This bill establishes specific requirements for businesses that offer automatic renewal or continuous service agreements to consumers in New Jersey. It mandates that businesses present the terms of these offers clearly and conspicuously before the consumer completes the purchase, ensuring that consumers provide affirmative consent before any charges are made. Additionally, businesses must provide an acknowledgment that includes the terms, cancellation policy, and instructions on how to cancel the service. If the offer includes a free trial, the business must also explain the pricing that will apply after the trial period ends. Furthermore, businesses are required to offer a toll-free number or other easy-to-use mechanisms for cancellation, and consumers who accept offers online must be able to terminate the service online as well.

The bill also stipulates that if a business sends products to a consumer without obtaining their affirmative consent, those products will be considered unconditional gifts, allowing consumers to dispose of them without obligation. If a consumer has been charged for such products, the business must issue a full refund within 30 days of the request. Violations of these provisions are classified as unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act, which can result in monetary penalties and other legal consequences. The bill aims to enhance consumer protection by ensuring transparency and consent in automatic renewal and continuous service agreements.