Requires reflective material on children's Halloween costumes.
New Jersey Assembly Bill A3136 requires retailers to sell children's Halloween costumes (for those under 18) with reflective material either attached to the costume or packaged with it. The law aims to improve visibility for trick-or-treaters in low-light conditions, citing safety concerns from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Sellers violating the rule face civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for repeat violations. The bill applies to costumes sold on or after November 15 following its enactment. It directly affects retailers selling children's costumes, not consumers or costume makers.
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in committee
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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Cleopatra Tucker
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