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NJ A2068

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eliana Marin

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retailers experiencing a coin shortage from charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash for in-person transactions
  • Applies only to retail transactions conducted in person, excluding telephone, mail, and internet-based purchases
  • Violations constitute an unlawful practice under New Jersey's consumer fraud act
  • Penalties include up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders, punitive damages, and treble damages
  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits person experiencing coin shortage from charging consumers higher price for cash payment.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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