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NJ Rev Stat § 56:7-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:7-33 - Suspension, revocation of license

56:7-33. Suspension, revocation of license  a. In addition to the provisions of section 3 and section 15 of this act, the director is empowered to suspend or revoke the license or any licenses of any person, licensed under the provisions of the "Cigarette Tax Act," P.L. 1948, c. 65 (C. 54:40A-1 et seq.). No such license or licenses shall be suspended or revoked except upon notice to the licensee and after a hearing as prescribed by said director. The said director, upon a finding by him that the licensee has failed to comply with any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, shall, in the case of the first offender, suspend the license or licenses of the said licensee for a period of not less than 10 nor more than 20 consecutive business days, in the case of a second offender, shall suspend the license or licenses for a period of not less than 30 consecutive business days nor more than 12 months, and, in the case of a third offender, shall suspend the license or licenses for a period of 12 months. If the director finds that an offender has been guilty of willful and persistent violations, he may revoke said person's license or licenses.  b. Any person whose license or licenses have been so revoked may apply to the director at the expiration of one year for a reinstatement of his license or licenses. Such license or licenses may be reinstated by the director if it shall appear to the satisfaction of said director that the licensee will comply with the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.  P.L. 1952, c.247, s.16; amended 1987,c.37,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:7-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:7-34 - Sales during suspension or revocation of license prohibited; disciplinary proceedings

56:7-34. Sales during suspension or revocation of license prohibited; disciplinary proceedings  No person whose license has been suspended or revoked shall sell cigarettes or permit cigarettes to be sold during the period of such suspension or revocation on the premises occupied, by him or upon other premises controlled by him or others or in any other manner or form whatever. Nor shall any disciplinary proceedings or action be barred or abated by the expiration, transfer, surrender, continuance, renewal or extension of any license issued under the provisions of the "Cigarette Tax Act." L.1952, c. 247, p. 830, s. 17.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:7-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:7-35 - Review of order of suspension or revocation

56:7-35. Review of order of suspension or revocation  Any determination by the director and any order of suspension or revocation of a license or licenses thereunder or refusal to reinstate a license or licenses after revocation shall be reviewable by the Superior Court by proceedings in lieu of the prerogative writs. L.1952, c. 247, p. 831, s. 18.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:7-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:7-36 - Enforcement of act

56:7-36. Enforcement of act  In order to effectuate the purposes of this act it shall be the duty of the director to carry out the enforcement provisions of this act. In accordance with the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes, the director may, within the limits of available appropriations, employ and fix the duties and compensation of such inspectors and other personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1952, c. 247, p. 831, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:7-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:7-37 - Powers available

56:7-37. Powers available  All of the powers vested in the Director of the Division of Taxation by the provisions of the "Cigarette Tax Act," aforesaid, shall be available to the said Director in the enforcement of this Unfair Cigarette Sales Act. L.1952, c. 247, p. 831, s. 20.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:7-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:7-38 - Severability; partial invalidity

56:7-38. Severability; partial invalidity  The provisions of this act shall be deemed to be severable and if for any reason any provision shall be determined to be unconstitutional or invalid, such determination shall not be held to affect any other provision hereof. And no such determination shall be deemed to invalidate or render ineffectual any of the provisions of the "Cigarette Tax Act." L.1952, c. 247, p. 831, s. 21.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-1 - Definitions.

56:8-1 Definitions.  1. (a) The term "advertisement" shall include the attempt directly or indirectly by publication, dissemination, solicitation, indorsement or circulation or in any other way to induce directly or indirectly any person to enter or not enter into any obligation or acquire any title or interest in any merchandise or to increase the consumption thereof or to make any loan; (b) The term "Attorney General" shall mean the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey or any person acting on his behalf; (c) The term "merchandise" shall include any objects, wares, goods, commodities, services or anything offered, directly or indirectly to the public for sale; (d) The term "person" as used in this act shall include any natural person or his legal representative, partnership, corporation, company, trust, business entity or association, and any agent, employee, salesman, partner, officer, director, member, stockholder, associate, trustee or cestuis que trustent thereof; (e) The term "sale" shall include any sale, rental or distribution, offer for sale, rental or distribution or attempt directly or indirectly to sell, rent or distribute; (f) The term "senior citizen" means a natural person 60 years of age or older. L.1960,c.39,s.1; amended 1967, c.301, s.1; 1999, c.298, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-1.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-1.2 - Unlawful withholding of diversion of wages by temporary help service firm; penalty.

