New Jersey § 43:7-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:7-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:7-13.
For the purpose of paying the pensions, a fund shall be created as follows: (a) There shall be deducted from every payment of salary to a prison officer benefited
by this act, 6% of the amount thereof; (b) That the State shall pay into said fund yearly an amount equal to 6% of the total
salaries paid to the said prison officers who shall benefit by this act, which amount
shall be submitted to the Legislature yearly by the pension commission. The Legislature shall make an appropriation sufficient to provide for such obligation
of the State; (c) There shall be added to such fund all fines imposed upon any such prison officer,
all money donated to the fund, all moneys deducted from the salary of such prison
officers because of absence or loss of time due to suspension, and 1/2 of all rewards
paid for any purpose to such prison officer; (d) If there shall not be sufficient money in the fund so created, the Legislature
shall include in any appropriation bill a sum sufficient to meet the requirements
of the fund for the time being; (e) All pensions granted under this article shall be exempt from any State or municipal
tax, levy and sale, garnishment or attachment, or any other process whatsoever, and
shall be unassignable. The State may pay all or any portion of its unfunded accrued liability under the retirement
system from any source of funds legally available for the purpose, including, without
limitation, the proceeds of bonds authorized by law for this purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:7-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:7-13 cover?
Section 43:7-13 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 § 43:7-13?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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