Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from requiring certain consumer identification for return of merchandise.

This New Jersey bill prohibits retail stores from asking customers to show government-issued identification when returning items, unless the customer cannot provide a receipt or other proof of purchase. It also bans businesses from scanning, copying, or keeping copies of identification cards during these transactions. Additionally, the law requires stores to clearly post signs at entrances and cash registers if they do require ID or use return history to deny future returns. Violations of these rules are subject to civil penalties ranging from $250 for a first offense to at least $1,000 for subsequent offenses.