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New Jersey Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | N.J. Stat. Ann. §2C:21-17 (West 1999) |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | If loss is less than $500: crime of the fourth degree; if loss is $500 or more but less than $75,000: crime of the third degree; if loss is $75,000 or more: crime of the second degree |
| Who May Prosecute | - |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | Criminal statute does not apply to minors attempting to obtain privileges denied to minors |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | - |
| Civil Remedies Available | - |
| Misc. | - |
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