N.J. Admin. Code § 5:18-7.3

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

Section 5:18-7.3 - Correction of violations

(a) In addition or as an alternative to the penalties set forth in 5:18-7.1, any person, firm or corporation who violates, or remains in violation of any of the provisions of the Act, or the rules adopted thereunder, may be directed and ordered by the Commissioner, by way of a written notice, to take the remedial steps necessary to correct the cited violation. Such notice shall be:

1. Served personally upon the alleged violator; or

2. Mailed by registered or certified mail to:

i. The principal office of the person, firm or corporation; or

ii. If the alleged violator is an individual, or are individuals, such notice shall be mailed to his or her, or their residence.

(b) If the Commissioner's order is not complied with and the cited violation is not corrected within 20 days of the date of service of the order, the Commissioner may institute an action for injunctive relief or for an abatement in Superior Court.

(c) Every such order issued by the Commissioner under the provisions of the Act, or the rules adopted thereunder, shall be prima facie evidence of the truth of the matter and contents set forth therein.

(d) No appeal taken by the alleged violator shall suspend the operation on an order made by the Commissioner unless, in the opinion of the court, justice may require suspension thereof pending final disposition of the appeal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:18-7.3