TRENTON — Legislation Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak sponsored to prohibit advertisers from sending unwelcome and unsolicited text advertisements to consumers was approved 37-0 Thurs. by the Senate, giving it final legislative approval.
“This is all about protecting the consumer,” said Andrzejczak (D-Cape May/Cumberland/Atlantic). “Besides being annoyances, these text messages can be costly, at no fault of the consumer. This law is common sense in this day and age.”
The bill prohibits sending unsolicited advertising by text messaging, and requires companies offering text messaging services to allow customers to block all incoming and outgoing text messages.
Under the bill (A-617), violators would be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation, collectible by the Attorney General.
The bill now goes to the governor.
Dennisville – As a parent of a Tech student it would be great if the school would update their staff directory. So many old staff still listed and no new teachers listed. What gives?
