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NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-27.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-27.6 - Collection and distribution.

2C:21-27.6 Collection and distribution.  13. Collection and Distribution. All anti-money laundering profiteering penalties assessed pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2) shall be docketed and collected as provided for the collection of fines, penalties, fees and restitution in chapter 46 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. The Attorney General or prosecutor may prosecute an action to collect any anti-money laundering profiteering penalties imposed pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2). All anti-money laundering profiteering penalties assessed pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2) shall be disposed of, distributed, appropriated and used as if the collected penalties were the proceeds of property forfeited pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1999,c.25,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-28 - Civil action for treble damages; allocation

2C:21-28. Civil action for treble damages; allocation  6. a. The Attorney General may institute a civil action against any person who violates section 3 of this act, and may recover a judgment against all persons who violate this section, jointly and severally, for damages in an amount equal to three times the value of all property involved in the criminal activity, together with costs incurred for resources and personnel used in the investigation and litigation of both criminal and civil proceedings. The standard of proof in actions brought under this subsection is a preponderance of the evidence, and the fact that a prosecution for a violation of this act is not instituted or, where instituted, terminates without a conviction shall not preclude an action pursuant to this subsection. A final judgment rendered in favor of the State in any criminal proceedings shall estop the defendant from denying the same conduct in any civil action brought pursuant to this subsection.  b. The cause of action authorized by this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any forfeiture or any other action, injunctive relief or any other remedy available at law, except that where the defendant is convicted of a violation of this act, the court in the criminal action, upon the application of the Attorney General or the prosecutor, may in addition to any other disposition authorized by this Title, sentence the defendant to pay an amount equal to the damages calculated pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, whether or not a civil action has been instituted.  c. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all monies collected pursuant to any judgment recovered or order issued pursuant to this section shall first be allocated to the payment of any State tax, penalty and interest due and owing to the State as a result of the conduct which is the basis for the action. Monies collected shall be allocated next in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2C:64-6 as if collected pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 2C, in an amount equal to the amount of all property involved in the criminal activity plus the costs incurred for resources and personnel used in the investigation and litigation. The remainder of the monies collected shall be allocated to the General Fund of the State.  L.1994,c.121,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-29 - Investigative interrogatives

2C:21-29. Investigative interrogatives  7. a. Whenever the Attorney General, by the Attorney General's own inquiry or as the result of a complaint, determines that there exists reasonable suspicion that a violation of this act is occurring, has occurred or is about to occur, or, whenever the Attorney General believes it to be in the public interest that an investigation be made, the Attorney General may, prior to the institution of any criminal or civil action, issue in writing and cause to be served upon any person investigative interrogatories requiring the person to answer and produce material for examination.  b. Any investigative interrogatories issued pursuant to this subsection and all procedures related to such interrogatories shall comply with the provisions of N.J.S.2C:41-5.  L.1994,c.121,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-30 - Unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime

2C:21-30. Unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime  1. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he knowingly does not possess a license to practice dentistry or knowingly has had the license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, and he:  a. engages in that practice; b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by a board order; c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being eligible to engage in that practice;  d. engages in any activity for which such license is a necessary prerequisite, including, but not limited to, the ordering of controlled dangerous substances or prescription legend drugs from a distributor or manufacturer; or  e. practices dentistry under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.  L.1995,c.124,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-31 - Unauthorized practice of immigration law; penalties.

2C:21-31 Unauthorized practice of immigration law; penalties.  1. a. As used in this section: (1) "Immigration consultant" means any person rendering services for a fee, including the completion of forms and applications, to another person in furtherance of that person's desire to determine or modify his status in an immigration or naturalization matter under federal law. (2) "Immigration or naturalization matter" means any matter which involves any law, action, filing or proceeding related to a person's immigration or citizenship status in the United States. (3) "Immigration-related document" means any birth certificate or marriage certificate; any document issued by the government of the United States, any foreign country, any state, or any other public entity relating to a person's immigration or naturalization status. b. (1) Any immigration consultant not licensed as an attorney or counselor at law who engages in this State in the practice of law is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. (2) Any immigration consultant not licensed as an attorney or counselor at law who holds himself out to the public, either alone or together with, by or through another person, whether such other person is licensed as an attorney or counselor at law or not, as engaging in or entitled to engage in the practice of law, or as rendering legal service or advice, or as furnishing attorneys or counsel, in any immigration or naturalization matter is guilty of a crime of the third degree. (3) Any immigration consultant not licensed as an attorney or counselor at law who assumes, uses or advertises the title of lawyer or attorney-at-law, or equivalent terms, in the English language or any other language which mean or imply that the immigration consultant is licensed as an attorney-at-law in the State of New Jersey or in any other jurisdiction of the United States, is guilty of a crime of the third degree. c. Any person who knowingly retains possession of another person's immigration-related document for more than a reasonable time after the person who owns the document has submitted a written request for the document's return is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a person accredited as a representative by federal law pursuant to 8 CFR 292.2 from providing immigration services. L.1997, c.1, s.1; amended 2011, c.209, s.3; 2014, c.48, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-31.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-31.1 - Civil actions resulting from unauthorized practice of immigration law.

