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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
a. It shall be an unlawful practice for a person to advertise or sell an information service unless the following information is clearly and conspicuously disclosed in all advertisements offering the information service:
(1) An accurate description of the service;
(2) The total price of the service, or, where a charge is based in whole or in part on the passage of time; the rate, by minute or other unit of time upon which that charge is based; any other charges being imposed for the service; and the total cost of any information service of predetermined length;
(3) Instruction to minors to obtain parental consent before engaging the information service; and
(4) The legal name and street address of the information service provider.
b. In any case in which the total price of the information service may exceed $5, it shall be an unlawful practice for a person to advertise or sell the information service unless:
(1) The disclosures required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection a. of this section and, in the case of an information service aimed at or likely to be of interest to minors, an additional instruction directing minors to hang up unless the minor has parental permission are clearly and prominently stated at the inception of the telephone call connecting the caller with the information service; and
(2) The caller is clearly notified of and afforded a reasonable opportunity to disconnect the call following the disclosure and prior to incurring any charge for the information service.
c. The preambles required for information services subject to the provisions of subsection b. of this section are intended to be consistent with the preambles required for interstate calls subject to the provisions of 56 Fed.Reg. 56165 (1991) (to be codified at 47 C.F.R. s.64.709). In the event that such regulations are amended or replaced by federal law or subsequent federal regulation, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs is authorized to promulgate regulations modifying the provisions of this section to avoid conflict with federal requirements.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 56. Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices 56 § 8-56 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-56-trade-names-trademarks-and-unfair-trade-practices/nj-st-sect-56-8-56/
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