56:8-1.2 Unlawful withholding of diversion of wages by temporary help service firm; penalty.  1. It shall be an unlawful practice for a temporary help service firm, as the term is used in P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), section 14 of P.L.1981, c.1 (C.56:8-1.1) and P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et seq.), to willfully withhold or divert wages for any purpose not expressly permitted by section 4 of P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.4). In addition to any fine or penalty, the Attorney General may refuse to issue or renew, and may suspend or revoke a firm's registration to operate as a temporary help service firm for the purposes of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), section 14 of P.L.1981, c.1 (C.56:8-1.1), P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et seq.) and related regulations for a violation of this section. A refusal, suspension or revocation shall not be made except upon reasonable notice to, and the opportunity to be heard by, the applicant or registrant. L.2007,c.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2 - Fraud, etc., in connection with sale or advertisement of merchandise or real estate as unlawful practice

56:8-2. Fraud, etc., in connection with sale or advertisement of merchandise or real estate as unlawful practice  The act, use or employment by any person of any unconscionable commercial practice, deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation, or the knowing, concealment, suppression, or omission of any material fact with intent that others rely upon such concealment, suppression or omission, in connection with the sale or advertisement of any merchandise or real estate, or with the subsequent performance of such person as aforesaid, whether or not any person has in fact been misled, deceived or damaged thereby, is declared to be an unlawful practice; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall apply to the owner or publisher of newspapers, magazines, publications or printed matter wherein such advertisement appears, or to the owner or operator of a radio or television station which disseminates such advertisement when the owner, publisher, or operator has no knowledge of the intent, design or purpose of the advertiser. L.1960, c. 39, p. 138, s. 2. Amended by L.1967, c. 301, s. 2, eff. Feb. 15, 1968; L.1971, c. 247, s. 1, eff. June 29, 1971; L.1975, c. 294, s. 1, eff. Jan. 19, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.1 - Operation simulating governmental agency as unlawful practice

56:8-2.1. Operation simulating governmental agency as unlawful practice  It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to operate under a name or in a manner which wrongfully implies that such person is a branch of or associated with any department or agency of the Federal Government or of this State or any of its political subdivisions, or use any seal, insignia, envelope or other format which simulates that of any governmental department or agency. L.1968, c. 448, s. 1, eff. Feb. 19, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.2 - Scheme to not sell item or service advertised

56:8-2.2. Scheme to not sell item or service advertised  The advertisement of merchandise as part of a plan or scheme not to sell the item or service so advertised or not to sell the same at the advertised price is an unlawful practice and a violation of the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1969, c. 131, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.3 - Advertising plan involving notification of winning of prize and other requirements unlawful.

56:8-2.3 Advertising plan involving notification of winning of prize and other requirements unlawful.  The notification to any person by any means, as a part of an advertising plan or scheme, that he has won a prize and requiring him to do any act, purchase any other item or submit to a sales promotion effort is an unlawful practice and a violation of the act to which this act is a supplement.  L.1969,c.131,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.4 - Advertisement of unassembled merchandise as assembled in picture or illustration; prohibition

56:8-2.4. Advertisement of unassembled merchandise as assembled in picture or illustration; prohibition  It shall be an unlawful practice for a person to advertise merchandise for sale accompanied by a picture or illustration of the merchandise in an assembled condition when it is intended to be sold unassembled, unless the advertisement bears the notation that the merchandise is to be sold unassembled. L.1973, c. 225, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.5 - Sale, attempt to sell or offer for sale of merchandise without tag or label with selling price

