44:5-19.9 - Support by relatives - New Jersey Statutes

44:5-19.9.  Support by relatives
    Upon application for medical care and hospitalization by any person, or upon  the furnishing of the same by the county to any person, in the manner provided  in section 1 of this act, the County Adjuster of the county shall ascertain, if  possible, the relatives chargeable by law for the support of such person and  shall proceed to obtain their assistance or compel them to render assistance in  providing medical care and hospitalization in the manner provided in this act  or in paying the cost thereof.

     L.1957, c. 139, p. 532, s. 9.