N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.9 — Enforcement of act; jurisdiction of proceedings to collect fine

39:4-14.9. Enforcement of act; jurisdiction of proceedings to collect fine 6. The enforcement of this act shall be vested in the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety, the inspectors appointed under his authority, and the police or peace officers of, or inspectors duly appointed for that purpose by, any municipality or county or by the State. Jurisdiction of proceedings to collect the penalties prescribed by this act is vested in the Superior Court and the municipal court in any municipality where the defendant may be apprehended or where he may reside. Process shall be either a summons or warrant and shall be prosecuted in a summary manner pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). L.1975,c.328,s.6; amended 1991,c.91,s.370.

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