New Jersey legal term
Food stamp coupon in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Food stamp coupon” 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 “Food stamp coupon” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Food stamp coupon" means any coupon or stamp used or intended for use in the purchase of food pursuant to the federal food stamp program authorized by Title XIII of the "Food and Agriculture Act of 1977," Pub.L.95-113 (7 U.S.C.s.2011 et seq.), or the New Jersey Supplementary Food Stamp Program established pursuant to P.L.1998, c.32 (C.44:10-79 et al.). L.1993,c.13,s.1; amended 1995, c.215, s.1; 1997, c.37, s.8; 1998, c.32, s.7. (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-35)
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