N.J. Admin. Code § 14:9-6.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 14:9-6.16 - Violations and penalties

(a) An owner or operator of a small water company and/or a small sewer company, that violates the Act or this subchapter, or that fails to comply with any provision of a final joint takeover order, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $ 50,000, upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) Each provision violated shall constitute a separate and distinct violation, for which a separate penalty may be assessed.

(c) Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct violation, for which a separate penalty may be assessed.

(d) Any penalty assessed under this subchapter may be recovered with costs and, if applicable, interest charges, in a summary proceeding under the "penalty enforcement law," N.J.S.A. 2A:58-1 et seq.

(e) For any violation of this subchapter, the Board and/or the Department may commence a civil action in Superior Court for appropriate relief, including, without limitation, an injunction, and the reasonable costs of preparing and litigating the case.

(f) Use by the Board or the Department of any of the remedies provided for in this subchapter shall not preclude use of any other remedy available under this subchapter or any other applicable law.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:9-6.16

New Rule, R.2006 d.367, effective 10/16/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 1538(a), 38 N.J.R. 4490(b).