N.J. Admin. Code § 5:26-11.5

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

Section 5:26-11.5 - Penalties

(a) The Commissioner, through the Agency, may levy and collect the penalties set forth in the Act after affording the person allegedly in violation an opportunity for a hearing, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., on the alleged violations, and after a final determination that said person is guilty of the violation.

(b) When a penalty so levied has not been satisfied within 30 days, the penalty may be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the Commissioner in a summary manner pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S.A. 2A:58-1 et seq.).

(c) The Agency may, in the interest of justice, compromise any civil penalty if in its determination the gravity of the offense or offenses does not warrant the assessment of the full fine.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:26-11.5

Amended by R.1990 d.452, effective 9/4/1990.
See: 22 New Jersey Register 1702(a), 22 New Jersey Register 2682(b).
References to the APA and the UAPR added at (a).
Amended by R.1996 d.94, effective 2/20/1996.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 4478(a), 28 New Jersey Register 1226(a).