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NJ A3051
Establishes new offenses concerning the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.
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Introduced
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
In Committee
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 related to the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners. Possessing a credit card scanner without a lawful purpose is a disorderly persons offense, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in prison. Using a credit card scanner for an unlawful purpose is a crime of the second degree, punishable by a fine of up to $150,000 and/or 5-10 years in prison. The bill defines a credit card scanner as a device that can electronically read, record, or transmit information from a credit, debit, or other charge card.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 02/08/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3051_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3051_I1.PDF |
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