N.J. Admin. Code § 19:18-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 19:18-3.3 - Amendment; withdrawal; dismissal; consolidation

(a) The Chair or such other Commission designee may permit the petitioner to amend the petition at any time upon such terms as may be deemed just. Filing, service, and proof of service of such amended petition shall conform to the provisions of this chapter relating to the original petition for contested transfer determination.

(b) A petition for contested transfer determination shall be dismissed and the case closed if the petitioner files a notice of withdrawal at any time before service of the respondent's answer. After service of the answer, a petition may be withdrawn only with the consent of the Chair or such other Commission designee. Unless otherwise stated in the notice of withdrawal, the dismissal is without prejudice.

(c) The Chair or such other Commission designee, in his or her discretion, may dismiss the petition on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction, insufficient cause for determination, failure to prosecute, or other good reason.

(d) The Chair or such other Commission designee, in his or her discretion, may consolidate any separate proceedings, or sever any consolidated proceedings, whenever necessary to avoid unnecessary costs or delay or to effectuate the purposes of the Act.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:18-3.3

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3788(a), effective 12/4/2017