A603

Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from imposing surcharges on consumer credit card purchases.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A603 prohibits retail establishments from charging extra fees on credit card purchases.

New Jersey A603 bans retail mercantile establishments from adding surcharges to consumer credit card purchases. This includes any additional charge imposed at the time of a sales transaction for using a credit card. A violation is considered an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, with penalties including monetary fines, punitive damages, treble damages, and costs awarded to the injured party.

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Where it stands

Current
Consumer Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee