New Jersey § 56:12-49
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-49, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:12-49.
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1988, c. 123 ( C.56:12-29 et seq. ) or any other law to the contrary, and in addition to any other remedy available
under law, an agreement for the purchase or lease of a new motor vehicle, or subsequent
repair of a nonconformity in relation thereto, shall not contain any provision which
waives a consumer's right to make any statement, or penalizes a consumer for making
any statement, including a statement posted on the Internet, regarding the manufacturer,
dealer or lessor of the motor vehicle, or its employees or agents, or concerning any
goods or services rendered pursuant to the agreement. b. If the Attorney General determines that a manufacturer, dealer or lessor is in
violation of this section, the Attorney General may impose upon that manufacturer,
dealer or lessor a civil penalty in an amount up to $5,000 for the first violation
and up to $10,000 for each and every subsequent violation, collectible in an action
brought in the name of the Attorney General pursuant to the provisions of the “Penalty
Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c. 274 ( C.2A:58-10 et seq. ). c. In addition to the penalties described in subsection b. of this section, or any
other remedy available under law, any person aggrieved by a violation of this section
may bring an action in Superior Court to recover damages.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:12-49
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-49 cover?
Section 56:12-49 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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