S.3001

Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3001 mandates merchant acquirers to use specific merchant category codes for firearms and ammunition purchases.

New Jersey S3001 requires merchant acquirers to assign the merchant category code for firearms and ammunition businesses, established by the International Organization for Standardization, to firearms merchants starting May 1, 2027. The bill defines "firearms merchant" as a business with the highest sales value from firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition sales. Merchant acquirers must use this code for processing credit, debit, or prepaid transactions.

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Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee