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NJ S66
Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides an exemption from the three-day cancellation provision of a home improvement contract in the case of a bona fide emergency. Under current law, a consumer may cancel a home improvement contract for any reason at any time before midnight of the third business day after the consumer receives a copy of the contract. This bill authorizes a consumer to waive his right to cancel a home improvement contract with a contractor to address a bona fide emergency by executing an emergency authorization form. To exercise this option, the contractor must furnish the consumer with an emergency authorization form and written estimate of the total costs and fees for the work and service provided. In cases where the costs exceed the estimate, the bill requires the contractor to obtain further written authorization to perform any additional work. The bill also specifies that a contractor may take preliminary steps necessary to remedy a clear and immediate danger without obtaining the emergency authorization form, and defines what constitutes a "bona fide emergency."
AI Summary
This bill provides an exemption from the three-day cancellation provision of a home improvement contract in the case of a bona fide emergency. It allows a consumer to waive their right to cancel the contract by executing an emergency authorization form, which enables the contractor to proceed immediately to remedy the emergency. The bill defines a "bona fide emergency" as any condition that renders the property uninhabitable or unusable, or causes harm or damage. It also allows the contractor to take preliminary steps to address a clear and immediate danger without obtaining the authorization form. The bill requires the contractor to provide a written estimate of the total costs and fees, and to obtain further authorization if the costs exceed the estimate. The director of the Division of Consumer Affairs is tasked with adopting rules and regulations to implement the bill's provisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S66 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/66_I1.HTM |
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