New Jersey legal term
Oil in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Oil” 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 “Oil” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Oil" means any liquid fuel with a flash point of greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including but not limited to kerosene. L.1983, c. 438, s. 1. (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-6)
Statutes defining or using this term
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