New Jersey § 43:10-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:10-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:10-1.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 43:1-1 of the Revised Statutes and of the
article to which this act is supplementary, any county employee of a first-class county
having a population of less than 800,000, as defined in the article to which this
act is supplementary, who, at the time of the effective date of this act, is ineligible
to the benefits provided by the said article by reason of having accepted employment
after reaching the age of 45 years and who was at the time of accepting such employment
under the age of 55 years may, within 2 months after this act becomes effective become
a member of the fund established under article 1 of chapter 10 of Title 43 of the
Revised Statutes: (1) by payment into the fund, in such manner as shall be determined by the pension
commission, of all arrears, with interest as the pension commissioner shall determine
to be due in order to give such employee the same standing as a member of said fund
as all other members who joined said pension fund when the law providing for such
fund became effective, in which case the rate of interest shall be 3% per annum on
the unpaid balance and the maximum length of time for the payment of arrears shall
be 5 years from the date of the application to join the fund; or (2) upon written application in which case the regular deductions from the salary
of such employee shall commence upon the filing of such written application and he
shall be entitled to the same benefits as a new employee then joining the fund would
receive.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:10-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:10-1 cover?
Section 43:10-1 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 § 43:10-1?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 43:10-1 apply to my situation?
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