N.J. Stat. § 45:14A-7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-7
Meetings; organization; quorum; powers and duties; public register
Status: in_force

The board shall, at its first meeting, to be called by the Governor as soon as may be following the appointment of its members, and at all annual meetings, to be held in July of each year thereafter, organize by electing from its membership a president and vice-president. The board shall adopt annually a schedule of regular meetings, and special meetings may be held at the call of the president. A quorum of the board shall consist of 3 members. No action of any meeting shall be taken without at least 3 votes in accord. An itemized account of all receipts and expenditures of the board shall be kept by the secretary-director, and a detailed report thereof, verified by the affidavit of the secretary-director, shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, Department of the Treasury, within 20 days after the close of the fiscal year. A copy of this report shall be forwarded also to the office of the Attorney General, as head of the Department of Law and Public Safety. The board is authorized to review the content and duration of courses of study offered by colleges and universities for degrees in planning, and to establish and maintain a list of colleges and universities whose planning degrees are approved by the board; and the board is also authorized to establish and maintain a list of recognized planning subjects and courses of study, and to establish minimum requirements therefor which shall be acceptable to the board. The examining board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a record of all applicants for license, showing for each the date of application, name, age, education, and other qualifications, place of practice and place of residence, whether or not an examination was required, and whether the applicant was rejected or a certificate of license granted, and the date of such action. The books and register of the board shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded therein. A public register showing the names and places of practice and residence of all licensed professional planners and planners-in-training shall be prepared under the direction of the secretary-director during the month of August of each year. Such public register shall be printed, a copy mailed to each licensee, and a copy mailed to the clerk of each city, town, township, village, borough, county, and other municipal corporation of this State, which public register shall be placed on file in the office of said clerk. L.1962, c. 109, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2C-19 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-19
Herbology in practice of acupuncture, certification.
Status: in_force

14. a. An acupuncturist licensed on or after the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), before employing herbology in his practice, shall submit to the board proof of current certification in either Chinese Herbology or Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), or its successor. b. (1) The board may, as provided in this subsection, approve the employment of herbology in the practice of acupuncture by the following persons who do not meet the herbology certification requirements of subsection a. of this section: (a) An acupuncturist certified on or before the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), who employs herbology in his practice; or (b) A person who, on or before the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), is enrolled in and graduates, or has graduated, from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). (2) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the appropriate criteria for approval pursuant to this subsection, which shall include: (a) professional level training in herbology at a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM); (b) experience in the professional use of herbology in the acupuncturist's practice; or (c) any other criteria deemed appropriate by the board. (3) Persons seeking approval to employ herbology pursuant to this subsection shall apply to the board within six months after the final adoption of the rules and regulations establishing the criteria. L.2009, c.56, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-53 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-53
Licensure for pharmacist currently licensed in another jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

14. a. In order for a pharmacist currently licensed in another jurisdiction to obtain a license as a pharmacist by license transfer in this State, an applicant shall: (1) Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the board; (2) Have attained the age of 18 years; (3) Have good moral character; (4) Have engaged in the practice of pharmacy for a period of at least 1,000 hours within the last two years or have met, immediately prior to application, the internship requirements of this State within the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application; (5) Have presented to the board proof of initial licensure by examination and proof that the license is in good standing; (6) Have presented to the board proof that any other license granted to the applicant by any other state has not been suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted for any reason except nonrenewal or for the failure to obtain the required continuing education credits in any state where the applicant is currently licensed but not engaged in the practice of pharmacy; (7) Have paid the fees specified by the board; (8) Have graduated and received a professional degree from a college or school of pharmacy approved by the board; and (9) Have met any other requirements as established by the board by regulation. b. No applicant shall be eligible for license transfer unless the applicant holds a current valid license in a state that grants licensure transfer to pharmacists duly licensed by examination in this State. c. In order for a pharmacist applicant with a pharmacy degree from a foreign country or a college of pharmacy not approved by the board to obtain a license as a pharmacist, that applicant shall meet those requirements as established by the board by regulation. L.2003,c.280,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5B-25 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-25
Eligibility to obtain student permit.
Status: in_force

25. a. To be eligible to obtain a student permit, an applicant shall submit to the board satisfactory evidence that the applicant: (1) is a registered student in a course of instruction in cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, hair braiding, or skin care, as appropriate; and (2) does not have a communicable, contagious, or infectious disease which could reasonably be expected to be transmitted during the course of rendering cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, hair braiding, or skin care specialty services. b. A junior student in a course of instruction in cosmetology and hairstyling shall be eligible to obtain a shampoo permit for the purpose of shampooing and rinsing hair if the student submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the student: (1) completed at least 60 hours of relevant course instruction; and (2) does not have a communicable, contagious, or infectious disease which could reasonably be expected to be transmitted during the course of rendering shampoo and hair rinsing services. c. All permits shall remain valid only during the period that the student is registered at a licensed school of cosmetology and hairstyling or enrolled in an approved vocational program and shall expire upon a student's graduation, withdrawal, or leave of absence from the school or program for more than 90 consecutive days. L.1984, c.205, s.25; amended 1995, c.82, s.10; 2009, c.162, s.22; 2018, c.126, s.16; 2025, c.18, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-40 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-40
Health Care Professional Information Clearinghouse Coordinator.
Status: in_force

17. a. The Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall employ a full-time Health Care Professional Information Clearinghouse Coordinator to assist the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in compiling and disseminating to the appropriate licensing board or other applicable entity the information reported to the division by health care entities and professionals pursuant to this act and such other information as specified by the director. b. The director shall provide that the professional and occupational licensing boards which license or otherwise authorize a health care professional to practice a health care profession with professional and administrative staff as may be needed to carry out the purposes of this act. L.2005,c.83,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-13.7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-13.7
Differential in registration fees for non-members
Status: in_force

7. The board shall permit any electrical contracting association or other professional or technical association offering a continuing electrical contracting education program approved by the board pursuant to section 2 of this act to impose a reasonable differential in registration fees for courses upon licensed electrical contractors who are not members of that association. L.1999,c.10,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-42.24 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-42.24
Health officials; right to inspect and supervise laboratories or tests
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect the right of the State Department of Health, or any local Board of Health and their representatives to inspect and supervise laboratories or laboratory tests performed for governmental agencies or in connection with administration of any law. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2111, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.34a — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.34a
Administration of physical modalities by employees of physical therapists.
Status: in_force

4. a. A licensed physical therapist shall not permit an employee to administer physical modalities to patients unless that employee is a licensed physical therapist, licensed physical therapist assistant, or other health care provider licensed in this State to administer those modalities. As used in this subsection, physical modalities mean ultraviolet (B and C bands) and electromagnetic rays, including, but not limited to, deep heating agents, microwave diathermy, shortwave diathermy, and ultrasound or any other treatment proscribed by the board. b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in any activity which is within the scope of his practice. L.1990,c.68,s.4; amended 2003, c.18, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.40 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.40
Licensure required for practice of athletic training.
Status: in_force

6. a. Beginning on the effective date of P.L.2001, c.156, it shall be unlawful for any person, other than an athletic trainer licensed pursuant to P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) to practice athletic training in this State unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.). Nothing in P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.), however, shall prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which the person is licensed. b. P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) shall not prohibit: a candidate for licensure as an athletic trainer from accumulating the mandated number of hours of supervised clinical experience under the direction of a licensed athletic trainer; a student enrolled in a school or educational program of athletic training approved by the board from performing acts of athletic training incidental to the course of study, if the performance is under the direction of a licensed athletic trainer; a student in any educational program in the healing arts approved or accredited under the laws of this State from carrying out prescribed courses of study; a person employed by any agency, bureau or division of the federal government from discharging the person’s official duties; or a person in connection with employment as an athletic trainer by a nonresident physically active person, educational institution or recognized athletic organization temporarily visiting in this State, from practicing athletic training for a period not to exceed 90 days in one calendar year provided the person is lawfully permitted to work as an athletic trainer in the state of residence of the person’s employer. c. The provisions of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) are not intended to limit the activities of persons legitimately engaged in the administration of nontherapeutic baths, massage and normal exercise. L.1984, c.203, s.6; amended 1989, c.169, s.1; 2001, c.156, s.4; 2007, c.323, s.4; 2025, c.151, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-71 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-71
Continuing education required for registered municipal accountant.
Status: in_force

30. The board shall require any person licensed as a registered municipal accountant, as a condition for triennial licensure, to complete the required number of credits of continuing professional education as determined by the board during each triennial period of licensure. Each credit of continuing professional education required pursuant to this section shall represent or be equivalent to 50 minutes of verified course attendance at a course or seminar approved by the board. L.1997, c.259, s.30; amended 2014, c.59, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-18.5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-18.5
Carrying over of credits permitted
Status: in_force

5. In the event a master plumber completes a number of continuing education credit hours in excess of the number required by the board pursuant to section 2 of this act, the board may allow that those credits be carried over to satisfy the master plumber's continuing education requirement for the next biennial licensure period, but shall not be applicable thereafter. L.1996,c.158,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8A-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-3
Public library officials may require certificate; persons already employed
Status: in_force

The officer or body having charge and control of any library within this State supported in whole or in part by public funds, except a board of education, may, in its discretion, require, and any officer or body having charge and control of any such library serving any municipality or group of municipalities having a population of 10,000 inhabitants or over, except a board of education, shall require that any person hereafter employed in such library in any professional office or position, that requires for adequate performance the knowledge and techniques of library science as taught in accredited library schools, shall hold a professional librarian's certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners as provided in this act. No such officer or body shall terminate the employment of or refuse to continue the employment or re-employment of any person holding a professional office or position at the time this act becomes effective for the reason that such person is not the holder of any such certificate. L.1947, c. 132, p. 605, s. 3. Amended by L.1956, c. 152, p. 623, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15BB-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15BB / Section 15BB-3
Definitions
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Board" means the State Board of Social Work Examiners, established in section 10 of this act. "Certified social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid certificate issued pursuant to subsection c. of section 6 or subsection c. of section 8 of this act. "Clinical social work" means the professional application of social work methods and values in the assessment and psychotherapeutic counseling of individuals, families, or groups. Clinical social work services shall include, but shall not be limited to: assessment; psychotherapy; client-centered advocacy; and consultation. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. "Licensed clinical social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 or subsection a. or d. of section 8 of this act. "Licensed social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 or subsection b. of section 8 of this act. "Psychotherapeutic counseling" means the ongoing interaction between a social worker and an individual, family or group for the purpose of helping to resolve symptoms of mental disorder, psychosocial stress, relationship problems or difficulties in coping with the social environment, through the practice of psychotherapy. "Social work" means the activity directed at enhancing, protecting or restoring a person's capacity for social functioning, whether impaired by physical, environmental, or emotional factors. The practice of social work shall include, but shall not be limited to: policy and administration; clinical social work; social work counseling; planning and community organization; social work education; and research. "Social work counseling" means the professional application of social work methods and values in advising and providing guidance to individuals, families or groups for the purpose of enhancing, protecting or restoring the capacity for coping with the social environment, exclusive of the practice of psychotherapy. "Supervision" means the direct review of a supervisee for the purpose of teaching, training, administration, accountability or clinical review by a supervisor in the same area of specialized practice. L.1991,c.134,s.3; amended 1995,c.66,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-55 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-55
Penalty for nonperformance of duties
Status: in_force

