New Jersey § 2a:40-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:40-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:40-8.
No person shall, within this state, publicly or privately, erect, set up, open, make
or draw any lottery prohibited by the laws of this state; and any person so doing
shall forfeit, for each such offense, a penalty of $2,000, to be recovered with costs
in a civil action by any person who shall sue for the same. Of each and every penalty recovered under this section there may be appropriated a
portion, which shall not exceed 1% of such penalty, to be assessed by the jury hearing
the cause, or by the court if the cause be determined without a jury, to the informer,
and the residue of such penalty not so appropriated to the informer shall be appropriated
to the use of the county in which the action for the recovery thereof shall have been
prosecuted.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:40-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:40-8 cover?
Section 2a:40-8 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:40-8?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:40-8" (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:40-8 apply to my situation?
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