N.J. Stat. § 2C:17-7

Current through L. 2023, c. 194.
Section 2C:17-7 - Tampering, damage involving nuclear electric generating plant; crime of first degree

The provisions of N.J.S. 2C:17-2 to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who purposely or knowingly damages or tampers with any machinery, device, or equipment at a nuclear electric generating plant with the purpose to cause or threaten to cause an unauthorized release of radiation commits a crime of the first degree, and may be sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment as set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection a. of N.J.S. 2C:43-7, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:44-3; provided, however, that if the defendant is not sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment, the defendant shall be sentenced to an ordinary term of imprisonment between 15 and 30 years.

N.J.S. § 2C:17-7

L.1983, c.480, s.1, eff. 1/17/1984; c. 26, s. 13, eff. 6/18/2002.