Any person having duties enjoined upon him by the provisions of this article who shall neglect, refuse or omit to perform the same required shall, on conviction thereof, be liable to a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for each offense.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-3
Penalty for violations; misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of sections 45:17-1 or 45:17-2 of this title, or any person engaged in the business of selling goods at auction who fails, neglects or refuses to permit or allow an inspection of his books as provided by section 45:17-2 of this title, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-26 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-26
Application for reinstatement
Status: in_force

26. Application may be made to the board for reinstatement, at any time after the expiration of one year from the date of revocation of a license. The application shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by the reinstatement fee. The board shall not reinstate any applicant, unless satisfied that he is competent to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy, and if the board deems it necessary for its determination, then it may require the applicant to pass an examination. L.1968,c.401,s.26; amended 1995,c.366,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-8
Witnesses; oaths and affirmations
Status: in_force

The State board, under the hand of its chairman and the seal of the State board, may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance before it and may require the production of such papers or documents in any matter involving proceedings for the revocation, refusal to issue, or suspension of any State license issued hereunder. Any member of the State board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the State board. L.1968, c. 362, s. 8, eff. Dec. 26, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-10
Revocation, disciplinary action.
Status: in_force

2. The multistate licensure privilege granted by this State pursuant to the compact is subject to revocation or other disciplinary action as the result of any disciplinary action imposed by a nurse's home state. L.2019, c.172, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-22.13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.13
Letter of reprimand; civil penalty; repayment
Status: in_force

2. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall issue a letter of reprimand for the first and each subsequent offense against a physician who knowingly and willingly charges a Medicare beneficiary in a manner not in compliance with the provisions of P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12 et seq.). The board shall also assess a civil penalty pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-25) of up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense against a physician who knowingly and willingly charges a Medicare beneficiary in a manner not in compliance with the provisions of P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12 et seq.). b. In addition to any civil penalties the board shall assess, the board shall order a physician who is not in compliance with this act to repay the beneficiary the amount of excess payments made and received, plus interest on that amount at the maximum legal rate from the date payment was made until the date repayment is made. L.1993,c.250,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AAA-7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AAA / Section 5AAA-7
Home improvement, elevation contractor, licensure, requirements.
Status: in_force

7. To be eligible for licensure as a home improvement contractor or as a home elevation contractor, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: a. be at least 18 years of age; b. demonstrate completion of: (1) through submission of an attestation as prescribed by the board, an apprenticeship program registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor, or similar program as provided by a trade school or other facility accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, that allows for the applicant to prepare for a career in home improvement or home elevation services; or (2) at least two years of experience performing home improvement services subject to the direct oversight of a home improvement contractor or a home elevation contractor, or performing home improvement and home elevation services subject to the direct oversight of a home elevation contractor. "Direct oversight" shall not require the supervising individual to remain on-site. An application for licensure shall require the signature of the applicant, the name and address of the home improvement or home elevation business for whom the applicant worked, and an attestation, in a form as determined by the board, that the applicant, when providing contracting services, adhered to industry best practices and followed standard procedures in a safe and healthy manner. The two years of experience required in this section may be obtained by an applicant who can demonstrate to the board, in a manner and form as determined by the board, the performance of services in home improvement or home elevation: (a) under a home improvement or home elevation contractor in another state or jurisdiction of the United States with, as determined by the board, substantially equivalent requirements to the requirements in this State; or (b) through work obtained by the applicant as a home improvement or home elevation contractor in another state or jurisdiction of the United States with, as determined by the board, substantially equivalent requirements to the requirements in this State; c. completion of educational requirements established pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-6) and passage of an examination pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-6); d. submission of a disclosure statement, as prescribed by the board, stating whether the applicant has been convicted of any crime, which for the purposes of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.) shall mean a violation of section 8 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-8); and e. payment of all applicable fees. L.2023, c.237, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-11.9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-11.9
Deadline to exchange registration.
Status: in_force

13. a. An individual currently registered as a qualified journeyman electrician shall have until the first day of the thirteenth month following enactment of P.L.2021, c.479 (C.45:5A-11.7 et al.) to exchange the current registration for a license as a Class A journeyman electrician. After the first day of the thirteenth month, any individual registered as a qualified journeyman electrician shall not be permitted to continue performing work in that capacity unless the individual applies to the board and receives a license as a Class A journeyman electrician in order to continue performing work as a Class A journeyman electrician. b. An individual currently registered as an electrical apprentice shall have until the first day of the thirteenth month following enactment of P.L.2021, c.479 (C.45:5A-11.7 et al.) to exchange their current registration for a license as a Class A electrical apprentice. After the first day of the thirteenth month, any individual registered as an electrical apprentice shall not be permitted to continue performing work in that capacity unless the individual applies to the board and receives a license as a Class A electrical apprentice in order to continue performing work as a Class A electrical apprentice. c. An individual who currently performs electrical work as the employee of an electrical contractor business permit holder and who is not a licensed electrical contractor or registered as a qualified journeyman electrician or electrical apprentice shall have until the first day of the thirteenth month following enactment of P.L.2021, c.479 (C.45:5A-11.7 et al.) to become licensed as a Class B wireman. After the first day of the thirteenth month, no person shall perform electrical work who is not licensed as an electrical contractor, Class A journeyman electrician, Class A electrical apprentice, or Class B wireman. d. The board shall adopt regulations concerning the supervision and scope of the work performed by Class A electrical apprentices and Class B wiremen. L.2021, c.479, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-1
New Jersey State Board of Architects; membership, terms.
Status: in_force

45:3-1. The New Jersey State Board of Architects, hereinafter in this chapter designated as the "board," created and established by an act entitled "An act to regulate the practice of architecture," approved March twenty-fourth, one thousand nine hundred and two (P.L.1902, c.29, p.54), as amended and supplemented, is continued. The board shall consist of 13 members: seven of whom shall be architects residing in this State and shall have been engaged in the practice of their profession for at least 10 years; two of whom shall be licensed landscape architects in good standing and engaged in the practice of landscape architecture for at least 10 years pursuant to P.L.1983, c.337 (C.45:3A-1 et al.), except as to the initial appointments to the board, who shall become licensed as soon as practicable after their appointments; one of whom shall be a certified interior designer who is not a licensed architect and is certified pursuant to P.L.2002, c.86 (C.45:3-31 et al.), in good standing and engaged in providing interior design services for at least 10 years, except as to the initial appointment to the board, who shall become certified as soon as practicable after his appointment; two of whom shall be public members and one of whom shall be a State executive department member as prescribed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1 et seq.). On the effective date of P.L.1950, c.323 the terms of office of the members of the board shall cease and terminate, and they shall thereafter continue in office as hold-over members until such time as the Governor shall designate and appoint them to serve for new terms of office as hereinafter provided. Within a period of 30 days after the effective date of P.L.1950, c.323, or as soon thereafter as circumstances shall permit, the Governor shall designate and appoint said members to serve and hold office for the following terms: one member for a term of one year from the date of such designation and appointment; one member for a term of two years from said date; one member for a term of three years from said date; one member for a term of four years from said date; and one member for a term of five years from said date. The initial landscape architect appointment pursuant to P.L.1983, c.337 (C.45:3A-1 et al.) shall be for a term of two years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. The initial appointment of a certified interior designer and the sixth architect appointed pursuant to P.L.2002, c.86 (C.45:3-31 et al.) shall be for a term of three years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. The initial appointment of the second landscape architect pursuant to P.L.2008, c.77 (C.45:3A-16 et al.) shall be for a term of five years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. The initial appointment of the seventh architect pursuant to P.L.2008, c.77 (C.45:3A-16 et al.) shall be for a term of five years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. Should any vacancy exist on the board at the time of appointment and designation of the members to the new terms herein provided for, the Governor shall appoint a new member to fill such vacancy, subject to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), such member to serve for any one of the several terms herein fixed as the Governor in his discretion shall designate. Thereafter, upon the expiration of the term of office of any member, his successor shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), for a term of five years. Each member shall hold his office until his successor has qualified. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for an original appointment. Amended 1938, c.277, s.1; 1950, c.323, s.1; 1983, c.337, s.1; 2002, c.86, s.17; 2008, c.77, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-22.3a — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.3a
Distribution of booklet by attending physician
Status: in_force

2. An attending physician shall give all patients who are referred for a routine mammogram or who are under the physician's care for treatment of breast cancer a copy of the informational booklet on breast cancer prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.225 (C.26:2-168). L.1993,c.225,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-9.6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-9.6
Partners, shareholders restricted
Status: in_force

Wherever the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry is carried on by a partnership, corporation incorporated under Title 14A of the New Jersey Statutes or professional association, all partners or shareholders must be licensed veterinarians. L. 1952, c. 198, p. 704, s. 6. Amended by L. 1983, c. 98, s. 14, eff. March 11, 1983; L. 1985, c. 495, s. 4, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-90.11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-90.11
Requirements for license renewal.
Status: in_force

