56:11-41 - Enforcement agency - New Jersey Statutes

56:11-41  Enforcement agency.

14. a. Pursuant to subsection (c) of section 621 of the federal "Fair Credit Reporting Act," 15 U.S.C. s.1681s, the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety is designated as the agency in this State to enforce the provisions of the federal "Fair Credit Reporting Act," and this act.

b.  The director shall make every effort to keep the residents of this State informed with respect to their rights under the federal "Fair Credit Reporting Act," and this act, including, but not limited to, press releases upon the establishment of toll-free telephone numbers by the major credit reporting agencies as required under federal law and the provision, on the division's web page, of that same information and other information on basic consumer rights and protections with respect to credit reports under the federal act and this act.

L.1997,c.172,s.14.