N.J. Admin. Code § 16:44-11.6

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

Section 16:44-11.6 - Procedures, period of suspension and scope of suspension

(a) The Department may suspend a person or his affiliates, provided that within 10 days after the effective date of the suspension, the Department provides such party with a written notice stating that a suspension has been imposed and its effective date; setting forth the reasons for the suspension to the extent that the Attorney General determines that such reasons may be properly disclosed; stating that the suspension is for a temporary period pending the completion of an investigation and such legal proceedings as may ensue; and 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 the party requests a hearing, or a statement declining to give such reasons and setting forth the Department's position regarding the continuation of the suspension. Where a suspension by another agency has been the basis for suspension by the Department, the Department shall note that fact as a reason for the suspension.

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

(c) 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 a person may be imputed to an affiliate of that person, where such conduct was accomplished within the course of the person's official duty or was effectuated by the person with the knowledge or approval of the affiliate.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:44-11.6

Recodified from 16:44-8.7 by R.1994 d.198, effective 4/18/1994.
See: 25 N.J.R. 4727(a), 26 N.J.R. 1690(b).
Amended by R.2004 d.342, effective 9/7/2004.
See: 36 N.J.R. 1659(a), 36 N.J.R. 4155(b).
Rewrote the section.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 16:44-8.6 by R.2010 d.122, effective 6/21/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 3387(a), 42 N.J.R. 1239(a).