New Jersey § 53:5a-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 53:5a-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53:5a-5.
The membership of the retirement system shall include: a. The members of the former “State Police Retirement and Benevolent Fund.” b. Any person becoming a full-time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer or
trooper of the Division of State Police of the Department of Law and Public Safety
of the State of New Jersey; provided that the Division of State Police certified
that he has satisfied the age and health requirements prescribed for members of the
State Police force. c. A person appointed to the Division of State Police under section 3 of P.L.1983,
c. 403 ( C.39:2-9.3 ). d. A person appointed to the Division of State Police under section 1 of P.L.1997, c. 19 ( C.53:1-8.2 ). Membership in the retirement system is a condition of employment for such officers,
non-commissioned officers and troopers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 53:5a-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 53:5a-5 cover?
Section 53:5a-5 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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