Sheriff may act in certain cases where commission delayed

N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-99
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If the receipt by a newly elected or appointed sheriff of his commission is delayed, the said sheriff may nevertheless act as said sheriff for a period not exceeding one month before receiving his said commission. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
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