S 4543 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits third-party restaurant reservation service from arranging unauthorized restaurant reservation with food service establishment.

This bill prohibits third-party reservation platforms (like OpenTable or Yelp) from listing, advertising, or selling reservations for restaurants without a written agreement with the restaurant. It directly affects restaurants (including food trucks and stands) and third-party reservation services, requiring explicit authorization before any reservation arrangements. Key provisions mandate written agreements for all reservation listings, with violations subject to daily civil penalties up to $1,000 per restaurant per day. The law mirrors similar measures in New York and Illinois, aiming to give restaurants control over their reservation channels.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 2, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2025
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Jun 2, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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