11. a. The board shall require each licensed professional music therapist, as a condition of biennial license renewal to: (1) Submit proof of maintenance of the applicant's status as a board certified music therapist; and (2) Complete any continuing education requirement imposed by the board pursuant to this section. b. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for implementing continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal for licenses issued pursuant to this act, which shall include a requirement that every applicant for license renewal shall have completed a total of at least 40 continuing education credit hours in a program approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists, or any successor organization, over the prior two-year period. L.2019, c.471, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-41.19 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-41.19
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. As used in P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.) and sections 7 through 14 and sections 19 and 20 of P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 through C.45:9-41.13 inclusive): a. "Board" means the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.20). b. "Doctor of Chiropractic," "Chiropractor" or "Chiropractic Physician" means a person trained and qualified in the discipline of chiropractic whose license is in force and not suspended or revoked at the time in question. A person licensed to practice chiropractic may use the title doctor, or its abbreviation, in the practice of chiropractic, however, it must be qualified by the words doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor or chiropractic physician, or its abbreviation, D.C. The use of the title doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic physician, or its abbreviation, D.C., may be used interchangeably. c. "Chiropractic assistance" means assisting a chiropractor with providing certain clinical procedures common and customary to the chiropractic setting including: (1) collecting general health data, such as the taking of an oral history or vital sign measurement; (2) applying thermal, sound, light, mechanical and electrical modalities and hydrotherapy; and (3) instructing and monitoring prescribed rehabilitative activities. Chiropractic assistance shall not include administrative activities of a non-clinical nature, chiropractic adjustment, manual therapy, nutritional instruction, counseling or other therapeutic service or procedure which requires individual licensure in the State. d. "Licensed chiropractic assistant" means a person who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.) to practice chiropractic assistance under the supervision of a chiropractor. e. "Supervision" means the oversight provided by a licensed chiropractor of the clinical services performed by a licensed chiropractic assistant, and for which the chiropractor shall be on the premises at all times and readily available to instruct the licensed chiropractic assistant throughout the performance of the clinical services. L.1989, c.153, s.3; amended 2009, c.322, s.3; 2015, c.283, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-16
Financial liability of owner for treatment of animal
Status: in_force

The humane disposal of an unretrieved animal shall not relieve the owner or agent thereof of any financial obligation incurred for treatment, boarding or care by the veterinarian or boarding kennel. L.1979, c. 354, s. 4, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-1
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 27 of this act shall be known and may be cited as "The State Plumbing License Law of 1968." L.1968, c. 362, s. 1, eff. Dec. 26, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14G-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14G / Section 14G-10
Issuance of license; qualifications, procedure, fee.
Status: in_force

10. a. The board shall issue a license as a polysomnographic technologist to any applicant who the board determines to be qualified to perform the duties of a polysomnographic technologist. In making a determination, the board shall review evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the board's requirements for education; training; and experience, with documented proficiencies, determined using standards established by the board at least commensurate with national Association of Polysomnographic Technologists or American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards; and has successfully completed the certification examination administered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or its successor, or any other examination testing polysomnography approved by the board. The fee prescribed by the board shall accompany the application. b. The board shall issue a temporary license as a polysomnographic technician to any applicant who the board determines to be qualified to perform the duties of a polysomnographic technician. In making a determination, the board shall review evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the board's requirements for education; training; and experience, determined using standards established by the board at least commensurate with national Association of Polysomnographic Technologists or American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards and documentation of successful completion of Association of Polysomnographic Technologists or American Academy of Sleep Medicine technical competencies. The fee prescribed by the board shall accompany the application. c. The board shall issue a provisional license as a polysomnographic trainee to any applicant who the board determines to be qualified to perform the duties of a polysomnographic trainee. In making a determination, the board shall review evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the board's requirements for education; training; and experience, with documented proficiencies, determined using standards established by the board at least commensurate with national Association of Polysomnographic Technologists or American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards; and documentation that the applicant's performance of polysomnography will be directly supervised by a licensed polysomnographic technologist or a licensed physician. The fee prescribed by the board shall accompany the application. L.2005,c.244,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-13
Application fee; requirements for licensure.
Status: in_force

13. Not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days prior to the date set for the examination for a Master HVACR contractor's license, every person, except as provided in this act, desiring to apply for a license, who meets the qualifications as set forth in this act, shall deliver to the board, personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, a certified check or money order payable to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey in the required amount, together with the written application required by the board, completed as described in the application, and together with proof of qualifications as described in this act. The qualifications for a Master HVACR contractor's license shall be as follows: The person shall be 21 or more years of age and a citizen or legal resident of the United States, and shall have been employed in the HVACR contracting business for a period of five years next preceding the date of his application for a license. One or more of the five years shall have been spent while engaged or employed as an HVACR journeyperson or licensed plumber engaged in the work described. At least four years of the five years shall have been spent in an HVACR apprenticeship or other training program, including, but not limited to, steamfitter, pipefitter or sheet metal apprenticeship programs, approved by the United States Department of Labor, with proof of passage and successful completion of this program while actively engaged or employed as an apprentice as determined by the board. Successful completion of an HVACR program given by an accredited technical school, trade school, county college or community college shall satisfy two years of the minimum four years that must be spent in an approved apprenticeship or other training program. In lieu of the above requirements a person shall have been awarded a bachelor's degree: a. in HVACR technology from an accredited college or university in the United States which the board finds acceptable and, in addition, shall have been engaged or employed in the practical work of installing HVACR systems for one year; or b. from an accredited college or university in the United States which the board finds acceptable and, in addition, shall have been engaged or employed in the direct supervision of the installation of HVACR systems for three years. Proof of compliance with the qualifications or those in lieu thereof shall be submitted to the board in writing, sworn to by the applicant, and accompanied by two recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. L.2007, c.211, s.13; amended 2018, c.99, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-9.1
Public policy
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared in the interest of the citizens of this State, to encourage the maintenance of continuing proficiency for registered active optometrists to the end that the utilization and application of new techniques, scientific and clinical advances and the achievement of research will be in the public interest. L.1975, c. 24, s. 1, eff. March 5, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-31 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-31
Determination as to whether an AMC oversees an appraiser panel.
Status: in_force

5. For purposes of determining whether, within the 12-month period defined by the State, an AMC oversees an appraiser panel of more than 15 state-certified or state-licensed appraisers in New Jersey or 25 or more state-certified or state-licensed appraisers in two or more states, pursuant to the definition of "AMC" as defined in section 3 of this act: a. An appraiser is deemed part of the AMC's appraiser panel as of the earliest date on which the AMC: (1) accepts the appraiser for the AMC's consideration for future appraisal assignments in covered transactions or for secondary mortgage market participants in connection with covered transactions; or (2) engages the appraiser to perform one or more appraisals on behalf of a creditor for covered transactions or secondary mortgage market participant in connection with covered transactions. b. An appraiser who is deemed part of the AMC's appraiser panel pursuant to subsection a. of this section is deemed to remain on the panel until the date on which the AMC: (1) sends written notice to the appraiser removing the appraiser from the appraiser panel, with an explanation of its action; or (2) receives written notice from the appraiser asking to be removed from the appraiser panel or notice of the death or incapacity of the appraiser. c. If an appraiser is removed from an AMC's appraiser panel pursuant to subsection b. of this section, but the AMC subsequently accepts the appraiser for consideration for future assignments or engages the appraiser at any time during the 12 months after the appraiser's removal, the removal will be deemed not to have occurred, and the appraiser will be deemed to have been part of the AMC's appraiser panel without interruption. d. Prior to assigning appraisal orders, an appraisal management company shall have a system in place to verify that a person being added to the appraiser panel holds the appropriate appraiser credential in good standing. L.2017, c.72, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-16.1
Pharmacists informed of physician's licence and medical status
Status: in_force

1. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall notify each pharmacy owner in the State in writing of any physician permitted to prescribe or administer a controlled dangerous substance in the course of professional practice whose license to practice has been suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered, or who has been ordered to cease and desist from prescribing or administering certain substances. The board shall also notify the pharmacy owners when the physician's license to practice or authority to prescribe or administer certain substances has been reinstated. Pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.304 (C.45:14-3.2), the board shall request the Board of Pharmacy of the State of New Jersey to provide the board with a list of names and addresses of the pharmacy owners in the State. L.1991,c.304,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12B-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12B / Section 12B-8
Reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

8. The members of the board shall serve without compensation. Members shall be reimbursed by the State Treasurer for their actual expenses arising out of their service on the board. All reimbursements shall be paid from the revenues of the board. No officer or employee of the State shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit his office or employment or any benefits or emoluments by reason of his appointment to the board or his appointment as a consultant to the board or his performance of other services for the board. L.1991,c.512,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-8
Title of act
Status: in_force

This act may be known and cited as "The Private Detective Act of 1939." L.1939, c. 369, p. 887, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-36
Submission to jurisdiction by application; service of process; conduct prohibited by act; authorization of agency to receive service
Status: in_force

a. For purposes of this act, an application for registration submitted to the agency shall be deemed a submission by the applicant to the jurisdiction of the New Jersey courts. b. In addition to the methods of service of process provided for in the rules governing the New Jersey courts, service may be made by delivering a copy of the process to the office of the agency, but such service shall not be effective unless the plaintiff, which may be the agency in a proceeding instituted by it: (1) Forthwith sends a copy of the process and of the pleading by certified mail to the defendant or respondent at his last known address, and (2) The plaintiff's affidavit of compliance with this section is filed in the case on or before the return day of the process, or within such further time as the court allows. c. If any person, including any nonresident of this State, engages in conduct prohibited by this act or any rule or order hereunder, and does not file a consent to the service of process, and personal jurisdiction over him cannot otherwise be obtained in this State, that conduct authorizes the agency to receive service of process in any noncriminal proceeding against him or his successor which grows out of that conduct and which is brought under this act or any rule or order hereunder, with the same force and validity as if served on him personally. Notice shall be given as provided in subsection b. L.1977, c. 419, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12B-13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12B / Section 12B-13
Licenses, duration, practice.
Status: in_force

13. The board shall issue a license to practice orthotics or prosthetics or act as an orthotist assistant, prosthetist assistant or prosthetist-orthotist assistant to all applicants who meet the qualifications established pursuant to this act. Licenses shall be effective for a two-year period and may be renewed biennially. Licensure shall be granted independently in orthotics or prosthetics. An individual may be licensed in both disciplines if that person meets the standards set forth by the board. L.1991,c.512,s.13; amended 1999, c.115, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-9
Amendment of charter, certificate of incorporation.
Status: in_force

