New Jersey § 2a:170-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:170-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:170-20.
It shall be unlawful for any person, for or on behalf of any organization or association
of law enforcement officers, or otherwise, to issue, offer, give, deliver or distribute
any honorary membership card, courtesy card, or card of a similar nature, certificate,
emblem, plaque, or article of a similar nature, of such organization or association,
except to bona fide members or former members of the law enforcement agency represented
by such organization or association or to such other persons who have performed outstanding
or meritorious public service, and then only in accordance with formal authorization
therefor prescribed by resolution duly adopted by such organization or association. The term “outstanding or meritorious public service” as used in this section shall
in no event be construed to mean or include the contribution or payment of money to
such organization or association for any purpose whatsoever. Any person who violates any provision of this section is a disorderly person.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:170-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:170-20 cover?
Section 2a:170-20 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 § 2a:170-20?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:170-20 apply to my situation?
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