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A 7678

Prohibits certain fees from being imposed by licensed wholesalers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Al Stirpe

Prohibits certain fees by licensed wholesalers, protecting retailers from hidden or excessive charges.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 7678

Summary of Bill A 7678 – Prohibits certain fees from being imposed by licensed wholesalers

Quick overview

  • Bill number: A 7678
  • Title: Prohibits certain fees from being imposed by licensed wholesalers
  • Sponsor: Albert A. Stirpe (primary)
  • Introduced: April 4, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Economic Development
  • Related bills: A 10392 (prior-session), A 9078 (prior-session), S 341 (companion)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to limit or prohibit certain fees that may be charged by licensed wholesalers. The intention appears to be to curb potentially unfair or opaque fee practices to protect retailers and/or other licensees from undisclosed or excessive charges. Specific definitions, fee types, and remedies are not included in the information provided.

Key provisions (availability of exact text not provided)

  • At this time, the exact provisions, definitions, exemptions, fee types restricted, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and any phase-in or transitional rules are not specified in the summary text provided.
  • Typically, a bill with this scope would address:
    • Which entities qualify as “licensed wholesalers”
    • Which fees are restricted or prohibited (e.g., service fees, handling fees, minimum-order fees, late-payment penalties)
    • Disclosure requirements or caps on certain charges
    • Exemptions (e.g., administrative fees required by law, fees related to real-time business operations)
    • Enforcement, penalties, and administrative remedies
    • Effective date and potential sunset or renewal provisions

Note: The above bullet points are general expectations for this type of bill; the actual legislative text would specify the precise provisions.

Who is affected

  • Licensed wholesalers regulated under the bill.
  • Retailers and licensees that purchase goods from wholesalers and may currently be subject to certain fees.
  • Depending on the final text, end consumers could be indirectly impacted if wholesale fees affect retail pricing, but this is not specified in the available information.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced and immediately referred to the Economic Development committee on April 4, 2025.
  • The summary lists two identical “referred to Economic Development” actions on the same date, indicating a likely clerical duplication in the record.
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed through committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes in the Assembly. If advanced, it could move to additional committees or to the floor for a full vote. Companion and related bills (A 10392, A 9078, S 341) suggest parallel discussions in other sessions or chambers.

Related legislation

  • A 10392 (prior-session)
  • A 9078 (prior-session)
  • S 341 (companion) – appears twice in the related list, indicating possibly two companion references

Notes for readers

  • The available information does not include the bill’s full text, so readers should consult the official bill text and legislative analyses for precise definitions, specific fee restrictions, exemptions, and enforcement details.
  • To track progress, monitor the Economic Development committee actions and any floor votes, as well as the status of companion bills (S 341 and other related Assembly bills).

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

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