New Jersey § 44:8-108
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:8-108.
As used in this act: “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services; “ Department ” means the Department of Human Services; “ Employable person ” means any person applying for or receiving public assistance under this act who
is not unable to perform work due to physical or mental disability as such terms shall
be defined in regulations established by the commissioner; “ Municipality ” shall include any city, borough, township, town, village or municipality governed
by a board of commissioners or an improvement commission which administers general public assistance to single adults and couples without dependent
children through the Work First New Jersey program established pursuant to P.L.1997, c. 38 ( C.44:10-55 et seq. ) ; “ Public assistance ” means assistance rendered to needy single adults and couples without dependent children who are willing to work but are unable to secure employment due either to physical or
mental disability or inability to find employment, and includes what is commonly called
“relief” or “emergency relief , ” which shall be provided under the Work First New Jersey program established pursuant
to P.L.1997, c. 38 ( C.44:10-55 et seq. ) in the form of benefits as defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c. 38 ( C.44:10-57 ) ; “ State aid ” means State aid for public assistance or relief as in this act prescribed and provided
for; “ Unemployable person ” means any person applying for or receiving public assistance who is not an employable
person as defined by the commissioner; “ Year ” means calendar year.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:8-108
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-108 cover?
Section 44:8-108 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 § 44:8-108?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 44:8-108 apply to my situation?
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