New Jersey § 2c:2-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:2-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:2-1.
Requirement of Voluntary Act; Omission as Basis of Liability; Possession as an act. a. A person is not guilty of an offense unless his liability is based on conduct
which includes a voluntary act or the omission to perform an act of which he is physically
capable. A bodily movement that is not a product of the effort or determination of the actor,
either conscious or habitual, is not a voluntary act within the meaning of this section. b. Liability for the commission of an offense may not be based on an omission unaccompanied
by action unless: (1) The omission is expressly made sufficient by the law defining the offense; or (2) A duty to perform the omitted act is otherwise imposed by law , including but not limited to, laws such as the “Uniform Fire Safety Act,” P.L.1983,
c. 383 ( C.52:27D-192 et seq. ), the “State Uniform Construction Code Act,” P.L.1975, c. 217 ( C.52:27D-119 et seq. ), or any other law intended to protect the public safety or any rule or regulation
promulgated thereunder . c. Possession is an act, within the meaning of this section, if the possessor knowingly
procured or received the thing possessed or was aware of his control thereof for a
sufficient period to have been able to terminate his possession.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:2-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:2-1 cover?
Section 2c:2-1 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 § 2c:2-1?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:2-1 apply to my situation?
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