§ 39:3-4d1 — Suspending, revoking, dealer license, imposing fines, prior, notify license holder of charges, hearing; rules, regulations.

4. a. Prior to suspending or revoking a dealer license or imposing a fine on a licensed dealer pursuant to section 1 or section 2 of P.L.1969, c.301 (C.39:3-4b or C.39:3-4c), the chief administrator shall, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing, notify the license holder, in writing, of the charges and afford the license holder an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. The written notice may be served either personally or by registered mail addressed to the last-known address of the licensee. The chief administrator may subpoena and require the appearance of any person in this State, or take testimony by deposition, in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial proceedings in the courts of this State. The Appellate Division of the Superior Court shall have the power to review, by an appeal in lieu of prerogative writ taken by an aggrieved person, a final determination of the chief administrator. b. Any fine imposed and collected pursuant to this act shall be remitted to the commission and used to defray the costs of the commission. c. The chief administrator is authorized to adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), implementing the provisions of this act. L.2023, c.285, s.4.