New Jersey § 44:8-114
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-114, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:8-114.
a. The State shall provide, through each municipality or county, as appropriate, public
assistance to the persons eligible therefor, residing therein or otherwise when so
provided by law, which assistance shall be fully funded by the State and administered
by a local assistance board or the county welfare agency according to law and in accordance
with P.L.1947, c. 156 ( C.44:8-107 et seq. ) and with such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the commissioner. b. An employable person who is receiving public assistance shall be required, except
when good cause exists, to comply with the requirements of the Work First New Jersey program pursuant to P.L.1997, c. 38 ( C.44:10-55 et seq. ) . c. The commissioner may exempt a person from the provisions of subsection b. of this section for reasons of physical or mental impairment, age, illness or injury, caretaker responsibilities,
employment or unsuitability, as determined by the commissioner . Any person who without good cause fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of the Work First New Jersey program , according to rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner, shall be subject to the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1997, c. 38 ( C.44:10-63 ) .
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What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-114 cover?
Section 44:8-114 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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