N.J.S.A. 56:3-23 — Collection and enforcement of penalties, jurisdiction

56:3-23. Collection and enforcement of penalties, jurisdiction 56:3-23. The Superior Court and any municipal court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for the collection and enforcement of a penalty imposed because of the violation, within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, of any provision of this article. The proceedings shall be summary and in accordance with "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). Process shall be either in the nature of a summons or warrant and shall issue in the name of the State, upon the complaint of any person. Amended 1953,c.53,s.4; 1991,c.91,s.520.

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