§ 52:18-38 — Written notification to debtor of issuance of certificate of debt.

4. a. The Treasurer shall provide written notification to the debtor of the proposed issuance of the certificate of debt pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.124 (C.2A:16-11.1) at least 30 days prior to the proposed issuance. Such notice shall be mailed to the debtor's last known address. The notice shall advise the debtor that, if the debtor wishes to contest the validity of the underlying debt that is the subject of the certificate of debt, he may appeal the determination of underlying debt within 30 days of the mailing of the notice by filing an appeal with the State Treasurer. b. Filing of such appeal shall stay the issuance of the certificate of debt pending determination by the Office of Administrative Law in accordance with section 5 of P.L.2005, c.124 (C.52:14F-22). Upon exhaustion and determination of such appeal in favor of the State, the stay shall be lifted and the certificate of debt issued. L.2005,c.124,s.4.