New Jersey § 26:2s-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2s-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2s-16.
a. A carrier that violates any provision of this act shall be liable to a civil penalty
of not less than $250 and not greater than $10,000 for each day that the carrier is
in violation of the act if reasonable notice in writing is given of the intent to
levy the penalty and, at the discretion of the commissioner, the carrier has 30 days,
or such additional time as the commissioner shall determine to be reasonable, to remedy
the condition which gave rise to the violation, and fails to do so within the time
allowed. The penalty shall be collected by the commissioner in the name of the State in a
summary proceeding in accordance with “the penalty enforcement law,” N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq. b. (1) The commissioner or the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance may issue an
order directing a carrier or a representative of a carrier to cease and desist from
engaging in any act or practice in violation of the provisions of this act. (2) Within 20 days after service of the order of cease and desist, the respondent
may request a hearing on the question of whether acts or practices in violation of
this act have occurred. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968,
c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ) and judicial review shall be available as provided therein. c. In the case of any violation of the provisions of this act, if the commissioner
elects not to issue a cease and desist order, or in the event of noncompliance with
a cease and desist order issued pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the commissioner
may institute a proceeding to obtain injunctive relief in accordance with the applicable
Court Rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2s-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2s-16 cover?
Section 26:2s-16 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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