New Jersey § 24:21-21

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 24:21-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24:21-21.

a. It shall be unlawful for any person: (1) Who is subject to the requirements of article 3 of this act to distribute or dispense

a controlled dangerous substance in violation of section 14; 1 (2) Who is a registrant, to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous

substance not authorized by his registration; (3) To omit, remove, alter, or obliterate a symbol, label or mark required by Federal

or State law; (4) To refuse or fail to make, keep or furnish any record, notification, order form,

statement, invoice or information required under this act; (5) To refuse, any entry into any premises or inspection authorized by this act;

or, (6) Knowingly to keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling house, building,

vehicle, boat, aircraft, or any place whatever, which is resorted to by persons using

controlled dangerous substances in violation of this act for the purpose of using

such substances, or which is used for the keeping or selling of the same in violation

of this act. b. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than

$25,000.00; provided, that if the violation is prosecuted by an accusation or indictment

which alleges that the violation was committed knowingly or intentionally, and the

trier of fact specifically finds that the violation was committed knowingly or intentionally,

such person is guilty of a high misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment

for not more than 3 years, or by a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both. 1

N.J.S.A. § 24:21-14.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 24:21-21

What does New Jersey Statutes § 24:21-21 cover?

Section 24:21-21 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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