N.J. Admin. Code § 14:1-5.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 14:1-5.4 - Procedures of Board on filing of petition

(a) If in the opinion of the Board the petition complies substantially with these rules and appears on its face to state a matter within this Board's jurisdiction, and necessary copies have been received and fees paid, the Secretary of the Board shall file same.

(b) If after review the Board determines that a petition is deficient, the Board may refuse to consider and may issue an order dismissing said petition. In the case of a petition proposing increases in charges to customers, the time frame for Board decision set forth in N.J.S.A. 48:2-21(d) shall not begin to run until a complete petition has been filed with the Board.

(c) Unless otherwise directed by the Board, petitions and subsequent pleadings shall be served by the parties as provided for in N.J.A.C. 14:1-4.5.

(d) If within the time allowed for answer, the respondent makes an offer of satisfaction, which is accepted by the petitioner, such offer and acceptance signed by the parties or their attorneys shall be filed with the Board and if not acted on by the Board within 60 days, the petition shall be deemed satisfied and the proceedings closed without further action.

(e) When the respondent has not satisfied the petition, the Board may schedule a hearing thereon and issue such decision or order as the facts and circumstances appear to require.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:1-5.4

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2388(b), effective 9/21/2015