Christie Signs O'Toole Credit Card Ban into Law

Measure by state Sen. Kevin O'Toole (R-40), prohibiting credit card companies from soliciting to students, was signed by Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday.

NORTH JERSEY -- College students can no longer be hassled by credit card companies on New Jersey public college campuses thanks to a new legislation signed by Gov. Chris Christie Thursday. The law was first proposed by state Sen. Kevin O'Toole (R-40) in January and “prohibits a public institution of higher education in this State from entering into an agreement, or permitting its agents or a student organization from entering into any agreement, for the purposes of the direct merchandising of credit cards in person or by displays to students.” When O'Toole originally proposed the measure, he said credit card companies who solicit students with free gifts like t-shirts, blankets or vouchers are using a “bait and switch” tactic. “This tactic…

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