New Jersey Statutes 17B:27B-23. Suspension, revocation of certification
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17B:27B-23
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
a. is using methods or practices in the conduct of its business that render its further transaction of business in this State hazardous or injurious to its clients or the public;
b. has failed to pay any judgment rendered against it within 60 days after the judgment has become final;
c. has violated any lawful rule or order of the commissioner or any provision of the laws of this State;
d. has, without just cause, refused or failed to perform services arising under its contracts with clients;
e. has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or crime of the first, second or third degree in this State, without regard to whether adjudication was held; or
f. is under suspension or revocation in another State.
If the commissioner finds that one or more grounds exist for the suspension or revocation of a certification issued under this act, the commissioner may, in lieu of suspension or revocation, impose a fine upon the third party billing service.
L.2001,c.267,s.23.