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NJ A1612
Establishes new offenses concerning unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.
summary
Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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, which is 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, which is punishable by a fine of up to $150,000, imprisonment for 5 to 10 years, or both.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1612 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1612_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1612_I1.PDF |
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