New Jersey § 18a:18a-59
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:18a-59, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:18a-59.
Where the local board of education determines that a business has been classified
as a small business enterprise, minority business enterprise or women's business enterprise
on the basis of false information knowingly supplied by the business and has been
awarded a contract to which it would not otherwise have been entitled under this act,
the local board of education shall have the authority to: a. Assess the business any difference between the contract amount and what the local
board of education's cost would have been if the contract had not been awarded in
accordance with the provisions of this act; b. In addition to the amount due under subsection a., assess the business a penalty
in an amount of not more than 10% of the amount of the contract involved; and c. Order the business ineligible to transact any business with the local board of
education for a period to be determined by the local board of education. Prior to any final determination, assessment or order under this section, the local
board of education shall afford the business an opportunity for a hearing on the reasons
for the imposition of the penalties set forth in subsection a., b. or c. of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:18a-59
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:18a-59 cover?
Section 18a:18a-59 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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