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NJ A5389
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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AI Summary
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Firearm wholesale and retail dealers must provide customers with a written disclosure at the time of sale that explains the requirement to report lost or stolen firearms within 36 hours to local police or State Police
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The disclosure must also inform customers that purchasing a firearm with intent to unlawfully sell it to another person is illegal
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Dealers must have customers sign the disclosure, provide them a copy, and retain signed copies for at least 15 years
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The same disclosure must be conspicuously posted at each purchase counter in block letters at least one inch in height
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Dealers who violate these requirements face civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, with collected penalties directed to gun violence prevention efforts
Legislative Description
Requires firearm retailers to provide disclosure of customer's responsibility to report stolen or lost firearms; advises customers it is unlawful to purchase firearms with intent to sell to disqualified persons.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
3/6/2025