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NJ A4625

Requires restaurants to provide alternative menu for individuals with diabetes.


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Introduced
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that restaurants provide, upon request, alternative menus for individuals with diabetes. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the New Jersey Restaurant Association, would be required to prepare a fact sheet to be directed to restaurant owners, managers, and staff, which is designed to explain the impact of diet on the health of individuals with diabetes and include information to assist restaurants in preparing an alternative menu for individuals with diabetes. In addition, the bill requires that restaurants operating within the State make available, upon the request of the customer, an alternative menu for individuals with diabetes. The bill provides that within six months after the menu is available, a restaurant is to indicate on its regular menu and public display menu sign that a menu for individuals with diabetes is available upon request. A restaurant in violation of the menu requirements imposed by the bill would be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation. The Commissioner of Health or a local board of health or local health officer may initiate a summary proceeding in the Superior Court or in the appropriate municipal court having jurisdiction. Every day upon which a violation occurs would be considered a separate violation but no penalty would be assessed that is greater than $5,000 for each occurrence.

AI Summary

This bill requires restaurants in New Jersey to provide, upon request, an alternative menu for individuals with diabetes. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the New Jersey Restaurant Association, must prepare a fact sheet to explain the impact of diet on the health of individuals with diabetes and provide information to assist restaurants in preparing an alternative menu. Restaurants must indicate on their regular menu and public display that an alternative menu for individuals with diabetes is available upon request. Restaurants found in violation of the menu requirements can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation, up to a maximum of $5,000 for each occurrence.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 09/22/2022)

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