N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-26A.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:45A-26A.5 - Advertisements; mandatory disclosure requirements in all advertisements for sale

(a) In any advertisement in which an advertiser offers a new motor vehicle for sale at an advertised price, the following information must be included:

1. The advertiser's business name and business address;

2. A statement that "price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by a consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes". If this statement appears as a footnote, it must be set forth in at least 10 point type. For purposes of this subsection, "all costs to be paid by a consumer" means manufacturer-installed options, freight, transportation, shipping, dealer preparation, and any other costs to be borne by a consumer except licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes;

3. The manufacturer's suggested retail price as it appears on the Monroney label, clearly denominated by using the abbreviation "MSRP";

4. The year, make, model, and number of engine cylinders of the advertised motor vehicle;

5. Whether the transmission is automatic or manual; whether the brakes and steering mechanism are power or manual; and whether the vehicle has air conditioning, unless those items are standard equipment on the advertised motor vehicle. This provision shall not apply to advertisements for motorcycles;

6. The last eight digits of the vehicle identification number, preceded by the letters "VIN". This provision shall not apply to radio and television broadcasts, or to advertisements for motorcycles;

7. A list of any dealer installed options on the advertised motor vehicle and the retail price of each, as determined by the dealer.

(b) In any advertisement offering for sale a used motor vehicle at an advertised price, the information described in (a)1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 above must be included, as well as the following additional information:

1. The actual odometer reading as of the date the advertisement is placed for publication; and

2. The nature of prior use unless previously and exclusively owned or leased by individuals for their personal use, when such prior use is known or should have been known by the advertiser.

(c) In any advertisement offering a "demo" for sale, the information listed in (a) above must be included, as well as:

1. Identification as a "demo"; and

2. The actual odometer reading as of the date the advertisement is placed for publication.

(d) It shall be an unlawful practice to fail to include the information required by this section.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-26A.5

Recodified from 13:45A-2.5 by R.1995 d.618, effective 12/4/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 3566(a), 27 New Jersey Register 4899(b).