New Jersey § 45:12-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:12-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:12-3.
The members of the board shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties,
and within 30 days after their appointment, take and subscribe an oath before an officer
authorized to administer oaths in this State, for the faithful performance of their
duties, and file the same with the Secretary of State. They shall annually elect from their number a president, and shall also annually
elect a secretary-treasurer, who may or may not be a member of the board, each of
which officers shall hold office for 1 year and until his successor shall have been
duly elected and qualified. The secretary-treasurer shall receive such compensation for his services as may
be determined by the board, and shall give a bond for the faithful performance of
his duties, in such sum as it may determine. The board may also appoint an agent, whose title shall be inspector of the New Jersey
State Board of Optometrists, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board,
and shall, during his continuance in his office, be authorized to serve and execute
any process issued by any court of record under the provisions of this chapter. The agent shall also have the power to enter any optometrist's office or place where
the practice of optometry is carried on for the purpose of inspecting the premises
and the license and registration of the optometrists therein. The appointment of the agent shall not be subject to the provisions of the civil
service law.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:12-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:12-3 cover?
Section 45:12-3 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 § 45:12-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 45:12-3" (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 § 45:12-3 apply to my situation?
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