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NJ S871
Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from requiring certain consumer identification for return of merchandise.
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Introduced
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
In Committee
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits retail mercantile establishments from requiring a person to display any permit, license, or identification card issued by any state or the federal government in order to return merchandise, unless the person fails to provide a proof of purchase for that merchandise. This bill also prohibits retail mercantile establishments from scanning, photocopying, or otherwise retaining a copy of a permit, license, or identification card when requiring a person to submit a permit, license, or identification card to return merchandise without a proof of purchase. Under this bill, if a retail mercantile establishment requires a person returning merchandise without proof of purchase to display a permit, license, or identification card, or uses return data concerning the frequency or dollar amount of a person's returns as a basis to deny a return to that person, the establishment shall conspicuously post that requirement on a sign in at least one of the following locations: (1) Affixed to each cash register or point of sale; (2) So situated as to be clearly visible to the buyer from the cash register; or (3) Posted at each store entrance used by the public. The bill stipulates that any retail mercantile establishment which violates any provision of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and not less than $1000 for the third and each subsequent offense.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits retail mercantile establishments from requiring customers to display any government-issued permit, license, or identification card in order to return merchandise, unless the customer fails to provide a proof of purchase. The bill also prohibits these establishments from scanning, photocopying, or retaining copies of such documents when requiring them for merchandise returns without a proof of purchase. Additionally, if a retailer requires a customer to present identification for returns without a proof of purchase or denies returns based on the customer's return frequency or dollar amount, the retailer must conspicuously post this requirement. Retailers found to violate any provision of the bill will be subject to civil penalties ranging from $250 for the first offense to at least $1,000 for the third and subsequent offenses.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/27/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S871 |
BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1000/871_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1000/871_I1.PDF |
BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1000/871_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1000/871_I1.PDF |
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