New Jersey legal term
Toxic chemical in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Toxic chemical” 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 “Toxic chemical” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Toxic chemical" includes, but is not limited to, acetone, acetate, benzene, butyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethylene dichloride, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone, nitrous oxide, pentachlorophenol, petroleum ether, toluol, toluene and any glue, cement, adhesive, paint remover or other substance containing a chemical capable of releasing vapors or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.4)
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