New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:21-18 — Slugs
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 21, New Jersey Statutes.
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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-18
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.
A person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense when, other than under such circumstances as would constitute a violation of any of the provisions of the "Casino Control Act" (P.L. 1977, c. 110):
(1) He inserts or deposits a slug, key, tool, instrument, explosive or device in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine with purpose to defraud; or
(2) He makes, possesses or disposes of a slug, key, tool, instrument, explosive or device or a drawing, print or mold of a key, tool, instrument, explosive or device with purpose to enable a person to insert or deposit it in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine.
"Slug" means an object or article which, by virtue of its size, shape or any other quality is capable of being inserted or deposited in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine as an improper substitute for money.
L.1978, c.95; amended 1979, c.176, s.1; 1989,c.33,s. 1.
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Questions this section answers
Is slugs a crime in New Jersey?
Slugs is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, which is not a crime under the New Jersey Constitution (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4) — it carries no criminal record and is heard in municipal court. Governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-18.
Which New Jersey statute covers slugs?
Slugs is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-18 (Slugs).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.