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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-7.3 - False representation

2C:21-7.3. False representation
a. A false representation prohibited by this act shall include any oral or written statement that directly or indirectly tends to deceive or otherwise lead a reasonable individual to believe that a non-kosher food or food product is kosher.
b. The presence of any non-kosher food or food product in any place of business that advertises or represents itself in any manner as selling, offering for sale, preparing or serving kosher food or food products only, is presumptive evidence that the person in possession offers the same for sale in violation of this act.
c. It shall be a complete defense to a prosecution under this act that the defendant relied in good faith upon the representations of a slaughterhouse, manufacturer, processor, packer or distributor, or any person or organization which certifies or represents any food or food product at issue to be kosher, kosher for Passover, or as having been prepared under or sanctioned by Orthodox Jewish religious requirements.
L. 1988, c. 154, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-7.5 - Definitions relative to air bags.

2C:21-7.5 Definitions relative to air bags.
1. a. As used in this section:
"Air bag" means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system, or any component part, such as the cover, sensors, controllers, inflators, and wiring, that operates in the event of a crash and is designed in accordance with federal motor vehicle safety standards for the specific make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in which it is or will be installed.
"Counterfeit air bag" means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system, or any component part of the system, such as the cover, sensors, controllers, inflators, and wiring, displaying a mark identical or similar to the genuine mark of a motor vehicle manufacturer without authorization from the manufacturer.
"Nonfunctional air bag" means a replacement motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system, or any component part of the system, such as the cover, sensors, controllers, inflators, and wiring that:
(1) was previously deployed or damaged;
(2) has an electric fault that is detected by the motor vehicle air bag diagnostic system after the installation procedure is completed; or
(3) includes any part or object including, but not limited to, a counterfeit or repaired air bag cover installed in a motor vehicle under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a functional air bag has been installed.
b. (1) A person who manufactures, imports, installs, reinstalls, sells, or offers for sale any device that the person knows or reasonably should know is a counterfeit or nonfunctional air bag is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
(2) A person who manufactures, imports, installs, reinstalls, sells, or offers for sale any device that is used or intended to be used to replace an air bag in any motor vehicle that the person knows or reasonably should know does not meet federal safety requirements as provided in 49 C.F.R. s.571.208 is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
c. A person who sells, installs, or reinstalls in any motor vehicle any device that the person knows or reasonably should know causes the motor vehicle's diagnostic system to inaccurately indicate that the motor vehicle is equipped with a functional air bag is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.2015, c.121, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-8 - Misrepresentation of mileage of motor vehicle

2C:21-8. Misrepresentation of mileage of motor vehicle
A person commits a disorderly persons offense when he sells, exchanges, offers for sale or exchange or exposes for sale or exchange a used motor vehicle on which he has changed or disconnected the mileage registering instrument on the vehicle to show a lesser mileage reading than that actually recorded on the vehicle or on the instrument with purpose to misrepresent the mileage of the vehicle. This provision shall not prevent the servicing, repair or replacement of a mileage registering instrument which by reason of normal wear or through damage requires service, repair or replacement if the instrument is then set at zero or at the actual previously recorded mileage.
In addition to the penalty authorized for violation of this section, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may, after notice and hearing, revoke the license of any motor vehicle dealer as defined in R.S. 39:1-1 so convicted.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-8, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-8.1 - Definition; determination of degree of offense

2C:21-8.1. Definition; determination of degree of offense
a. As used in chapter 21, unless a different meaning plainly is required:
"Benefit derived" means the loss resulting from the offense or any gain or advantage to the actor, or coconspirators, or any person in whom the actor is interested, whichever is greater, whether loss, gain or advantage takes the form of money, property, commercial interests or anything else the primary significance of which is economic gain.
b. The benefit derived or resulting harm in violation of chapter 21 shall be determined by the trier of fact. The benefit derived or resulting harm pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, whether in relation to the same person or several persons, may be aggregated in determining the degree of the offense.
L.1981, c. 290, s. 23, eff. Sept. 24, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-9 - Misconduct by corporate official

