New Jersey § 51:13-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:13-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:13-1.
On and after January 1, 1994, no lighter shall be sold, offered for sale, given, transferred,
or otherwise be assigned, furnished or made available in the State of New Jersey unless
its design and construction conforms with the child resistant standards adopted pursuant
to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1991, c. 487 ( C. 51:13-3 ). “ Child resistant lighter ” means a lighter that is designed and constructed in a manner so that it is significantly
difficult for a child under the age of 5 years to operate the device so as to produce
a flame or to emit a flammable liquid, vapor, or gas. “ Lighter ” means a mechanical flame producing device, be it of a disposable or refillable nature,
designed for the purpose of lighting a fire, cigarette, cigar, or pipe, provided,
however, that the term shall not include those mechanical flame producing devices
that are refillable and have a gross fueled weight of at least 35 grams.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:13-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:13-1 cover?
Section 51:13-1 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.
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