S.1718

New Jersey S1718 revises penalties for sending unsolicited checks that obligate recipients to fees or services.

New Jersey S1718 amends the law concerning unsolicited checks, increasing penalties for violations. A first violation incurs a civil penalty of up to $500, while a second violation incurs a penalty of up to $1,000. A third violation is considered an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, treated as a first offense under that act. Subsequent violations are considered subsequent offenses under the consumer fraud act. The act takes effect immediately but not before the original law's effective date.