New Jersey § 4:22-52
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-52, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:22-52.
The person arresting the person offending against the provisions of section 4:22-18 of this title shall take charge of the vehicle and its contents, and all necessary
expenses which may be incurred for taking charge of and keeping and sustaining them
shall be a lien thereon, to be paid before they can be lawfully redeemed. If the vehicle and its contents are not redeemed within ten days from the time of
the seizure, the person making the seizure shall cause them to be advertised for sale
by advertisements published in a newspaper circulating in the neighborhood in which
the seizure was made for at least three times in a daily paper or one time in a weekly
paper, stating the time and place of the sale and the reason for the sale. At the appointed time and place such person shall sell the vehicle and its contents
to the highest bidder and out of the proceeds thereof shall pay all necessary expenses
incurred, paying over the balance to the owner. If the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to pay such expenses, the balance may
be recovered by the person making the seizure from the owner in an action at law.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:22-52
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-52 cover?
Section 4:22-52 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 § 4:22-52?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 4:22-52 apply to my situation?
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