New Jersey § 53:2-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 53:2-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53:2-20.
a. At hearings conducted by the division, pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2017, c. 324 ( C.53:2-19 ), applicants, prospective licensees, licensees, and registrants shall have the right
to be accompanied and represented by counsel. b. After the conclusion of a hearing but prior to the making of an order by the division,
a hearing may, upon petition and in the discretion of the hearing officer, be reopened
for the presentation of additional evidence. A petition to reopen the hearing shall state in detail the nature of the additional
evidence, together with the reasons for the failure to submit such evidence prior
to the conclusion of the hearing. The division may upon its own motion and upon reasonable notice reopen a hearing
for the presentation of additional evidence. Upon petition, after the making of an order of the division, rehearing may be granted
in the discretion of the division. A petition for rehearing shall state in detail the grounds upon which the petition
is based and shall separately set forth each error of law and fact alleged to have
been made by the division in its determination, together with the facts and arguments
in support thereof. The petition shall be filed with the division not later than 30 days after service
of the division's order, unless the division for good cause shown shall otherwise
direct. The division may upon its own motion grant a rehearing after the making of an order.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 53:2-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 53:2-20 cover?
Section 53:2-20 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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