New Jersey § 52:14a-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:14a-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:14a-4.
In the event that the Governor, for any reason, is not able to exercise and discharge
the functions, powers and duties of his office, or is unavailable, the functions,
powers and duties of such office shall devolve in the manner provided in Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey . In the event that the persons upon whom such functions, powers and duties devolve,
under such provisions of the Constitution, are not able to exercise the same or are
unavailable, then such functions, powers and duties shall devolve upon the Attorney
General, for the time being; and in the event that he is unable to exercise the powers
and duties of such office or is unavailable, then upon the State Highway Commissioner,
for the time being; and in the event that he is unable to exercise the powers and
duties of such office or is unavailable, then upon such person as the Legislature
by majority vote of the total number of available legislators and emergency interim
successors, exercising the powers and discharging the duties of legislators not available,
in both Houses may designate. Any such official or other person upon whom the powers and duties of the Governor
have developed shall exercise the same until a new Governor is elected and qualified. No deputy or emergency interim successor to the aforementioned offices, including
such successor to any Senator or Assemblyman may serve as Governor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:14a-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:14a-4 cover?
Section 52:14a-4 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 § 52:14a-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 52:14a-4" (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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