New Jersey § 49:5-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 49:5-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49:5-12.
a. Whenever it appears to the bureau chief that any person has engaged or is about
to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this
act or any regulation or order adopted under this act, the bureau chief may investigate
and issue orders and notices including cease and desist orders and notices. In addition to all other remedies, he may bring an action in any Superior Court
of this State in the name and on behalf of the State against any person or persons
participating in or about to participate in a violation, to enjoin those persons from
continuing or doing any act in violation of this act or to enforce compliance. In any court proceedings, the bureau chief may apply for and on due showing be entitled
to have issued the court's subpena requiring the appearance of any defendant and the
defendant's employees or agents and the production of documents, books and records
as may appear necessary for the hearing of the petition, to testify and give evidence
concerning the acts or conduct or things complained of in the action. Upon a proper showing, the court may grant a permanent or preliminary injunction
or temporary restraining order or may order rescission of any sales, tenders for sale,
purchase or tenders for purchase of equity securities determined to be unlawful under
this act or any regulation or order of the bureau chief. b. Whenever any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting
a violation of this act or any regulation or order adopted thereunder, the offeror,
target company or any record or beneficial owner of an equity security of the target
company may bring an action to enjoin that person from continuing or doing any act
in violation of this act or to enforce compliance. Upon a proper showing, the court may grant a permanent or preliminary injunction
or temporary restraining order or may order rescission of any sales, tenders for sale,
purchases or tenders for purchase of equity securities determined to be unlawful under
this act or any regulation or order of the bureau chief.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 49:5-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 49:5-12 cover?
Section 49:5-12 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 49:5-12?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 49:5-12" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 49:5-12 apply to my situation?
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