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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website

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Description of Program and Relief

Limit on Third-Party Delivery Service Fees

New Jersey law now places limits on service fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery applications and websites during the COVID-19 crisis. The law prohibits third-party food takeout and delivery service applications and websites from charging service fees (1) greater than 20 percent of the cost of the individual order; or (2) greater than 10 percent of the cost of the individual order, when the order is delivered by an employee of the restaurant or an independent contractor with whom the restaurant has contracted directly.

Government or Lead Agency

New Jersey Legislature

Dates Available

Available June 26, 2020, through the first day of the third month following any state of emergency declared by the Governor in response to COVID-19 that restricts restaurant dine-in service to less than 25% of the maximum capacity allowed by law.

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