New Jersey § 48:5a-9

§ 48:5a-9.

The board , which is empowered pursuant to P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) to be the local franchising authority in this State, and the director under the supervision of the board , shall have full right, power, authority and jurisdiction to: a. Receive or initiate complaints of the alleged violation of any of the provisions

of P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) or of any of the rules and regulations made pursuant to P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) or of the terms and conditions of any municipal consent or franchise granted pursuant to P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) ; and for this purpose and all other purposes necessary to enable the director to administer the duties of the office as prescribed by law may hold hearings and

shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, administer oaths and require the production

for examination of any books or papers relating to any matter under investigation

at any such hearing; b. Supervise and regulate every CATV company operating within this State and its property,

property rights, equipment, facilities, contracts, certificates and franchises so

far as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) , and to do all things, whether herein specifically designated or in addition thereto,

which are necessary or convenient in the exercise of such power and jurisdiction; c. Institute all proceedings and investigations, hear all complaints, issue all process

and orders, and render all decisions necessary to enforce the provisions of P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) , of the rules and regulations adopted thereunder, or of any municipal consents issued

pursuant to P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) ; d. Institute, or intervene as a party in, any action in any court of competent jurisdiction

seeking mandamus, injunctive or other relief to compel compliance with any provision

of P.L.1972, c. 186 ( C.48:5A-1 et seq. ) , of any rule, regulation or order adopted thereunder or of any municipal consent or franchise issued thereunder, or to restrain or otherwise prevent or prohibit any illegal or

unauthorized conduct in connection therewith.