56:8-2.5. Sale, attempt to sell or offer for sale of merchandise without tag or label with selling price  It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to sell, attempt to sell or offer for sale any merchandise at retail unless the total selling price of such merchandise is plainly marked by a stamp, tag, label or sign either affixed to the merchandise or located at the point where the merchandise is offered for sale. L.1973, c. 308, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.6 - Daily failure to tag as separate violation

56:8-2.6. Daily failure to tag as separate violation  For the purposes of this act, each day for which the total selling price is not marked in accordance with the provisions of this act for each group of identical merchandise shall constitute a separate violation of this act and the act of which this act is a supplement. L.1973, c. 308, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.7 - False representation unlawful practice.

56:8-2.7 False representation unlawful practice.  1. It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to solicit funds or a contribution of any kind, or to sell or offer for sale any goods, wares, merchandise, or services, by telephone or otherwise, where it has been falsely represented by such person or where the consumer has been falsely led to believe that such person is soliciting by or on behalf of any charitable or nonprofit organization, or that a contribution to or purchase from such person shall substantially benefit persons with disabilities. L.1975, c.293, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.216.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.8 - "Going out of business sale" ; time limits

56:8-2.8. "Going out of business sale" ; time limits  It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to advertise merchandise for sale as a "going out of business sale" or in terms substantially similar to "going out of business sale" for a period in excess of 90 days or to advertise more than one such sale in 360 days. The 360-day period shall commence on the first day of such sale. For any person in violation of this act, each day in violation shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct violation. L.1979, c. 103, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.9 - Misrepresentation of identity of food in menus or advertisements of eating establishments

56:8-2.9. Misrepresentation of identity of food in menus or advertisements of eating establishments  It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to misrepresent on any menu or other posted information, including advertisements, the identity of any food or food products to any of the patrons or customers of eating establishments including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, cafes, lunch counters or other places where food is regularly prepared and sold for consumption on or off the premises. This section shall not apply to any section or sections of a retail food or grocery store which do not provide facilities for on the premises consumption of food or food products. L.1979, c. 347, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.10 - Acts constituting misrepresentation of identity of food

56:8-2.10. Acts constituting misrepresentation of identity of food  The identity of said food or food products shall be deemed misrepresented if: a. Its description is false or misleading in any particular; b. Its description omits information which by its omission renders the description false or misleading in any particular; c. It is served, sold, or distributed under the name of another food or food product; d. It purports to be or is represented as a food or food product for which a definition of identity and standard of quality has been established by custom and usage unless it conforms to such definition and standard. L.1979, c. 347, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.11 - Violations; liability

56:8-2.11. Violations; liability  Any person violating the provisions of the within act shall be liable for a refund of all moneys acquired by means of any practice declared herein to be unlawful. L.1979, c. 347, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.12 - Recovery of refund in private action

56:8-2.12. Recovery of refund in private action  The refund of moneys herein provided for may be recovered in a private action or by such persons authorized to initiate actions pursuant to P.L.1975, c. 376 (C. 40:23-6.47 et seq.). L.1979, c. 347, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.13 - Cumulation of rights and remedies; construction of act

56:8-2.13. Cumulation of rights and remedies; construction of act  The rights, remedies and prohibitions accorded by the provisions of this act are hereby declared to be in addition to and cumulative of any other right, remedy or prohibition accorded by the common law or statutes of this State, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny, abrogate or impair any such common law or statutory right, remedy or prohibition. L.1979, c. 347, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.14 - Short title

56:8-2.14. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Refund Policy Disclosure Act." L.1982, c. 29, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.15 - Definitions

56:8-2.15. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Merchandise" means any objects, wares, goods, commodities, or any other tangible items offered, directly or indirectly, to the public for sale. b. "Proof of purchase" means a receipt, bill, credit card slip, or any other form of evidence which constitutes reasonable proof of purchase. c. "Retail mercantile establishment" means any place of business where merchandise is exposed or offered for sale at retail to members of the consuming public. L.1982, c. 29, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.16 - Posting of signs; locations

