New Jersey § 56:8-156
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-156, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:8-156.
a. A seller shall not impose on a customer who uses a credit card for a transaction
occurring in New Jersey a surcharge that is greater than the actual cost to the seller
to process the credit card payment. A seller subject to the provisions of P.L.2023, c. 146 ( C.56:8-156.1 et seq. ) shall make available to the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the
Department of Law and Public Safety for inspection any account books, papers, documents,
and other records necessary to enable the director to determine reasonable compliance
with the provisions of P.L.2023, c. 146 ( C.56:8-156.1 et seq. ). b. A seller that imposes a surcharge on a customer to process a credit card payment
shall disclose the amount of the surcharge to a customer, prior to the customer incurring
any charge for goods or services, by, in the case of a seller other than a restaurant,
posting clear and conspicuous notice on a sign at the point of entry and point of
sale or, in the case of a restaurant, on a sign in the customer service area and on
the menu, except: (1) if the seller is processing a credit card payment for a transaction that will
occur through an Internet website, a mobile application, or an electronic kiosk, the
seller shall provide clear and conspicuous electronic notice on the checkout page
of the Internet website, mobile application, or electronic kiosk prior to processing
the transaction; or (2) if the seller is processing a credit card payment for a transaction that will
occur over the telephone, the seller shall provide verbal notice prior to processing
the transaction. c. A violation of this section is an unlawful practice pursuant to P.L.1960, c. 39
( C.56:8-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:8-156
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-156 cover?
Section 56:8-156 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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