New Jersey § 13:17-19
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:17-19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:17-19.
(a) If any person transfers, sells, or rents to another, or agrees to transfer, sell
or rent to another any land or building or other structure or constructs or alters
any building or structure within the district, or directly causes the transfer, sale
or rental to another, or arranges for an agreement to transfer, sell or rent to another
any land or building or other structure or directly causes the construction or alteration
of any building or structure within the district, without first obtaining the approval
of the commission of any application for a subdivision, site plan or building permit
as may be required by P.L.1968, c. 404 ( C. 13:17-1 et seq. ), the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.00, and each parcel,
lot, plot, building, or rental unit so disposed of or agreed or caused to be disposed
of shall be deemed a separate violation. The commission may cancel and revoke any permit, approval or certificate required
or permitted to be granted or issued to any person pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 404 ( C. 13:17-1 et seq. ), if the commission finds that the person has violated this subsection. Where any violation of this subsection is of a continuing nature, each day during
which the continuing violation remains unabated, after the date fixed by the commission
in any order or notice for the correction or termination of the violation, constitutes
an additional, separate and distinct violation. The commission, in the exercise of its administrative authority pursuant to P.L.1968,
c. 404 ( C. 13:17-1 et seq. ), may levy and collect the fines in the amounts set forth in this subsection. Where an administrative penalty order has not been satisfied, the penalty may be
sued for and recovered by and in the name of the commission in a civil action brought
in a summary proceeding pursuant to “the penalty enforcement law” ( N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq. ), in Superior Court. (b) In addition to the foregoing, the commission may in the case of any violation
of subsection (a) of this section, institute civil action: (1) For injunctive relief; (2) To set aside and invalidate any conveyance or lease made pursuant to contract
for sale or otherwise in violation of subsection (a) of this section; (3) To prevent such unlawful sale, rental, erection, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use; (4) To restrain, correct, or abate such violation; (5) To prevent the occupancy of said dwelling, structure or land; or (6) To prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:17-19
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:17-19 cover?
Section 13:17-19 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 13:17-19?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 13:17-19 apply to my situation?
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