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NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-35 - Sale, leasing of returned motor vehicle.

56:12-35 Sale, leasing of returned motor vehicle.  7. a. If a motor vehicle is returned to the manufacturer, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, to the manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier, under the provisions of this act or a similar statute of another state or as the result of a legal action or an informal dispute settlement procedure, it shall not be resold or re-leased in New Jersey unless:  (1) The manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier provides to the dealer, distributor, or lessor, and the dealer, distributor or lessor provides to the consumer, the following written statement on a separate piece of paper, in 10-point bold-face type: "IMPORTANT: THIS VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER OR OTHER RESPONSIBLE PARTY BECAUSE IT DID NOT CONFORM TO THE MANUFACTURER'S OR OTHER PARTY'S WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLE AND THE NONCONFORMITY WAS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AS PROVIDED BY LAW;"  (2) The dealer, distributor, or lessor obtains from the consumer a signed receipt certifying, in a conspicuous and understandable manner, that the written statement required under this subsection has been provided. The director shall prescribe the form of the receipt. The dealer, distributor, or lessor may fulfill his obligation to obtain a signed receipt under this paragraph by making such a notation, in a conspicuous and understandable manner, on the vehicle buyer order form accompanying the sale or lease of that vehicle; and  (3) The dealer, distributor, or lessor, in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1993, c.21 (C.39:10-9.3), notifies the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission of the sale or transfer of ownership of the motor vehicle.  b. Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing an obligation on a dealer, distributor, or lessor to determine whether a manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier is in compliance with the terms of this section, nor shall it be construed as imposing liability on a dealer, distributor, or lessor for the failure of a manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier to comply with the terms of this section.  c. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section constitutes an unlawful practice pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-2).  L.1988, c.123, s.7; amended 1993, c.21, s.2; 2009, c.324, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-38 - Statistics.

56:12-38 Statistics.  10. a. The Division of Consumer Affairs shall maintain an index of all motor vehicle disputes by make and model. The division shall, at six-month intervals, compile and maintain statistics indicating the record of manufacturer compliance, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier compliance, with any settlement procedure decisions. The statistics shall be public record.  b. A manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier shall provide to the division all information on private arbitration or private buy-back programs maintained or instituted by the manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier. The information shall include the type and number of vehicles to which these programs apply and the reasons for establishing and maintaining the programs. The manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier shall provide the division with updated information at six-month intervals.  L.1988, c.123, s.10; amended 1993, c.21, s.5; 2009, c.324, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-39 - Decision binding.

56:12-39 Decision binding.  11. A consumer shall not be required to participate in a manufacturer's, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, a manufacturer's, co-manufacturer's, or post-manufacturing modifier's, informal dispute settlement procedure or the division's summary hearing procedure before filing an action in the Superior Court. However, a decision rendered in a proceeding brought pursuant to the division's summary hearing procedure shall be binding on the consumer and the manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier, subject to the right of appeal as set forth in subsection d. of section 9 of this act, and shall preclude the institution of any other action in the Superior Court under this act.  L.1988, c.123, s.11; amended 2009, c.324, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-40 - Affirmative defense.

56:12-40 Affirmative defense.  12. It shall be an affirmative defense to a claim under this act that the alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the new motor vehicle or that the nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor vehicle by anyone other than the manufacturer, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, the manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier, or its dealer or distributor.  L.1988, c.123, s.12; amended 2009, c.324, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-41 - Pleading

56:12-41. Pleading  Any party to an action in the Superior Court of this State asserting a claim, counterclaim or defense based upon violations of this act shall mail a copy of the initial or responsive pleading containing the claim, counterclaim or defense to the Attorney General within 10 days after filing the pleading with the court. Upon application to the court in which the matter is pending, the Attorney General may intervene or appear in any status appropriate to this matter.  L. 1988, c. 123, s. 13.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-42 - Attorney, expert fees; cost.

