N.J. Stat. tit. 4, ch. 23

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-1 Penalties to which article applies

All penalties incurred for the violation of any provisions of this title shall be collected as provided by this article, except as to sections 4:21A-1 to 4:21A-4 and except as to those penalties specifically recoverable under article 2 of this chapter (s. 4:23-11 et seq.) and except as provided by sections 4:22-29 to 4:22-42 of this title and those sections in which an action at law is specifically authorized.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-2 Jurisdiction

4:23-2. Jurisdiction of proceedings to collect penalties collectible under the provisions of this article is vested in the Superior Court and the municipal courts, and in all other courts or officers specifically authorized by the law under which the proceeding is had, all of which courts and officers are hereinafter in this article designated as the "court." Amended 1953, c.5, s.87; 1991,c.91,s.177.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-6 Enforcement and collection of penalties

In proceedings to enforce and collect penalties under this article, the court may proceed in a summary manner pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 55, s. 91.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-10 § 4:23-10

All penalties which are recoverable under the provisions of this article shall when recovered and after payment of costs be paid into the state treasury by the person authorized to sue for and recover same.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-11 Penalties to which article applies

The penalties hereinafter enumerated in this section shall be collected as provided by this article: a. For violations of or failure to comply with orders of the State Board of Agriculture, or its duly constituted agent, made pursuant to sections 4:5-1 and 4:5-2 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-3 of this Title; b. For violations of section 4:5-16 of this Title and imposed by section 4:15-17 of this Title; c. For violations of any of the provisions of sections 4:5-18 to 4:5-74 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-75 of this Title; d. For violations of any of the provisions of sections 4:5-94 to 4:5-105 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-106 of this Title; e. For violations of or failure to comply with orders of the State Board of Agriculture, or its constituted agent, made pursuant to sections 4:7-1 and 4:7-2 of this Title, and imposed by section 4:7-3 of this Title; f. For violations of the provisions of any law whenever such law shall provide that the penalties imposed thereby shall be sued for in the manner provided by this article. Amended by L.1946, c. 256, p. 892, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-12 Jurisdiction

4:23-12. Jurisdiction of proceedings to collect penalties collectible under the provisions of this article is vested in the Superior Court and the municipal courts in any municipality where the defendant may be apprehended or where he may reside, and all other courts or officers specifically authorized by the law under which the proceeding is had, all of which courts and officers are hereinafter in this article designated as the "court." Process shall be either a summons or warrant and proceedings shall be brought in a summary manner pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). Amended 1953, c.5, s.95; 1991,c.91,s.178.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-14 § 4:23-14

If any person fails to pay the penalty imposed, together with all costs, the court shall commit him to the common jail of the county wherein such conviction is had for a period not exceeding ninety days or until the penalty and costs are paid.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-15 Arrest without warrant for violation in view of officer

4:23-15. For a violation of any provision for which a penalty is prescribed which is collectible under this article, done within the view of any police officer or member of the State police, the officer may arrest the offender without a warrant and take him before the court in the county wherein such arrest is made. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 55, s. 97; 2023, c.250, s.17.

N.J. Stat. § 4:23-18 § 4:23-18

All penalties which are recoverable under the provisions of this article shall when recovered, and after payment of costs, be paid into the state treasury by the officer authorized to sue for and recover same.

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