New Jersey § 48:4-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:4-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:4-7.
Any holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation
of an autobus who files a petition with the Motor Vehicle Commission for permission
to discontinue, substantially curtail, or abandon service shall give at least 45 days'
notice of its intent to file the petition to the board of chosen freeholders of each
county whose residents will be affected and to the clerk of each municipality in which
there is located a bus stop on the route or routes that would be affected by the discontinuation,
substantial curtailment, or abandonment of service. In the event that a petition is not filed by the certificate holder, the certificate
holder shall give at least 45 days' notice prior to the discontinuation, substantial
curtailment, or abandonment of service to the board of chosen freeholders of each
county whose residents will be affected and to the clerk of each municipality in which
there is located a bus stop on the route or routes that would be affected by the discontinuation,
substantial curtailment, or abandonment of service. A holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of
an autobus, who files a petition with the Motor Vehicle Commission for permission
to discontinue, substantially curtail, or abandon service, shall cause to be posted
in a prominent place on each bus serving the affected routes, a notice of its intent
to discontinue, substantially curtail, or abandon service, at least 45 days prior
to the change in service. A holder of a certificate who fails to give notice in accordance with this section
shall be subject to a civil penalty of $100 per day. Every day that a violation exists shall be a separate violation for which a penalty
may be recovered. A penalty imposed under this section shall be in addition to any other penalty or
fine imposed pursuant to law and shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings
pursuant to the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c. 274 ( C.2A:58-10 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:4-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:4-7 cover?
Section 48:4-7 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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