N.J. Stat. § 16:1-31
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§ 16:1-31
Official statutory text
All organizations or committees incorporated prior to April sixth, one thousand nine hundred and eight, under the laws of this state, either by private or public acts, for the purpose of aiding feeble congregations in erecting, purchasing, procuring or securing to their use houses of worship, may also maintain houses of worship and carry on religious worship and teaching, in addition to their other powers.
Status: in_force
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