New Jersey A851 permits a special service charge for commercial public records requests, extends response time, and imposes penalties for.
New Jersey A851 amends public records laws to allow a special service charge for commercial public records requests, which must be reasonable and based on actual costs. It extends the time for custodians to respond to commercial requests from seven to fourteen business days. The bill also mandates that requestors certify if they intend to use the records for commercial purposes, with a $500 penalty for failing to do so.
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