This bill amends New Jersey law to require that contracts between municipalities and online parking payment service providers include a stipulation that users cannot be charged during times when parking is prohibited or free. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "online parking payment service," "user," and "parking project," aligning them with existing statutes. The bill also expands municipal authority to regulate various businesses and services, including parking, by allowing municipalities to enforce ordinances related to these services, thereby enhancing consumer protection and clarifying the regulatory framework for parking services.

Additionally, the bill amends the "Parking Authority Law" to allow municipalities or parking authorities to enter into contracts with online parking payment service providers, ensuring that users are not charged during designated free parking times. It includes various insertions that expand the powers of parking authorities, such as the ability to construct commercial facilities, sell or transfer property, set reasonable service rates, and enter into contracts with governmental entities. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to all relevant contracts and agreements entered into after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40:11A-3, 40:11A-6