§ 74-5. Additional matters.


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  • The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated:
    A. 
    It is understood that the Map approved and adopted pursuant to § 74-1 was prepared and is intended to be used as evidence in prosecutions arising under the criminal laws of this state and that pursuant to state law such Map shall constitute prima facie evidence of the following:
    (1) 
    The location of elementary and secondary schools within the municipality.
    (2) 
    The boundaries of the real property which is owned by or leased to such schools or a school board.
    (3) 
    That such school property is and continues to be used for school purposes.
    (4) 
    The location and boundaries of areas which are on or within 1,000 feet of such school property.
    (5) 
    The location and boundaries of those areas in or within 500 feet of a public park, public building or public housing facility pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:35-71.
    B. 
    Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7.1, nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the prosecution from introducing or relying upon any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of this offense.