Attorney's Note

Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
crime of the third degreebetween 3 and 5 yearsup to $15,000
crime of the fourth degreeup to 18 monthsup to $10,000
For details, see N.J. Rev. Stat.2C:43-6

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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2C:35-5.3c

  • Person: means any corporation, association, partnership, trust, other institution or entity, or one or more individuals. See New Jersey Statutes 2C:35-2
  • synthetic cannabinoid: shall include any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that is not included in Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V, other than as a synthetic cannabinoid. See New Jersey Statutes 2C:35-5.3b
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.