New Jersey legal term
Food product in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Food product” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Food product” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Food product" means anything sold for human consumption, and includes tobacco products. d. (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-16)
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