New Jersey § 5:8-44
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:8-44.
In event that in any municipality a majority of all the votes cast both for and against
the question shall be cast against the question at any election at which said question
is submitted, said question may again be submitted to the legal voters of the municipality
at a general election held not earlier than the date upon which the third general
election, following the date of the election at which the question was submitted,
is to be held, if there shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality not less
than 45 days prior to such general election a petition requesting the submission of
the same signed by at least 15% of the qualified legal voters of the municipality
as evidenced by the total number of votes cast at the then next preceding general
election held therein.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:8-44
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-44 cover?
Section 5:8-44 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 § 5:8-44?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 5:8-44 apply to my situation?
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