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NJ A3320
Establishes new offenses concerning unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.
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Introduced
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes new offenses relating to the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners. Under the provisions of the bill, a person who possesses a credit card scanner without a lawful purpose is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. A disorderly persons offense is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for a term of up to six months, or both. A person who uses a credit card scanner for an unlawful purpose is guilty of a crime of the second decree. A crime of the second degree is punishable by a fine of up to $150,000, imprisonment for a term of between five and 10 years, or both.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new offenses relating to the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners. Specifically, it makes it a disorderly persons offense (punishable by up to $1,000 in fines and 6 months in jail) to possess a credit card scanner without a lawful purpose. It also makes it a second-degree crime (punishable by up to $150,000 in fines and 5-10 years in prison) to use a credit card scanner for an unlawful purpose. The bill defines a "credit card scanner" as a device that can electronically read, record, or transmit information from a credit, debit, or other charge card.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 02/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A3320 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3500/3320_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3500/3320_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3500/3320_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3500/3320_I1.PDF |
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