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N.J.S.A. 45:15-12.7 — Agent, custodian may not use interest on escrow funds

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Legislature compilation: through P.L.2026, c.30 and J.R.1

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N.J.S.A. 45:15-12.7

Agent, custodian may not use interest on escrow funds

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SOURCE TEXT

44. A real estate broker acting in the capacity of an escrow agent or as the temporary custodian of the funds of others in any real estate transaction shall not receive, obtain or use any interest earned on the funds for the broker's own personal or business use. L.1993,c.51,s.44.

Legislature compilation: through P.L.2026, c.30 and J.R.1. Text and source checked October 16, 2026. New Jersey Legislature, unannotated statutes.