New Jersey § 34:2-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:2-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:2-21.
It shall be the duty of the Department of Labor 1 and its inspectors and agents, acting under the Commissioner of Labor, to enforce
the provisions of this act, to make complaints against persons violating its provisions,
and to prosecute violations of the same. The Commissioner of Labor and any inspector or other authorized person acting under
him, attendance officers and other persons employed by law to compel the attendance
of children at school, and officers and agents of any duly incorporated society for
the protection of children from cruelty and neglect, shall have authority to enter
and inspect at any time any place or establishment covered by this act, and to have
access to employment or age certificates or special permits kept on file by the employers
and such other records as may aid in the enforcement of this act. 1
Transfer of functions, powers and duties of Department of Labor and Commissioner of
Labor to Department of Labor and Industry, see N.J.S.A. § 34:1A-6. Change of name
of Department of Labor and Industry to Department of Labor, see N.J.S.A. § 34:1A-1.1.
Change of name of Department of Labor to Department of Labor and Workforce Development,
see N.J.S.A. § 34:1A-1.2.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:2-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:2-21 cover?
Section 34:2-21 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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