Section 56:8-227 - Solicitation by nongovernmental entity, unlawful practice, violationa. It shall be an unlawful practice and a violation of P.L. 1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.) for any person to send a mailing which constitutes a solicitation by a nongovernmental entity for the purchase of or payment for a product or service which could reasonably be interpreted as falsely implying any State government connection, approval, or endorsement through the use of a seal; insignia; citation to a State statute; name of a State agency, department, commission, or program; trade or brand name; or any other term or symbol.b. For purposes of this section, "person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prevent a cause of action brought for violation of P.L. 1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.).
Added by L. 2021, c. 325,s. 1, eff. 12/21/2021.