2C:21-31.1 Civil actions resulting from unauthorized practice of immigration law.  4. a. Any person who suffers any ascertainable loss of moneys or property, real or personal, as a result of any action or inaction by a person who knowingly engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in violation of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.1 (C.2C:21-31) may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. b. In any civil action under this section the court shall, in addition to any other appropriate legal or equitable relief, award damages in an amount that constitutes the greater of: (1) $1,000, or (2) Three times the value of all costs incurred by the victim as a result of the defendant's criminal activity, including any fees paid to the defendant for services, costs incurred for attorneys' fees, court costs and any out-of-pocket losses. c. The standard of proof in civil actions brought under this section is a preponderance of the evidence, and the fact that a prosecution for a violation of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.1 (C.2C:21-31) is not instituted or, where instituted, terminates without a conviction shall not preclude a civil action pursuant to this section. A final judgment rendered in favor of the State in any criminal proceeding shall estop the defendant from denying the same conduct in any civil action brought pursuant to this section. d. A civil action under this section shall not preclude the application of any other civil, administrative, or criminal remedy under any other provision of law.  L.2011, c.209, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-33 - Electrical contracting without business permit, fourth degree crime.

2C:21-33 Electrical contracting without business permit, fourth degree crime.  1. a. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if that person knowingly engages in the business of electrical contracting without having a business permit issued by the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors and: (1) Creates or reinforces a false impression that the person is licensed as an electrical contractor or possesses a business permit; or (2) Derives a benefit, the value of which is more than incidental; or (3) In fact causes injury to another. b. For the purposes of this section, the phrase "in fact" indicates strict liability. L.1998,c.151,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-34 - Penalty for false contract payment claims, representation, for a government contract; prevailing wage violations; grading.

2C:21-34 Penalty for false contract payment claims, representation, for a government contract; prevailing wage violations; grading.  97. a. A person commits a crime if the person knowingly submits to the government any claim for payment for performance of a government contract knowing such claim to be false, fictitious, or fraudulent. If the claim submitted is for $25,000.00 or above, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the claim exceeds $2,500.00, but is less than $25,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the claim is for $2,500.00 or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. b. A person commits a crime if the person knowingly makes a material representation that is false in connection with the negotiation, award or performance of a government contract. If the contract amount is for $25,000.00 or above, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the contract amount exceeds $2,500.00, but is less than $25,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the contract amount is for $2,500.00 or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. c. An employer commits a crime if the employer knowingly pays one or more employees employed in public work subject to the provisions of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.) at a rate less than the rate required pursuant to that act. If the contract amount is for $75,000.00 or above, the employer is guilty of a crime of the second degree; if the contract amount exceeds $2,500.00, but is less than $75,000.00, the employer is guilty of a crime of the third degree; and if the contract amount is for $2,500.00 or less, the employer is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. In addition, the employer shall be deemed to have caused loss to the employees in the amount by which the employees were underpaid and shall be subject to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 regarding fines and restitution to victims and be subject to other pertinent provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, including, but not limited to, N.J.S.2C:43-4, 2C:43-6 and 2C:44-1. L.1999,c.440,s.97; amended 2003, c.276, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-35 - False public utility employee identification badge, violations, degree of crime.

2C:21-35 False public utility employee identification badge, violations, degree of crime.  2. a. A person who knowingly sells, offers or exposes for sale, or otherwise transfers, or possesses with the intent to sell, offer or expose for sale, or otherwise transfer, a document, printed form or other writing which falsely purports to be a public utility employee identification badge as required under the provisions of P.L.1977, c.35 (C.48:3-42 et seq.) which could be used as a means of verifying a person's identity as a public utility employee is guilty of a crime of the second degree. b. A person who knowingly makes, or possesses devices or materials to make, a document or other writing which falsely purports to be a public utility employee identification badge as required under the provisions of P.L.1977, c.35 (C.48:3-42 et seq.) which could be used as a means of verifying a person's identity as a public utility employee is guilty of a crime of the second degree. c. A person who knowingly exhibits, displays or utters a document or other writing which falsely purports to be a public utility employee identification badge as required under the provisions of P.L.1977, c.35 (C.48:3-42 et seq.) which could be used as a means of verifying a person's identity as a public utility employee is guilty of a crime of the third degree. d. A person who knowingly possesses a document or other writing which falsely purports to be a public utility employee identification badge as required under the provisions of P.L.1977, c.35 (C.48:3-42 et seq.) which could be used as a means of verifying a person's identity as a public utility employee is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2007,c.232,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-36 - Sale of secondhand jewelry.

