Welcome to the Main Page for the Gloucester County Office of Consumer Affairs and Weights & Measures.
The office acts to protect the public from unlawful, unfair and deceptive business practices. The division takes action pursuant to state and federal laws against businesses in Gloucester County in accordance with the state's Consumer Fraud Act (N.J.S.A.56:8-1 et seq.) and other consumer protection statutes and regulations. We also intervene in the instance in which the rights of many consumers are at stake. This Home Page is designed to assist you in two ways. First; it instructs you on how to file a complaint with our office if you believe that a business, located in Gloucester County, has violated the Consumer Fraud Act or Title 51 of the Standards for Weights and Measures. Second: It provides resources that you can use to protect yourself in the future against fraudulent business practices.
Our Weights and Measures division is in the field everyday inspecting and certifying public scales, fuel delivery vehicles, octane measure and timers of all types. The Weights and Measures office is also responsible to see that all service stations in Gloucester County are inspected yearly and meters sealed and that service station owners abide by state and federal regulations and statutes.
254 County House Road
Clarksboro, New Jersey 08020
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Phone 856-384-6855
Fax 856-384-6858 |
Our home page is designed to help consumers receive the information and assistance they need to protect themselves. Our office urges consumers to let us know how to improve our Home Page to meet your needs. Please send your comments or suggestions to us by Electronic mail , or contact us by standard mail at the above address. Anyone interested in receiving a free consumer guide should call our office at (856) 384-6855.
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The County of Gloucester complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability in admission to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. In addition, Gloucester County encourages the participation of people with disabilities in its programs and activities and offers special services to all County residents 60 years of age and older. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Disability Services at 856-681-6128/New Jersey Relay Service 711 or the EEO office at
856-384-6903.