56:8-2.16. Posting of signs; locations  Every retail mercantile establishment shall conspicuously post its refund policy as to all merchandise on a sign in at least one of the following locations: a. Attached to the item itself, or b. Affixed to each cash register or point of sale, or c. So situated as to be clearly visible to the buyer from the cash register, or d. Posted at each store entrance used by the public. L.1982, c. 29, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.17 - Signs; contents

56:8-2.17. Signs; contents  Any sign required by section 3 of this act to be posted in retail mercantile establishments shall state whether or not it is a policy of such establishment to give refunds and, if so, under what conditions, including, but not limited to, whether a refund will be given: a. On merchandise which has been advertised as "sale" merchandise or marked "as is" ; b. On merchandise for which no proof of purchase exists; c. At any time or not beyond a point in time specified; or d. In cash, or as credit or store credit only. L.1982, c. 29, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.18 - Penalties; refunds or credits to buyers

56:8-2.18. Penalties; refunds or credits to buyers  A retail mercantile establishment violating any provision of this act shall be liable to the buyer, for up to 20 days from the date of purchase, for a cash refund or a credit, at the buyer's option, provided that the merchandise has not been used or damaged by the buyer. L.1982, c. 29, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.19 - Posting of signs; exceptions

56:8-2.19. Posting of signs; exceptions  The provisions of section 3 shall not apply to retail mercantile establishments or departments that have a policy of providing, for a period of not less than 20 days after the date of purchase, a cash refund for a cash purchase or providing a cash refund or issuing a credit for a credit purchase, which credit is applied to the account on which the purchase was debited, in connection with the return of its unused and undamaged merchandise. L.1982, c. 29, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.20 - Motor vehicle; perishables; custom merchandise; non-returnable merchandise; application of act

56:8-2.20. Motor vehicle; perishables; custom merchandise; non-returnable merchandise; application of act  This act shall not apply to sales of motor vehicles, or perishables and incidentals to such perishables, or to custom ordered, custom finished merchandise, or merchandise not returnable by law. L.1982, c. 29, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.21 - Jurisdiction; penalties; cash refund; credit; damages

56:8-2.21. Jurisdiction; penalties; cash refund; credit; damages  a. An individual action for a violation of this act may be brought in a municipal court in whose jurisdiction the sale was made. b. In addition to the penalties provided for in section 5, a retail mercantile establishment that fails to comply with the requirements of this act and, in practice, does not have a policy as provided in section 6 and has refused to accept the return of the merchandise shall be liable to the consumer for: (1) A cash refund or a credit, at the buyer's option, provided the merchandise has not been used or damaged, and (2) Damages of not more than $200.00. L.1982, c. 29, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.22 - Copy of transaction or contract; provision to consumer

56:8-2.22. Copy of transaction or contract; provision to consumer  It shall be an unlawful practice for a person in connection with a sale of merchandise to require or request the consumer to sign any document as evidence or acknowledgment of the sales transaction, of the existence of the sales contract, or of the discharge by the person of any obligation to the consumer specified in or arising out of the transaction or contract, unless he shall at the same time provide the consumer with a full and accurate copy of the document so presented for signature but this section shall not be applicable to orders placed through the mail by the consumer for merchandise. L.1982, c. 98, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:8-2.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:8-2.23 - Disclosure of profit-making nature

56:8-2.23. Disclosure of profit-making nature  It shall be an unlawful practice for any person, other than a charitable or nonprofit organization, engaged in the business of selling used goods, wares or merchandise for profit to solicit, by telephone, by the placement of collection boxes or otherwise, donations of used goods, wares or merchandise for resale for profit, without first disclosing to the person solicited the profit-making nature of the business, or if profits are to be shared with a charitable or nonprofit organization, the portion of profits which that organization will receive. For the purposes of this act, "engaged in the business of selling used goods, wares or merchandise" means anyone who conducts sales more than five times a year.  L. 1985, c. 254, s. 1, eff. July 31, 1985.