N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-15.13

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

Section 13:21-15.13 - Investigations and audits

(a) The Chief Administrator may investigate or cause to be investigated, on complaint or on his or her own motion, any allegations of violations of the statutes or rules governing the conduct of licensees.

(b) The Chief Administrator, or designee, shall have the authority to enter the building, immediately upon demand, of any individual or entity engaged in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in motor vehicles, any licensed motor vehicle dealer, or any licensed leasing dealer, for the purpose of surveying the established place of business, examining the books and records, and otherwise ascertaining that the business is in compliance with the applicable law. All records of online sales shall be kept and maintained in a format that allows immediate inspection and examination by the Chief Administrator, or designee.

(c) The Chief Administrator shall have the authority to issue subpoenas, to administer oaths, and to compel the production of documents and/or the appearance of witnesses at hearings in any action concerning the license of a licensee.

(d) If a licensee or applicant fails to cooperate in an investigation or to comply with a subpoena or order to produce documents or appear at a hearing, or a licensee fails to cooperate with an audit, the Chief Administrator may suspend, revoke, or decline to issue or to renew the applicant's, dealer's, or leasing dealer's license or issue a fine pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:10-20 and this subchapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-15.13

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1443(b), effective 6/5/2017

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 1032(a), effective 6/3/2024