The opinion of the court was delivered by LONG, P.J.A.D.
The primary issue before us is whether the term "costs" as used in N.J.S.A. 45:1-25 includes investigative fees or whether it is limited to the kinds of items routinely assessed as court costs, for example, witness fees and printing costs. We think the more inclusive interpretation of the statute is the correct one and that investigative fees are within its contemplation.
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