New Jersey § 45:19-31
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:19-31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:19-31.
a. An application for licensure as a bounty hunter shall be submitted to the superintendent
by the applicant on a form and in a manner prescribed by the superintendent and shall
contain the following information: (1) the full name, age, which shall be at least 25 years, and residence of the applicant; (2) the full and complete employment history of the applicant; (3) verification that the applicant has had at least five years of law enforcement
experience as a law enforcement officer with an organized law enforcement agency of
this State, or of any political subdivision of this State, or of the United States
or of any state, territory or possession of the United States, and is no longer employed
by or attached in any capacity whatsoever to any law enforcement agency, or that the
applicant is a licensed private detective or has been employed by a licensed private
detective for at least five years; (4) the location of the applicant's proposed principal place of business and any office,
bureau, agency or subdivision; and (5) such further information as the superintendent may require to show the good character,
competency and integrity of the applicant. Each application shall be accompanied by the written approval of not fewer than five
reputable citizens who have known the applicant for at least three years preceding
the date of application and who shall certify that the applicant is a person of good
moral character and behavior. b. Any person who shall knowingly make a false statement in or knowingly omit any
material information from the application required by this section shall be guilty
of a crime of the fourth degree in addition to any other crime or offense specified
by law.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:19-31
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:19-31 cover?
Section 45:19-31 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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