New Jersey § 44:1-42
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:1-42.
A canvass and return of the votes upon the question of the acceptance of the resolution
shall be made by the board of canvassers in the same way and manner as for officers
voted at the election and as other questions are submitted on referendum, and the
result thereof shall be certified within five days thereafter to the secretary of
state who shall canvass the vote of the two or more counties voting on the question
and shall certify it within ten days thereafter to the respective county clerks and
to the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of each such county. If the majority of the votes cast in each county for and against the acceptance
of the resolution are found to be in favor of its acceptance it shall then become
operative in the county with such other counties as have likewise voted in favor of
the adoption of the district welfare-house.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:1-42
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-42 cover?
Section 44:1-42 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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