![]() ![]() Other drivers said they just automatically give the attendant their Costco member card and/or credit card. Some club customers at the Mount Laurel gas station outside the Costco store at 100 Centerton Road on Tuesday were surprised at the announcement, saying they've never had to show proof of membership before. "I am learning they (Costco) are taking a position that it is not illegal to limit their customers to members at their New Jersey gas stations and I see nothing in state law that prevents them from doing this," said Sal Risalvato, executive director of the New Jersey Gasoline, C-Store, Automotive Association headquartered in Wall Township. Immediate comment on this week's Costco policy was not available from the state Division of Consumer Affairs, an agency overseen by the Office of the Attorney General.Ĭostco officials could not be reached for comment and did not respond to an email requesting more information by Wednesday afternoon.Īn industry association official says he sees nothing wrong with the policy. The membership-card requirement was ultimately abandoned. In 2004, Costco and other warehouse clubs were told restricting gasoline sales to members would violate state law after the retailer posted signs at pumps requiring drivers to present a membership card. ![]() Whether that's legal in New Jersey is unclear. ![]()
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