New Jersey § 5:12-115
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-115, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:12-115.
a. It shall be unlawful: (1) Knowingly to conduct, carry on, operate, deal or allow to be conducted, carried
on, operated or dealt any cheating or thieving game or device; or (2) Knowingly to deal, conduct, carry on, operate or expose for play any game or games
played with cards, dice or any mechanical device, or any combination of games or devices,
which have in any manner been marked or tampered with, or placed in a condition, or
operated in a manner, the result of which tends to deceive the public or tends to
alter the normal random selection of characteristics or the normal chance of the game
which could determine or alter the result of the game. b. It shall be unlawful knowingly to use or possess any marked cards, loaded dice,
plugged or tampered with machines or devices. c. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree
and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may be up
to $50,000 , and in the case of a person other than a natural person, the amount of a fine may
be up to $200,000 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:12-115
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-115 cover?
Section 5:12-115 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 § 5:12-115?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-115" (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 § 5:12-115 apply to my situation?
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