New Jersey Statutes 52:27D-386. Definitions
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:27D-386
- census: means the latest Federal census effective within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- population: when used in any statute, shall be taken to mean the population as shown by the latest Federal census effective within this State, and shall be construed as synonymous with "inhabitants. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- 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
a. does not receive aid under P.L.1978, c.14 (C. 52:27D-178 et seq.);
b. has a population density that exceeds six times the State population density, according to the most recent State population and area estimates reported by the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Labor Market and Demographic Research, except that in the year of receipt by the Governor of a federal decennial census, the census figures shall be used;
c. has a population that exceeds 7,500 residents; and
d. is located in any of the five most densely populated counties, according to the most recent State population estimates reported by the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Labor Market and Demographic Research, except that in the year of receipt by the Governor of a federal decennial census, the census figures shall be used.
L.1990,c.85,s.3; amended 2021, c.369, s.10.