N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-16: Leaves of absence with pay to certain members and officers

The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for granting leaves of absence with pay not exceeding one year, to members and officers of its paid or part-paid fire department and force who shall be injured, ill or disabled from any cause, provided that the examining physician appointed by said governing body, shall certify to such injury, illness or disability.

L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.