§ 43:17-39 — Associations unaffected

43:17-39. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal the charter of any incorporated association, or to dissolve any voluntary association, organized, prior to March twenty-fifth, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five, by the exempt firefighters of any city, or by the volunteer firefighters therein, previous to, at or about the time for the organization therein of a paid fire department, or to prevent the incorporation of any such associations. This chapter shall not apply to or affect in any manner any funds which have been or may be accumulated by any such associations. Amended 1996, c.151, s.32.