2C:21-9. Misconduct by corporate official
A person is guilty of a crime when:
a. Being a director of a corporation, he knowingly with purpose to defraud, concurs in any vote or act of the directors of such corporation, or any of them, which has the purpose of:
(1) Making a dividend except in the manner provided by law;
(2) Dividing, withdrawing or in any manner paying to any stockholder any part of the capital stock of the corporation except in the manner provided by law;
(3) Discounting or receiving any note or other evidence of debt in payment of an installment of capital stock actually called in and required to be paid, or with purpose of providing the means of making such payment;
(4) Receiving or discounting any note or other evidence of debt with purpose of enabling any stockholder to withdraw any part of the money paid in by him on his stock; or
(5) Applying any portion of the funds of such corporation, directly or indirectly, to the purchase of shares of its own stock, except in the manner provided by law; or
b. Being a director or officer of a corporation, he, with purpose to defraud:
(1) Issues, participates in issuing, or concurs in a vote to issue any increase of its capital stock beyond the amount of the capital stock thereof, duly authorized by or in pursuance of law; or
(2) Sells, or agrees to sell, or is directly interested in the sale of any share of stock of such corporation, or in any agreement to sell the same, unless at the time of such sale or agreement he is an actual owner of such share, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to a sale by or on behalf of an underwriter or dealer in connection with a bona fide public offering of shares of stock of such corporation.
c. He purposely or knowingly uses, controls or operates a corporation for the furtherance or promotion of any criminal object.
If the benefit derived from a violation of this section is $75,000.00, or more, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the benefit derived exceeds $1,000.00, but is less than $75,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the benefit derived is $1,000.00, or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-9, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 37, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; L.1981, c. 290, s. 24, eff. Sept. 24, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-10 - Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly

2C:21-10. Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly
Commercial Bribery and Breach of Duty to Act Disinterestedly. a. A person commits a crime if he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit as consideration for knowingly violating or agreeing to violate a duty of fidelity to which he is subject as:
(1) An agent, partner or employee of another;
(2) A trustee, guardian, or other fiduciary;
(3) A lawyer, physician, accountant, appraiser, or other professional adviser or informant;
(4) An officer, director, manager or other participant in the direction of the affairs of an incorporated or unincorporated association;
(5) A labor official, including any duly appointed representative of a labor organization or any duly appointed trustee or representative of an employee welfare trust fund; or
(6) An arbitrator or other purportedly disinterested adjudicator or referee.
b. A person who holds himself out to the public as being engaged in the business of making disinterested selection, appraisal, or criticism of commodities, real properties or services commits a crime if he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit to influence his selection, appraisal or criticism.
c. A person commits a crime if he confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit the acceptance of which would be criminal under this section.
d. If the benefit offered, conferred, agreed to be conferred, solicited, accepted or agreed to be accepted in violation of this section is $75,000.00 or more, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the benefit exceeds $1,000.00, but is less than $75,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the benefit is $1,000.00 or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L. 1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-10, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L. 1979, c. 178, s. 38, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; L. 1986, c. 129, s. 1, eff. Oct. 20, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-11 - Rigging publicly exhibited contest

2C:21-11. Rigging publicly exhibited contest
Rigging Publicly Exhibited Contest. a. A person commits a crime if, with purpose to prevent a publicly exhibited contest from being conducted in accordance with the rules and usages which govern it, he:
(1) Confers or offers or agrees to confer any benefit upon, or threatens any injury to a participant, official or other person associated with the contest or exhibition; or
(2) Tampers with any person, animal or thing.
b. Soliciting or accepting benefit for rigging. A person commits a crime if he knowingly solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit the giving of which would be criminal under subsection a.
c. If the benefit offered, conferred, agreed to be conferred, solicited, accepted or agreed to be accepted in violation of subsections a. and b. of this section is $75,000.00 or more, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the benefit exceeds $1,000.00, but is less than $75,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the benefit is $1,000.00 or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
d. Failure to report solicitation for rigging. A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he fails to report, with reasonable promptness, a solicitation to accept any benefit or to do any tampering, the giving or doing of which would be criminal under subsection a.
e. Participation in rigged contest. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he knowingly engages in, sponsors, produces, judges, or otherwise participates in a publicly exhibited contest knowing that the contest is being conducted in violation of subsection a. of this section.
L. 1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-11, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L. 1979, c. 178, s. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; L. 1986, c. 129, s. 2, eff. Oct. 20, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-12 - Defrauding secured creditors

