Imposes certain duties on persons or entities engaged in business pertaining to criminal records and imposes penalties for disseminating expunged record; increases maximum fine for current disorderly persons offense.
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Overview
This bill increases the maximum fine for a disorderly persons offense related to disclosing expunged criminal records from $200 to $2,000. It also places duties on businesses that collect, assemble, or disseminate criminal records, requiring them to regularly update records, promptly delete expunged records, and inform clients about the validity of the information. Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for businesses that disseminate expunged records they know are inaccurate.
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Joseph Cryan
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