N.J. Admin. Code § 17:12-6.8

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

Section 17:12-6.8 - Procedures, period of suspension and scope of suspension affecting the suspension of a person(s)

(a) The following provisions regarding procedures, period of suspension and scope of suspension shall be adhered to by the Director:

1. The Director may suspend a person or his or her affiliates, provided that within 10 days after the effective date of the suspension, the Director provides such party with a written notice:

i. Stating that a suspension has been imposed and its effective date;

ii. Setting forth the reasons for the suspension to the extent that the Attorney General determines that such reasons may be properly disclosed;

iii. Stating that the suspension is for a temporary period pending the completion of an investigation and such legal proceedings as may ensue; and

iv. Indicating that, if such legal proceedings are not commenced or the suspension removed within 60 days of the date of such notice, the party will be given either a statement of the reasons for the suspension and an opportunity for a hearing if he or she so requests, or a statement declining to give such reasons and setting forth the Director's position regarding the continuation of the suspension. Where a suspension by another agency has been the basis for suspension by the Director, the Director shall note the fact as a reason for suspension.

2. A suspension shall not continue beyond 18 months from its effective date unless civil or criminal action regarding the alleged violation shall have been initiated within that period, or unless debarment action has been commenced. Whenever prosecution or debarment action has been initiated, the suspension may continue until the legal proceedings are completed.

3. A suspension may include all known affiliates of a person provided that each decision to include an affiliate is made on a case-by-case basis after giving due regard to all relevant facts and circumstances. The offense, failure or inadequacy of performance of an individual may be imputed to a person with whom he or she is affiliated, where such conduct was accomplished within the course of his or her official duty or was effectuated by him or her with the knowledge or approval of such person.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:12-6.8

Emergency amendment, R.1989 d.481, effective 8/14/1989 (expired October 13, 1989).
See: 21 N.J.R. 2810(a).
Recodified from 17:12-7.7.
Adopted concurrent proposal, R.1989 d.554, effective 10/13/1989.
See: 21 N.J.R. 2810(a), 21 N.J.R. 3545(b).
Provisions of emergency amendment R.1989 d.481 readopted without change.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 17:12-6.7 and amended by R.1999 d.407, effective 11/15/1999.
See: 31 N.J.R. 2301(a), 31 N.J.R. 3742(b).
In (a), substituted references to the Director for references to P and P and neutralized gender references throughout, and deleted a reference to designees of the Attorney General in 1ii. Former N.J.A.C. 17:12-6.8, The extent of debarment, suspension or disqualification, recodified to N.J.A.C. 17:12-6.9.