is one of a number of equal rank or like character,
the person last appointed to fill any such office, position or employment shall be
dismissed and placed upon a special eligible list, which list shall take precedence
over all other lists and shall be entitled to reinstatement in the same office or
employment as soon as any vacancy shall occur.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-159
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-159 cover?
Section 40a:9-159 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:9-159?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-159" (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:9-159 apply to my situation?
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