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N.J.S.A. 2C:40-16 — Definitions
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 40, New Jersey Statutes.
Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:40-16
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. As used in this act:
a. "Cosmetic" means any substance or other device which is used for the treatment of the skin, hair or nails.
b. "Drug" means any over-the-counter or prescribed medicine.
c. "Food product" means anything sold for human consumption, and includes tobacco products.
d. "Tamper" means to adulterate a cosmetic, drug or food product by adding any poisonous, deleterious or noxious substance or diluent which may be injurious or detrimental to a person's health. "Tamper" includes the addition of any substance or diluent or both to a prescribed drug resulting in a reduction or increase of the strength of that drug without so being ordered by the prescriber. Any change in the strength of the prescribed drug must be noted on the medication or prescription label and if not so noted the drug shall be considered to have been tampered with and mislabeled.
L.1987, c.421, s.1; amended 2007, c.69, s.1.
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