New Jersey § 44:8-131
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-131, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:8-131.
The commissioner shall deduct from the amount of the State aid payable to any municipality
in any one year an amount equal to the amount by which the State aid paid to the municipality
exceeded the cost of public assistance to the municipality, exclusive of the cost
of administration thereof, or the total amount of State aid payable to such municipality,
for any preceding year and if the amount of State aid payable to any such municipality
in any year does not equal the amount of such excess the director shall withhold any
State aid due the municipality for the succeeding and for subsequent years if necessary
until the amount of State aid withheld from the municipality equals the total amount
of such excess.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:8-131
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-131 cover?
Section 44:8-131 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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