Overview
- Primary statute(s) in the source set
- N.J.S.A. 56:8-119–135; N.J.S.A. 56:8-19
Do Not Call
- Registry information
- New Jersey no-call list
Calls
- Voice-call coverage
- YES
Text Messages
- Text-message coverage
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Robocalls & Recorded Messages
- Autodial / prerecorded-call information
- Telemarketing statute regulates sales calls
Caller ID
- Caller-ID / spoofing information
- Caller-ID blocking / identity-misrepresenting techniques prohibited
Private Enforcement
Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.
- Private action
- A possible private-action path may exist through general Consumer Fraud Act; statutory requirements apply.
- Prerequisites
- Ascertainable loss and CFA prerequisites; telemarketing Act violations are unlawful practices
- Private remedy
- Treble damages under CFA for qualifying ascertainable loss; costs/fees under §56:8-19
- Attorney fees
- Fees/costs available under CFA when prerequisites met
- Limitations
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
- Defenses / safe harbors
- Compliance / isolated-call defense in telemarketing statute
Government Enforcement
- Government enforcement / penalties
- State penalties under Consumer Fraud Act (e.g., first/subsequent offense amounts)
Recent / Upcoming Changes
- 2025–2026 changes in the source set
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.