New Jersey § 56:3-38

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:3-38, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 56:3-38.

No person other than as provided in sections 56:3-35 and 56:3-36 of this title shall use any towels, coats, aprons, toilet cabinets, towel devices,

or any other articles or supplies used for the purpose of cleanliness and sanitation,

by supplying, furnishing, selling, transferring or renting the same for hire or compensation,

or otherwise, or shall deface, erase, obliterate, cover up, or otherwise remove or

conceal the name, trade-mark or device thereon, or shall give, take or otherwise dispose

of such towels, coats, aprons, toilet cabinets or other toilet devices branded and

marked as provided in this article, without the written consent of the owner whose

name, mark or device shall be or have been upon such article or articles as provided

in said sections 56:3-35 and 56:3-36 . The use of such article or articles at the place where the same are placed or delivered

by the owner under an agreement, lease, or license from such owner, shall not be unlawful;

nor shall anything in this article contained make it unlawful for any bona fide hotel,

restaurant, cafe, or other public hostelry, to permit and allow the use of such article

or articles to any guest, boarder, or any regularly hired employee thereof, during

the period of any lease, renting or hiring agreement of such article or articles with

the owner thereof. The possession by any junk dealer or dealer in rags or second-hand articles, or person

other than by the owner, lessee or sublessee thereof as herein provided, of any such

marked or distinguished article or articles without such written consent shall be

presumptive evidence of traffic in such goods and a violation of this section.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:3-38

What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:3-38 cover?

Section 56:3-38 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.

How do I cite New Jersey § 56:3-38?

A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 56:3-38" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.

How does New Jersey § 56:3-38 apply to my situation?

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