New Jersey § 52:16-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:16-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:16-1.
The Secretary of State, before entering upon the performance of his duties, shall
enter into bond to the State of New Jersey, with sufficient surety to be approved
by a judge of the Superior Court, in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00),
conditioned that he will well and truly execute the office of Secretary of State,
and faithfully and impartially perform and execute all things pertaining to said office,
both as regards the State and all persons concerned, and at the expiration of his
said office, deliver all the books, records and papers remaining in or appertaining
to said office, to his successor. If individual and not corporate surety is given, the sureties shall be at least
two in number and shall be freeholders of the State. Said bond, when so executed, shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior
Court and thereafter delivered by such clerk to the State Treasurer who shall keep
it among the public papers of his office.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:16-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:16-1 cover?
Section 52:16-1 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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