New Jersey New Car Lemon Law Statutes

56:12-43. Use of funds

All fees, penalties and costs collected by the division pursuant to this act shall be appropriated for purposes of offsetting costs associated with the handling and resolution of consumer automotive complaints.

L. 1988, c. 123, s. 15.

56:12-44. Inherent design defect

A manufacturer shall certify to the division, within one year of discovery, the existence of any inherent design defect common to all motor vehicles of a particular model or make. Failure to comply with this constitutes an unlawful practice pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 1960, c. 39 (C. 56:8-2).

L. 1988, c. 123, s. 16.

56:12-45. Proceedings

The director may institute proceedings against any manufacturer who fails to comply with any of the provisions of this act.

L. 1988, c. 123, s. 17.

56:12-46. No liability, cause of action

Nothing in this act shall be construed as imposing any liability on a dealer, or creating a cause of action by a manufacturer against a dealer, and nothing shall be construed as imposing any liability on a dealer, or creating a cause of action by a consumer against a dealer under section 4 of this act.

L. 1988, c. 123, s. 18.

56:12-47. No limitation on rights

Nothing in this act shall in any way limit the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.

L. 1988, c. 123, s. 19..

56:12-48. Agreements void

Any agreement entered into by a consumer for the purchase or lease of a new motor vehicle which waives, limits or disclaims the rights set forth in this act shall be void as contrary to public policy.

L. 1988, c. 123, s. 20.

56:12-49. Rules, regulations

Within 120 days following enactment, the director shall, subject to approval by the Attorney General and pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.

L. 1988, c. 123, s. 21.