New Jersey § 2a:22a-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:22a-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:22a-3.
As used in this act: “ Alcoholic beverage ” means a fluid, or a solid capable of being converted into a fluid, suitable for
human consumption and having an alcoholic content of more than one-half of 1% by volume. The term shall include alcohol, beer, lager beer, ale, porter, naturally fermented
wine, treated wine, blended wine, fortified wine, sparkling wine, distilled liquors,
blended distilled liquors and any brewed, fermented or distilled liquors fit for use
for beverage purposes, or any mixture of them; “ Licensed alcoholic beverage server ” or “ server ” means a person who is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to R.S. 33:1-1 et seq. or who has been issued a permit to sell alcoholic beverages by the Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control in the Department of Law and Public Safety; “ Minor ” means a person under the legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages according
to P.L.1972, c. 81 ( C. 9:17B-1 et seq. ); “ Person ” means a natural person, the estate of a natural person, an association of natural
persons, or an association, trust company, partnership, corporation, organization,
or the manager, agent, servant, officer or employee of any of them; “ Visibly intoxicated ” means a state of intoxication accompanied by a perceptible act or series of acts
which present clear signs of intoxication.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:22a-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:22a-3 cover?
Section 2a:22a-3 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:22a-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:22a-3" (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 § 2a:22a-3 apply to my situation?
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