N.J. Admin. Code § 12:63-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 12:63-4.1 - Penalties

(a) Any violations of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable by a monetary penalty in the following amounts:

1. First violation - Not more than $200.00 per employee covered by the health benefits plan; and

2. Second and subsequent violations - $200.00 per employee covered by the health benefits plan.

(b) Penalties imposed under this section may be recovered with costs in a civil action commenced by the Commissioner by a summary proceeding under the Penalty Enforcement Law, N.J.S.A. 2A:58-1 et seq.

(c) The Commissioner may compromise and settle any claim for penalties under this section in such amount as the Commissioner may deem appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances, including, but not limited to:

1. The past record of compliance with the provisions of the chapter by the person cited;

2. The degree of cooperation afforded to the Commissioner's representatives by the person cited in securing compliance with the provisions of the chapter; and

3. Whether the violation was willful in nature.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:63-4.1