New Jersey § 45:21-12

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:21-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45:21-12.

Every person engaged in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles to any other

person, to be driven by any one other than the person engaged in said business or

his agent or servant, shall keep and maintain a daily register, in which shall be

entered the date and the time of the renting or leasing of each motor vehicle so rented

or leased, the name and address of each person to whom the same is rented or leased,

with a description of his business and of the purpose for which the vehicle is to

be used, and the name and address of each person who will drive or operate the same,

together with the number of his license to drive a motor vehicle and a description

of the authority by which the same is issued, which register shall be open to inspection

at all reasonable times by any person having a claim for damages incurred by reason

of personal injury or property damage in the operation of any such motor vehicle while

so rented or leased, his agent or attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:21-12

What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:21-12 cover?

Section 45:21-12 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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