Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 4:13-35

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • 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
On or before August 31 each year, the Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority, if in his opinion the same is justified, to certify to the Secretary of State a list containing the names of any co-operative associations incorporated or qualified under the provisions of this chapter and which have not filed the written report and audit as required by section 4:13-34 of the Revised Statutes for the fiscal year ending during the calendar year next preceding the date of certification. Such certification in the case of a domestic co-operative shall direct that such association be dissolved by proclamation and in the case of foreign associations shall certify to the Secretary of State that the authority of such association to transact business in this State be terminated.

The Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority to have an accountant of the department examine the books and accounts of any co-operative association that fails to comply with the provisions of 4:13-34 and notify the membership as to the findings.

L.1951, c. 303, p. 1091, s. 7. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 33.