12.   The Youth Justice Commission, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which may include:
 
   a.   penalties for continued violations of the manual of standards applicable to county detention centers; and
 
   b.   a graduated system of intermediate fines and penalties for violations of the provisions of the act.
 
   L.2007, c.315, s.12; amended 2025, c.35, s.73.