State v. CompUSA

The opinion of the court was delivered by

PRESSLER, P.J.A.D.

The question raised by this appeal is whether the labeling requirements of N.J.S.A 51:1-29 apply to packages containing computer accessories, more particularly, keyboards, power surge protectors and computer extension cords. We conclude that they do not, and accordingly, we reverse the conviction appealed from.

On April 7, 1994, Robert Alviene, the Assistant Superintendent of Weights and Measures of Morris County, inspected the retail premises of defendant CompUSA in Parsippany. He found eighteen packages each containing a six-foot…