# N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-6: Enforcement of act; entry and inspection

> New Jersey · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-6

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-6
- **Heading:** Enforcement of act; entry and inspection
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-6

## Text

The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this act, make complaints against persons violating its provisions and prosecute violations of the same. The commissioner shall have the power and authority, without notice or delay during regular working hours or other reasonable hours within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, to enter and inspect any place of employment and all pertinent conditions, structures, machinery, apparatus, devices, equipment and materials and to question privately the owner and any employer or employee. No person shall obstruct, hinder or delay or interfere with by force or otherwise the performance by the commissioner of any duty under the provisions of this act. L.1965, c. 154, s. 6. Amended by L.1973, c. 259, s. 1, eff. Nov. 28, 1973.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-3 Safe and healthful place of employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-4 Structural adequacy; fire prevention; ventilation and lighting; elevators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-5 Protective devices or safeguards; rendering ineffective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-6 Enforcement of act; entry and inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-7 Written orders as to violations; imminent physical hazards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-8 Aggrieved persons; hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-9 Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-10 Submission of plans and specifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-11 Certificate of registration; duration; renewal; display; fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-12 Report of accidental deaths, fines, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-13 Service and assistance to employers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-14 Bureau of Engineering and Safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-14.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.