9. a. A cemetery company organized as a for-profit corporation may amend its charter or certificate of incorporation to operate as a nonprofit lot owner cemetery subject to the provisions of this act provided a plan for the conversion of its issued stock to certificates of interest is first approved by a majority of its stockholders, and by a majority of the owners of interment spaces in attendance at and voting at a meeting called for that purpose. The stockholders shall be given 10 days' notice of the meeting by mail and the owners of interment spaces shall be notified of the meeting by a notice published at least 10 days in advance of the meeting date in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices and circulated in the county in which the cemetery is located. The notice shall set forth the purpose of the meeting. b. Upon approval of its stockholders and the owners of interment spaces, the cemetery company shall file a certified copy of the amended charter with the board, and pay the filing fees. The cemetery company, at the same time, shall make any filing required by the Division of Commercial Recording in the Department of the Treasury. L.2003,c.261,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.33 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.33
Orders, rules and regulations of state board of medical examiners; continuance
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect the orders, rules and regulations regarding physical therapists or physical therapist assistants made or promulgated by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners consistent with the purposes and provisions of this act which shall continue with full force and effect until amended, modified or repealed by the board established pursuant to this act. L.1983, c. 296, s. 23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.2b — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.2b
Delivery of continuing education courses.
Status: in_force

24. Continuing education courses may be delivered in a classroom setting or via the Internet or video modalities, subject to the approval by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission of the providers and the content of such courses and of the measures utilized to ensure the security and integrity of the course delivery process. The commission may approve continuing education courses which include periodic progress assessments and the achievement of a satisfactory level of performance by the licensee on such progress assessments as a condition to continuing to a succeeding segment of the course. The commission shall not require, as a condition of the receipt of credit for attendance at any continuing education course, that a licensee pass a comprehensive examination testing the licensee's knowledge of the entire course content. L.2009, c.238, s.24; amended 2018, c.71, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-25 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-25
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

12. a. Any person who engages in any conduct in violation of any provision of an act or regulation administered by a board shall, in addition to any other sanctions provided herein, be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for the first violation and not more than $20,000 for the second and each subsequent violation. For the purpose of construing this section, each act in violation of any provision of an act or regulation administered by a board shall constitute a separate violation and shall be deemed a second or subsequent violation under the following circumstances: (1) an administrative or court order has been entered in a prior, separate and independent proceeding; (2) the person is found within a single proceeding to have committed more than one violation of any provision of an act or regulation administered by a board; or (3) the person is found within a single proceeding to have committed separate violations of any provision of more than one act or regulation administered by a board. b. In lieu of an administrative proceeding or an action in the Superior Court, the Attorney General may bring an action in the name of any board for the collection or enforcement of civil penalties for the violation of any provision of an act or regulation administered by such board. Such action may be brought in summary manner pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.) and the rules of court governing actions for the collection of civil penalties in the municipal court where the offense occurred. Process in such action may be by summons or warrant and in the event that the defendant in such action fails to answer such action, the court shall, upon finding an unlawful act or practice to have been committed by the defendant, issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest in order to bring such person before the court to satisfy the civil penalties imposed. In any action commenced pursuant to this section, the court may order restored to any person in interest any moneys or property acquired by means of an unlawful act or practice. c. Any action alleging the unlicensed practice of a profession or occupation shall be brought pursuant to this section or, where injunctive relief is sought, by an action commenced in the Superior Court. d. In any action brought pursuant to this act, a board or the court may order the payment of costs for the use of the State, including, but not limited to, costs of investigation, expert witness fees and costs, attorney fees and costs, and transcript costs. e. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, an individual regulated by the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors; the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board; the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee; the Licensed Master Hearth Specialist Advisory Committee; the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors; the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers; or other State entity created to regulate a skilled trade occupation in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety who transfers a license provided to the individual by the requisite board to another individual shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $15,000 for the first violation and not more than $25,000 for the second and each subsequent violation. For the purpose of construing this section, each violation of any provision of an act or regulation administered by a board shall constitute a separate violation and shall be deemed a second or subsequent violation under the circumstances listed in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection a. of this section. L.1978,c.73,s.12; amended 1991, c.91, s.449; 1999, c.403, s.9; 2001, c.307, s.3; 2021, c.482, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3A-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3A / Section 3A-12
Issuance of duplicate license; recording, fee.
Status: in_force

15. A duplicate license to replace one lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules and regulations of the board, and a reasonable fee, to be established by the board may be charged for each duplicate license. An unsuspended, unrevoked and unexpired license as a landscape architect under P.L.1983, c.337 (C.45:3A-1 et al.) shall be prima facie evidence in all courts and places that the person named therein is licensed. Each license shall be recorded by the board in the office of the Secretary of State, in a book kept for that purpose, and any recording fee as may be provided by law shall be paid by the applicant before the license is delivered. L.1983, c.337, s.15; amended 2008, c.77, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-68 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-68
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

13. a. Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in or using titles consistent with the practice for which he is licensed or to prohibit any student enrolled in a program of massage and bodywork therapies recognized by the board from performing massage and bodywork therapies which are necessary to his course of study. b. Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be construed to prohibit any person performing massage and bodywork therapies in this State, if those therapies are performed for no more than 45 days in a calendar year and for no more than 30 days in any 60-consecutive day period and provided that the person is duly licensed, certified or registered to practice massage and bodywork therapy in another state or the District of Columbia. c. Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be construed to prohibit any person from engaging in the manipulation of soft tissue of the human body contained on hands, feet or ears, provided that the client does not remove any clothing other than shoes or socks. d. Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be construed to prohibit any teacher from demonstrating massage and bodywork techniques while teaching a class or workshop if the individual is duly licensed by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia to practice massage and bodywork therapies if that state or district of residence requires such licensure for an individual to practice massage and bodywork therapies. e. Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be construed to prohibit any person from using touch, words and directed movement to deepen awareness of existing patterns of movement in the body, or to suggest new possibilities of movement provided that these services are not designated or implied to be massage and bodywork therapy and the client is fully clothed. L.2007, c.337, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-67.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-67.2
Dispensing of opioid antidotes by pharmacist; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary, a pharmacist may dispense an opioid antidote to any person or entity, regardless of whether the person or entity holds an individual prescription for the opioid antidote, pursuant to a standing order issued by a prescriber or pursuant to the standing order issued pursuant to subsection b. of this section. A pharmacist who dispenses an opioid antidote pursuant to this section shall comply with the provisions of the "Overdose Prevention Act," P.L.2013, c.46 (C.24:6J-1 et al.). b. The Commissioner of Health, or, if the commissioner is not a duly licensed physician, the Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Services, shall issue a standing order authorizing all licensed pharmacists in the State to dispense an opioid antidote to any individual or entity, regardless of whether the individual or entity holds an individual prescription for the opioid antidote. The Commissioner of Health shall provide a copy of the standing order to the Board of Pharmacy, which shall post a copy of the standing order on the board's Internet website and transmit a copy of the standing order to all licensed pharmacists in such a manner as the board deems appropriate. c. As used in this section: "Opioid antidote" means naloxone hydrochloride or any other drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid overdose. "Prescriber" means the same as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.2013, c.46 (C.24:6J-3). L.2017, c.88, s.1; amended 2021, c.152, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-4
Unauthorized practice of medicine and surgery
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall authorize the practice of medicine and surgery by any person not licensed so to do pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. L.1966, c. 282, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-5
Licensure required for advertising, use of titles.
Status: in_force

5. Except as provided in sections 6 and 8 of P.L.1968, c.401 (C.45:8B-6 and 8), a person who is not licensed under this act, shall not advertise the performance of marriage and family therapy services or represent himself to be a licensed practicing marriage and family therapist, use a title or description, including the following titles: marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; an associate marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; a family counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a family guidance counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a marriage guidance counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a family relations counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a marriage relations counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a marriage counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; or any other name, style or description denoting that the person so engages in marriage and family therapy. Except as otherwise specifically provided in sections 6 and 8 of P.L.1968, c.401 (C.45:8B-6 and 8), only a person licensed under this act shall advertise the performance of marriage and family therapy or counseling services; use a title or description such as marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; an associate marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; a family guidance counselor, therapist, advisor, or consultant; a family relations counselor, therapist, advisor, or consultant; a marriage counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is a licensed marriage and family therapist; or licensed to practice marriage and family therapy. The use by a person who is not licensed under this act of such terms, whether in titles or descriptions or otherwise, is not prohibited by this act except when in connection with the offer to practice or the practice of marriage and family therapy as defined in subsection (b) of section 2 of P.L.1968, c.401 (C.45:8B-2). Use of such terms in connection with professional activities other than the rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals for a fee, monetary or otherwise, shall not be construed as implying that a person is licensed under this act or as an offer to practice or as the practice of marriage and family therapy. L.1968, c.401, s.5; amended 1995, c.366, s.4; 2017, c.350, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-10.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-10.2
Standards for continuing education.
Status: in_force

2. a. The board shall: (1) Establish standards for continuing dental education, including the subject matter and content of courses of study, and may establish any core continuing dental educational requirements pursuant to subsection c. of this section that all licensees shall complete as a condition of biennial licensure; (2) Accredit educational and other programs offering credit towards the continuing dental education requirements; and (3) Accredit other equivalent educational programs, including, but not limited to, meetings of constituents and components of dental professional associations recognized by the board, examinations, papers, publications, scientific presentations, teaching and research appointments, table clinics and scientific exhibits, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. b. In the case of education courses or programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit. c. The board may, in its discretion, delineate specific topics of dental education for any biennial renewal period or periods as core continuing dental education requirements that the board deems necessary to address developments in science or technology or particular issues or problems. The board shall provide notification of the specific topics and the registration periods to which those requirements apply by direct communication to licensees or through electronic media. L.1991, c.490, s.2; amended 2009, c.221, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5B-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-10
Licenses for schools required.
Status: in_force

10. No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall operate, maintain or use premises at which courses of instruction in cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, hair braiding and skin care specialty services are offered to registered students without first having secured a school license from the board. Nothing herein shall prohibit the offering of educational programs and courses in cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, hair braiding and skin care specialty to practicing licensees or teachers at unlicensed premises. However, no course offered at an unlicensed premises shall be recognized by the board in satisfaction of licensure eligibility requirements. All educational programs and courses offered at unlicensed premises shall be conducted by practicing licensees.
L.1984, c.205, s.10; amended 2009, c.162, s.8; 2018, c.126, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-46.16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-46.16
Determination of credits granted against fair share obligation.
Status: in_force

14. For the purpose of determining credits to be granted against the fair share obligation of a municipality under the requirements of P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.) and the regulations promulgated to effectuate that act, a housing unit financed in whole or in part through the allocation of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits shall be eligible to be credited if the requirements of federal law pursuant to 26 U.S.C. s.42 have been met for that unit. In the event the federal requirements have been met, the provisions of the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls promulgated by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency shall not be applied to inhibit or prevent the crediting of the housing unit against the municipal fair share obligation. L.2009, c.82, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-47 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-47
Notification to board relative to material violation.
Status: in_force

