New Jersey § 43:13-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:13-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:13-37.
Subject to the limitations hereinafter provided, in the event of the death of any
such town employee who shall die from causes other than injuries or illness received
or incurred in the performance of his duties, and who was not previously retired or
pensioned and who has had deducted from his salary or compensation the percentage
provided for in this act, 1 and who has been in the employ of the town for five years, in that event twelve and
one-half per centum (12 1 / 2 %) of the salary received by such town employee at said death shall be paid each
year to the dependent widow, dependent child or children under the age of sixteen
years or dependent parent or parents, as the case may be, and for each additional
year of service more than five years the amount of said pension shall be increased
to the extent of two and one-half per centum (2 1 / 2 %) of such salary, not exceeding in any event fifty per centum (50%) of said salary. 1
N.J.S.A. §§ 43:13-37.1 to 43:13-37.18.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:13-37
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:13-37 cover?
Section 43:13-37 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.
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