Permits special service charge for commercial purpose public records requests; increases time to respond to commercial requests; provides penalty for failure to certify commercial purpose request.

This bill modifies New Jersey's open public records law for requests made for commercial purposes. It defines "commercial purpose" to exclude news media, educational, and government organizations, while including any use expecting profit (e.g., resale, leasing, or commission-based activities). Key provisions require public agencies to charge a special service fee for commercial requests, extend the response time from 7 to 10 business days for such requests, and impose penalties for failing to certify whether a request qualifies as commercial. It directly affects businesses and individuals seeking public records for profit, while exempting journalists, researchers, and nonprofits. The bill does not change access for non-commercial requests or alter existing confidentiality exemptions.