N.J. Admin. Code § 5:72-2.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 5:72-2.8 - Applicants' right of appeal; procedure

(a) Whenever the Department shall deny an application for an installation, fail to act upon an application for an installation, refuse to grant a variation, or make any other decision pursuant or related to this chapter, including the assessment of any monetary penalties, an owner may file an appeal for an administrative hearing. The case shall be adjudicated before the Office of Administrative Law and the final decision shall be issued by the Commissioner. Such hearings shall be governed by the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., as implemented by N.J.A.C. 1:1.

(b) The application for appeal shall be taken within 20 business days of the receipt of written notice of the denial or other decision of the Department.

(c) The application for appeal shall be, in writing, filed with the Hearing Coordinator, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety, PO Box 809, Trenton, NJ 08625-809 and shall briefly set forth the appellant's position. Such application shall state the name and address of the appellant and the address of the terminal in question, and shall reference specific sections of the rules and the extent and nature of the appellant's reliance on them. The appellant may append to the written application any relevant data or information.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:72-2.8

Amended by R.1993 d.628, effective 12/6/1993.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 4363(a), 25 New Jersey Register 5466(a).

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 553(b) effective 4/15/2024