# N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-7: Defamation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-7
- **Heading:** Defamation
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 17B / Chapter 30 / Section 30-7

## Text

No person shall make, publish, disseminate, or circulate, directly or indirectly, or aid, abet or encourage the making, publishing, disseminating or circulating of any oral or written statement or any pamphlet, circular, article or literature which is false or maliciously critical of or derogatory to the financial condition of an insurer and which is calculated to injure any person engaged in the business of insurance or annuity. L.1971, c. 144, s. 17B:30-7.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-1 Declaration of purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-2 Practices prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-3 Misrepresentations and false advertising of policies or annuity contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-4 False information and advertising](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-5 False financial statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-6 "Twisting" prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-7 Defamation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-8 Boycott, coercion and intimidation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-9 Stock operations and advisory board contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-10 Stock acquisition, common management](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-11 Interlocking directorate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-12 Discrimination prohibited; terms defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-13 Rebates and special inducements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17B:30-13.1 Unfair claim settlement practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17B_C30_S30-13.1.md)

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