New Jersey A2153 prohibits retailers from charging higher prices to cash-paying customers during a coin shortage.

New Jersey A2153 aims to protect consumers by prohibiting retailers experiencing a coin shortage from charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash. This applies to in-person retail transactions. Violations are considered unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act, which allows for penalties, punitive damages, and treble damages for those who violate the law. The act takes effect seven months after its enactment.

New Jersey A2153 prohibits retailers from charging higher prices to cash-paying customers during a coin shortage.

New Jersey A2153 aims to protect consumers by prohibiting retailers experiencing a coin shortage from charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash. This applies to in-person retail transactions. Violations are considered unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act, which allows for penalties, punitive damages, and treble damages for those who violate the law. The act takes effect seven months after its enactment.