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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.
A person who violates this section shall be fined not less
than $50.00 and shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate
a motor vehicle for a period of two years from the date
of his conviction.
L. 1964, c. 289, s. 1. Amended by L. 1985, c. 239, s. 1,
eff. July 17, 1985.
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.
L.1964, c. 289, s. 2.
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.
L.1964, c. 289, s. 3.
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