New Jersey legal term
Cosmetic in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Cosmetic” 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 “Cosmetic” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Cosmetic" means any substance or other device which is used for the treatment of the skin, hair or nails. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-16)
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