N.J. Admin. Code § 13:2-22.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 13:2-22.9 - Sanctions for noncompliance

(a) Any holder of a plenary or limited retail distribution license who fails to attend and successfully complete the required initial or supplemental educational training program within the time period set forth in this subchapter, and who has not received a currently valid Order of Deferment, shall be subject to the following administrative sanctions to be imposed by the Director, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

1. The first failure to attend or successfully complete the training program within the time periods set forth in this subchapter shall constitute a first offense and shall subject the licensee to a monetary penalty of $ 250.00 in lieu of institution of formal disciplinary proceedings, with a requirement that the training be completed within the following three months.

2. Failure to attend or successfully complete the training program within the three month extension after a first offense shall constitute a second offense and subject the licensee to a monetary penalty of $ 500.00 in lieu of institution of formal disciplinary proceedings, with a requirement that the training be completed within the following three months.

3. Failure to attend or successfully complete the training program within the additional three month extension granted a second offender shall constitute a third offense and subject the licensee to a monetary penalty of $ 1,000 in lieu of institution of formal disciplinary proceedings, with a requirement that the training be completed within the following three months.

4. Any failure to comply with the final three months extension afforded a third offender shall subject the licensee to formal administrative charges that can lead to an indefinite suspension of license, with leave granted to lift the suspension upon payment of a monetary penalty of $ 2,000 and proof of satisfactory completion of the educational training program.

(b) False or misleading representations by a licensee in its petition for a deferment are grounds for suspension or revocation of its license.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:2-22.9

Amended by R.1995 d.450, effective 8/21/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2051(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3177(a).