New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 17B-122

a. May, personally or through his designee, issue subpoenas to any person, administer an oath or affirmation to any person, conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry, and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary, all of which shall have the force of law;

b. Shall appoint such qualified hearing examiners as may be necessary to exercise the functions, duties, and powers of the Division of Consumer Affairs. Each hearing examiner shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General. The director of the division may designate in his place any hearing examiner to conduct any hearing and recommend findings of fact and conclusions of law. The hearing examiner shall receive such compensation as may be determined by the Attorney General, subject to available appropriations.