New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.3 — Possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 35, New Jersey Statutes.
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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.3
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.
6. a. It is a crime of the third degree for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain, or to possess, flunitrazepam, unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.).
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any other law, a fine of up to $100,000.00 may be imposed upon a person who violates this section.
L.1997,c. 194, s.6.
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What degree of offense is possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties in New Jersey?
Possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties is a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.3.
Which New Jersey statute covers possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties?
Possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.3 (Possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties).
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