N.J.S.A. 26:3B-17 — To whom penalty shall be paid

26:3B-17. To whom penalty shall be paid Any penalty recovered in an action brought under the provisions of this act shall be paid to the plaintiff therein. When the plaintiff is the Department of Health of the State of New Jersey or the director of health of the State of New Jersey, the penalty shall be paid by said department or director into the treasury of the State. When the plaintiff is a local board of health or board, body or officers exercising the functions of a local board of health, the penalty shall be paid by such plaintiff into the treasury of the municipality within which the plaintiff has jurisdiction. L.1945, c. 192, p. 658, s. 17.

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