If the receipt by a newly elected or appointed sheriff of his commission is delayed, the said sheriff may nevertheless act as said sheriff for a period not exceeding one month before receiving his said commission.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 40A:9-99
Sheriff may act in certain cases where commission delayed
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff
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