21. a. An appraisal management company shall inform the board when the appraisal management company has a reasonable basis to believe that an appraiser has committed a material violation of: (1) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; (2) applicable laws; or (3) ethical or professional conduct. b. An appraisal management company shall provide the board with all information in the possession of the appraisal management company in support of any information compiled against an appraiser under this section, including any evidence to support the determination that an appraisal management company has probable cause of a material violation as defined in subsection a. of this section. For the purposes of this section, a material violation is one that is likely to affect the value assigned to a consumer's principal dwelling. L.2017, c.72, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-5
Issuance and recording of licenses
Status: in_force

The board shall issue forthwith to each applicant who has passed the examination, and who shall have been adjudged duly qualified for the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry, a license to practice the same. The license shall be subscribed by the president and secretary of the board and shall have affixed to it, its corporate seal. Before the license is issued it shall be recorded in a book kept in the office which the board shall establish for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and the number of the book and the page therein containing the recorded copy shall be noted on the face of the license. Such records shall be open to public inspection with proper restrictions as to their preservation.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-6
Investigative, disciplinary powers unaffected
Status: in_force

6. Any investigative or disciplinary powers conferred on the Attorney General, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, and the New Jersey Board of Nursing under the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) or other law, or under regulations adopted pursuant thereto, shall not be interpreted as limited in any way by the terms of the compact and shall be available in any investigation of the conduct of, or disciplinary action against, a remote state licensee practicing in New Jersey and of a New Jersey home state licensee. L.2001,c.340,s.6; per s.9, expires January 1, 2007.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-2
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise and except as in this act expressly otherwise provided: (a) "Licensed marriage and family therapist" means an individual who holds a current, valid license as a licensed marriage and family therapist pursuant to the provisions of this act. (b) The "practice of marriage and family therapy" means the rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples and families, singly or in groups, whether in the general public or in organizations, either public or private, for a fee, monetary or otherwise. "Marriage and family therapy" is a specialized field of therapy which includes premarital counseling and therapy, pre- and post-divorce counseling and therapy, and family therapy. The practice of marriage and family therapy consists of the application of principles, methods and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy for the purpose of resolving psychological conflict, modifying perception and behavior, altering old attitudes and establishing new ones in the area of marriage and family life. In its concern with the antecedents of marriage, with the vicissitudes of marriage, and with the consequences of the failure of marriage, marriage and family therapy keeps in sight its objective of enabling clients to achieve the optimal adjustment consistent with their welfare as individuals, as members of a family, and as citizens in society. (c) "Board" means the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners acting as such under the provisions of this act. (d) "Recognized educational institution" means any educational institution which grants the bachelor's, master's and doctor's degrees, or any one or more thereof, and which is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education or by any accrediting body acceptable to the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners. (e) "Licensed associate marriage and family therapist" means an individual who holds a current, valid license as a licensed associate marriage and family therapist pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1968, c.401 (C.45:8B-1 et seq.) and P.L.2017, c.350 (C.45:8B-18.1 et al.). L.1968, c.401, s.2; amended 1995, c.366, s.2; 2017, c.350, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-36
Fingerprinting, criminal history record background check for employees of licensed bounty hunter.
Status: in_force

9. a. Each person seeking employment by a licensed bounty hunter pursuant to the provisions of this act shall submit to being fingerprinted in accordance with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations for the purpose of a criminal history record background check to be performed by the superintendent. No check of criminal history record background information shall be performed pursuant to this section unless the person has furnished written consent to such check. Anyone who refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a check of criminal history record background information shall not be considered for employment by the licensee. The prospective employee shall bear the cost of the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check. The superintendent shall compare the person's fingerprints with information on file with the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. b. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not knowingly employ in any capacity whatsoever any person who has been convicted, as indicated by a criminal history record background check performed pursuant to the provisions of this section, of: (1) a crime of the first, second, third or fourth degree; (2) an offense involving the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; or (3) an offense where employment of the person by the licensee would be contrary to the public interest, as determined by the superintendent. c. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act who employs any person for whom a criminal history record background check required by this section has not been performed or whom the licensee knows has been convicted of a disqualifying crime or offense as set forth in this section shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree in addition to any other crime or offense specified by applicable law. Each violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense. L.2005,c.376,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-15.6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.6
Charge for professional, occupations license under certain circumstances; prohibited.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provision of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a professional or occupational board, designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), that issues a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification shall not charge a license fee for the issuance of a license to an applicant who holds a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation issued pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.165 (C.39:3-10f6) or section 2 of P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.3), respectively. L.2017, c.175, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-21 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-21
Disorderly person
Status: in_force

Any person advertising or engaging in the business of electrical contracting without having a business permit from the board is a disorderly person. L.1962,c.162,s.21; amended 1962,c.185,s.18; 1990,c.108,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-83 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-83
Current practitioners may qualify as a licensed clinical drama therapist.
Status: in_force

16. For a period of 360 days after the date procedures are established by the board for applying for licensure as a clinical drama therapist, any person may qualify as a licensed clinical drama therapist, upon application for licensure and payment of the appropriate fee, provided the applicant furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the applicant has obtained the credential "RDT" (Registered Drama Therapist) from the North American Drama Therapy Association that is current and that the applicant is in good-standing and has engaged in the practice of dance/movement therapy for at least one year. L.2019, c.273, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-51 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-51
Additional examinations
Status: in_force

If an applicant fails to pass the examination, he may be reexamined at the next or any subsequent regular examination. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1106, s. 20. Amended by L.1960, c. 184, p. 768, s. 9; L.1973, c. 236, s. 1, eff. Oct. 24, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-8
Revocation of license
Status: in_force

The commissioner of banking and insurance may, upon notice to the licensee of five days, and after hearing, revoke any license issued under the provisions of this article for any violation of the provisions hereof or any of the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-1
Degree, abbreviation.
Status: in_force

45:5-1. The degree of "D.P.M." is the abbreviation for "doctor of podiatric medicine" when used in this chapter. Amended 1947, c.355, s.1; 1948, c.434, s.1; 1965, c.141, s.1; 1983, c.529; 2005, c.259, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-11
Eligibility for certification.
Status: in_force

11. a. To be eligible for certification as a general or residential real estate appraiser, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Be of good moral character; (3) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; (4) Have real estate appraisal experience that meets the standards for experience prescribed by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation for the type of certificate sought; (5) Have successfully completed a course of study in real estate appraising prescribed by the board and conducted by an approved education provider, which course of study shall meet the standards for the course of study issued by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation for the type of certificate sought; and (6) Successfully complete a real estate appraiser certification examination administered by the board. b. The board shall adopt, as an option for applicants to fulfill the requirements of paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section, the practical applications of the real estate appraisal program established by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation. L.1991, c.68, s.11; amended 1991, c.408, s.6; 2017, c.72, s.28; 2025, c.230, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14D-16c — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14D / Section 14D-16c
License required for use of motor vehicle in business of public moving.
Status: in_force

5. a. A person owning or operating a motor vehicle who shall use or direct another person to use his motor vehicle for engaging in the business of public moving without having a license as provided for in section 9 of P.L.1981, c.311 (C.45:14D-9), commits a disorderly persons offense. The first offense is punishable by a fine of $500, and the motor vehicle so used may be impounded; the second or any subsequent offense is punishable by a fine of $1,000, and the motor vehicle so used may be impounded. In the event of such an impoundment, the person owning or operating the motor vehicle shall notify any consumer whose property is contained in the motor vehicle and shall arrange for the expeditious return of the property to the consumer at the expense of the person owning or operating the motor vehicle. b. Any law enforcement officer is authorized to remove any motor vehicle used to engage in the business of public moving without having a license as provided for in section 9 of P.L.1981, c.311 (C.45:14D-9) from the public highway to a storage space or garage, and the expense involved in such removal and storing of the vehicle shall be borne by the owner of the vehicle, except that the expense shall be borne by the lessee of a leased vehicle. L.2019, c.216, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:26-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-5
Meetings of board, elections, appointments.
Status: in_force

5. The board shall annually elect from among its members a vice-chairperson and may appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the board. The board shall meet at least twice a year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. L.2003,c.171,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AAA-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AAA / Section 5AAA-5
Board organization; meetings.
Status: in_force

5. a. The board shall organize within 60 days after the appointment of its members and shall annually elect from its members a chairperson and a vice-chairperson, and may appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the board. The board shall meet at least once a month and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. A majority of board membership shall constitute a quorum. b. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.). The provisions of sections 9 through 13 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-9 through 45:5AAA-13) shall remain inoperative until the first day of the sixth month next following the promulgation by the board of the rules and regulations. L.2023, c.237, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-10.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-10.2
Information submitted by applicant, holder of license, certificate, or registration.
Status: in_force

4. a. An applicant and holder of a license, certificate or registration shall submit to the board his name, address and fingerprints taken on standard fingerprint cards or electronically by a State or municipal law enforcement agency or authorized agent. The board is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police for use in making the determinations required by section 3 of P.L.1997, c.401 (C.45:14F-10.1). b. Upon receipt of the criminal history record information for a person from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Division of State Police, the board shall notify the applicant, licensee, certified individual or registrant, as applicable, in writing, of the person's qualification or disqualification for licensure, certification or registration under section 3 of P.L.1997, c.401 (C.45:14F-10.1). If the applicant, licensee, certified individual or registrant, as applicable, is disqualified, the conviction or convictions which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the written notice. c. The applicant, licensee, certified individual or registrant, as the case may be, shall have 30 days from the date of written notice of disqualification to petition the board for a hearing on the accuracy of the criminal history record information or to establish his rehabilitation under subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1997, c.401 (C.45:14F-10.1). The board may refer any case arising hereunder to the Office of Administrative Law for administrative proceedings pursuant to P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). d. The board shall not maintain any individual's criminal history record information or evidence of rehabilitation submitted under this section for more than six months from the date of a final determination by the board as to the individual's qualification or disqualification to be licensed, certified or registered pursuant to the provisions of this section and section 3 of P.L.1997, c.401 (C.45:14F-10.1). e. All costs associated with performing the criminal history check required by P.L.1997, c.401 (C.45:14F-10.1 et al.) shall be borne by the applicant for licensure, certification or registration, or the holder of any license, certification or registration. L.1997, c.401, s.4; amended 2017, c.72, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 45:24-2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-2
Declaration as to goods to be sold; contents
Status: in_force

