New Jersey Statutes 24:6I-29. Certain persons prohibited from association with medical cannabis
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 |
| disorderly persons offense | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 24:6I-29
- 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
(2) In addition to any civil penalty imposed pursuant to subsection c. of this section, the commission may deny an application, or revoke or suspend a permit holder’s permit or license holder’s license, for committing a violation of this subsection.
b. (1) A member or employee of the commission who makes or causes to be made a political contribution prohibited under subsection f. of section 34 of P.L.2019, c.153 (C. 24:6I-27) is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, but notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine not to exceed $200,000 may be imposed.
(2) A member or employee of the commission who willfully violates any other provisions in sections 33 through 35 of P.L.2019, c.153 (C. 24:6I-26 through C. 24:6I-28) is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
c. The State Ethics Commission, established pursuant to the “New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law,” P.L.1971, c.182 (C. 52:13D-12 et seq.), shall enforce the provisions of sections 33 through 36 of P.L.2019, c.153 (C. 24:6I-26 through C. 24:6I-29), and upon a finding of a violation, impose a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $10,000, which penalty may be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c.274 (C. 2A:58-10 et seq.). If a violation also represents a crime or disorderly persons offense as set forth in subsection b. of this section, the State Ethics Commission shall also refer the matter to the Attorney General or appropriate county prosecutor for further investigation and prosecution.
L.2019, c.153, s.36; amended 2021, c.16, s.11.