New Jersey § 45:22-38
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:22-38, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:22-38.
A watch shall be deemed to be second-hand if (a) It as a whole or the case thereof or the movement thereof has been previously
sold to or acquired by any person who bought or acquired the same for his use or the
use of another, but not for resale; provided, however, that a watch which has been
so sold or acquired and is thereafter returned either through an exchange or for credit
to the original individual firm, partnership, association or corporation who sold
or passed title to such watch, shall not be deemed to be a second-hand watch for the
purposes of this act, if such vendor shall keep a written or printed record setting
forth the name of the purchaser thereof, the date of the sale or transfer thereof,
and the serial number (if any) on the case and the movement, and any other distinguishing
numbers or identification marks, which said record shall be kept for at least five
years from the date of such sale or transfer and shall be open for inspection during
all business hours by the prosecutor of the pleas of the county in which such vendor
is engaged in business or his duly authorized representative; or (b) Its case serial numbers or movement numbers or other distinguishing numbers or
identification marks shall be erased, defaced, removed, altered or covered; or (c) If its movement is more than five years old and has been repaired by any person
or persons, including the vendor, notwithstanding that it may have been returned either
through an exchange or for credit to the said original vendor. Cleaning and oiling a watch movement or recasing the movement in a new case shall
not be deemed a watch repair for the purposes of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:22-38
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:22-38 cover?
Section 45:22-38 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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