2C:21-12. Defrauding secured creditors
A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree when he destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, transfers or otherwise deals with property subject to a security interest with purpose to hinder enforcement of that interest.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-12, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-13 - Fraud in insolvency

2C:21-13. Fraud in insolvency
A person commits a crime if, knowing that proceedings have been or are about to be instituted for the appointment of a receiver or other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors, or that any other composition or liquidation for the benefit of creditors has been or is about to be made, he:
a. Destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, transfers, or otherwise deals with any property or obtains any substantial part of or interest in the debtor's estate with purpose to defeat or obstruct the claim of any creditor, or otherwise to obstruct the operation of any law relating to administration of property for the benefit of creditors;
b. Knowingly falsifies any writing or record relating to the property; or
c. Knowingly misrepresents or refuses to disclose to a receiver or other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors, the existence, amount or location of the property, or any other information which the actor could be legally required to furnish in relation to such administration.
If the benefit derived from a violation of this section is $75,000.00, or more, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the benefit derived exceeds $1,000.00, but is less than $75,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the benefit derived is $1,000.00, or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-13, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-14 - Receiving deposits in a failing financial institution

2C:21-14. Receiving deposits in a failing financial institution
An officer, manager or other person directing or participating in the direction of a financial institution commits a crime of the fourth degree if he receives or permits the receipt of a deposit, premium payment or other investment in the institution knowing that:
a. Due to financial difficulties the institution is about to suspend operations or go into receivership or reorganization; and
b. The person making the deposit or other payment is unaware of the precarious situation of the institution.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-14, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-15 - Misapplication of entrusted property and property of government or financial institution

2C:21-15. Misapplication of entrusted property and property of government or financial institution
Misapplication of Entrusted Property and Property of Government or Financial Institution. A person commits a crime if he applies or disposes of property that has been entrusted to him as a fiduciary, or property belonging to or required to be withheld for the benefit of the government or of a financial institution in a manner which he knows is unlawful and involves substantial risk of loss or detriment to the owner of the property or to a person for whose benefit the property was entrusted whether or not the actor has derived a pecuniary benefit. "Fiduciary" includes trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, receiver and any person carrying on fiduciary functions on behalf of a corporation or other organization which is a fiduciary.
If the benefit derived from a violation of this section is $75,000.00, or more, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the benefit derived exceeds $1,000.00, but is less than $75,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the benefit derived is $1,000.00, or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
For the purposes of this section, the term "benefit derived" shall include but shall not be limited to the amount of any tax avoided, evaded or otherwise unpaid or improperly retained or disposed of.
L.1978, c.95; amended by L. 1979, c. 178, s. 41; 1987, c. 76, s. 33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-16 - Securing execution of documents by deception

2C:21-16. Securing execution of documents by deception
A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if by deception as to the contents of the instrument, he causes or induces another to execute any instrument affecting, purporting to affect, or likely to affect the pecuniary interest of any person.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-16, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-17.1 - Restitution to victim of unlawful use of personal identifying information.

2C:21-17.1 Restitution to victim of unlawful use of personal identifying information.
4. Restitution to a victim of an offense under N.J.S.2C:21-1, section 1 of P.L.1983, c.565 (C.2C:21-2.1), N.J.S.2C:21-17, section 5 of P.L.2003, c.184 (C.2C:21-17.2) or section 6 of P.L. 2003, c.184 (C.2C:21-17.3) when the offense concerns personal identifying information may include costs incurred by the victim:
a. in clearing the credit history or credit rating of the victim; or
b. in connection with any civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy any debt, lien, or other obligation of the victim arising as a result of the actions of the defendant.
L.2002,c.85,s.4; amended 2005, c.224, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-17.2 - Use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime.

