New Jersey § 47:1a-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 47:1a-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47:1a-11.
a. A public official, officer, employee or custodian who knowingly and willfully violates
P.L.1963, c. 73 ( C.47:1A-1 et seq. ), as amended and supplemented, and is found to have unreasonably denied access under
the totality of the circumstances, shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for
an initial violation, $2,500 for a second violation that occurs within 10 years of
an initial violation, and $5,000 for a third violation that occurs within 10 years
of an initial violation. This penalty shall be collected and enforced in proceedings in accordance with the
“Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c. 274 ( C.2A:58-10 et seq. ), and the rules of court governing actions for the collection of civil penalties. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for the collection and
enforcement of the penalty imposed by this section. Appropriate disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a public official, officer,
employee or custodian against whom a penalty has been imposed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 47:1a-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 47:1a-11 cover?
Section 47:1a-11 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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