New Jersey legal term
Adulterated in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Adulterated” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Adulterated” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Adulterated" means varying from the standard of composition or quality prescribed by or pursuant to any statute providing criminal penalties for such variance, or set by established commercial usage. (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-7)
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