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NJ S3632
NJ S3632Increases and modifies certain fees and penalties regarding weighing, measuring, labeling, packaging, and inspection of certain commodities and commercial products.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases and modifies fees and penalties under Title 51 of the Revised Statutes pertaining to the weighing, measuring, labeling, packaging, and inspection of certain commodities and standards for certain commercial products including, but not limited to, food sold by weight, lumber and lumber products; gold, silver, and alloys thereof; platinum and alloys thereof; precious metals; liquid fuel; liquefied gas; and soil enriching and correcting products. The fees and penalties under Title 51 are in place to ensure that devices such as scales and fuel pumps are accurate and used correctly and consistently. The majority of these fees and penalties have not been increased in decades. The sponsor intends to update these licensing fees and penalties to make them commensurate with today's economic realities in order to promote compliance by businesses and better cover the costs of conducting enforcement activities, such as inspections, field investigations, and bringing enforcement actions against violators.
AI Summary
This bill increases and modifies various fees and penalties related to the accurate weighing, measuring, labeling, packaging, and inspection of certain commodities and commercial products in New Jersey, aiming to update these charges to reflect current economic conditions and better cover the costs of enforcement activities like inspections and investigations. Specifically, it raises the minimum and maximum fines for violations concerning the sale of food by weight, the proper marking of produce containers, and deceptive packaging practices, with penalties for most offenses now ranging from $100 to $1,000. The bill also adjusts fees for public weighmasters, increases penalties for requesting or issuing false weight certificates, and modifies fines for using incorrect or uninspected weighing and measuring devices, among other changes to ensure fair trade and consumer protection.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3632 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3632_I1.HTM |
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