Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40A:9-78.9

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
2. As used in this act, P.L.2017, c.289 (C. 40A:9-78.8 et seq.), “Gold Star Family Member” means a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, related by blood or by law to, or a spouse, domestic partner, or partner in civil union of, a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty for the United States, or a child to whom the member was a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, whether related by blood or by law.

L.2017, c.289, s.2; amended 2022, c.59, s.2.