# N.J. Stat. § 44:1-10

> New Jersey · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-10

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 44:1-10
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-10

## Text

When the board of chosen freeholders has determined to establish a welfare-house for the permanent maintenance and relief of the poor of the county or portion thereof, has acquired a site therefor, and has awarded contracts for the necessary buildings and improvements thereon, or has resolved to maintain and operate a welfare-house as provided in this chapter, a welfare board shall be constituted and appointed.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-2 Construction in general](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-3 Establishment by board of freeholders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-4 Acquisition of real estate for welfare-house](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-5 § 44:1-5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-6 § 44:1-6](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-7 § 44:1-7](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-8 § 44:1-8](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-9 § 44:1-9](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-10 § 44:1-10](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-10.1 Change of name to county board of social services; resolution or ordinance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-10.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-10.2 County welfare board to mean county board of social services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-10.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-11 Membership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-12 § 44:1-12](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-12.md)

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