New Jersey § 44:5-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:5-15.
The board of chosen freeholders of a county which has no hospital located therein
maintained by the county, other than a hospital or sick ward of a county almshouse,
may issue bonds to an amount not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars for the purpose
of enabling any charitable hospital located in the county to construct new buildings,
make alterations, additions or repairs to old buildings, and provide equipment for
such buildings. All of such bonds shall mature within the period fixed by the board of freeholders
which period shall not exceed thirty years. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds shall be paid by the county treasurer to the
treasurer or other proper officer of the hospital to be expended for the purposes
hereinbefore mentioned. A hospital receiving money under this section shall be bound to treat such poor persons
in the county suffering from disease or accident as may apply for admission to the
hospital without cost, and the receipt of any money by the hospital under this section
shall constitute a contract irrevocable between the hospital and the board of freeholders
by virtue of which contract the hospital shall be bound to treat the persons suffering
from disease or accident as herein provided, free of cost or charge, when a certificate
is produced by the poor person signed by the board of freeholders, its director, or
any member thereof, certifying that the poor person is entitled to treatment under
the terms of a contract created by this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to or prevent an appropriation
of money to the hospital under other laws, to be used for the purpose of maintenance,
care or treatment of poor persons resident in the county wherein the hospital is located.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:5-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-15 cover?
Section 44:5-15 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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