Prohibits commercial use of public records in New Jersey.

The bill prohibits open public records requests for commercial purposes in New Jersey. It mandates that requestors certify that the information will not be used for commercial purposes. Penalties apply for intentionally false certifications, with fines of $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second, and $2,000 for each subsequent offense. The bill also outlines procedures for accessing government records, including response deadlines and the right to appeal denials. It defines "commercial purpose" as using government records for profit, excluding news media activities.

Prohibits commercial use of public records in New Jersey.

The bill prohibits open public records requests for commercial purposes in New Jersey. It mandates that requestors certify that the information will not be used for commercial purposes. Penalties apply for intentionally false certifications, with fines of $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second, and $2,000 for each subsequent offense. The bill also outlines procedures for accessing government records, including response deadlines and the right to appeal denials. It defines "commercial purpose" as using government records for profit, excluding news media activities.