N.J. Admin. Code § 12:58-5.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:58-5.2 - Violations of the Act

(a) Violations of the Act shall occur when:

1. An employer obstructs the Commissioner in the performance of the duties of the Commissioner in the enforcement of this chapter; or

2. An employer permits or suffers any minor to be employed or to work in violation of the Act; or

3. Any person who, having under his or her control or custody any minor, permits or suffers him or her to be employed or to work in violation of the Act.

(b) If a defendant acts knowingly, an offense under this section shall be a crime of the fourth degree.

(c) A defendant who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense and, shall, upon conviction therefor, be fined not less than $ 100.00 nor more than $ 1,000.

1. Each day during which any violation of the act continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

2. The employment of any minor in violation of the Act shall, with respect to each minor so employed, constitute a separate offense.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:58-5.2

Amended by R.1995 d.549, effective 10/16/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2873(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3962(b).