5:9-12.1 - Additional sanctions against licensees - New Jersey Statutes

5:9-12.1.  Additional sanctions against licensees
    In addition to any penalty, fine or term of imprisonment authorized by law,  the commission shall, after appropriate hearings and factual determinations,  have the authority to impose the following sanctions upon any person licensed  pursuant to P.L.1970, c. 13 (C. 5:9-1 et seq.):

    a.  Assess such civil penalties as may be necessary to punish misconduct and  to deter future violations, which penalties may not exceed $10,000.00;

    b.  Order restitution of any moneys or property unlawfully obtained or retained by a licensee;

    c.  Enter a cease and desist order which specifies the conduct which is to be discontinued, altered or implemented by the licensee;

    d.  Issue letters of reprimand or censure, which letters shall be made a permanent part of the file of each licensee so sanctioned;  or

    e.  Impose any or all of the foregoing sanctions in combination with each other.

     L.1983, c. 429, s. 1, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.