New Jersey § 5:8-49
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-49, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:8-49.
If at such election a majority of all the votes cast, both for and against the rescission
of the adoption of this act, in said municipality shall be cast in favor of the rescission
thereof, the said adoption of this act shall thereby be rescinded and thereupon this
act shall cease to be operative within such municipality and no petition shall be
received for the submission of the question of the adoption of the provisions of this
act to the voters of said municipality, and no such question shall be submitted to
them, at any election earlier than the general election to be held in the third calendar
year following the date of such election. If at such election the majority of all the votes so cast shall be against the rescission
of said adoption, no petition for such submission of the question of the rescission
of such adoption shall be received and no such question shall be again submitted at
any election earlier than the general election to be held in the third calendar year
following the date of such election.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:8-49
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-49 cover?
Section 5:8-49 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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