New Jersey § 2c:21-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:21-17.
a. A person who knowingly distributes, manufactures or possesses any item containing
personal identifying information pertaining to another person, without that person's
authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury
to be perpetrated by anyone is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. b. (1) If the person distributes, manufactures or possesses 20 or more items containing
personal identifying information pertaining to another person, or five or more items
containing personal information pertaining to five or more separate persons, without
authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury
to be perpetrated by anyone the person is guilty of a crime of the third degree. (2) If the person distributes, manufactures or possesses 50 or more items containing
personal identifying information pertaining to another person, or ten or more items
containing personal identifying information pertaining to five or more separate persons,
without authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or
injury to be perpetrated by anyone the person is guilty of a crime of the second degree. c. Distribution, manufacture or possession of 20 or more items containing personal
identifying information pertaining to another person or of items containing personal
identifying information pertaining to five or more separate persons without authorization
shall create an inference that the items were distributed, manufactured or possessed
with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated
by anyone. d. As used in this section: “ Distribute ” means, but is not limited to, any sale, purchase, transfer, gift, delivery, or provision
to another, regardless of whether the distribution was for compensation. “ Item ” means a writing or document, whether issued by a governmental agency or made by
any business or person, recorded by any method that contains personal identifying
information. Item includes, but is not limited to, an access device, book, check, paper, card,
instrument, or information stored in electronic form by way of e-mail or otherwise,
on any computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer
equipment, computer system or computer network or any part thereof, or by other mechanical
or electronic device such as cellular telephone, pager or other electronic device
capable of storing information.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:21-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-17 cover?
Section 2c:21-17 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:21-17?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-17" (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 § 2c:21-17 apply to my situation?
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