New Jersey Statutes 13:1E-82. Conflict of interest of member, officer, employee or agent of commission
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Attorney's Note
Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| crime of the fourth degree | up to 18 months | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 13:1E-82
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
a. No member, officer, employee, or agent of the commission shall take any official action on any matter in which he has a direct or indirect financial interest.
b. Any commission action taken or approval granted in violation of this section is voidable.
c. Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this section shall forfeit his office or employment and is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.1981, c. 279, s. 34, eff. Sept. 10, 1981.