Defending NJ 2C:39-11. Pawnbrokers.
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NJ Statute: 2C:39-11. Pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms.
a. Any pawnbroker who sells, offers to sell or to lend or to give away any weapon, destructive device or explosive is guilty of a crime of the third degree.
b. Any person who loans money, the security for which is any handgun, rifle or shotgun is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:39-11, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 179, s. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
AKA: NJ Criminal Charge 2C:39-11, Violation 2C:39-11, Offense 2C:39-11
Disclaimer: A copy of this statute has been provided for your information. This wording was current from the NJ website lis.njleg.state.nj.us as of August 2012.