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NJ A1848

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Herbert Conaway

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to anyone under 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

  • Requires delivery sellers to obtain a signature from someone at least 18 years old residing at the delivery address, and packages must clearly indicate they contain weight loss or muscle building products

  • Imposes civil penalties up to $750 for violations, assessed against the specific retail location where the violation occurred rather than the parent chain

  • Exempts protein powders, protein drinks, and protein-containing foods unless they contain additional ingredients that independently qualify as weight loss or muscle building supplements

  • Does not apply to products prescribed by a licensed health care professional authorized to prescribe such supplements under state and federal law

Legislative Description

Prohibits sale of certain diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to persons under 18 years of age under certain circumstances.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

12/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens12/5/2024
Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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