56:12-42 Attorney, expert fees; cost.  14. In any action by a consumer against a manufacturer, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, a manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier, brought in Superior Court or in the division pursuant to the provisions of this act, a prevailing consumer shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees, fees for expert witnesses and costs.  L.1988, c.123, s.14; amended 1993, c.21, s.6; 2009, c.324, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-43 - Use of funds

56:12-43. Use of funds  All fees, penalties and costs collected by the division pursuant to this act shall be appropriated for purposes of offsetting costs associated with the handling and resolution of consumer automotive complaints.  L. 1988, c. 123, s. 15.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-44 - Inherent design defect.

56:12-44 Inherent design defect.  16. A manufacturer, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, a manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier, shall certify to the division, within one year of discovery, the existence of any inherent design defect common to all motor vehicles of a particular model or make. Failure to comply with this constitutes an unlawful practice pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-2).  L.1988, c.123, s.16; amended 2009, c.324, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-45 - Proceedings.

56:12-45 Proceedings.  17. The director may institute proceedings against any manufacturer, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, any manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier, who fails to comply with any of the provisions of this act.  L.1988, c.123, s.17; amended 2009, c.324, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-46 - No liability, cause of action.

56:12-46 No liability, cause of action.  18. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed as imposing any liability on a dealer or distributor, or creating a cause of action by a manufacturer, or, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, a manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier, against a dealer or distributor, and nothing shall be construed as imposing any liability on a dealer or distributor, or creating a cause of action by a consumer against a dealer or distributor under section 4 of this act. b. Nothing in this act, in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle and notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, shall be construed as creating, establishing or otherwise imposing joint and several liability for any action under P.L.1988, c.123 (C.56:12-29 et seq.), and a manufacturer, co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier shall only be liable for that percentage of negligence or fault in that action directly attributable to its respective degree of liability.  L.1988, c.123, s.18; amended 2009, c.324, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-47 - No limitation on rights

56:12-47. No limitation on rights  Nothing in this act shall in any way limit the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.  L. 1988, c. 123, s. 19..
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-48 - Agreements void.

56:12-48 Agreements void.  20. Any agreement entered into by a consumer for the purchase or lease of a new motor vehicle , or subsequent repair of a nonconformity in relation thereto, which waives, limits or disclaims the rights set forth in P.L.1988, c.123 (C.56:12-29 et seq.), or which penalizes a consumer for making any statement, including a statement posted on the Internet, regarding the manufacturer, dealer or lessor of the new motor vehicle, or its employees or agents, or concerning any goods or services rendered pursuant to the agreement, shall be void as contrary to public policy. L.1988, c.123, s.20; amended 2017, c.371, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-49 - Rules, regulations

56:12-49. Rules, regulations  Within 120 days following enactment, the director shall, subject to approval by the Attorney General and pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L. 1988, c. 123, s. 21.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-49.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-49.1 - Consumer's right to make certain statements; violations, penalties.

56:12-49.1 Consumer's right to make certain statements; violations, penalties.  3. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1988, c.123 (C.56:12-29 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, and in addition to any other remedy available under law, an agreement for the purchase or lease of a new motor vehicle, or subsequent repair of a nonconformity in relation thereto, shall not contain any provision which waives a consumer's right to make any statement, or penalizes a consumer for making any statement, including a statement posted on the Internet, regarding the manufacturer, dealer or lessor of the motor vehicle, or its employees or agents, or concerning any goods or services rendered pursuant to the agreement. b. If the Attorney General determines that a manufacturer, dealer or lessor is in violation of this section, the Attorney General may impose upon that manufacturer, dealer or lessor a civil penalty in an amount up to $5,000 for the first violation and up to $10,000 for each and every subsequent violation, collectible in an action brought in the name of the Attorney General pursuant to the provisions of the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). c. In addition to the penalties described in subsection b. of this section, or any other remedy available under law, any person aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring an action in Superior Court to recover damages. L.2017, c.371, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-60 - Short title

