N.J. Admin. Code § 19:65-7.7

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

Section 19:65-7.7 - Procedures: Period of suspension; Scope of suspension affecting the suspension of a person

(a) The following provisions regarding procedures, period of suspension and scope of suspension shall be adhered to by the Authority:

1. Upon approval of the Attorney General, the Authority may suspend a person or its or his or her affiliates, provided that within 10 days after the effective date of the suspension, the Authority provides such party with a written notice:

i. Stating that a suspension has been imposed and its effective date;

ii. Setting forth the reasons for the suspension to the extent that the Attorney General determined that such reasons may be properly disclosed;

iii. Stating that the suspension is for a temporary period pending the completion of an investigation and such legal proceedings as may ensue; and

iv. Indicating that, if such legal proceedings are not commenced or the suspension removed within 60 days of the date of such notice, the party will be given either a statement of the reasons for the suspension and an opportunity for a hearing if it, he or she so requests, or a statement declining to give such reasons and setting forth the Authority's position regarding the continuation of the suspension. Where a suspension by another agency has been the basis for suspension by the Authority, the Authority shall note that fact as a reason for its suspension.

2. A suspension shall not continue beyond 18 months from its effective date unless civil or criminal proceedings regarding the alleged violation shall have been initiated within that period, or unless debarment action has been commenced. Whenever prosecution, civil action or debarment action has been initiated, the suspension may continue until the legal proceedings are completed.

3. A suspension may include all known affiliates of a person, provided that each decision to include an affiliate is made on a case-by-case basis after giving due regard to all relevant facts and circumstances. The offense, failure or inadequacy of performance of an individual may be imputed to a person with whom it, he or she is affiliated, where such conduct was accomplished within the course of its, his or her official duty or was effectuated by it, him or her with the knowledge or approval of such person.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:65-7.7

Amended by R.1997 d.452, effective 10/20/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3708(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4562(b).
In (a)2, substituted "civil or criminal proceedings regarding" for "civil or criminal in regarding".