New Jersey Statutes
N.J. Stat. § 56:8-4 (2026)
Additional powers
✓ current as of May 2026
4. a. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed by this act, the Attorney General, in addition to other powers conferred upon him by this act, may issue subpoenas to any person, administer an oath or affirmation to any person, conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry, promulgate such rules and regulations, and prescribe such forms as may be necessary, which shall have the force of law.
b. In an action brought by the Attorney General, any commercial practice that violates State or federal law is conclusively presumed to be an unlawful practice under section 2 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-2). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to restrict the scope of unlawful practices under Section 2 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-2) in actions not brought by the Attorney General.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 19
cases (9 in the last 5 years), 1980–2025 · leading case: Francis E. Parker Mem'l Home, Inc. v. Georgia-Pac. LLC, 945 F. Supp. 2d 543 (D.N.J. 2013).
Francis E. Parker Mem'l Home, Inc. v. Georgia-Pac. LLC, 945 F. Supp. 2d 543 (D.N.J. 2013). “Unlawful conduct under the Act falls into three general categories: affirmative acts and knowing omissions, see N.”
Spade v. Select Comfort Corp., 181 A.3d 969 (N.J. 2018). “In 1995, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 56:8-4, the Division of Consumer Affairs proposed and adopted regulations governing the delivery of household furniture and furnishings, N.”
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc v. Attorney Gen. New Jersey, 27 F.4th 886 (3rd Cir. 2022). “1994) (citing N.J. Stat. Ann. § 56:8-4 ). It also authorizes him to issue subpoenas, “which shall have the force of law,” N.”
Purity Supreme, Inc. v. Attorney Gen., 407 N.E.2d 297 (Mass. 1980). “5, § 207 (2) (prima facie evidence); N.J. Stat. Ann. § 56:8-4 (1964) (force of law); R.”
In Re Nat'l Credit Mgmt. Grp., L.L.C., 21 F. Supp. 2d 424 (D.N.J. 1998). “Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 56:8-4, the Division of Consumer Affairs may implement regulations which have the force of law.”
Mason v. Coca-Cola Co., 774 F. Supp. 2d 699 (D.N.J. 2011). “Defendant has summarily reasserted these arguments in its renewed motion to dismiss, but it understands that the Court will not reconsider its previous decision.”
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Grewal (D.N.J. 2022). “See N.J.S.A. § 56:8-4. B. The State’s October 13, 2020 Subpoena On October 13, 2020, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and then-New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S.”
Cmty. Fire & Water Damage Restoration, Llcvs. Harriet Rothschildharriet Rothschild Vs. Royal Disaster Recovery, Inc.(l-4148-13, Union Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2017). “2, authorized by N.J.S.A. 56:8-4 and directed by N.J.S.A. 56:8-152.”
Paul Profeta Vs. Town Sports Int'l Livingston,et Al.(dc-6077-15, Essex Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2017). “56:8-2, and the third is based on regulations enacted under N.J.S.A. 56:8-4." Ibid. The Legislature has supplemented the CFA over the years to address specific types of consumer transactions and authorize implementing regulations, and health clubs are among the businesses so…”
Neal Silberberg Vs. Federated Homes (l-7971-16, Essex Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2019). “56:8-2, and the third is based on regulations enacted under N.J.S.A. 56:8-4." Ibid. There is no support in the record that demonstrates either defendant affirmatively made a misstatement or omission.”
Woodstone Grp., LLC Vs. Paul Treacy (l-0639-17, Morris Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2020). “388, 400 (2013) (citing N.J.S.A. 56:8-4; Cox v. Sears Roebuck & Co.”
Michael Bandler Vs. Landry's Inc., Golden Nugget Atl. City (l-0026-16, Atl. Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2020). “3 The CFA authorizes the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to enforce this provision, N.J.S.A. 56:8-4, and authorizes private enforcement actions in court, and recovery of treble damages and attorneys' fees, N.”
— N.J. Stat. § 56:8-4(b) — 1 case
Spectrum Capital North Bergen, LLC v. Crown Bank (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025).
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