New Jersey § 2c:21-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:21-8.
A person commits a disorderly persons offense when he sells, exchanges, offers for
sale or exchange or exposes for sale or exchange a used motor vehicle on which he
has changed or disconnected the mileage registering instrument on the vehicle to show
a lesser mileage reading than that actually recorded on the vehicle or on the instrument
with purpose to misrepresent the mileage of the vehicle. This provision shall not prevent the servicing, repair or replacement of a mileage
registering instrument which by reason of normal wear or through damage requires service,
repair or replacement if the instrument is then set at zero or at the actual previously
recorded mileage. In addition to the penalty authorized for violation of this section, the Director
of the Division of Motor Vehicles may, after notice and hearing, revoke the license
of any motor vehicle dealer as defined in R.S. 39:1-1 so convicted.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:21-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-8 cover?
Section 2c:21-8 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2c:21-8?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-8" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:21-8 apply to my situation?
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