The American Dream megamall in New Jersey is defying Bergen County's longstanding blue laws that restrict Sunday sales of non-essential items. Open since 2019, it offers diverse attractions and has been open on Sundays for over a year, contradicting local regulations. Local officials express concerns over the fairness of this situation, as it grants an unfair competitive edge to American Dream tenants over other businesses. While some locals support blue laws for traffic reduction, they pose challenges for retailers. Bergen County officials are pushing for enforcement of these laws against the megamall's operations.
"American Dream's disregard of the state statute is deeply concerning, and its violation gives American Dream Mall tenants an unfair advantage over all other Bergen County businesses lawfully complying with state law."
"The law clearly prohibits the sale of many products sold by these establishments on Sundays," read the letter from Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.
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