NJ A4436

Requires all construction contracts under the Local Public Contracts Law to allow contractors to pay State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency fees via credit/debit card or electronic funds transfer

Mandates local government units establish both card payment and electronic funds transfer systems specifically for construction code fee payments, changing current law from optional to mandatory

Local units may still optionally establish electronic payment systems for other purposes beyond construction code fees

Requires local governing bodies to pass a resolution specifying which charges, taxes, fees, and obligations are approved for electronic payment

Prohibits credit card payments for delinquent local unit obligations or redemption of local unit liens