New Jersey legal term
Public housing facility in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Public housing facility” 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 “Public housing facility” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Public housing facility" means any dwelling, complex of dwellings, accommodation, building, structure or facility and real property of any nature appurtenant thereto and used in connection therewith, which is owned by or leased to a local housing authority in accordance with the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.) for the purpose of providing living accommodations to persons of low income. "Public park" means a park, recreation facility or area or playground owned or controlled by a State, county or local government unit. "Public building" means any p (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7.1)
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