New Jersey § 44:8-109
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-109, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:8-109.
It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this State that every needy person
shall, while in this State, be entitled to receive such public assistance as may be
appropriate with reference to need of a category of persons and whether or not such
persons are employable, and that the funding of such public assistance is the responsibility
of the State but that all needy persons not otherwise provided for under the laws of this State
shall hereafter receive public assistance pursuant to law and the provisions of this
act. It is also the public policy of this State that there are two distinct categories
of persons who may be eligible for financial assistance in accordance with the provisions
of this act, those who are employable and those who are unemployable, as those terms
are defined in section 2 of P.L.1947, c. 156 ( C. 44:8-108 ). The commissioner may set differing levels of assistance for these categories.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:8-109
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-109 cover?
Section 44:8-109 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 § 44:8-109?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-109" (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 § 44:8-109 apply to my situation?
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