NJ S1714

Printers sold in New Jersey must display the average cost per 1,000 printed pages for black text printing on packaging or a conspicuous label, with color printing costs also required for color-capable printers

Ink cartridges must display their yield (number of pages they can print) on packaging or attached labels, calculated using International Organization for Standardization standards

Average cost per page must be calculated by dividing the manufacturer's suggested retail price by the cartridge yield for all required ink cartridges

Violations constitute unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act, carrying penalties of up to $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential punitive and treble damages

The law takes effect on the first day of the 13th month following enactment, with the Division of Consumer Affairs authorized to adopt implementing regulations