New Jersey Statutes 52:13C-31. False communication relative to legislation; fourth degree crime
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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 52:13C-31
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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
14. Any person who shall transmit, utter or publish to the Legislature or the Governor or his staff any communication relating to any legislation or be a party to the preparation thereof, knowing such communication or any signature thereto is false, forged, counterfeit, or fictitious, shall upon conviction, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.1971,c.183,s.14; amended 2004, c.27, s.22.