N.J.S.A. 40:49-1 — "Ordinance" and "resolution" defined

40:49-1. "Ordinance" and "resolution" defined The term "ordinance" when used in this subtitle means and includes any act or regulation of the governing body of any municipality required to be reduced to writing and read at more than one meeting thereof and published. The term "resolution" when used in this subtitle means and includes any act or regulation of the governing body of any municipality required to be reduced to writing, but which may be finally passed at the meeting at which it is introduced.

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