39 :4-49.1 . Drug possession by motor vehicle operator
No person
shall operate a motor vehicle on any highway while knowingly having in his
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 man
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 shall be fined not less than $50.00 and shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle for a period of two years from the date of his conviction.
A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $50.00 and shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle for a period of two years from the date of his conviction.
