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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 44:7-5

Eligibility of applicants; details

Amended by L.1938, c. 361, p. 901, s. 2, eff

Old age assistance shall be granted under this chapter to any person who:

a. Has attained the age of 65 years;

b. Lacks adequate support; is unable to support himself; is without parents, spouse, or children able to support him and without other persons able and willing to support him;

c. Is a resident of this State;

d. Is not involuntarily confined in any public or private institution other than a medical institution;

e. Has not made a voluntary assignment or transfer of property for the purpose of qualifying for such assistance or for the purpose of evading responsibility under section 44:7-14 of this Title;

f. Is found, after due investigation and determination as hereinafter provided, to be in need of assistance.

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