New Jersey § 2a:102-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:102-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:102-16.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which, having received any moneys under or
in connection with such an agreement, shall fail to deposit or keep on deposit , misapply or misappropriate or to repay any and all such moneys as provided in this act, is guilty of theft by failure to make the required disposition of property received pursuant to N.J.S.2C:20-9 . Any person, firm or corporation receiving moneys under P.L.1957, c. 182 ( C. 2A:102-13 et seq. ) is presumed: a. to know his or its obligations relevant to criminal liability under this section;
and b. to have dealt with property as his or its own if he or it fails to pay or account
upon lawful demand or if an audit reveals a shortage or falsification of accounts .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:102-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:102-16 cover?
Section 2a:102-16 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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