Distribution of Drugs On or Near School Property
New Jersey Statutes Annotated 2C:35-7: Distribution on or within 1,000 feet of school property
It is a third degree crime for someone to:
- Manufacture, distribute, dispense or possess with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog:
- While on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board; or
- Within 1,000 feet of such school property or a school bus; or
- While on any school bus.
A violation of this law is a crime of the third degree punishable by:
- Mandatory imprisonment for three to five years;
- A fine of up to $150,000; or
- Both.
Where the violation involves less than one ounce of marijuana:
- The minimum term of imprisonment with parole ineligibility must be between one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed, or one year, whichever is greater.
In all other cases:
- The minimum term of imprisonment with parole ineligibility must be between one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed, or three years, whichever is greater.
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