New Jersey § 48:2-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:2-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:2-21.
a. As used in P.L.2018, c. 77 ( C.48:2-21.41 ): “ Armed forces ” means the air, land, and sea forces established by State or federal law. “ Public utility ” shall have the same meaning as provided in R.S.48:2-13 . “ Veterans' organization ” means an organization dedicated to serving the needs of veterans of the armed forces
that: is chartered under federal law, qualifies as a tax exempt organization under
paragraph (19) of subsection (c) of section 501 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , 26 U.S.C. s.501 (c)(19) , or that is organized as a corporation under the “New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Act,” N.J.S.15A:1-1 et seq. b. Notwithstanding any law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary, a public utility
shall charge a veterans' organization a residential rate for service delivered to
the property at which the veterans' organization primarily operates, if the residential
rate is lower than the commercial rate for service at that property. c. A public utility, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, shall establish
a reasonable procedure by which an organization may certify itself as a veterans'
organization with the public utility for the purposes of subsection b. of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:2-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:2-21 cover?
Section 48:2-21 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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