Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17:48C-1

  • 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 objects and purposes of a dental service corporation authorized pursuant to this act shall be to establish, maintain and operate a nonprofit dental service plan or plans in the public interest whereby dental care may be provided to individuals either singly or in groups who become subscribers thereto; and in furtherance thereof to enter into contracts with duly licensed dentists whereby such dentists agree to provide such dental care to its subscribers; and to do everything necessary, incidental or appropriate for the performance and fulfillment of the aforesaid objects and purposes or which may lawfully be done by a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey.

L.1968, c. 305, s. 1, eff. Sept. 26, 1968.