N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1 — Drug possession by motor vehicle operator.

39:4-49.1 Drug possession by motor vehicle operator. 1. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle on any highway while knowingly having in the person's possession or in the motor vehicle any controlled dangerous substance as classified in Schedules I, II, III, IV and V of the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.) or any prescription legend drug, unless the person has obtained the substance or drug from, or on a valid written prescription of, a duly licensed physician, veterinarian, dentist, or other medical practitioner licensed to write prescriptions intended for the treatment or prevention of disease in humans or animals or unless the person possesses a controlled dangerous substance pursuant to a lawful order of a practitioner or lawfully possesses a Schedule V substance. A person who violates this section, except a person who violates the provisions of N.J.S.2C:35-10, shall be fined not less than $50. L.1964, c.289, s.1; amended 1985, c.239; 2019, c.276, s.12.

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