New Jersey § 52:17b-71f

§ 52:17b-71f.

a. Except under circumstances set forth in subsection h. of section 14 of P.L.2022, c. 65 ( C.52:17B-71b ) or subsection e. of section 18 of P.L.2022, c. 65 ( C.52:17B-71e ), in all situations involving the imposition of an adverse license action by the

commission as set forth in subsection b. of section 18 of P.L.2022, c. 65 ( C.52:17B-71e ) or the denial of an initial or renewal license, the law enforcement officer shall,

if requested by the officer, be entitled to a hearing in a manner prescribed in this

subsection and in regulations as may be promulgated by the commission: (1) The licensing committee may hear the matter or refer the matter to a hearing officer

for fact finding and a recommended disposition; (2) If the matter is referred to a hearing officer, the officer shall conduct a hearing

and provide a written report to the licensing committee detailing the facts revealed

and providing a recommended disposition; and (3) The licensing committee shall review the hearing officer's report, vote on the

proposed disposition, and make a recommendation to the full commission, which shall

render a decision in writing to the law enforcement officer, or any other party participating

in the hearing. b. Any ruling of the commission adverse to the law enforcement officer or any party

participating in the hearing may be appealed to the Superior Court within 45 days

of receipt of the commission's decision on appeal. Absent an appeal to the Superior Court, all findings of the commission shall become

final upon the expiration of the appeal deadline. Upon review on appeal to the Superior Court, the commission's decisions shall be

upheld unless the court finds the commission's decision was arbitrary, capricious,

or unreasonable, or the record was unsupported by substantial credible evidence. c. The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations detailing the manner of the

hearing and appeal process. The processes shall include, but not be limited to, the manner in which a hearing

and appeal are initiated and the manner in which the hearing shall be conducted.