All transient merchants or itinerant vendors shall, before offering for sale any personal property, make a declaration, under oath, to the licensing official of the municipality in which they propose to conduct such sale, of the number of days they propose to engage in such business, together with a specific statement as to the location of such personal property by street and number and whether on the premises from which they are to be sold or in warehouses or storage.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-24.14 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-24.14
Academic credit to nursing students for prior military training.
Status: in_force

1. The New Jersey Board of Nursing shall encourage schools of nursing approved by the board to consider granting a nursing student, who served in the United States military, academic credit toward the student's nursing degree for the student's prior training and experience as a Naval Corpsman or Army Medic. L.2013, c.174, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-27.26 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.26
Powers, duties of board.
Status: in_force

17. In consultation with the committee, the board shall, in addition to such other powers and duties as it may possess by law: a. Administer and enforce the provisions of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); b. Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); c. Establish professional standards for persons licensed under P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); d. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), except that the board shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers, or records; e. Conduct proceedings before any board, agency, or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); f. Evaluate and pass upon the qualifications of candidates for licensure; g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2015, c.224) h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2015, c.224) i. Subject to the requirements of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.25), establish standards for and approve continuing education programs; and j. Have the enforcement powers provided pursuant to P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). L.1991, c.378, s.17; amended 1992, c.102, s.12; 2015, c.224, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-13.6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-13.6
Carryover of credit hours permitted under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

6. In the event an electrical contractor completes a number of continuing education credit hours in excess of the number required by the board pursuant to section 1 of this act, the board shall allow a maximum of eight credit hours to be carried over to satisfy the electrical contractor's continuing education requirement for the next triennial licensure period, but these credit hours shall not be applicable thereafter. L.1999,c.10,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-49 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-49
Definitions
Status: in_force

1. As used in sections 2 though 8 of this act: "Agency" means the Division of Housing and Development in the Department of Community Affairs. "Proprietary campground facility" means any real property designed and used for the purpose of camping and associated recreational uses under a condominium or cooperative form of ownership. L.1993,c.258,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-3
Applicants for examination; qualifications in general.
Status: in_force

45:5-3. All persons desiring to commence the practice of podiatric medicine in this State shall apply to the board for a license so to do. Every such applicant for examination shall present to the secretary of said board, at least ten days before the commencement of the examination at which he is to be examined, a written application on a form provided by the board, together with satisfactory proof that he is a citizen of the United States more than twenty-one years of age, is of good moral character, has obtained a certificate from the Commissioner of Education of this State, showing that before entering a school or college of podiatric medicine he had obtained an academic education consisting of a four years' course of study in an approved public or private high school or the equivalent thereof, and has received a diploma conferring the degree of doctor of podiatric medicine from some legally incorporated school or college of podiatric medicine of the United States requiring personal attendance, in good standing in the opinion of the board at the time of issuance of such diploma, and that prior to the receipt of such diploma from any such school or college of podiatric medicine of the United States, he had studied podiatric medicine not less than two full school years, including two satisfactory courses of lectures of at least eight months each, in two different calendar years in some legally incorporated American school or college of podiatric medicine requiring personal attendance, in good standing in the opinion of said board, and wherein the curriculum of study shall include instruction in the following branches: Practical podiatric medicine, podiatric orthopaedics, dermatology, diagnosis, anatomy, physiology, therapeutics in all its branches, pathology, histology, bacteriology, pharmacy and materia medica, chemistry, surgery and bandaging pertaining to the ailments of the feet or ankles. Amended 1947, c.355, s.2; 2005, c.259, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-19 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-19
Failure or refusal to file statement or report, refuse access to premises or failure to obey subpena; penalty
Status: in_force

If any person shall fail or refuse to file any statement or report or refuse access to premises from which a licensed profession or occupation is conducted in any lawfully conducted investigative matter or fail to obey a subpena issued pursuant to this act, the Attorney General may apply to the Superior Court and obtain an order: a. Adjudging such person in contempt of court; or b. Granting such other relief as may be required; or c. Suspending the license of any such person unless and until compliance with the subpena or investigative demand is effected. L.1978, c. 73, s. 6, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.95 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.95
Findings, declarations relative to perfusionist licensing.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that the public interest requires the regulation of the practice of perfusion and the establishment of clear licensure standards for perfusionists; and that the health and welfare of the residents of the State will be protected by identifying to the public those individuals who are qualified and legally authorized to practice perfusion. L.1999,c.126,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-15 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-15
Issuance of license, certificate to out-of-State applicant.
Status: in_force

15. Upon payment to the board of the prescribed fee and the submission of a written application on forms prescribed by it, the board may issue a license or certificate to any person who holds a valid license or certificate as a real estate appraiser issued by another state which meets or exceeds the minimum qualification criteria established by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation and the standards for licensure and certification established by this State. L.1991, c.68, s.15; amended 2017, c.72, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-3
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

For purposes of establishing and administering acupuncture research programs, the board is empowered to promulgate, amend, and rescind rules and regulations deemed necessary and proper. L.1975, c. 358, s. 3, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-63 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-63
Home Inspection Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

3. a. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, a Home Inspection Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of five members who are residents of the State and are licensed home inspectors who have been actively engaged in the practice of home inspection in this State for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. b. For a period of one year after the effective date of this act, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this act to the contrary, the first five home inspectors appointed as members of the committee shall not be required, at the time of their first appointment, to be licensed to practice home inspection. c. The Governor shall appoint each committee member for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, two shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years and one shall serve for a term of one year. Each member shall hold office until his successor has been qualified. Any vacancy in the membership of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. No member of the committee may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed. L.1997,c.323,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-23
Unlawful sale, alteration, use of dental degree, certificate, transcript; misdemeanor
Status: in_force

45:6-23. Any person, company or association shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon every conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not less than six months, or both, who: a. Sells or barters, or offers to sell or barter, any diploma or document conferring or purporting to confer any dental degree or any certificate or transcript made or purporting to be made pursuant to the laws regulating the licensing and registration of dentists; or b. Purchases or procures by barter any such diploma, certificate or transcript with intent that the same shall be used as evidence of the holder's qualification to practice dentistry, or in fraud of the laws regulating such practice; or c. With fraudulent intent, alters in a material regard any such diploma, certificate or transcript; or d. Uses or attempts to use any such diploma, certificate or transcript which has been purchased, fraudulently issued, counterfeited or materially altered, either as a license or color of license to practice dentistry, or in order to procure registration as a dentist. Amended L.1995,c.124,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2C-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-17
Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license; grounds.
Status: in_force

17. In addition to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), the board may refuse to grant or may suspend or revoke a license to practice acupuncture upon proof to the satisfaction of the board that the holder thereof has: a. Employed unlicensed persons to practice acupuncture; or b. Advertised the practice of acupuncture so as to disseminate false, deceptive or misleading information, whether as an individual, through a professional service corporation or through a third party. L.1983, c.7, s.17; amended 2009, c.56, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-27.11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.11
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Accredited program" means an education program for physician assistants which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant or its predecessor or successor agency. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners created pursuant to R.S.45:9-1. "Committee" means the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.20). "Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. "Health care facility" means a health care facility as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-2). "Institution" means any of the charitable, hospital, relief and training institutions, noninstitutional agencies, and correctional institutions enumerated in R.S.30:1-7. "Physician assistant" means a health professional who meets the qualifications under P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.) and holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.13). "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. "Veterans' home" means the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home - Menlo Park, the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home - Vineland, and the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home - Paramus. L.1991, c.378, s.2; amended 1992, c.102, s.1; 2015, c.224, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2C-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-4
Record of proceedings, register of applications for licensure.
Status: in_force

4. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings under this act and a register of all applications for licensure hereunder, which register shall include but not be limited to: a. The name and residence of each applicant; b. The date of the application; c. The applicant's place of business; d. Whether the applicant was rejected or a license was granted and the date of such action. The board shall compile annually a list of licensed acupuncturists authorized to practice in this State. This list shall be available to the public. L.1983, c.7, s.4; amended 2009, c.56, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-81 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-81
Issuance of license to applicant by board.
Status: in_force

14. a. The board shall issue a license to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this act. b. All licenses shall be issued for a two-year period upon the payment of the prescribed licensure fee, and shall be renewed upon filing of a renewal application, the payment of a licensure fee, and presentation of satisfactory evidence to the board that in the period since the license was issued or last renewed any continuing education requirements have been completed as specified by the board. L.2019, c.273, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-32 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-32
Mortuary Science Act; short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as the "Mortuary Science Act." L.1952, c. 340, p. 1097, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-27 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-27
Testimony and reports of licensed optometrist; receipt as qualified evidence; right to free choice of ocular practitioner
Status: in_force

The testimony and reports of an optometrist licensed to practice in this State shall be received by any State, county, municipal, school district or other public board, body, agency, institution or official and by any private educational or other institution receiving public funds as qualified evidence with respect to any matter within the scope of the practice of optometry as defined in Revised Statutes 45:12-1; and no such board, body, agency, official or institution shall, in retaining and utilizing the professional services of ocular practitioners or in any other manner, discriminate between licensed practitioners of optometry and other ocular practitioners or interfere with any individual's right to free choice of ocular practitioner. L.1966, c. 241, s. 1, eff. Aug. 10, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14D-26 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14D / Section 14D-26
Notification to BPU of unlicensed mover.
Status: in_force

3. The director shall notify the Board of Public Utilities of the business location and telephone number of any public mover that does not have a valid license issued by the director. L.1998, c.60, s.3; amended 2010, c.87, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-7.6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-7.6
Ongoing Statewide organ and tissue donation awareness campaign.
Status: in_force

14. The organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C.s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey shall collaborate with the Medical Society of New Jersey and the Institute of Medicine and Public Health of New Jersey to establish and conduct an ongoing Statewide organ and tissue donation awareness campaign targeted at physicians in this State. L.2008, c.48, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14BB-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14BB / Section 14BB-5
Responsibilities of director.
Status: in_force

5. The director shall: a. Review the qualifications of applicants for certification; b. Insure the proper conduct and standards of examinations; c. Issue and renew biennial certificates of State certification for psychoanalysts pursuant to this act; d. Refuse to admit a person to an examination or refuse to issue or suspend, revoke or fail to renew the certificate of State certification of a psychoanalyst pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); e. Maintain a record of every psychoanalyst certified in this State, their places of business, place of residence and the date and number of their certificate of certification; f. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, certification, renewals and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.); and g. Adopt standards for and approve continuing education requirements. L.2000,c.57,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.38 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.38
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The board, after consultation with the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, shall establish rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this act. L.1984, c. 203, s. 4, eff. Dec. 4, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-24.11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-24.11
Review of program after five years.
Status: in_force