2C:21-17.2 Use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime.
5. a. A person is guilty of a crime of the second degree if, in obtaining or attempting to obtain a driver's license, birth certificate or other document issued by a governmental agency which could be used as a means of verifying a person's identity, age or any other personal identifying information, that person knowingly exhibits, displays or utters a document or other writing which falsely purports to be a driver's license, birth certificate or other document issued by a governmental agency or which belongs or pertains to a person other than the person who possesses the document.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other law, a conviction under this section shall not merge with a conviction of any other criminal offense, nor shall such other conviction merge with a conviction under this section, and the court shall impose separate sentences upon each violation of this section and any other criminal offense.
c. A violation of N.J.S.2C:28-7, constituting a disorderly persons offense, section 1 of P.L.1979, c.264 (C.2C:33-15), section 64 of P.L.2021, c.15 (C.2C:35-10d), R.S.33:1-81 or section 6 of P.L.1968, c.313 (C.33:1-81.7) in a case where the person uses the personal identifying information of another to illegally purchase an alcoholic beverage or for using the personal identifying information of another to misrepresent his age for the purpose of obtaining tobacco, any cannabis item, or other consumer product denied to persons under 21 years of age shall not constitute an offense under this section if the actor received only that benefit or service and did not perpetrate or attempt to perpetrate any additional injury or fraud on another.
L.2003, c.184, s.5; amended 2005, c.224, s.4; 2021, c.16, s.67; 2021, c.25, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-17.3 - Trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined

2C:21-17.3. Trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined
6. a. A person who knowingly distributes, manufactures or possesses any item containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person, without that person's authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
b. (1) If the person distributes, manufactures or possesses 20 or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person, or five or more items containing personal information pertaining to five or more separate persons, without authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone the person is guilty of a crime of the third degree.
(2) If the person distributes, manufactures or possesses 50 or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person, or ten or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to five or more separate persons, without authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone the person is guilty of a crime of the second degree.
c. Distribution, manufacture or possession of 20 or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person or of items containing personal identifying information pertaining to five or more separate persons without authorization shall create an inference that the items were distributed, manufactured or possessed with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone.
d. As used in this section:
"Distribute" means, but is not limited to, any sale, purchase, transfer, gift, delivery, or provision to another, regardless of whether the distribution was for compensation.
"Item" means a writing or document, whether issued by a governmental agency or made by any business or person, recorded by any method that contains personal identifying information. Item includes, but is not limited to, an access device, book, check, paper, card, instrument, or information stored in electronic form by way of e-mail or otherwise, on any computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or computer network or any part thereof, or by other mechanical or electronic device such as cellular telephone, pager or other electronic device capable of storing information.
L.2003,c.184,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-17.5 - Deletion of certain items from victim's consumer reporting files.

2C:21-17.5 Deletion of certain items from victim's consumer reporting files.
8. a. On motion of a person who has been the victim of a violation of N.J.S.2C:21-1, section 1 of P.L.1983, c.565 (C.2C:21-2.1), N.J.S.2C:21-17, section 5 of P.L.2003, c.184 (C.2C:21-17.2) or section 6 of P.L.2003, c.184 (C.2C:21-17.3), or on its own motion, the court may, without a hearing, grant an order directing all consumer reporting agencies doing business within the State of New Jersey to delete those items of information from the victim's file that were the result of the unlawful use of the victim's personal identifying information. The consumer reporting agency shall thereafter, provide the victim with a copy of the corrected credit history report at no charge.
b. Following any deletion of information pursuant to this section, the consumer reporting agency shall, at the request of the victim, furnish notification that the item has been deleted, to any person specifically designated by the victim who has within two years prior thereto received a consumer report for employment purposes, or within one year prior thereto received a consumer report for any other purpose, which contained the deleted or disputed information.
L.2003,c.184,s.8; amended 2005, c.224, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-17.6 - Report of identity theft to local law enforcement agency.

