21:1A-142 - Possession of explosives or bombs for unlawful purpose - New Jersey Statutes

21:1A-142.  Possession of explosives or bombs for unlawful purpose
    Any person who shall have in his possession or control any explosives, including any bomb, shell or similar device filled with one or more explosives,  intending to use the same or cause the same to be used or who has used the same  for an unlawful purpose shall be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and upon  conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in a State prison for a term of  not more than 25 years.  The possession of explosives or any bomb, shell or  similar device filled with explosives, without a permit as required by this  act, shall be evidence of an intent to use the same or cause the same to be  used for an unlawful purpose. Unlawful purpose shall mean a purpose that  cannot be authorized under the provisions of this act.

     L.1960, c. 55, p. 484, s. 15.  Amended by L.1971, c. 35, s. 4, eff. Feb. 25, 1971.