New Jersey § 5:8-40
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:8-40.
No person or corporation (1) lawfully conducting, or participating in the conduct of, (2) possessing, selling or in any manner disposing of, any shares, tickets or rights
to participate in, or (3) permitting the conduct upon any premises owned by him or it, of, 1 any game of chance conducted or to be conducted under any license lawfully issued
pursuant to this act, shall be liable to prosecution or conviction for violation of
any provision of chapters 112 and 121 of Title 2A, [FN2] or of section 2A:170-18 [FN3] of the New Jersey Statutes , but this immunity shall not extend to any person or corporation knowingly conducting
or participating in the conduct of any game of chance under any license obtained by
any false pretense or statement made in any application for such license or otherwise,
or possessing, selling or disposing of shares, tickets or rights to participate in,
or permitting the conduct upon any premises owned by him or it of, 4 any game of chance conducted under any license known to him or it to have been obtained
by any such false pretense or statement. 1
So in enrolled bill. 2
Both repealed; see, N.J.S.A. § 2C:37-1 et seq. 3
Repealed; see, N.J.S.A. § 2C:37-3. 4
So in enrolled bill.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:8-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-40 cover?
Section 5:8-40 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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