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N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3c — Obtaining, possessing synthetic cannabinoid; degree of crime

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:35-5.3c

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.

N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3cPrimary source, current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
3. a. It is a crime for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain or possess a synthetic cannabinoid, as that term is defined in subsection d. of section 2 of P.L.2013, c.35 (C.2C:35-5.3b). b. A person who violates subsection a. of this section where the quantity involved is one ounce or more, including adulterants and dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the third degree. c. A person who violates subsection a. of this section where the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is less than one ounce is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2013, c.35, s.3.

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What degree of offense is obtaining, possessing synthetic cannabinoid; degree of crime in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: obtaining, possessing synthetic cannabinoid; degree of crime ranges from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3c.

Possession of synthetic cannabinoid — one ounce or more: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3c) · Possession of synthetic cannabinoid — less than one ounce: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3c)

Which New Jersey statute covers obtaining, possessing synthetic cannabinoid; degree of crime?

Obtaining, possessing synthetic cannabinoid; degree of crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3c (Obtaining, possessing synthetic cannabinoid; degree of crime).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.