N.J. Stat. § 30:4-69: Patients unable to pay cost of hospitalization supported by state

The cost of care and maintenance of a patient, unable to pay the cost of his hospitalization, and found to have no legal settlement in any county of the State, from the beginning of his confinement, shall be borne by the State except as to the part that may be collected under section 30:4-60 of this Title.

Amended by L.1965, c. 59, s. 54.