New Jersey § 45:8a-1

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:8a-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45:8a-1.

The State Board of Examiners shall, upon application, issue to any person a professional

librarian's certificate to act as a professional librarian if he shall be a graduate

from a library school accredited by the State Board of Education and shall meet such

other requirements as shall be fixed by the State Board of Education for the issuance

of such certificates except that the State Board of Examiners shall, upon application,

issue such certificate to any person holding, at the time this act becomes effective,

a professional office, or position, that requires for adequate performance the knowledge

and techniques of library science as taught in accredited library schools, in any

library within this State supported in whole or in part by public funds, except in

a library under the charge and control of a board of education, provided such application

is made within three years from the effective date of this act or in the case of a veteran of World War

II or a member of the American Merchant Marine during World War II who is declared by

the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits , such a certificate shall be issued to any person holding such a professional office

or position, who has held the same since November 1, 1957, provided application is

made within 30 days of the enactment of this 1991 amendatory act.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:8a-1

What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:8a-1 cover?

Section 45:8a-1 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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