New Jersey § 52:18-49
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:18-49, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:18-49.
a. Any business, receiving financial assistance from a public entity under a contract
to which the provisions of section 2 of this act 1 apply, that knowingly fails to submit a financial statement or report, or that makes
a material misrepresentation in any application, report, or other disclosure, that
the recipient business is required to make pursuant to this act shall refund the amount
of financial assistance to the granting public entity or entities. The granting public entity or entities shall include provisions for the refund as
part of an agreement to provide financial assistance and may pursue an action to collect
the amount of the refund plus any attorney fees and other costs of the action. b. Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies,
or makes a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent
to impede, obstruct, or influence the investigation or proper administration of any
matter within the jurisdiction of any public entity in relation to any provision of
this act, shall be subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section. 1
L.2009, c. 136 (N.J.S.A. § 52:18-43).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:18-49
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:18-49 cover?
Section 52:18-49 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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