2C:21-17.6 Report of identity theft to local law enforcement agency.
3. a. A person who reasonably believes or reasonably suspects that he has been the victim of identity theft in violation of N.J.S.2C:21-1, section 1 of P.L.1983, c.565 (C.2C:21-2.1) or N.J.S.2C:21-17 may contact the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where he resides, which shall take a police report of the matter and provide the complainant with a copy of that report. Notwithstanding the fact that jurisdiction may lie elsewhere for investigation and prosecution of a crime of identity theft, the local law enforcement agency shall take the complaint and provide the complainant with a copy of the complaint and may refer the complaint to a law enforcement agency in that different jurisdiction.
b. Nothing in this section shall interfere with the discretion of a local law enforcement agency to allocate resources for investigations of crimes. A complaint filed under this section is not required to be counted as an open case for purposes such as compiling open case statistics.
L.2005,c.226,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-18 - Slugs

2C:21-18. Slugs
A person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense when, other than under such circumstances as would constitute a violation of any of the provisions of the "Casino Control Act" (P.L. 1977, c. 110):
(1) He inserts or deposits a slug, key, tool, instrument, explosive or device in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine with purpose to defraud; or
(2) He makes, possesses or disposes of a slug, key, tool, instrument, explosive or device or a drawing, print or mold of a key, tool, instrument, explosive or device with purpose to enable a person to insert or deposit it in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine.
"Slug" means an object or article which, by virtue of its size, shape or any other quality is capable of being inserted or deposited in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine as an improper substitute for money.
L.1978, c.95; amended 1979, c.176, s.1; 1989,c.33,s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-20 - Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree.

2C:21-20 Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree.
14. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he knowingly does not possess a license or permit to practice medicine and surgery or podiatric medicine, or knowingly has had the license or permit suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Medical Examiners, and he:
a. engages in that practice;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the 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 or permit 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 medicine or surgery or podiatric medicine under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
L.1989,c.300,s.14; amended 2005, c.259, s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-20.1 - Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime.

2C:21-20.1 Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime.
16. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he does not possess a license to practice acupuncture, or his license is suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the Acupuncture Examining Board, and, so knowing, he:
a. engages in that practice;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order;
c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being licensed to engage in that practice;
d. engages in any activity for which a license is a necessary prerequisite; or
e. practices acupuncture under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
L.2009, c.56, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-20.2 - Unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime.

2C:21-20.2 Unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime.
1. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he is required to be licensed to practice psychology pursuant to the "Practicing Psychology Licensing Act," P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.), and he knowingly does not possess a license to practice psychology, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Psychological Examiners, and he:
a. engages in the practice of psychology;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the 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; or
e. practices psychology under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
This section shall not apply to any person who is authorized to practice psychology without a license pursuant to the "Practicing Psychology Licensing Act," P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.) or any other applicable law.
L.2013, c.168, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-20.3 - Unauthorized practice of chiropractic; third degree crime.

2C:21-20.3 Unauthorized practice of chiropractic; third degree crime.
2. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he is required to be licensed to practice chiropractic pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), or R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6, or R.S.45:9-14.10, or P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 et al.), and he knowingly does not possess a license to practice chiropractic, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and he:
a. engages in the practice of chiropractic;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the 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; or
e. practices chiropractic under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
This section shall not apply to any person who is authorized to practice chiropractic without a license pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), or R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6, or R.S.45:9-14.10, or P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 et al.), or any other applicable law.
L.2013, c.168, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-20.4 - Unauthorized practice of social work; third degree crime.

2C:21-20.4 Unauthorized practice of social work; third degree crime.
3. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he is required to be licensed or certified to practice social work pursuant to the "Social Workers' Licensing Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.134 (C.45:15BB-1 et seq.), and he knowingly does not possess a license or certification, or knowingly has had such license or certification suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered into by the State Board of Social Work Examiners, and he:
a. engages in the practice of social work;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the 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 or certification is a necessary prerequisite; or
e. practices social work under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed or certified by the board. This section shall not apply to any person who is authorized to practice social work without a license or certification pursuant to the "Social Workers' Licensing Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.134 (C.45:15BB-1 et seq.) or any other applicable law.
L.2013, c.168, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-20.5 - Unauthorized practice of psychoanalysis; third degree crime.

2C:21-20.5 Unauthorized practice of psychoanalysis; third degree crime.
4. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he knowingly does not possess a certification to practice psychoanalysis pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2000, c.57 (C.45:14BB-1 et seq.) or knowingly has had such certification suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety or his designee and the person:
a. holds himself out to the public or any person as being a State certified psychoanalyst; or
b. practices as a State certified psychoanalyst under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person who is a State certified psychoanalyst.
L.2013, c.168, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-22 - Unauthorized practice of law, penalties.

