18A:4-19 - Subpoenas; penalty - New Jersey Statutes

18A:4-19.  Subpoenas;  penalty
    The state board may issue subpoenas signed by its president and secretary compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers in any part of the state before it or before any of its committees or before the commissioner or one of his assistants.  Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey the command of the subpoena or who, after appearing, shall refuse to be sworn and testify, except such refusal be on grounds recognized by  law, shall in either event be liable to a penalty of $100.00 for each offense  to be recovered by the state board of education in a civil action. Such  penalty when recovered shall be paid into the treasury of the state.
 
L.1967, c.271.