NJ A983

Prohibits service repair contractors from charging consumers an hourly fee for time spent traveling to or from a customer's residence or other location

Defines "service repair contract" as any contract for maintenance, servicing, replacement, or repair of tangible personal property, whether for a fixed period or specific duration

Violations constitute an unlawful practice under New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act (P.L.1960, c.39)

Penalties include up to $10,000 for first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders, punitive damages, and treble damages

Takes effect 90 days after enactment