N.J.S.A. 43:12-28.5 — Limitations; manner of payment

43:12-28.5. Limitations; manner of payment Any person eligible for a pension under the provisions of this act shall apply therefor to the municipality in which he was formerly employed within 6 months of the effective date of this act. The municipality upon granting such a pension shall provide for the same in the annual budget of the municipality. The pension authorized by this act shall not be paid in any year in which provision for the payment thereof is not made in the annual budget of the municipality, provided, however, that the municipality may pay any pension during the initial year it is granted from any funds available therefor notwithstanding that no provision has been made in the annual budget for the payment of such pension. L.1964, c. 59, s. 2.

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