N.J. Stat. § 26:8-69
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter and R.S. 37:1-1 et seq., any person who shall:
Shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $250 for each first offense and not less than $250 nor more than $500 for each subsequent offense.
The penalties shall be recovered in a civil action in the name of the Department of Health or local board in any court of competent jurisdiction.
The Superior Court or municipal court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings to enforce and collect any such penalty, if the violation has occurred within the territorial jurisdiction of the court. The proceedings shall be summary and in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L. 1999, c. 274(C.2A:58-10 et seq.).
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, the State registrar may refer a violation of this chapter by a physician, nurse, or funeral director who is licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes to the appropriate professional board in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, which shall, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), assess the penalty provided for in this subsection and assume enforcement responsibility on the same basis as it would for a violation of the statute or regulations governing the practice of those persons regulated by that board.
N.J.S. § 26:8-69