Requires all personal audio players distributed in New Jersey to contain warning about volume and hearing loss.
This bill requires manufacturers distributing personal audio players (like headphones or portable speakers) in New Jersey to affix a specific warning label stating: "WARNING: This product may cause hearing damage. A volume level of 115 decibels may cause permanent hearing damage after 15 minutes of exposure." It directly affects manufacturers importing or selling such devices in the state, defining "personal audio players" as mobile electronic devices for audio listening. Violations carry a $5,000 civil penalty per offense, enforceable by the Attorney General. The law takes effect seven months after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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Shama Haider
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