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NJ S4459
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
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Restaurants charging mandatory gratuities must prominently disclose this on the menu, at the restaurant entrance, on the patron's bill, and on the restaurant's website if one exists
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Failure to disclose mandatory gratuities constitutes an unlawful practice under New Jersey's consumer fraud act
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Penalties for violations include up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses
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Additional enforcement measures include cease and desist orders from the Attorney General, punitive damages, and treble damages with costs awarded to injured parties
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patron and makes failure to disclose unlawful practice under consumer fraud act.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
5/19/2025