A4869

Establishes new offenses concerning unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4869 establishes new offenses for unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.

New Jersey A4869 creates new criminal offenses for possessing or using credit card scanners without lawful purpose. Possessing a credit card scanner without a lawful purpose is a disorderly persons offense, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. 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, imprisonment for between five and 10 years, or both.

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Current
Consumer Affairs Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 4

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee