New Jersey § 54:4-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54:4-17.
The oath which the assessor shall administer to persons examined under section 54:4-16 of this title, shall be of the following or like tenor: “I, ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․, do swear (or affirm) that I will truly answer all questions put to me regarding
my taxable property and I will speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
truth.” The powers conferred by this section and said section 54:4-16 upon assessors are also hereby vested in the county boards of taxation and the state
board of tax appeals, or other reviewing authority, in the exercise of their duties.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 54:4-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-17 cover?
Section 54:4-17 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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