After annexation has become effective, all persons residing within the annexed territory shall become residents of the annexing municipality. They shall have the same rights and be entitled to the same privileges, and be subject to the same obligations as other residents of the annexing municipality.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 40A:7-16
Rights of residents after annexation
L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff
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