N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-26.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:45A-26.12 - Final decision

(a) The Director shall review the OAL proposed decision submitted by the administrative law judge who conducts the administrative hearing and shall adopt, reject, or modify the decision no later than 15 days after receipt.

(b) At the conclusion of the 15-day review period, the Director shall give notification of the rejected, modified or adopted decision to both parties, the lien-holder, if any, the OAL, and, if the vehicle in question is to be returned to the manufacturer, the Special Title Section of the MVC. The notification to the manufacturer and consumer shall be by hand delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested. Within 45 days of receipt of the final decision, any party may file an appeal in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.

(c) The manufacturer shall advise the Director as to its compliance with the final decision no later than 10 days following the date stated for completion of all awarded remedies.

(d) If the manufacturer unreasonably fails to comply with the decision within the specified time period, the manufacturer shall be liable for penalties in the amount of $ 5000 for each day the manufacturer unreasonably fails to comply, commencing on the day after the specified date for completion of all awarded remedies.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-26.12

Amended by R.1994 d.176, effective 4/4/1994.
See: 25 N.J.R. 3939(a), 26 N.J.R. 1535(a).
Amended by R.2006 d.141, effective 4/17/2006.
See: 37 N.J.R. 4369(a), 38 N.J.R. 1760(a).
In (b), substituted "MVC" for "DMV".
Amended by R.2012 d.016, effective 1/17/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1130(a), 44 N.J.R. 166(b).
In (b), substituted "shall give" for "shall mail" and "notification" for "mailing", and inserted "hand delivery or".