1. It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to solicit funds or a contribution of any kind, or to sell or offer for sale any goods, wares, merchandise, or services, by telephone or otherwise, where it has been falsely represented by such person or where the consumer has been falsely led to believe that such person is soliciting by or on behalf of any charitable or nonprofit organization, or that a contribution to or purchase from such person shall substantially benefit persons with disabilities.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 56:8-2.7
False representation unlawful practice
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 742 F. Supp. 2d 997 - Edgenet, Inc. v. GS1 AISBL (2010)
Most recently applied in 742 F. Supp. 2d 997 - Edgenet, Inc. v. GS1 AISBL (September 2010)
L.1975, c.293, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.216.
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