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NJ S954

Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from requiring certain consumer identification for return of merchandise.


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Introduced
02/04/2016
In Committee
02/04/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits retail mercantile establishments from requiring a person to display any permit, license, or identification card issued by any state or the federal government in order to return merchandise, unless the person fails to provide a proof of purchase for that merchandise. This bill also prohibits retail mercantile establishments from scanning, photocopying, or otherwise retaining a copy of a permit, license, or identification card when requiring a person to submit a permit, license, or identification card to return merchandise without a proof of purchase. Under this bill, if a retail mercantile establishment requires a person returning merchandise without proof of purchase to display a permit, license, or identification card, or uses return data concerning the frequency or dollar amount of a person's returns as a basis to deny a return to that person, the establishment shall conspicuously post that requirement on a sign in at least one of the following locations: (1) Affixed to each cash register or point of sale; (2) So situated as to be clearly visible to the buyer from the cash register; or (3) Posted at each store entrance used by the public. The bill stipulates that any retail mercantile establishment which violates any provision of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and not less than $1000 for the third and each subsequent offense.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits retail establishments from requiring customers to display government-issued identification in order to return merchandise, unless the customer fails to provide a proof of purchase. The bill also prohibits retail establishments from scanning, photocopying, or retaining copies of customer identification cards when requiring them for returns without a proof of purchase. The bill requires retail establishments to conspicuously post any such identification requirements or policies regarding the use of return data to deny returns. Violations of the bill's provisions can result in civil penalties ranging from $250 for the first offense to at least $1,000 for the third and subsequent offenses.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/04/2016)

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