N.J.S.A. 43:21-31 — Certain individuals excepted

43:21-31. Certain individuals excepted Any person who adheres to the faith or teachings of any church, sect, or denomination, and who in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles depends for healing upon prayer or spiritual means, in the practice of religion, shall be exempt from this act upon filing with the commission and with his employer a statement, in such form as the commission shall by regulation prescribe, waiving any and all benefits under this act. Such person shall thereupon be exempt from the provisions of this act, including any obligation to make contributions hereunder and any right to receive benefits hereunder. L.1948, c. 110, p. 589, s. 7.

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