# N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.2: Additional fine for auto theft

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.2
- **Heading:** Additional fine for auto theft
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-2.2

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-1.1 Offense involving access device; presumption of unlawful purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2 Consolidation of theft and computer criminal activity offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.1 Additional penalties for theft or unlawful taking of motor vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.2 Additional fine for auto theft](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.3 Theft from grave sites, certain; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.4 Leader of cargo theft network.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.5 Additional disposition for certain offenses; degree of crime, penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.6 Crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-3 Theft by unlawful taking or disposition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-4 Theft by deception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-5 Theft by extortion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-6 Theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-7 Receiving stolen property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-7.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.