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NJ A733
NJ A733Requires printers to display average cost per 1,000 printed pages and ink cartridges to display yield.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill makes it an unlawful practice to sell a printer without information indicating the average cost per 1,000 printed pages for black text and, if applicable, color printing. It is also an unlawful practice, under the bill, to sell an ink cartridge without information indicating the ink cartridge's yield. This information would have to be included on the printer's or ink cartridge's packaging, or on a conspicuously attached label or tag. The bill specifies that the average cost per page is to be calculated by dividing the manufacturer's suggested retail price for the printer's cartridges by their yield. Yield is to be determined using standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. A violation of this bill is an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act which is punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. Additionally, a violation can result in cease and desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to the injured party.
AI Summary
This bill requires printers and ink cartridges sold in New Jersey to display certain information to consumers. Specifically, printers must include the average cost per 1,000 printed pages for black and color printing on their packaging or a conspicuous label. Ink cartridges must also display their yield, which is the number of pages they can print based on industry standards. Violations of these requirements are considered unlawful practices under the state's consumer fraud act, which can result in monetary penalties, cease and desist orders, and other remedies. The bill also directs the state's Division of Consumer Affairs to adopt rules and regulations to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/733_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/733_I1.PDF |
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