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Phil Murphy signs law to eliminate monetary penalties for juvenile crimes

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TRENTON – Governor Murphy today signed legislation (S-3319/A-5507) that eliminates certain juvenile justice fines, fees, costs, and other monetary penalties. The legislation acts to improve the juvenile justice system by eliminating unnecessary costs. “Eliminating these fees will contribute towards breaking the cycle of poverty that often stems from historically biased institutions,” said Governor Murphy. “The imposition of fines and fees on justice-involved youth often falls disproportionately on minority and low-income families. I am proud to sign legislation that will further the rehabilitation goals of the juvenile justice system and make New Jersey stronger and fairer for everyone.” Primary sponsors of the legislation

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Company Agrees To Pay $175,000 in Civil Penalties to Resolve Alleged Violations of Controlled Substances Act

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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – Acting United States Attorney Darren LaMarca announced today that Pharmaceutical Trade Services, Inc., which does business as Durbin USA, an importer, distributor, and exporter of pharmaceuticals in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, has agreed to pay the United States $175,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by failing to maintain complete and accurate records of controlled substances, including thousands of doses of Schedule II-IV substances. In addition to paying $175,000 to resolve the government’s allegations, Durbin USA has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which

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