New Jersey § 5:12-117
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:12-117.
a. Any person who, without obtaining the requisite license or registration as provided
in this act, works or is employed in a position whose duties would require licensing
or registration under the provisions of this act is guilty of a crime of the fourth
degree and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may
be up to $20,000 , and in the case of a person other than a natural person, the amount of a fine may
be up to $100,000 . b. Any person who employs or continues to employ an individual not duly licensed or
registered under the provisions of this act in a position whose duties require a license
or registration under the provisions of this act is guilty of a crime of the fourth
degree and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may
be up to $20,000 , and in the case of a person other than a natural person, the amount of a fine may
be up to $100,000 . c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c. 182 ). d. Any person violating the provisions of subsection 101e. of this act 1 shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree, and shall be subject to the penalties
therefor, except that the amount of a fine may be up to $50,000 . Any licensee permitting or allowing such a violation shall also be punishable under
this subsection, in addition to any other sanctions the commission may impose. 1
N.J.S.A. § 5:12-101.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:12-117
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-117 cover?
Section 5:12-117 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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