2. Five years following the effective date of this act, the board shall determine, after study and consultation, whether the program established pursuant to this act should be continued, altered, expanded or discontinued. If the board concludes that the program should be terminated, those licensees currently participating shall be permitted to continue with the confidentiality protections provided in this act. L.2005,c.82,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-24b — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-24b
Member of New Jersey Board of Nursing required to complete bias training.
Status: in_force

6. As a condition of being appointed as a member of the New Jersey Board of Nursing, or the member's continued appointment to the board, a board member shall complete an evidence-based explicit and implicit bias training program approved by the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety that is equivalent to the training program provided for in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.79 (C.26:2H-12.108). The board member shall complete, and acknowledge the completion of, the training program at a frequency determined by the division. L.2021, c.79, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-24.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-24.2
Oral competency test for certification as homemaker-home health aide
Status: in_force

The board shall provide that a person may satisfy the examination requirement for certification as a homemaker-home health aide by passing an oral competency evaluation in English or Spanish. L.1990,c.125,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-76 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-76
Registration required for advertising as massage, bodywork therapist; application fee; insurance.
Status: in_force

21. a. No employer shall engage in or advertise or hold itself out as offering massage and bodywork therapies unless the employer is registered with the board. b. A written application for registration shall be made to the board on the form prescribed by the board and shall contain the following information: (1) The name and residence of the owner or operator of the entity providing massage and bodywork therapies; (2) The municipality and location of the owner or operator's primary place of business and the locations of all other branches of business; and (3) Any other biographical information of the applicant as required by the board. c. Each applicant for registration and each registrant pursuant to the provisions of this section shall pay to the board a fee for the issuance of a two-year registration in the amount established by the board in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.). d. No employer shall be registered with the board pursuant to this section unless the employer provides proof of coverage by a professional liability insurance policy in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate per policy year. L.2007, c.337, s.21; amended 2019, c.405, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-9
Applicability of act relative to single family home owner.
Status: in_force

9. The provisions of this act shall not apply to a single family home owner who personally occupies his own dwelling and who solely performs HVACR work on his own dwelling, upon receipt of all required permits, except that any HVACR work involving chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC's) shall be performed only by a licensed Master HVACR contractor. L.2007, c.211, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3B-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-6
Oath; officers; meetings
Status: in_force

The members of the committee, before entering the discharge of their duties, and within 30 days after their appointment, shall take and subscribe to an oath before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State for the faithful performance of their duties and file the oath with the Secretary of State. The members of the committee shall annually elect from their number a chairman and a secretary-treasurer each of whom shall hold office for 1 year and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified. Regular meetings of the committee shall be held at such times and places as it prescribes and special meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or the director. At least one regular meeting shall be held each year. L.1983, c. 420, s. 6, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5B-23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-23
Licensure as teacher of cosmetology and hairstyling.
Status: in_force

23. An applicant for a license to teach cosmetology and hairstyling shall submit to the board satisfactory evidence that he: a. Is of good moral character; b. Is at least 18 years of age; c. Does not have a communicable, contagious or infectious disease; d. Has successfully completed high school or successfully passed the examination developed by the General Education Development (GED) Testing Service; e. Holds a cosmetologist-hairstylist license issued by the board; f. Has successfully completed a teacher training course, the curriculum for which shall be established by the board pursuant to regulation, consisting of 600 hours of instruction in the practice and theory of teaching conducted at a licensed school of cosmetology and hairstyling in this State or a school of cosmetology and hairstyling or beauty culture licensed in another state or foreign country which, in the opinion of the board, offers a curriculum which is substantially similar to that offered at licensed schools within this State; g. Has successfully completed a 30-hour teaching methods course conducted by a college approved by the Commission on Higher Education and recognized by the board or a substantially equivalent teaching methods course conducted by a college in another state which is approved by the higher education authorities of that state and recognized by the board; h. Has attained six months' employment experience in a licensed shop within this State which may be obtained prior to, at the same time as, or subsequent to the period during which the applicant is attending the teacher training course offered by a licensed school of cosmetology and hairstyling of this State or has attained six months' licensed employment in another state or foreign country; and i. Has successfully completed an examination conducted by the board. L.1984, c.205, s.23; amended 1987, c.92, s.2; 2009, c.162, s.21; 2024, c.46, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-16
Optometrists convicted of crime reported to state board
Status: in_force

The clerk of every court wherein a person licensed to practice optometry in this state shall be convicted of a crime shall make a report thereof in writing to the board of the conviction. The report shall state the name and address of the person convicted and the name of the court and the judge presiding therein at the time of the conviction, the date thereof, the nature of the crime of which the person was convicted and the sentence imposed by the court.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17A-31 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-31
Complete, accurate records required
Status: in_force

14. a. Every charitable organization, unless exempted pursuant to subsection a. or b. of section 9 of this act, and every fund raising counsel, independent paid fund raiser and commercial co-venturer subject to the provisions of this act shall keep complete and accurate records of its activities in this State as may be required by this act, in such form as will enable them to accurately provide the information required by this act or regulations promulgated under the authority of this act. The records shall be made available upon demand by the Attorney General. Where such records include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of contributors and amounts contributed by them and home addresses and home telephone numbers of any of the organization's officers, directors, trustees, employees or vendors required to provide such information pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection b. of section 7 of this act, this information shall not be considered a matter of public record and shall not be made available for public inspection, shall not be used for a purpose inconsistent with this act, and shall be removed from the record in the custody of the Attorney General at such time that such information is no longer necessary for the enforcement of this act. The records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years after the end of the period of time to which they relate. b. In addition to subsection a. of this section, every fund raising counsel or independent paid fund raiser subject to subsection g. of section 10 of this act shall maintain during each solicitation campaign and for not less than three years after its completion, the following records: (1) A record of all contributions, including the name and address of each contributor and the date and amount of the contribution, except that record keeping with regard to donations of goods and personal property shall be limited to the dollar value received by or accruing to the charitable organization and shall be determined by regulation; (2) The name, location and account number of each bank or other financial institution in which the fund raising counsel or independent paid fund raiser has deposited revenue from the solicitation campaign; and (3) Any other information as may be prescribed by rules adopted by the Attorney General. c. In addition to subsections a. and b. of this section, a fund raising counsel or independent paid fund raiser subject to subsection g. of section 10 of this act shall also maintain during each solicitation campaign, and for not less than three years after the completion of such campaign, the following records, which shall be available for inspection upon demand by the Attorney General: (1) The name, home address and telephone number of each employee, solicitor or other person involved in the solicitation; (2) Records of all revenue received and expenses incurred in the course of the solicitation campaign; and (3) Records of the name, address and telephone number of each contributor donating tickets and the number of tickets donated, and of the name, address and telephone number of each organization receiving donated tickets for use by others, including the number of tickets for use by others, if an independent paid fund raiser sells tickets to an event and represents that tickets will be donated for use by another. d. A fund raising counsel or independent paid fund raiser who performs services for a charitable organization exempt pursuant to section 9 of this act shall nonetheless be subject to the requirements of this section. e. Any material change in any information filed with the Attorney General pursuant to this act shall be reported in writing to the Attorney General within 10 business days of the change. L.1994,c.16,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3B-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-17
Inapplicability of act to certain activities and services
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act do not apply to: a. The activities and services of any person who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery by this State, or a person under the direct supervision and control of a physician, engaged in his practice, providing such a person is not referred to as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist; b. The activities, services, and use of an official title on the part of a person in the employ of a federal agency, as such services are part of the duties of his office or position with that agency; or any person certified by the State Board of Examiners as a speech correctionist; c. The activities and services of a student, fellow, trainee in audiology or speech-language pathology pursuing a course of study of an accredited university or college, or working in a recognized training center, if these activities and services constitute a part of his course of study under a supervisor licensed in audiology or speech-language pathology; d. The activities and services within the scope of practice of any person licensed by this State as a hearing aid dispenser pursuant to P.L.1973, c. 19 (C. 45:9A-1 et seq.); or any person who is registered, certified or licensed in this State under any other law to engage in the profession or occupation for which he is registered, certified or licensed; e. No person shall be exempt under subsection b. of this section for that portion of his time spent as a private practitioner of audiology or speech-language pathology. If he does any work as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist for which a fee may be paid by a recipient of the service or as part of a private practice apart from his position with the government agency, he shall hold a valid and current license. L.1983, c. 420, s. 17, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14H-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14H / Section 14H-1
Findings, declarations relative to standards for persons installing, repairing, maintaining elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that the citizens and residents of the State of New Jersey are entitled to the maximum protection practicable when using elevator, escalator, and moving walkway devices, and that the protection can be increased by requiring appropriate training and experience for persons installing, repairing, and maintaining those devices. It is therefore necessary for the public good to establish standards of education, training, and experience for these installers and mechanics and to provide for their appropriate examination and certification. L.2012, c.71, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-47 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-47
Licensee requirements
Status: in_force

9. No licensee qualified under the provisions of this act shall engage in pool and spa service contracting or pool and spa building and installation, unless the licensee: a. Maintains at least one business office within the State or files with the board a statement, duly executed and sworn to before a person authorized by the laws of this State to administer oaths, containing a power of attorney constituting the board the true and lawful attorney of the licensee upon whom all original process in an action or legal proceeding against the licensee may be served and in which the licensee agrees that the original process that may be served upon the board shall be of the same force and validity as if served upon the licensee and that the authority thereof shall continue in force so long as the licensee engages in the business of pool and spa service contracting or pool and spa building and installation, as the case may be; and b. Clearly marks the outside of each installation and service vehicle to be used in conjunction with the pool and spa service contracting business with the name of the business or the outside of each installation and service vehicle to be used in conjunction with the pool and spa building installation business with the name of the business. L.2019, c.22, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15B-3.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15B / Section 15B-3.3
Grounds for waiving requirements.
Status: in_force

3. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of the license, or other good cause. L.1999,c.26,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-4
Additional powers, duties of board.
Status: in_force

4. The board shall, in addition to other powers and duties it may possess by law: a. Administer the provisions of this act; b. Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for license under this act, and issue a license to each qualified successful applicant; c. Examine, evaluate and supervise all examinations and procedures; d. Adopt a seal which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by it; e. Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to enforce the provisions of this act; f. Annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are licensed under this act; g. Establish standards for continuing education; and h. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures, renewals and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.). L.2007, c.211, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.72 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.72
Maintenance of employee records.
Status: in_force

