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a. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person makes or receives a payment or otherwise furnishes or receives any fee, commission, or rebate to any person in connection with the referral of patients to a facility licensed in accordance with section 8 of P.L.1975, c. 305 (C.26:2B-14) for substance use disorder treatment or services or to a substance use disorder treatment facility issued a certificate of approval pursuant to P.L.1970, c. 334 (C.26:2G-21 et seq.).
b. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person knowingly assists, conspires with, or urges any person to make, furnish, or receive a payment, fee, commission, or rebate in violation of subsection a. of this section.
c. It shall not be a violation of subsection a. of this section to make or receive a payment or otherwise furnish or receive any fee, commission, or rebate that does not vary based on:
(1) the number of patients referred to a substance use disorder treatment facility;
(2) the duration, level, volume, or nature of the substance use disorder treatment services provided to a patient; or
(3) the amount of benefits provided by a carrier to a substance use disorder treatment facility for treatment or services provided to a patient.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 2C. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice 2C § 40A-6 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-2c-the-new-jersey-code-of-criminal-justice/nj-st-sect-2c-40a-6/
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