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NJ Code › Title 54A › Chapter 3A › Section 3A-21

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7. The benefits provided for in P.L.1996, c.60 (C.54A:3A-15 et al.) shall not be subject to garnishment, attachment or other legal process, except as provided in section 1 of P.L.1981, c.239 (C.54A:9-8.1) or except for an income withholding order issued pursuant to P.L.1981, c.417 (C.2A:17-56.7 et seq.), and the payment of the benefits shall not be anticipated. L.1996,c.60,s.7.

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