Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 13:46-22.1 - Investigations and hearings held by the Commissioner; discipline(a) The Commissioner or any agent designated by him may make investigations and the Commissioner may hold hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses.(b) The Commissioner also may order the production of books, papers or records needed for any hearing.(c) When the hearing takes place the Commissioner may administer oaths to and examine any witnesses for the purpose of determining the question for which the hearing has been called.(d) If the Commissioner finds that a violation of the rules of the Board has occurred, the Commissioner may impose a disciplinary fine of not less than $ 250.00 nor more than $ 25,000 for a first offense and not less than $ 500.00 nor more than $ 50,000 for a subsequent offense. In addition to any fine, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke any license.(e) Within 15 days after the imposition of a fine and/or suspension or revocation by the Commissioner, a licensee may request review by the Board. If review is requested, the Board shall hear the matter directly or refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Law pursuant to 13:46-4.14. The Board may take testimony and cross examination will be permitted. The Board may: 1. Adopt the decision of the Commissioner;2. Impose a greater or lesser penalty than imposed by the Commissioner, except that the maximum fine shall be the greater of $ 10,000 or the amount of the purse in the bout in which the violation occurred; or3. Find that no discipline is warranted.N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-22.1
Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985.
See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a).
Amended by R.1995 d.400, effective 7/17/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 1141(a), 27 New Jersey Register 1959(a), 27 New Jersey Register 2698(a).
Amended by R.1997 d.228, effective 6/2/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 414(a), 29 New Jersey Register 2568(a).
Rewrote (d).