Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 54:1-75

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
Upon receipt of the certification by the board, the State Treasurer shall certify to each qualified municipality, on or before February 15, its entitlement amount. A copy of the certified amounts shall be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

L.1983, c. 551, s. 8, eff. Jan. 17, 1984; per s.17 as amended by 1987, c.320, s.2, section expired December 31, 1989.