Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 16:10A-7

  • 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.
  • 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
An incorporated local church of, or other incorporated organization connected with, The United Methodist Church shall have such powers as may be granted to and provided for a religious corporation under the laws of this State.

L.1968, c. 235, s. 6, eff. July 31, 1968.