2C:21-36 Sale of secondhand jewelry.  1. Any person engaged in the business of retailing, wholesaling, or smelting jewelry who purchases any article of used or secondhand jewelry shall: a. Maintain, for five years: (1) a record of the name, address and telephone number of the person from whom it was purchased; (2) a descriptive list of any used jewelry purchased from that seller, including any identifying characteristics of that jewelry; (3) digital photographs of any used jewelry purchased from that seller; and (4) a photocopy of the identification of the seller provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section; b. Verify the identity of the person selling the jewelry by requesting and examining a photograph-bearing, valid State or federal issued driver's license or other government issued form of identification bearing a photograph; c. Deliver, on a weekly basis, to the police department having jurisdiction in the location of that person's place of business a copy of the record of all used jewelry purchased by that person during the preceding week; d. Maintain in his possession any used jewelry purchased for not less than 10 business days following the delivery of the record of the purchase of that jewelry to the police department, as required by subsection c. of this section ; provided, however, that a municipal ordinance adopted prior to the effective date of P.L.2009, c.214 (January 16, 2010) may provide a longer minimum length of time to maintain possession of used or secondhand jewelry; and e. Maintain, for five years, a copy of any list provided by an individual pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2009, c.214 (C.2C:21-37). Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to pawnbrokers licensed and regulated pursuant to the pawnbroking law, R.S.45:22-1 et seq., or sales made through an Internet website. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to a person engaged in retail, provided the sale of jewelry is not his primary business and further provided the person does not engage in the purchase of used or secondhand jewelry on more than three days in a calendar year. L.2009, c.214, s.1; amended 2013, c.247, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-37 - Requirements for reselling of secondhand jewelry.

2C:21-37 Requirements for reselling of secondhand jewelry.  2. Any individual who purchases used or secondhand jewelry from another individual with the intent of selling that jewelry to a person engaged in the business of retailing, wholesaling, or smelting jewelry shall: a. Maintain, for five years, a record of the sale of that jewelry, including, but not limited to, the date the jewelry is sold; name of the person engaged in the business of retailing, wholesaling, or smelting jewelry to whom it is sold; and an itemized, descriptive list of that jewelry; and b. Provide an itemized, descriptive list of the jewelry sold to the person engaged in the business of retailing, wholesaling, or smelting jewelry at the time of sale. L.2009, c.214, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-38 - Requisite knowledge, belief for violation.

2C:21-38 Requisite knowledge, belief for violation.  3. The requisite knowledge or belief for a violation of N.J.S.2C:20-7 is presumed in the case of a person subject to the provisions of section 1 or 2 of P.L.2009, c.214 (C.2C:21-36 or C.2C:21-37) who purchases any article of used or secondhand jewelry and fails to comply with the requirements of section 1 or 2 of P.L.2009, c.214 (C.2C:21-36 or C.2C:21-37), as applicable. L.2009, c.214, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-39 - Report by purchaser.

2C:21-39 Report by purchaser.  4. Any person who purchases any article of used or secondhand jewelry shall immediately report to an appropriate law enforcement agency any delivery or sale of used jewelry under circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to believe the used jewelry was probably stolen or otherwise inappropriately obtained. L.2009, c.214, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-40 - Immunity.

2C:21-40 Immunity.  5. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, any person who reports information to a law enforcement official or agency concerning the suspect sale of used jewelry shall be immune from any civil liability on account of the report, unless such person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. L.2009, c.214, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-41 - Regulations.

2C:21-41 Regulations.  6. The Attorney General shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.2009, c.214, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-42 - Second degree crime.

2C:21-42 Second degree crime.  7. A person commits a crime of the second degree if he files or records, or directs another to file or record, in any public record or in any private record which is generally available to the public, any document, lien, encumbrance, or court action against the real or personal property of a current or former public servant, the public servant's immediate family or estate, a current or former federal officer or employee, or the officer's or employee's immediate family or estate, on account of the performance or non-performance of that public servant's, officer's or employee's official duties, knowing or having reason to know that such document, lien, encumbrance, or court action is false or contains any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representations, or with the intent to harass, hinder, defraud, retaliate against, or in any way impede the performance of that public servant's, officer's or employee's duties. A person convicted of a violation of this section may, in addition to any other penalty imposed by the court, be enjoined from filing any future liens, encumbrances, or court actions against persons specified by the court without approval of the court. L.2015, c.59, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:21-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:21-43 - Sale of certain alarm business signs, decals; prohibited.

2C:21-43 Sale of certain alarm business signs, decals; prohibited.  1. a. For the purposes of this section, "alarm business" means a partnership, corporation, or other business entity engaged in the installation, servicing, sale, or maintenance of burglar or fire alarm systems, or the monitoring of or responding to alarm signals when provided in conjunction with the burglar or fire alarm system.  b. A person who knowingly sells, offers, or exposes for sale, or otherwise transfers, or possesses with the intent to sell, offer, or expose for sale, a sign or decal with the name or logo that is the trademark of an alarm business without the express written consent of the alarm business commits a disorderly persons offense.  c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability on any news media that accept or publish advertising that may otherwise be subject to the provisions of this section. L.2018, c.146, s.1.