New Jersey § 44:4-71
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-71, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:4-71.
Where temporary relief is required by a poor person in a municipality in which he
is a resident and inhabitant, in which municipality he has not gained a settlement,
but shall have gained a settlement in some other municipality in the same county than
the one in which relief is sought, the county director of welfare shall temporarily
relieve such poor person and proceed to remove him to the place of such settlement
in the municipality within the same county where his place of settlement is.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:4-71
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-71 cover?
Section 44:4-71 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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