New Jersey Statutes Title 17. Corporations and Institutions for Finance and Insurance 17 § 15A-43

a. For cashing a check drawn on a depository institution or other financial entity located in this or any other State, two percent of the face amount of the check, or $.90, whichever is greater;

b. For cashing a check payable to a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), one percent of the face amount of the check, or $.90, whichever is greater;

c. For cashing a check payable to a recipient of supplemental security income pursuant to Subchapter XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.1381 et seq., one and one half percent of the face amount of the check, or $.90, whichever is greater;

d. For cashing a check payable to a recipient of old-age and survivors benefit payments pursuant to Subchapter II of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.401 et seq., one and one half percent of the face amount of the check, or $.90, whichever is greater;

e. On or after the 365th day from the effective date of this act, subsequent increases to the fees which may be charged pursuant to subsection a. of this section by a licensee for cashing a check, draft or money order shall be set by the commissioner by regulation;

f. In setting the fees pursuant to subsection e. of this section, the commissioner shall consider, but not be limited to, the following:

g. For cashing a check in excess of $2,500, a licensee may charge up to three percent of the face amount of the check, except, in the case of a check subject to subsection b., c., or d. of this section, the licensee shall charge no greater amount than the amount specified in the applicable subsection.