56:12-60. Short title  1. Sections 1 through 8 and sections 11 through 14 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Consumer Protection Leasing Act."  L.1994,c.190,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-63 - Disclosures, addendum

56:12-63. Disclosures, addendum  4. The disclosures required by subsections g. and h. of section 3 of this act may be made in the lease or in an addendum to the lease. If the required disclosures are made in an addendum to the lease, the addendum shall refer to the lease, and shall be separately signed by the lessee prior to signing the lease.  L.1994,c.190,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-64 - Compliance with federal requirements as disclosure

56:12-64. Compliance with federal requirements as disclosure  5. Compliance with the requirements of the federal "Consumer Leasing Act of 1976," Pub. L. 94-240 (15 U.S.C. s.1667 et seq.) and Federal Reserve Board Regulation M, 12 CFR s.213, to the extent that they are substantially similar to the requirements of this act, as the same may be amended from time to time, shall constitute compliance with subsections f. and g. of section 3 of this act.  L.1994,c.190,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-65 - Default; death of lessee

56:12-65. Default; death of lessee  6. a. If a lessee is 15 days or more in default of the periodic payments due on the lease and the lessor wishes to declare a default and cancel or terminate the lease, the lessor shall personally deliver to the lessee or send by first class, certified mail at the lessee's last known address as shown on the records of the lessor, a notice of cancellation. A lessee who is in default under a lease solely for failure to make a payment required by the lease shall have the right to reinstate the lease, subject to the provisions of this section. If the lessee has the right to reinstate the lease, the notice of cancellation shall provide that the lessee has 15 days to reinstate the lease by paying all past due periodic payments, late fees and other amounts due under the lease, and, if the motor vehicle has been repossessed, the cost to the lessor of repossessing, storing and transporting the motor vehicle. Such costs may include a reasonable attorney's fee and court costs, if actually incurred by the lessor and if provided for in the lease. Upon payment within the 15-day period to the lessor of the amounts due, the lessor shall reinstate the lease as if the lessee had not been in default of payment. The lessor shall not be required to reinstate a lease more than once during the term of the lease. The lessee has no right to reinstatement if the default is for any reason other than or in addition to the failure to make a payment required by the lease.  b. In the event of the death of a lessee before the expiration of a lease, there shall be no default if the lessee's surviving spouse continues to make payments to the lessor in accordance with the terms of the lease notwithstanding the death of the lessee.  L.1994,c.190,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-66 - Appraisal for repair or replacement of parts, or reduced value

56:12-66. Appraisal for repair or replacement of parts, or reduced value  7. a. Where the lessee is liable at the end of the lease term for charges for excessive wear and damage to the motor vehicle, the lease (or the addendum) shall contain a statement that the lessee may obtain at the end of the lease term, at the lessee's expense, a professional appraisal of the amount required to repair or replace parts or the amount which the excessive wear and damage reduces the value of the vehicle. This professional appraisal shall be performed by an independent third party agreed to by the lessee and the lessor, which appraisal shall be final and binding on the parties.  b. Within 10 business days of the return of the motor vehicle to the lessor, the lessor shall mail or deliver to the lessee an invoice for amounts claimed by the lessor for excess wear and damage. The invoice shall contain in 10 point bold face type a notice of the lessee's right under subsection a. of this section to obtain an independent appraisal of excess wear and damage. The notice shall also provide that: (i) the lessor must be advised in writing within seven business days following the earlier of the date of the mailing or delivery of the invoice if the lessee elects to obtain an independent appraisal; (ii) any such appraisal must be conducted within ten business days following the date that the lessor is notified of the lessee's election; and (iii) that if the lessee fails to notify the lessor within the time allotted that the lessee has elected an independent appraisal, the lessor's invoice will be deemed to be final and binding on the parties.  c. Within 15 business days after the lessee's obligations under the lease have been determined and satisfied, which shall include but not be limited to, the lessee's liability for excess wear and damage under this section, the lessor shall credit to the lessee's account or mail to the lessee any refund of any security deposit due to the lessee.  d. Nothing in this section shall limit the lessee's obligation for any charge for excess mileage as provided in the lease.  L.1994,c.190,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-67 - Credit check on lessee; right to review contract

