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New Jersey Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)
Conditional: New Jersey has no knife-preemption statute; municipalities regulate knives under police power (N.J.S.A. 40:48-2) — e.g., Plainfield bars carrying daggers, dirks, switchblades and stilettos.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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