§ 2C:40-1 Creating a hazard
§ 2C:40-3 Hazing
§ 2C:40-4 Consent, sanction not available as defense
§ 2C:40-5 Conduct constituting offense may be prosecuted under other provisions of Title 2C
§ 2C:40-6 Definitions
§ 2C:40-7 Portable, oil-burning heating devices; certificate of evaluation by test of safety prior to sale, offer for sale or use
§ 2C:40-8 Label cautioning and informing user
§ 2C:40-9 Inclusion of instructions concerning proper and safe maintenance and operation
§ 2C:40-10 Construction requirements
§ 2C:40-11 Automatic safety shut-off device or design feature to eliminate fire hazard in event of tipover
§ 2C:40-12 Carbon monoxide limitations
§ 2C:40-13 Posting of sign at point of sale or display of prohibition of use in multiple dwellings or in residences in certain municipalities
§ 2C:40-14 Regulations
§ 2C:40-15 Violations; petty disorderly persons offense
§ 2C:40-16 Definitions
§ 2C:40-17 Tampering, degree of offense; sentencing requirements
§ 2C:40-18 Violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading
§ 2C:40-19 Consumer products; unauthorized writing, offense
§ 2C:40-20 Use of certain cable, wire devices; fourth degree crime
§ 2C:40-21 Tattooing of a minor; parental permission, required
§ 2C:40-22 Penalty for causing death or injury while driving in violation of R.S. 39:3-40 or unlicensed
§ 2C:40-23 Production, delivery of ignition key, documentation required
§ 2C:40-24 “Traffic control preemption device” defined; possession, certain, unlawful, violations, penalties
§ 2C:40-25 Persons permitted to dispense contact lenses; violations, fines, penalties
§ 2C:40-26 Operating motor vehicle during period of license suspension, fourth degree crime
§ 2C:40-26.1 “School bus” defined, certain driver violations, third degree crime
§ 2C:40-27 Definitions relative to operation of unmanned aircraft systems
§ 2C:40-28 Violations, degree of offense, crime
§ 2C:40-29 Provisions preempt existing laws
§ 2C:40-30 Authorized use permitted
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 2C > Chapter 40 - Creating a Hazard

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • 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
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.