Operation simulating governmental agency as unlawful practice.

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NJ Code › Title 56 › Chapter 8 › Section 8-2.1

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It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to operate under a name or in a manner which wrongfully implies that such person is a branch of or associated with any department or agency of the Federal Government or of this State or any of its political subdivisions, or use any seal, insignia, envelope or other format which simulates that of any governmental department or agency. L.1968, c. 448, s. 1, eff. Feb. 19, 1969.

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