New Jersey § 58:10a-72
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:10a-72, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:10a-72.
a. A person or entity who violates this act shall be subject to a penalty of not more
than $500 for each offense, to be collected by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection
in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c. 274 ( C.2A:58-10 et seq. ). The municipal court and Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for
the enforcement of the penalty provided by this section. b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may institute a civil action for injunctive
relief to enforce the provisions of section 2 of this act 1 and to prohibit and prevent a violation of this act, and the court may proceed in
the action in a summary manner. c. Nothing set forth in this act shall be construed as creating, establishing or authorizing
a private cause of action by an aggrieved person against a person who has violated,
or is alleged to have violated, the provisions of this act. 1
N.J.S.A. § 58:10A-71.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:10a-72
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:10a-72 cover?
Section 58:10a-72 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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