# N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-6.3: Applicability of act

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C42_S42-6.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-6.3
- **Heading:** Applicability of act
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-6.3

## Text

3. The provisions of this act shall only be applicable to premises rented or leased by senior citizens receiving Social Security Old Age Pensions, Railroad Retirement Pensions or other governmental pensions in lieu of Social Security Old Age Pensions, and by recipients of Social Security Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income or benefits under Work First New Jersey. L.1976,c.100,s.3; amended 2001, c.142, s.2.

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