New Jersey § 9:3-45
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:3-45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:3-45.
The Department of Children and Families , in consultation with the Department of Health and Senior Services, pursuant to the
“Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act and to
publicize throughout the State the necessity for a father, within 120 days of the
birth of a child or prior to the date of the preliminary hearing, whichever occurs
first, to acknowledge paternity by amending the original birth certificate record
with the local registrar's office in the municipality of birth of the child who is
the subject of the adoption or by filing a paternity action in court in order to be
entitled to notice of an adoption pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1977, c. 367 ( C.9:3-45 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:3-45
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:3-45 cover?
Section 9:3-45 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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