N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-2.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 5:70-2.11 - Service of notice and orders

(a) Notice, rules, decisions, and orders issued and served pursuant to the Act shall be effective if served by any one of the methods set forth below:

1. By personal delivery;

2. By leaving the document at the addressee's office or dwelling unit with a person 14 years of age or older;

3. By certified mail return receipt requested to the person's last known address; however, if the document is returned as "refused" or "unclaimed" with no indication of a change of address, service may be made by ordinary mail to the same address;

4. If on an owner, by serving the document on the Secretary of State, who shall be deemed the owner's agent for service of process; if:

i. A certified mailing was returned; and

ii. A copy of the document is posted in a conspicuous location on the premises, which location shall include the walls in a front vestibule, common foyer or hallway near the inside main front entrance; or

5. By electronic service, with delivery receipt.

(b) The date of personal service or the third day after mailing shall be considered the date of service.

(c) A copy of any notice or order served upon the owner of a State-leased or owned property shall be sent to the Director of Property and Facilities Management, Department of Treasury.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-2.11

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 729(a), effective 2/5/2018

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 553(b) effective 4/15/2024