New Jersey § 43:16a-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:16a-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:16a-26.
Upon the filing of a petition signed by at least ten per centum (10%) of the legal
voters of any county, municipality or political subdivision thereof with the clerk
of such county, municipality or political subdivision, as the case may be, the question
of the adoption of the act of which this act is an amendment and supplement shall
be submitted to the voters of such county, municipality or political subdivision at
the next general election succeeding the date of the filing of the petition unless
such filing date shall occur within five months immediately preceding a general election,
in which case it shall be submitted at the second succeeding general election. If a majority of the legal voters voting upon said question at such general election
vote in favor of adoption, the act to which this act is an amendment and supplement
shall take effect in such county, municipality or political subdivision thereof on
January first following the date of such election. If the act is adopted at such election, the clerk of the county, municipality or
political subdivision so adopting the act shall immediately notify the board of trustees
of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey of such adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:16a-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:16a-26 cover?
Section 43:16a-26 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 § 43:16a-26?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 43:16a-26 apply to my situation?
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