2C:21-22 Unauthorized practice of law, penalties.
1. a. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person knowingly engages in the unauthorized practice of law.
b. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if the person knowingly engages in the unauthorized practice of law and:
(1) Creates or reinforces, by any means, a false impression that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of law. As used in this paragraph, "by any means" includes but is not limited to using or advertising 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 person is licensed as an attorney-at-law in the State of New Jersey or in any other jurisdiction of the United States; or
(2) Derives a benefit; or
(3) In fact causes injury to another.
c. For the purposes of this section, the phrase "in fact" indicates strict liability.
L.1994, c.47, s.1; amended 2011, c.209, s.1; 2014, c.48, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-22a - Civil actions resulting from the unauthorized practice of law.

2C:21-22a Civil actions resulting from the unauthorized practice of law.
2. 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.1994, c.47 (C.2C:21-22) 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.1994, c.47 (C.2C:21-22) 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.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-22.1 - Definitions relative to use of runners; crime; sentencing.

2C:21-22.1 Definitions relative to use of runners; crime; sentencing.
1. a. As used in this section:
"Provider" means an attorney, a health care professional, an owner or operator of a health care practice or facility, any person who creates the impression that he or his practice or facility can provide legal or health care services, or any person employed or acting on behalf of any of the aforementioned persons.
"Public media" means telephone directories, professional directories, newspapers and other periodicals, radio and television, billboards and mailed or electronically transmitted written communications that do not involve in-person contact with a specific prospective client, patient or customer.
"Runner" means a person who, for a pecuniary benefit, procures or attempts to procure a client, patient or customer at the direction of, request of or in cooperation with a provider whose purpose is to seek to obtain benefits under a contract of insurance or assert a claim against an insured or an insurance carrier for providing services to the client, patient or customer, or to obtain benefits under or assert a claim against a State or federal health care benefits program or prescription drug assistance program. "Runner" shall not include a person who procures or attempts to procure clients, patients or customers for a provider through public media or a person who refers clients, patients or customers to a provider as otherwise authorized by law.
b. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if that person knowingly acts as a runner or uses, solicits, directs, hires or employs another to act as a runner.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:44-1, the court shall deal with a person who has been convicted of a violation of this section by imposing a sentence of imprisonment unless, having regard to the character and condition of the person, the court is of the opinion that imprisonment would be a serious injustice which overrides the need to deter such conduct by others. If the court imposes a noncustodial or probationary sentence, such sentence shall not become final for 10 days in order to permit the appeal of such sentence by the prosecution. Nothing in this section shall preclude an indictment and conviction for any other offense defined by the laws of this State.
L. 1999, c. 162; amended 2007, c.58, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-23 - Findings, declarations

2C:21-23. Findings, declarations
1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares to be the public policy of this State, the following:
a. By enactment of the "Criminal Justice Act of 1970," P.L.1970, c.74 (C.52:17B-97 et seq.), the legislature recognized that the existence of organized crime and organized crime type activities present a serious threat to the political, social and economic institutions of this State.
b. By enactment of P.L.1981, c.167 (C.2C:41-1 et al.), the Legislature recognized the need to impose strict civil and criminal sanctions upon those whose activity is inimical to the general health, welfare and prosperity of this State, including, but not limited to, those who drain money from the economy by illegal conduct and then undertake the operation of otherwise legitimate businesses with the proceeds of illegal conduct.
c. By enactment of the "Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1987," P.L.1987, c.106 (C.2C:35-1 et seq.), the Legislature recognized the need to punish the more culpable drug offenders with strict, consistently imposed criminal sanctions. The Legislature intended a greater culpability for those who profit from the illegal trafficking of drugs and expressed an intent that such individuals be dealt with swiftly and sternly.
d. Despite the impressive efforts and gains of our law enforcement agencies, individuals still profit financially from illegal organized criminal activities and illegal trafficking of drugs, and they continue to pose a serious and pervasive threat to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this State while, at the same time, converting their illegally obtained profits into "legitimate" funds with the assistance of other individuals.
e. The increased trafficking in drugs and other organized criminal activities have strengthened the money laundering industry which takes illegally acquired income and makes that money appear to be legitimate. In order to safeguard the public interest and stop the conversion of ill-gotten criminal profits, effective criminal and civil sanctions are needed to deter and punish those who are converting the illegal profits, those who are providing a method of hiding the true source of the funds, and those who facilitate such activities. It is in the public interest to make such conduct subject to strict criminal and civil penalties because of a need to deter individuals and business entities from assisting in the "legitimizing" of proceeds of illegal activity. To allow individuals or business entities to avoid responsibility for their criminal assistance in money laundering is clearly inimical to the public good.
L.1994,c.121,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-24 - Definitions

