New Jersey Statutes 48:4-7.1. Notice of intent to change service; violations, penalty
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 48:4-7.1
- autobus: as used in this chapter means and includes, except as hereinafter noted, any motor vehicle or motorbus operated over public highways or public places in this State for the transportation of passengers for hire in intrastate business, whether used in regular route, casino, charter or special bus operations, notwithstanding such motor vehicle or motorbus may be used in interstate commerce. See New Jersey Statutes 48:4-1
A holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an autobus, who files a petition with the Motor Vehicle Commission for permission to discontinue, substantially curtail, or abandon service, shall cause to be posted in a prominent place on each bus serving the affected routes, a notice of its intent to discontinue, substantially curtail, or abandon service, at least 45 days prior to the change in service.
A holder of a certificate who fails to give notice in accordance with this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $100 per day. Every day that a violation exists shall be a separate violation for which a penalty may be recovered. A penalty imposed under this section shall be in addition to any other penalty or fine imposed pursuant to law and shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c.274 (C. 2A:58-10 et seq.).
L.2009, c.259, s.2.