Yes, if it causes “a stinging sensation”, which was set forth in State v. Downey, 242 N.J. Super. 367(LAW Div. 1988).
In addition, bodily injury is defined as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition.
This definition is found in the criminal code at 2C:11-1a.
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