New Jersey § 52:27b-31
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:27b-31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:27b-31.
Whenever, in the case of extravagance, waste or mismanagement, it appears to the satisfaction
of the Governor that any appropriation by a spending agency is not in the best interest
of the State, he may prohibit and enjoin such expenditure or any future expenditure
under the appropriation and prescribe the terms upon which the same may be made, if
at all, by making and signing an order to that effect and serving it on the request
officer of such spending agency, and also serving a certified copy of the order upon
the commissioner and upon the director of purchase and property, whereupon the order
shall immediately become operative. Upon such service future expenditures under the appropriation shall be limited according
to the terms of the executive order. The Governor, in such cases, may make other and further orders as may be necessary
or advisable in his discretion which orders shall become operative upon such service.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:27b-31
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:27b-31 cover?
Section 52:27b-31 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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