New Jersey § 48:12-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-1.
The provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise herein restricted or unless the
contrary appears from the context, shall apply to all railroad companies however formed,
created or organized under any law of this State. Any company organized under the act entitled “An act to authorize the formation of
railroad corporations and regulate the same,” approved April 2, 1873 (L.1873, c. 413,
p. 88), 1 shall be included within the description in this chapter of companies organized under
this Title. The provisions of this chapter so far as applicable shall extend to any receiver,
trustee or person operating a railroad in this State under a franchise. 1
Rev.1877, p. 925, repealed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-1 cover?
Section 48:12-1 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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