New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:21-30 — Unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime
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:21-30
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.
1. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he knowingly does not possess a license to practice dentistry or knowingly has had the license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, and he:
a. engages in that practice;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by a board order;
c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being eligible to engage in that practice;
d. engages in any activity for which such license is a necessary prerequisite, including, but not limited to, the ordering of controlled dangerous substances or prescription legend drugs from a distributor or manufacturer; or
e. practices dentistry under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
L.1995,c.124,s.1.
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What degree of offense is unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime in New Jersey?
Unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime is a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-30.
Which New Jersey statute covers unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime?
Unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-30 (Unlawful practice of dentistry; third degree crime).
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