New Jersey § 5:2a-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:2a-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:2a-9.
a. The board may make or cause to be made such investigations as it shall deem proper
in the administration of this act or the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant
to the act, including but not limited to examination of the books, records, documents,
papers or any financial records of any licensee or applicant for a license pursuant
to this act. b. Every licensee and every applicant for a license shall on demand exhibit to the
board or to the commissioner all of the matters and things which the board is authorized
and empowered to investigate, inspect or examine and shall facilitate as far as may
be in their power to do any such investigation, examination or inspection, and they
shall not in any way hinder or delay or cause the hindrance or delay of same in any
manner whatsoever. c. For the purpose of any investigation, examination or inspection, or any other proceeding
authorized under this act, the board or the commissioner may examine, under oath,
any and all persons whatsoever and compel by subpena the attendance of witnesses and
the production of books, records, accounts, papers and documents of any person. The board may serve its process and notices in the manner provided for civil actions
in accordance with the Rules of Court. d. The fees of witnesses required to attend before the commissioner or other issuing
authority shall be the same as those allowed to witnesses in the Superior Court. e. If any person in any proceeding before the board refuses to take the oath or refuses
to respond to a subpena by failing to appear or testify or produce or file any books,
records, accounts, papers or documents when ordered to do so by the board, the Attorney
General may file in the Superior Court a petition for an order of such court: (1) Compelling the person to respond in accordance with the subpena issued to that
person; (2) Suspending the license of the person pending hearing and determination or until
compliance with the subpena; or (3) Imposing any other relief or sanction for contempt that may be necessary in accordance
with the New Jersey Court Rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:2a-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:2a-9 cover?
Section 5:2a-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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