§ 26:2B-7 — Public policy.

1. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey that persons with an alcohol use disorder and intoxicated persons may not be subjected to criminal prosecution because of their consumption of alcoholic beverages, but rather should be afforded a continuum of treatment in order that they may lead lives as productive members of society. L.1975, c.305, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.69.