New Jersey § 44:7-44
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:7-44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:7-44.
The assistance to be extended under this act shall be known as “assistance for the
blind,” but shall in all other respects be governed by the conditions of eligibility
and all other requirements, conditions, limitations and procedures established by
and pursuant to chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Revised Statutes, excepting section 44:7-3 , subsection a. of section 44:7-5 , sections 44:7-14 to 44:7-16 inclusive, and section 44:7-25 of the Revised Statutes. Assistance for the blind shall not be granted to any person who is an inmate or resident
of or in need of prolonged care in any public or private institution because of physical
or mental condition, or other cause, unless (1) the institution, if publicly owned and operated, is a medical institution, other
than an institution for tuberculosis or mental disease, designated and approved as
such by the Department of Institutions and Agencies, and (2) the institution, if privately owned and operated, does not come within the definition
of a hospital to which payment or distribution of funds is permitted to be made by
counties or municipalities of this State pursuant to any provision of chapter 5 of
Title 44 of the Revised Statutes, and is licensed or approved by the Department of
Institutions and Agencies pursuant to any provision of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes,
and (3) the individual is not a patient in such institution as the result of a diagnosis
of tuberculosis or psychosis.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:7-44
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:7-44 cover?
Section 44:7-44 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 § 44:7-44?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 44:7-44" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 44:7-44 apply to my situation?
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