It is against the laws of the State of New Jersey to possess, distribute or possess with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.  The term drug paraphernalia is broadly defined to include just about anything someone can use to ingest a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) into the body or to cultivate a CDS.

There are times, however, when an item is not clearly drug paraphernalia.  In those cases, the statute that controls the offense defines some factual consideration that can be used by a judge or jury to reach a just conclusion, including: (a) statements made by the owner; (b) the proximity of the item to a CDS; (c) CDS residue on or in the item; (d) the type and number of legitimate use that can be put to the item; and (e) expert testimony.