# N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-6: Lawful activities concerning devices

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-6

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-6
- **Heading:** Lawful activities concerning devices
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-6

## Text

6. It shall not be unlawful under this act for: a. A provider of wire or electronic communication service, or an officer, agent or employee of, or a person under contract with such a provider of wire or electronic communication service in the normal course of the business of providing that wire or electronic communication service; or b. A person under contract with the United States, a state or a political subdivision thereof, or an officer, agent or employee of a state or a political subdivision thereof; to possess, sell, distribute, manufacture or assemble any electronic, mechanical or other device, while acting in furtherance of the appropriate activities of the United States, a state or a political subdivision thereof or a provider of wire or electronic communication service. L.1968,c.409,s.6; amended 1975,c.131,s.3; 1993,c.29,s.5.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-3 Interception, disclosure, use of wire, electronic, oral communication; violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-4 Lawful interception activities; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-4.1 Interception of wire, electronic communications, certain; permitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-4.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-5 Possession, sale, distribution, manufacture, or advertisement of intercepting devices; violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-6 Lawful activities concerning devices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-7 Seizure, forfeiture of unlawful device](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-8 Authorization for application for order to intercept communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-9 Contents of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-10 Consideration of application; basis of order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-11 Orders affecting public and certain private communication facilities; privileged communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-12 Order; contents; limitations; extensions; renewals; progress reports; assistance of providers; point of execution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-13 Verbal approval for emergency interception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C156A_S156A-13.md)

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