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Additional fine for auto theft

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NJ Code › Title 2C › Chapter 20 › Section 20-2.2

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Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, if the fair market value of the automobile and its contents at the time it was stolen exceeds $7,500.00 and the automobile is not recovered, the court may sentence the defendant to pay a fine for that higher amount. L.1991,c.83,s.2.

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