New Jersey § 2c:20-2

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2c:20-2.

a. A person who knowingly maintains or operates any premises, place or facility used

for the storage or resale of any property stolen from a cargo carrier is guilty of

a crime. Where the property involved in the offense is valued at $50,000 or more, the offense

is a crime of the second degree. Otherwise, the offense is a crime of the third degree. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3 , the court may impose a fine not to exceed $250,000 or five times the retail value

of the property stolen from the carrier seized at the time of the arrest, whichever

is greater. c. A person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section shall be

sentenced to a term of imprisonment that shall include a mandatory minimum term of

one-third to one-half of the sentence imposed, during which time the defendant shall

not be eligible for parole. The court may not suspend or make any other non-custodial disposition of any person

sentenced as a second or subsequent offender pursuant to this section. For the purposes of this section an offense is considered a second or subsequent

offense if the actor has at any time been convicted pursuant to this section, or under

any similar statute of the United States, this State or any other state for an offense

that is substantially equivalent to this section.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:20-2

What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-2 cover?

Section 2c:20-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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