N.J. Admin. Code § 17:48-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 17:48-1.2 - Collection actions to be taken by agencies

(a) Agencies shall make every effort to collect amounts due associated with fines, fees, penalties, and other assessments (non-tax debt). At a minimum, the following steps must be taken:

1. Agencies shall develop and establish written procedures and guidelines to be followed by all staff assigned to the debt collection function; and

2. Within 90 days of an amount becoming due and owing, unless a State department's or agency's statutory authority requires another method, agencies shall attempt to collect by taking, at a minimum, the following steps:

i. Prepare and issue an initial bill (invoice) by regular mail or electronic means, if available;

ii. If the amount is not paid after 30 days, send a written reminder letter through regular and/or certified mail, supplemented by an electronic communication, if available; and

iii. If the amount is not paid after 60 days, send a second reminder letter through regular and/or certified mail.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:48-1.2

Adopted by 56 N.J.R. 609(a) effective 4/15/2024