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NJ S1006
NJ S1006Establishes new offenses concerning the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.
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Introduced
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
In Committee
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes new offenses relating to the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners. Under the provisions of the bill, a person who possesses a credit card scanner without a lawful purpose is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. A disorderly persons offense is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for a term of up to six months, or both. A person who uses a credit card scanner for an unlawful purpose is guilty of a crime of the second decree. A crime of the second degree is punishable by a fine of up to $150,000, imprisonment for a term of between five and 10 years, or both.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new offenses concerning the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners. Specifically, the bill states that possessing a credit card scanner without a lawful purpose is a disorderly persons offense, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in prison. Additionally, using a credit card scanner for an unlawful purpose is considered a crime of the second degree, which carries a fine of up to $150,000 and/or imprisonment of 5 to 10 years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/08/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1006_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1006_I1.PDF |
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