New Jersey § 34:4a-8

§ 34:4a-8.

a. If as a result of an inspection it is found that there exists any violation of

the rules, regulations or codes, adopted under this act, or that there exists a condition

in passenger tramway construction, operation or maintenance endangering the safety

of the public, an immediate report shall be made to the commissioner for appropriate

investigation and order. b. Any person may make written complaint to the commissioner setting forth any thing

or act claimed to be done or omitted to be done by any registered operator which is

alleged to be in violation of any rule, regulation or code adopted under this act,

or setting forth any condition in passenger tramway construction, operation or maintenance

which is alleged to endanger the safety of the public. Thereupon the commissioner shall cause a copy of said complaint to be forwarded

to the registered operator complained of, which may be accompanied by an order requiring

that the matters complained of be answered in writing within a time to be specified

by the commissioner. The commissioner may investigate the matter complained of if it shall appear that

there are reasonable grounds therefor. c. If after investigation the commissioner finds that such a violation of rules, regulations

or codes exists, or that there is a condition in passenger tramway construction, operation

or maintenance endangering the safety of the public, he shall forthwith issue a written

order setting forth his findings, the corrective action to be taken, and fixing a

reasonable time for compliance therewith. Such order shall be served upon the operator involved by registered mail, and shall

become final, unless the operator shall apply to the commissioner for a hearing in

the manner provided in this section. d. When facts are presented to the commissioner tending to show that an unreasonable

hazard exists in the continued operation of a tramway, he may, after such verification

of the facts as is practical under the circumstances and consistent with the public

safety, issue an emergency order requiring the operator of said tramway forthwith

to cease using the same for the transportation of passengers. Such emergency order shall be in writing and notice thereof may be served by any

person upon the operator or his agent immediately in control of said tramway by a

true and attested copy of such order, the return of such service to be shown by an

affidavit on the back thereof. Such emergency order shall be effective for a period not to exceed 48 hours from

the time of service. Immediately after the issuance of an emergency order hereunder, the commissioner

shall conduct an investigation into the facts of the case as contemplated in subsection

c. of this section and shall take such action under subsection c. as may be appropriate.