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NJ S2246
Establishes new offenses concerning the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.
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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
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 related to the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners. Under the bill, possessing a credit card scanner without a lawful purpose is a disorderly persons offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. Using a credit card scanner for an unlawful purpose is a crime of the second degree, punishable by a fine of up to $150,000, imprisonment for 5 to 10 years, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2246 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2246_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2246_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2246_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2246_I1.PDF |
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