Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:13C-21a

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • 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
4. Any governmental affairs agent or lobbyist not a resident of this State, or not a corporation of this State or authorized to do business in this State, shall file with the Election Law Enforcement Commission, before attempting to influence legislation, regulation or governmental process, or within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2004, c.27, as appropriate, its consent to service of process at an address within this State, or by regular mail at an address outside this State.

L.1981,c.150,s.4; amended 2004, c.27, s.5.