N.J. Stat. Ann. § 49:2-1

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, all individuals, partnerships, associations and corporations organized, operating or doing business under the laws of this State are hereby authorized, upon designation by and qualification with the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States or under his authority, to act as selling and issuing agents for the sale and issue of obligations of the United States, during the period of any emergency proclaimed by the President of the United States and during the period in which a state of war exists between the United States and a foreign nation.