New Jersey § 58:14-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:14-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:14-5.
No commissioner shall be directly or indirectly interested in any contract awarded
under the provisions of this chapter, nor in furnishing materials or supplies therefor
to any contractor, nor in furnishing security for the performance of any contract. If at any time it shall appear to the satisfaction of the governor that any commissioner
is or has been so interested, or is or has been a stockholder in any corporation furnishing
material or supplies to any contractor for work done or to be done under the provisions
of this chapter, or that he is the owner of any lands or water or water rights taken
or to be taken or used in or for the construction of any work under the provisions
of this chapter, or a stockholder in any corporation owning or leasing any such lands
or waters or water rights, the governor shall remove such commissioner from office
forthwith, and all contracts made by the commissioners wherein any such commissioner
shall have been interested, directly or indirectly, as aforesaid, or otherwise, shall
thereupon become and be null and void, and no further payments on account thereof
shall be made by the commissioners.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:14-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:14-5 cover?
Section 58:14-5 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 58:14-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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