# N.J. Stat. § 34:2-1: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 34:2-1
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-1

## Text

As used in this chapter: "Bakery" includes all buildings, rooms or places where biscuits, pies, bread, crackers, cakes and confectionery are made or manufactured for sale. "Custodian" means any person, organization or society having the legal custody of a child. "Laundry" means any place which laundry work is regularly carried on. "Manufacturing establishment" means any place where articles for use or consumption are regularly made. "Mercantile establishment" means any place where goods, wares, or merchandise are offered for sale. "Restaurant" means any place where meals or refreshments, both food and drink, are served to the public.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.1a Database created, maintained, employment of minors; employer registration, required; rules, regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.1a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.2 Minors under 16 not to be employed; exceptions; nonresidents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.3 Limitations on minors' working hours.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.4 Lunch period for minors under 18](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.5 Posting of law, list of prohibited occupations and schedule of hours of labor; permitting minors to begin later or stop earlier than time stated in schedule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.6 Record of employment of minors under 19](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.15 Street trade; agricultural pursuits; ages when permitted; special permits; newspaper carriers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.15.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.16 Fees or expenses not to be paid by child, parent or guardian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.16.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.17 Prohibited employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.17.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.17a Inapplicability of s. 34:2-21.17 to participants in junior achievement program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.17a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.17b Provisions for minors as volunteers at recycling centers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.17b.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:2-21.17c Not considered employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C2_S2-21.17c.md)

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