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S 198

Concerns business hours of licensed used motor vehicle dealer.

2026-2027 Regular Session

New Jersey bill standardizes licensed used car dealer operating hours to establish consistent business practices and consumer access across the state's automotive retail sector.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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Bill Summary · S 198

Legislative bill overview

S 198 establishes or modifies regulations governing the business hours that licensed used motor vehicle dealers in New Jersey must operate. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Senate Transportation Committee for review. The specific hours proposed are not detailed in the publicly available information provided.

Why is this important

Used car dealers represent a significant portion of New Jersey's automotive retail sector, and standardized business hours affect consumer access, employee working conditions, and competitive fairness across dealerships. Clear hour regulations can prevent predatory practices while balancing business flexibility with consumer protection and labor considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer access vs. business flexibility: Mandated hours may limit dealership operations during times when consumers prefer to shop, or conversely, may impose unreasonable operational costs on smaller dealers
  • Labor and scheduling impacts: Fixed business hours affect employee scheduling, overtime costs, and work-life balance for dealership staff
  • Competitive fairness: Uniform hour requirements could disadvantage dealers in certain geographic areas or those with different business models, while potentially protecting smaller operators from pressure to extend hours indefinitely

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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