Interpretation as compliance with federal law.
N.J. Stat. § 52:40-17
in effect17. Nothing in P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-1 et seq.) shall modify existing law, State or federal, or authorize a reporting agency to amend, modify, or otherwise alter pre-existing legal obligations. P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-1 et seq.) shall be interpreted consistently with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the federal regulations and guidelines governing its implementation, and in the event of a conflict between P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-1 et seq.) and federal law governing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-1 et seq.) shall be interpreted to comply with federal law. L.2009, c.335, s.17.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-activity/statutesFetched: 10/17/2026
