New Jersey legal term
Sterile area in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Sterile area” 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 “Sterile area” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Sterile area" means a portion of an airport, as set forth in an airport security program approved by the Transportation Security Administration, that provides passengers access to boarding aircraft and to which the access generally is controlled by the Transportation Security Administration, an aircraft operator pursuant to 49 C.F.R. part 1544, or an air carrier pursuant to 49 C.F.R. part 1546, through the screening of persons and property. "Residential dwelling or accommodation" means a permanent structure intended as and currently being utilized as a residence by a private person or pers (N.J.S.A. 2C:18-1)
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