New Jersey § 26:2-82

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2-82, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 26:2-82.

a. In order to protect the health, morals and welfare of the State of New Jersey,

wherever 1 the prosecutor of any county of the State of New Jersey receives information that

wild, cultivated or hidden growth of beds of alleged stramonium are located anywhere

within his county, he shall immediately communicate the information to the State Department

of Health, and the department, upon receipt of the information, shall immediately

dispatch one of its agents to the location who shall make an examination and determination

of the alleged stramonium weed so as to determine the existence or nonexistence of

stramonium at the location. The department shall immediately communicate by writing its determination to the

prosecutor. b. Upon certification by the department of the existence of stramonium at the location

examined by the department, the prosecutor is empowered to dispatch one of his agents

to the location so certified and the agent shall destroy the stramonium. The prosecutor or his agent shall not be civilly responsible in any manner whatsoever

for destruction of the stramonium. c. As used in this section, “ stramonium ” means the plant Datura Stramonium Linné, including Datura Tatula Linné. 1

So in enrolled bill.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2-82

What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2-82 cover?

Section 26:2-82 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 § 26:2-82?

A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 26:2-82" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.

How does New Jersey § 26:2-82 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in New Jersey.