New Jersey § 2c:5-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:5-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:5-6.
a. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person: (1) knowingly possesses a motor vehicle master key or device designed to operate a
lock or locks on motor vehicles or to start a motor vehicle without an ignition key
or key fob; (2) for an unlawful purpose, knowingly possesses a key fob that operates a lock or
locks on or starts a motor vehicle owned by another person; or (3) for an unlawful purpose, knowingly possesses a computer program, application,
software, or other device adapted, designed, or commonly used to operate a lock or
locks on or start a motor vehicle without an ignition key or key fob, or to copy,
store information relating to, or interfere with those functions. b. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person: (1) offers or advertises for sale, sells, or gives to any person other than those
excepted in subsection c. of this section a motor vehicle master key or device designed
to operate a lock or locks on a motor vehicle or to start a motor vehicle without
an ignition key or key fob, or who otherwise causes any such item to enter into commerce
in this State; (2) offers or advertises for sale, sells, or gives to any person a computer program,
application, software, or other device adapted, designed, or commonly used to operate
a lock or locks on or start a motor vehicle without an ignition key or key fob, or
to copy, store information relating to, or interfere with those functions, or who
otherwise causes any such item to enter into commerce in this State: (i) knowing the item to be adapted, designed, or commonly used for those purposes;
and (ii) with a purpose to provide the item to a person the actor knows or reasonably
should know has the purpose to use or employ the item unlawfully. c. Paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to use or employment
for a lawful purpose by a law enforcement officer; locksmith; dealer; distributor or manufacturer of motor vehicles or motor vehicle
locks; a garage keeper; an insurance support organization as defined in section
2 of P.L.1985, c. 179, ( C.17:23A-2 ); or a person or the employee or agent of a person engaged in the business of lending
on the security of motor vehicles or in the business of acquiring by purchase evidence
of debt secured by interests in motor vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:5-6
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:5-6 cover?
Section 2c:5-6 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.
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