New Jersey legal term
Consumer product in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Consumer product” 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 “Consumer product” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Consumer product" includes but is not limited to any cosmetic, drug or food product as defined in section 1 of P.L.1987, c.421 (C.2C:40-16) or any article, product or commodity which is customarily produced or distributed for use by individuals. L.2000,c.153,s.1. (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-19)
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