New Jersey § 44:5-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:5-8.
A city which prior to February first, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two, adopted
the provisions of sections 44:5-4 to 44:5-7 of this title, and which has made and entered into the contract or contracts contemplated
in said sections, may pay to the hospital or hospitals during the remainder of the
term of the contract or contracts and all renewals thereof a sum not exceeding one
mill on every dollar of assessable property returned by the assessor of the city for
the purpose of supporting, maintaining and caring for such indigent patients as may
be sent to the hospital by order of any city physician, overseer of the poor or other
proper authority of the city, and may annually appropriate and raise by taxation in
the manner in which other city taxes are assessed, levied and collected in the city
during the existence of the contract or contracts or renewals thereof a sum not exceeding
one mill on every dollar of assessable property returned by the assessor of the city
for the purpose of taxation therein.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:5-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-8 cover?
Section 44:5-8 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 § 44:5-8?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 44:5-8 apply to my situation?
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