Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patron and makes failure to disclose unlawful practice under consumer fraud act.

This bill requires restaurants in New Jersey to clearly disclose any mandatory gratuity charges to patrons through prominent displays on menus, at restaurant entrances, on customer bills, and on the restaurant's website. It directly affects restaurants by mandating transparency and patrons by ensuring they know if a gratuity is automatically added to their bill. Failure to disclose the mandatory gratuity is classified as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, punishable by fines up to $10,000 for a first offense or $20,000 for repeat violations, plus potential penalties like treble damages. The law takes effect three months after enactment.