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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 56. Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices 56 § 8-1 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-56-trade-names-trademarks-and-unfair-trade-practices/nj-st-sect-56-8-1/
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