SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

 

STATEMENT TO

 

SENATE, No. 1573

 

with committee amendments

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

DATED: MAY 8, 1997

 

      The Senate Commerce Committee reports favorably and with committee amendments Senate Bill No. 1573.

      This bill, as amended by the committee, prohibits the sale of food products intended for consumption by infants, non-prescription drugs subject to federal expiration dating requirements, and cosmetics at flea markets or other venues utilized by itinerant vendors. The bill supplements the "consumer fraud act" and the penalties and sanctions pursuant to that act apply to the provisions of this bill, including the penalties of up to $7,500 for the first offense and up to $15,000 for the second and subsequent offenses.

      Itinerant vendor does not include merchants with established retail stores; persons who sell by sample, catalog or brochure for future delivery; persons who make sale presentations pursuant to a prior invitation issued by the owner or a legal occupant; or persons who are authorized manufacturer's representatives or authorized distributors.