# N.J. Stat. § 2C:17-9: Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in injury; crime of second degree

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C17_S17-9

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:17-9
- **Heading:** Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in injury; crime of second degree
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 17 / Section 17-9

## Text

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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