New Jersey § 48:16-23
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:16-23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:16-23.
The word “autobus” as used in this article shall mean and include any automobile or
motor bus, commonly called jitney, with a carrying capacity of not more than 13 passengers,
operated under municipal consent upon a route established wholly within the limits
of a single municipality or with a carrying capacity of not more than 20 passengers
operated under municipal consent upon a route established wholly within the limits
of not more than four contiguous municipalities within any county of the fifth or
sixth class, which route in either case does not, in whole or in part, parallel upon
the same street the line of any street railway or traction railway or any other autobus
route. The word “ person ” as used in this article shall mean and include any individual, copartnership, association,
corporation or joint stock company, their lessees, trustees, or receivers appointed
by any court whatsoever. The word “ street ” as used in this article shall mean and include any street, avenue, park, parkway,
highway or other public place.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:16-23
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:16-23 cover?
Section 48:16-23 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 § 48:16-23?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:16-23" (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 § 48:16-23 apply to my situation?
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