NJ A1019

Caps third-party food delivery app service fees charged to restaurants at 20% of the order cost, or 10% when the restaurant handles delivery directly through its own employees or contractors.

Restaurants may voluntarily pay up to 25% of order cost for additional advertising or other premium services offered by delivery platforms.

Preempts all local county and municipal regulations governing relationships between delivery apps and restaurants.

Requires the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs to report within 24 months on the law's impact on restaurants, consumers, and delivery platforms, with a recommendation on permanent adoption.

Takes effect immediately but automatically expires after 25 months; violations constitute consumer fraud punishable by penalties up to $10,000 for first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses.