N.J.S.A. 2C:17-9 – Nuclear Electric Generating Plant; Damaging or Tampering with Equipment which Results in Injury; Crime of Second Degree

2C:17-9 Nuclear Electric Generating Plant; Damaging or Tampering with Equipment which Results in Injury; Crime of Second Degree

Any person who purposely or knowingly damages or tampers with any machinery, device, or equipment at a nuclear electric generating plant which results in the injury of another due to exposure to radiation commits a crime of the second degree, and may be sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment as set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection a. of N.J.S. 2C:43-7, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:44-3.

L.1983, c. 480, s. 3, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.

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