New Jersey § 52:27f-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:27f-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:27f-21.
a. Upon a violation of this act or of any rules, regulations, or orders promulgated
hereunder, the commissioner, the county prosecutor of the county in which the violation
occurs if he has the approval of the commissioner, or any aggrieved person shall be
entitled to institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive
relief to restrain such violation and for such other relief as the court shall deem
proper. The court may proceed in a summary manner. b. Except as otherwise specifically provided, any person who violates the provisions
of this act or any rule, regulation or order adopted pursuant to this act shall be
liable to a penalty of not more than $300.00 for the first offense and not more than
$3,000.00 for the second or any subsequent offense, to be collected in a civil action
by a summary proceeding under “the penalty enforcement law” ( N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq. ), or in any case before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief
has been requested. The Superior Court shall also have jurisdiction to enforce “the penalty enforcement
law.” If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall
constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. c. The department may compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section
in such amount in the discretion of the department as may appear appropriate and equitable
under all of the circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:27f-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:27f-21 cover?
Section 52:27f-21 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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