# N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-9: Inclusion of instructions concerning proper and safe maintenance and operation

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-9
- **Heading:** Inclusion of instructions concerning proper and safe maintenance and operation
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-9

## Text

No portable, oil-burning heating device shall be sold or offered for sale in this State unless it is accompanied by instructions concerning its proper and safe maintenance and operation. L.1983, c. 438, s. 4.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-1 Creating a hazard](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-3 Hazing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-4 Consent, sanction not available as defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-5 Conduct constituting offense may be prosecuted under other provisions of Title 2C](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-6 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-7 Portable, oil-burning heating devices; certificate of evaluation by test of safety prior to sale, offer for sale or use](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-8 Label cautioning and informing user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-9 Inclusion of instructions concerning proper and safe maintenance and operation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-10 Construction requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-11 Automatic safety shut-off device or design feature to eliminate fire hazard in event of tipover](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-12 Carbon monoxide limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-13 Posting of sign at point of sale or display of prohibition of use in multiple dwellings or in residences in certain municipalities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-14 Regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-14.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-15 Violations; petty disorderly persons offense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C40_S40-15.md)

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