New Jersey § 5:8-82
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-82, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:8-82.
The commissioner shall have power to suspend and revoke licenses, after hearing, for
violation of the law under which the license is issued or for violation of any provision
of applicable law or of the rules and regulations made and promulgated by the commissioner. As an alternative to any other sanctions herein or otherwise provided by law, any
such violator shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $250.00 for the first
offense and not more than $500.00 for the second and each subsequent offense. The Superior Court and every municipal court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings
for the collection and enforcement of a penalty imposed because of such violation,
within the territorial jurisdiction of the court. The penalty shall be collected and enforced in a summary proceeding pursuant to
“the penalty enforcement law” ( N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq. ). Process shall be either in the nature of a summons or warrant and shall issue in
the name of the State upon the complaint of the commissioner. Upon receiving evidence of any such violation, the commissioner is empowered to hold
hearings upon said violation and upon finding the violation to have been committed,
to assess a penalty against the person alleged to have committed such violation, in
such amount within the limits of this act as he deems proper under the circumstances. Any such amounts collected by the commissioner shall be paid forthwith into the
State Treasury for the general purposes of the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:8-82
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-82 cover?
Section 5:8-82 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 5:8-82?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-82" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 5:8-82 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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