# N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5.3: Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C35_S35-5.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5.3
- **Heading:** Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5.3

## Text

5. a. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), it is unlawful for any person knowingly or purposely to manufacture, distribute or dispense, or to possess or have under his control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense flunitrazepam. b. A person who violates subsection a. of this section with respect to flunitrazepam in a quantity of one gram or more is guilty of a crime of the first degree and, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any other law, a fine of up to $250,000.00 may be imposed upon the person. c. A person who violates subsection a. of this section with respect to flunitrazepam in a quantity of less than one gram is guilty of a crime of the second degree and, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any other law, a fine of up to $150,000.00 may be imposed upon the person. L.1997,c. 194, s.5.

## Nearby sections

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