# N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-1: Department of Labor and Industry established; "department" defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C1A_S1A-1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-1
- **Heading:** Department of Labor and Industry established; "department" defined
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-1

## Text

There is hereby established in the Executive Branch of the State Government a principal department which shall be known as the Department of Labor and Industry. As used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the word "department" means the Department of Labor and Industry established herein. L.1948, c. 446, p. 1762, s. 1.

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