# N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-16.2: Crimes concerning funeral trusts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-16.2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-16.2
- **Heading:** Crimes concerning funeral trusts
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 102 / Section 102-16.2

## Text

3. a. A person shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if he knowingly or purposefully solicits or induces any person to execute an irrevocable trust pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.502 (C.2A:102-16.1) with an intent to collect or charge more than the fair market value for funeral goods or services. b. A person shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the proceeds of the trust are expended on anything other than the fair market value of the funeral goods or services. L.1991,c.502,s.3.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-13 Trust funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-14 Repayment on demand](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-14.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-15 Invalid advance funeral payment agreements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-15.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-16 Violations, certain; theft](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-16.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-16.1 Irrevocable trusts, certain, conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-16.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-16.2 Crimes concerning funeral trusts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-16.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-17 Nonapplicability of act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-17.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-18 Definitions used in C.2A:102-13 et seq.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-18.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-19 Funeral trust, insurance policy excluded from resource consideration in determining eligibility for certain benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-19.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-20 Difference between price, services provided paid to State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-20.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-21 Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults considered purchaser, sole beneficiary under certain circumstances; disposition of remaining moneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-21.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-22 Payment of remainder to Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-22.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-23 Establishment of dedicated bank account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-23.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-24 Inclusion of statement in prepaid funeral agreement, insurance policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C102_S102-24.md)

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