New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 14H-11

(1) Is guilty of any fraud or deceit in the licensee's activities as an elevator mechanic, including making false statements as to a material matter in the application for the license, or has been guilty of any fraud, deceit, or bribery in procuring his license;

(2) Has failed to notify the board or the owner or lessee of an elevator of a condition not in compliance with the elevator subcode of the State Uniform Construction Code;

(3) Has aided and abetted a person who is not a licensed elevator mechanic to engage in the activities of a licensed elevator mechanic, other than an approved apprenticeship program;

(4) Has been guilty of unethical conduct as defined by rules promulgated by the board; or

(5) Has continued to practice without obtaining a license renewal as required by this act.

b. (1) The charges may be referred by any person, corporation, association or public officer, or by the board in the first instance. A copy thereof, together with a report of the investigation, shall be referred to the board for a recommendation. The board shall review the information, and determine whether action may be necessary. If action may be considered against a licensee, the board shall provide a hearing, and provide written notice thereof, either by registered mail or personal service, at least 10 days prior to the date set for such hearing, to the address of record of the licensee. The notice shall set forth the time, date and location of the hearing, and shall set forth a statement of the allegations constituting the grounds for the charges against the licensee. The board shall make a determination within 48 hours of the hearing whether the licensee will be sanctioned.

(2) Any person whose license is revoked, suspended, or subject to a civil penalty, may appeal the matter to the Office of Administrative Law for a hearing before an administrative law judge, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). For the purpose of this section, the administrative law judge shall have power to issue subpoenas for the appearance of witnesses, and to take testimony under oath. Upon review of the record of the hearing, the reviewing entity may affirm, modify or reject the written report and recommendation of the board.