N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1K-10.8

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

Section 7:1K-10.8 - Hearing before disclosure of information for which a confidentiality claim has been made

(a) A claimant may request an adjudicatory hearing to contest disclosure of any information for which a confidentiality claim has been made, at any time before disclosure. The request shall be in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:1K-12.3.

(b) The Department may deny a request for an adjudicatory hearing under (a) above if:

1. The claimant fails to provide all information required under N.J.A.C. 7:1K-12.3(b);

2. The Department receives the request after disclosure of the assertedly confidential information occurs; or

3. The Department has been ordered to disclose the information by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by any other person or entity with the power and authority to compel disclosure.

(c) All adjudicatory hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1.

(d) At the adjudicatory hearing, the respondent shall have the burden of showing that the proposed disclosure is not in accordance with this N.J.A.C. 7:1K.

(e) Pending the completion of the adjudicatory hearing, the Department will refrain from disclosing the assertedly confidential information, unless the Department has been ordered to disclose the information by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by any other person or entity with the power and authority to compel disclosure.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1K-10.8