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Store or other retail mercantile establishment in New Jersey Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

In New Jersey criminal law, “Store or other retail mercantile establishment” 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 “Store or other retail mercantile establishment” mean in New Jersey criminal law?

"Store or other retail mercantile establishment" means the same as such term is defined in N.J.S.2C:20-11. (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.