# N.J. Stat. § 2C:36-6a: Possession of hypodermic syringe, needle under certain circumstances not an offense

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C36_S36-6a

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:36-6a
- **Heading:** Possession of hypodermic syringe, needle under certain circumstances not an offense
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 36 / Section 36-6a

## Text

8. The possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle by a consumer who participates in, or an employee or volunteer of, a sterile syringe access program established pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2006, c.99 (C.26:5C-27 and C.26:5C-28), as amended by P.L.2016, c.36, shall not constitute an offense pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36-1 et seq. This provision shall extend to a hypodermic syringe or needle that contains a residual amount of a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog. L.2006, c.99, s.8; amended 2016, c.36, s.4.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:36-1 Drug paraphernalia, defined; determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C36_S36-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:36-2 Use or possession with intent to use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C36_S36-2.md)
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- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:36-9 Pending Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C36_S36-9.md)
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