NJSA 39:4-49.1 Drug Possession by Motor Vehicle Operator

NJSA 39:4-49.1 Drug Possession by Motor Vehicle Operator

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NJSA 39:4-49.1 Drug Possession by Motor Vehicle Operator 39:4-49.1. Drug possession by motor vehicle operator No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any highway while knowingly having in his possession or in the motor vehicle any controlled dangerous substance as classified in Schedules I, II, III, IV and V of the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L. 1970, c. 226 (C. 24:21-1 et seq.) or any prescription legend drug, unless the person has obtained the substance or drug from, or on a valid written prescription of, a duly licensed physician, veterinarian, dentist or other medical practitioner licensed to write prescriptions intended for the treatment or prevention of disease in man or animals or unless the person possesses a controlled dangerous substance pursuant to a lawful order of a practitioner or lawfully possesses a Schedule V substance.

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L. 1964, c. 289, s. 1. Amended by L. 1985, c. 239, s. http://www.njlaws.com/drug_possession_by_motor_vehicle_operator.html?id=300&a=

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L. 1964, c. 289, s. 1. Amended by L. 1985, c. 239, s.

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39:4-49.2. Exemption; physicians, dentists, etc. The provisions of section 1 of this act shall not apply to a duly licensed physician, dentist, registered pharmacist, veterinarian, nurse, podiatrist, interne or resident physician of a hospital, sanitarium or other medical institution; or to a hospital, sanitarium, clinical laboratory or any other medical institution; or to a State or governmental agency; or to any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or regular dealer in drugs.

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39:4-49.3. Exemption; common carriers, warehousemen, etc. The provisions of section 1 of this act shall not apply to common carriers or to warehousemen while engaged in lawfully transporting or storing such drugs or to any employee of the same acting within the scope of his employment; or to public officers or employees in the performance of their official duties requiring possession or control of these drugs; or to temporary incidental possession by employees or agents of persons lawfully entitled to possession; or to persons whose possession is for the purpose of aiding public officers in performing their official duties.

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L.1964, c. 289, s. 3.

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