New JerseyRetailers would keep bath salts locked up or behind counters
New Jersey stores would have to keep crystalline or flaked products used to perfume or soften bathwater where only employees can reach them.
What it does
New Jersey retailers would keep crystalline or flaked bath salts in locked cases or behind counters, accessible only to employees. First violations would bring warnings; later violations could bring fines.
Argument forKeeping bath salts accessible only to employees could help stores prevent minors from taking products they might misuse.
Argument againstRequiring employee help could make shopping less convenient for customers and add work for store staff.
More detail
Retailers would display bath salts only in a locked case or behind a counter, accessible only to employees. The rule would cover New Jersey retailers selling crystalline or flaked products used to perfume or soften bathwater. A first violation would bring a written warning; later violations would trigger consumer fraud penalties, which can include fines. The rule would take effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce CommitteeIntroduced
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