Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17:35-21

  • 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
The commissioner may address any inquiries he deems proper to any corporation or association authorized to do business in this state under the provisions of this article in relation to its business or condition, and its officers shall promptly reply in writing to all the inquiries under the oath of its president or secretary or other like officers.