Signed by Governor Phil Murphy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that establishes regulations for secondhand dealers of cellphones and wireless communication devices in New Jersey.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the definition of “secondhand dealer” includes an automated kiosk that purchases secondhand property, and does not include an entity licensed to provide portable electronics insurance (Sec. 1).

• Requires secondhand dealers of cellphones to include a device identifier number in the description of the device as soon as it is available to them (Sec. 1).

• Requires secondhand dealers of cellphones to collect identification from individuals attempting to sell a cellphone to them, and if they do not have photo identification, take a photo that is sufficient to verifiably identify the seller (Sec. 1).

• Requires secondhand dealers of cellphones to maintain the records required by this section for one year after the purchase of a cellphone (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits secondhand dealers of cellphones from selling or sharing information regarding a person who sells a cellphone to them, unless requested for inspection by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this Act takes effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 3).

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