New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 161B - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Subchapter 2 - LICENSURE PROCEDURES AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 10:161B-2.25 - Settlement of enforcement actions

(a) The facility may request that the matter be scheduled for settlement conference prior to transmittal to OAL for an administrative hearing.

(b) DOH shall schedule a settlement conference within 30 days but DOH and the party may extend that time if they both agree.

(c) DOH has the discretion to settle the matter as it sees fit. Settlement terms may include DOH's agreement to accept payment of penalties over a schedule not exceeding 18 months where a facility demonstrates financial hardship.

(d) All funds received in payment of penalties shall be deposited in the general state fund.