New Jersey § 5:17-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:17-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:17-3.
Any sports teams organized pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter or which are
member teams in a league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation
department may require that all youth athletes, coaches, officials, or parents of
youth athletes as a condition of participation in any athletic program by the youth
athlete agree in writing to a code of conduct established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2002, c. 74 ( C.5:17-1 ) which would require the youth athlete, parent, coach or official to refrain from
verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any student, coach, official or other
parent, or, from initiating any fight or scuffle with any person. The sports team shall have the power to ban the presence of any youth athlete, coach,
parent or official at any subsequent youth sports event who shall violate the code
of conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:17-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:17-3 cover?
Section 5:17-3 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 § 5:17-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 5:17-3" (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 § 5:17-3 apply to my situation?
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