2C:21-24. Definitions
2. As used in this act:
"Attorney General" includes the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey and the Attorney General's assistants and deputies. The term also shall include a county prosecutor or the county prosecutor's designated assistant prosecutor if a county prosecutor is expressly authorized in writing by the Attorney General pursuant to this act.
"Derived from" means obtained directly or indirectly from, maintained by or realized through.
"Person" means any corporation, unincorporated association or any other entity or enterprise, as defined in subsection q. of N.J.S.2C:20-1, which is capable of holding a legal or beneficial interest in property.
"Property" means anything of value, as defined in subsection g. of N.J.S.2C:20-1, and includes any benefit or interest without reduction for expenses incurred for acquisition, maintenance or any other purpose.
L.1994,c.121,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-26 - Knowledge inferred

2C:21-26. Knowledge inferred
4. For the purposes of section 3 of this act, the requisite knowledge may be inferred where the property is transported or possessed in a fashion inconsistent with the ordinary or usual means of transportation or possession of such property and where the property is discovered in the absence of any documentation or other indicia of legitimate origin or right to such property.
L.1994,c.121,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-27 - Degrees of offense; penalties; nonmerger.

2C:21-27 Degrees of offense; penalties; nonmerger.
5. a. The offense defined in subsections a. b. and c. of section 3 of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-25) constitutes a crime of the first degree if the amount involved is $500,000.00 or more. If the amount involved is at least $75,000.00 but less than $500,000.00 the offense constitutes a crime of the second degree; otherwise, the offense constitutes a crime of the third degree. The offense defined in subsection e. of section 3 of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-25) constitutes a crime of the third degree. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the court may also impose a fine up to $500,000.00. The amount involved in a prosecution for violation of this section shall be determined by the trier of fact. Amounts involved in transactions conducted pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct may be aggregated in determining the degree of the offense. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-6, a person convicted of a crime of the first degree pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment that shall include the imposition of a minimum term which shall be fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed, during which time the defendant shall not be eligible for parole.
b. In addition to any other dispositions authorized by this Title, upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court may sentence the defendant to pay an amount as calculated pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-28).
c. Notwithstanding N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other provision of law, a conviction of an offense defined in this section shall not merge with the conviction of any other offense constituting the criminal activity involved or from which the property was derived, and a conviction of any offense constituting the criminal activity involved or from which the property was derived shall not merge with a conviction of an offense defined in section 3 of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-25), and the sentence imposed upon a conviction of any offense defined in section 3 of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-25) shall be ordered to be served consecutively to that imposed for a conviction of any offense constituting the criminal activity involved or from which the property was derived. Nothing in P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-23 et seq.) shall be construed in any way to preclude or limit a prosecution or conviction for any other offense defined in this Title or any other criminal law of this State.
L.1994,c.121,s.5; amended 1999, c.25, s.4; 2002, c.26, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice › Section 2C:21-27.1 - Criteria for imposition of anti-money laundering profiteering penalty.

2C:21-27.1 Criteria for imposition of anti-money laundering profiteering penalty.
8. Criteria for Imposition of Anti-Money Laundering Profiteering Penalty.
In addition to any other disposition authorized by this title, including but not limited to any fines which may be imposed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, where a person has been convicted of a crime defined in P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-23 et seq.) or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such a crime, the court shall, upon the application of the prosecutor, sentence the person to pay a monetary penalty in an amount determined pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2), provided the court finds at a hearing, which may occur at the time of sentencing, that the prosecutor has established by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant was convicted of a violation of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-23 et seq.).
L.1999,c.25,s.8.