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Expired credit card in New Jersey Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

In New Jersey criminal law, “Expired credit card” 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 “Expired credit card” mean in New Jersey criminal law?

"Expired credit card" means a credit card which is no longer valid because the term shown either on it or on documentation provided to the cardholder by the issuer has elapsed. (4) "Issuer" means the business organization or financial institution which issues a credit card or its duly authorized agent. (5) "Receives" or "receiving" means acquiring possession or control or accepting a credit card as security for a loan. (6) "Revoked credit card" means a credit card which is no longer valid because permission to use it has been suspended or terminated by the issuer. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6)

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