56:12-67. Credit check on lessee; right to review contract  8. a. No leasing dealer may permit a prospective lessee to take possession of a motor vehicle subject to a lease if such lease is contingent upon the approval of the lessee's credit unless the lessee is provided with, and acknowledges receipt of a notice on a separate page from any other notice, term or condition of the lease, which provides substantially the following: NOTICE: YOUR LEASE IS SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. IF YOUR CREDIT IS NOT APPROVED YOU MUST RETURN THE VEHICLE. The notice may contain the name, address, phone number and logo of the leasing dealer, and shall contain an acknowledgement by the lessee of the receipt of the notice.  b. (1) No lease shall bind a lessee or lessor unless both the lessee and lessor have had one business day to review the lease contract before the signing of the contract.  (2) No leasing dealer may permit a prospective lessee to take possession of a motor vehicle subject to a lease unless the lessee is provided with a conspicuous notice which provides substantially the following: NOTICE: THE LESSEE AND THE LESSOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REVIEW THE CONTRACT FOR ONE BUSINESS DAY BEFORE SIGNING THE CONTRACT IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE SIGNATURE LINE OF THE CONTRACT.  c. The leasing dealer shall complete the credit check of the prospective lessee within 5 business days of both the leasing dealer and lessee signing the lease.  L.1994,c.190,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-68 - Consumer awareness program

56:12-68. Consumer awareness program  11. The director shall implement a consumer awareness program which shall advise consumers of the requirements, protections and benefits provided by this act.  L.1994,c.190,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-69 - Rules and regulations

56:12-69. Rules and regulations  12. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as may be needed to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L.1994,c.190,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-70 - Violations as unlawful practices

56:12-70. Violations as unlawful practices  14. It is an unlawful practice and a violation of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.) to violate any provision of this act.  L.1994,c.190,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-71 - Definitions

56:12-71. Definitions  1. As used in this act: "Buyer" means a person who buys or leases a motor vehicle under a conditional sale contract.  "Conditional sale contract" means any contract for the leasing of a motor vehicle between a buyer and a seller, with or without accessories, by which the lessee agrees to pay as compensation for use a sum substantially equivalent to or in excess of the aggregate value of the vehicle and its accessories, if any, at the time the contract is executed, and by which it is agreed that the lessee will become, or for no other or for a nominal consideration has the option of becoming, the owner of the vehicle upon full compliance with the terms of the contract.  "Lease contract" means a contract for or in contemplation of the lease for the use of a motor vehicle, and the purchase of services incidental to the lease, for a term exceeding four months primarily for personal, family, household, business or commercial purposes, whether or not it is agreed that the lessee bears the risk of the motor vehicle's depreciation.  "Lessee" includes a bailee and means a person who leases, offers to lease or is offered the lease of a motor vehicle under a lease contract.  "Motor vehicle" means any vehicle required to be registered under Title 39 of the Revised Statutes.  "Person" means an individual, company, firm, association, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity.  "Security agreement" means an agreement that creates and provides for a security interest.  "Security interest" means an interest in personal property which secures the payment or performance of an obligation.  "Seller" means a person engaged in the business of selling or leasing motor vehicles under a conditional sale contract.  L.1995,c.77,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 56:12-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices|Section 56:12-72 - Restrictions on subleasing

56:12-72. Restrictions on subleasing  2. a. No person shall arrange, for compensation, the transfer, assignment or sublease of any right or interest in a motor vehicle subject to a lease contract, conditional sale contract or security agreement unless the transfer, assignment or sublease is made in compliance with the terms of the lease contract, conditional sale contract or security agreement.  b. This prohibition shall not apply to a person who is a party to the lease contract, conditional sale contract or security agreement.  L.1995,c.77,s.2.