N.J. Admin. Code § 1:13A-18.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 1:13A-18.1 - Initial decisions

(a) An initial decision shall be issued in writing no later than 20 days from the conclusion of the hearing.

(b) The initial decision shall include a caption; date record closed; appearances by the parties and representatives, if any; statement of the case; brief summary of findings of fact and conclusion of law and reasons therefor; appropriate remedies, and specific dates for completion of all awarded remedies. In a case concerning a motor vehicle, if the decision concludes that the consumer is the prevailing party, the initial decision shall also include an award of reasonable attorney's fees and other costs.

(c) The initial decision shall be mailed promptly to the agency head and to the parties.

(d) Within four days after the initial decision is mailed to the agency head, the Clerk shall certify the entire record with original exhibits to the agency head.

N.J. Admin. Code § 1:13A-18.1

Amended by R.1993 d.289, effective 6/7/1993.
See: 24 New Jersey Register 1843(a), 25 New Jersey Register 2247(a).
Added new (c); redesignated revised (c) to (d).
Amended by R.1993 d.422, effective 9/7/1993.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 2625(a), 25 New Jersey Register 4063(a).
Amended by R.1996 d.434, effective 9/16/1996.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 3206(b), 28 New Jersey Register 4219(a).
In (b) limited fee awards in initial decisions to matters concerning motor vehicles.