New Jersey § 40a:9-49
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-49, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-49.
Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, when an
indigent person dies in his resident county without a surviving spouse, parent or emancipated child or in a county other than his resident county , the resident county of the indigent decedent is responsible for the necessary and
reasonable expenses for the burial. For the purposes of this act, “ indigent decedent ” means a person who dies without leaving an ascertainable estate sufficient to pay
part or all of the person's burial expenses and whose burial expenses are not payable
by the State pursuant to P.L.1959, c. 86 ( C.44:10-1 et seq. ), P.L.1947, c. 156 ( C.44:8-107 et seq. ) or P.L.1973, c. 256 ( C.44:7-85 et seq. ), or by the county pursuant to N.J.S.40A:9-49 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-49
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-49 cover?
Section 40a:9-49 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:9-49?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 40a:9-49 apply to my situation?
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