23. Every developer shall maintain, for a period of two years, records of any real estate brokers, broker-salespersons or salespersons licensed in the State and employed by the developer, as well as all other managerial employees located in the State and employed by the developer, including the last known address of each of those individuals. L.2006, c.63, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-46.14 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-46.14
Preference for occupancy by municipality permitted.
Status: in_force

12. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a municipality that has received substantive certification from the council shall be permitted to give preference for occupancy for up to 50 percent of all available affordable housing units in a converted development to those households having members who work or reside in the municipality. L.2009, c.82, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17A-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-36
Registrations previously issued not affected
Status: in_force

19. Nothing in this act shall affect the validity of any registration previously issued by the Attorney General, but all persons currently registered shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of this act. L.1994,c.16,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-56 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-56
Medical Society of New Jersey continued as body corporate; how constituted
Status: in_force

The Medical Society of the State of New Jersey, already incorporated by the style and name of "the Medical Society of New Jersey," shall continue to be a body corporate and politic, in fact and in name, and shall and may have and use a common seal, which it may alter at pleasure, and said society shall be composed of delegates chosen in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws by and from each of the county, specialty, or other societies, which now are, or which under the authority of said society may be hereafter instituted. The officers for the time being shall be ex officio members of said society, independently of the authority of delegation. All persons who may have been or may hereafter be presidents of the society shall rank as fellows, and be entitled to all the privileges of delegate members. Amended by L.1981, c. 123, s. 1, eff. April 24, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-4
Term "homeopathic" as applied to physicians defined
Status: in_force

Whenever the term "homeopathic" is applied to a physician or a member of a medical school in any law of the state, it shall be construed to mean that said physician or member of a medical school shall be a graduate of a homeopathic medical college, or a member of the Homeopathic State Medical Society, or a member of a homeopathic county medical society in the state.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-2.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-2.3
Qualifications; rights and duties
Status: in_force

Such additional members: a. Need not meet the educational and professional requirements for membership on such boards or commissions as provided in the several statutes establishing such boards and commissions; and b. Shall be voting members subject to the same rights, obligations and duties as other members of their respective boards or commissions. L.1971, c. 60, s. 3, eff. March 25, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-27a — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-27a
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

2. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations, in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, that determine: a. for which training, education, and experience it shall give credit toward its requirements for licensure as a licensed practical nurse under section 1 of P.L.2013, c.49 (C.45:1-15.3), which shall include, but not be limited to, credit for successful completion of the following courses or programs or their equivalents: (1) Army Practical Nursing Specialist (68C); (2) Army Health Care or Medic Specialist (68W); (3) Navy Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program (HM0000); (4) Air Force Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program or Aerospace Medical Service (4N0X1); (5) Air Force Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program (4N031) (3 Skill Level); (6) Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT 4N0X1C); or (7) any other program as determined by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs; and b. the board shall review each course or program and each applicant's training, education, and experience to determine the appropriate amount of credit to be given to an applicant and provide notice of the remaining requirements or courses that an applicant must fulfill or complete in order to take the examination required pursuant to subsection b. of section 5 of P.L.1947, c. 262 (C.45:11-27) after such credit is given. An applicant shall not be permitted to take the examination until proof of satisfactory completion of the appropriate requirements or courses is provided and approved by the board. c. The rules adopted pursuant to this section shall be effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law and shall be effective for a period not to exceed 18 months, and may, thereafter, be amended, adopted, or readopted in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2023, c.18, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-13
Capital required for issuance of certificate of authority; fees and charges.
Status: in_force

13. a. As a condition for the issuance of its certificate of authority to operate a cemetery, a cemetery company established after December 1, 1971 shall make an initial deposit of $75,000 to its Maintenance and Preservation Fund. A for-profit corporation, partnership, association or other private entity managing or operating a cemetery company pursuant to a certificate of authority granted under section 1 of P.L.2006, c.26 (C.45:27-7.1) shall not be required to make that initial deposit of $75,000 to its Maintenance and Preservation Fund; however the cemetery company and the for-profit corporation, partnership, association or other private entity shall be jointly and severally liable for the maintenance and use of that Maintenance and Preservation Fund. b. A cemetery company established before December 1, 1971 shall transfer into the Maintenance and Preservation Fund any funds established for the maintenance and preservation of the cemetery and any additional amount set by the board. c. A cemetery company shall collect and pay into the Maintenance and Preservation Fund the following fees and charges: (1) on the initial sale by a cemetery company of each grave, 15% of the gross sales price; (2) 10% of the initial sales price of a crypt or niche in a public mausoleum or columbarium; (3) on bulk sales of graves, 15% of the current retail gross sales price of comparable graves; (4) on bulk sales of crypts or niches, 10% of the current retail gross sales price of comparable crypts or niches; (5) on transfer of a grave, 15% of the current gross sales price of equivalent graves, less any amounts previously paid to the Maintenance and Preservation Fund on sales of that grave; (6) on transfer of a crypt or niche, 15% of the current gross sales price of equivalent crypts or niches, less any amounts previously paid to the Maintenance and Preservation Fund on sales of that crypt or niche; (7) for each interment or for the placement of cremated human remains, 3% of the charge for the interment or placement or $20, whichever is more; (8) for a foundation, base or installation, 10% of the charge for the foundation, base or installation, or $20, whichever is more. For the purposes of paragraphs (5) and (6) of this subsection, "transfer" shall not include: (a) sales to the cemetery company or to the next of kin; or (b) conveyance of a right of burial in a grave, crypt or niche for which there is no transfer of title provided the grave, crypt or niche was sold after December 1, 1971, the conveyance of the right of burial is from a corporation or association organized not for profit and operated exclusively for religious or charitable purposes to a member or authorized designee of a member of the corporation or association, and a fee or charge had previously been paid on that grave, crypt or niche pursuant to subsection c. d. Monies required to be deposited into the Maintenance and Preservation Fund shall be paid to the fund on a monthly basis. Such deposits shall be made by the last day of the month following the month in which the monies were received. In the event of an installment sale of a grave, crypt or niche, the cemetery company may make the required deposit at the time the deed is issued or when the payments are received. e. A cemetery company may make additional payments or accept contributions into the Maintenance and Preservation Fund. L.2003, c.261, s.13; amended 2006, c.26, s.2; 2011, c.230, s.2; 2015, c.61.
N.J. Stat. § 45:10-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16
Clerks of courts to report to board convictions of licensed midwives
Status: in_force

The clerks of every court wherein any person licensed to practice midwifery is convicted of a crime, shall make a report of such conviction in writing to the board upon blanks provided by it, and such report shall state the name and address of such person so convicted, the date thereof, the nature of the crime of which the person was convicted and the sentence imposed by the court.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9A-13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-13
Reciprocity with other states; certificates of endorsement
Status: in_force

Whenever the committee determines that another state or jurisdiction has requirements equivalent to or higher than those in effect pursuant to this act for the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids, and that such state or jurisdiction has a program equivalent to or stricter than the program for determining whether applicants pursuant to this act are qualified to dispense and fit hearing aids, the committee may issue certificates of endorsement to applicants therefor who hold current, unsuspended and unrevoked certificates or licenses to dispense and fit hearing aids in such other state or jurisdiction. No such applicant for a certificate of endorsement pursuant to this subsection shall be required to submit to or undergo any examination, investigation or other procedure, other than the payment of fees, pursuant to this act. The holder of a certificate of endorsement shall be registered in the same manner as holders of a license. The fee for an initial certificate of endorsement shall be the same as the fee for an initial license. Fees, grounds for renewal and procedures therefor, suspension and revocation of certificates of endorsement shall be the same as for renewal, suspension and revocation of a license. L.1973, c. 19, s. 13, eff. Jan. 31, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-53 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-53
Registration and issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

All persons who pass the required examination shall be registered by the board as licensed dental hygienists, and shall be issued licenses to practice dental hygiene under the seal and hand of the president and secretary of the board. L.1979, c. 46, s. 6, eff. March 21, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-15 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15
Issuance of new certificate after revocation
Status: in_force

Where the certificate of registration of any person has been revoked the board may, after the expiration of one year, entertain an application for a new certificate in like manner as original applications for certificates are entertained, and, upon such new application it may, in its discretion, exempt the applicant from the necessity of undergoing an examination.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-11
Unlawful acts; penalty; display of name; recovery of penalties.
Status: in_force

45:5-11. (a) Whoever practices podiatric medicine in this State without first having obtained and filed the license herein provided for, or contrary to any of the provisions of this chapter, or whoever practices podiatric medicine under a false or assumed name, or falsely impersonates another practitioner of a like or different name, or buys, sells, or fraudulently obtains any diploma as a podiatrist, or any podiatric medicine license, record or registration, or aids or assists any person not regularly licensed and registered to practice podiatric medicine in this State, to practice podiatric medicine therein, or whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be liable to a penalty of $200.00. Every person practicing podiatric medicine and every person practicing podiatric medicine as an employee of another shall cause his name to be conspicuously displayed and kept in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the place where such practice shall be conducted, and any person who shall neglect to cause his name to be displayed as herein required shall be liable to a penalty of $100.00. Using the title doctor or its abbreviation in the practice of podiatric medicine must be qualified by the word or words "podiatrist" or "surgeon podiatrist." Any person who violates this provision shall be liable to a penalty of $100.00. It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed under this act to use terms, titles, words or letters which would designate or imply that he or she is qualified to treat foot or ankle ailments, or to hold himself or herself out as being able to diagnose, treat, operate, or prescribe for any ailment of the human foot or ankle, or offer or attempt to diagnose, treat, operate or prescribe for any ailment of the human foot or ankle. (b) The Superior Court and municipal courts, within their respective territorial jurisdictions, shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine actions for penalties under this chapter. The penalties provided for by this section shall be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the State Board of Medical Examiners of New Jersey, as plaintiff. Penalties imposed because of the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). Process shall issue at the suit of the board, as plaintiff, and shall be either in the nature of a summons or warrant. Amended 1942, c.107, s.4; 1943, c.95, s.4; 1948, c.434, s.5; 1953, c.43, s.12; 1965, c.141, s.7; 1991, c.91, s.450; 2005, c.259, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-8
Construction of act relative to other occupations.
Status: in_force

8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent any person licensed by the State, including, but not limited to, architects, professional engineers, electrical contractors, master plumbers, or any chimney service professional registered as a home improvement contractor with the Division of Consumer Affairs, from acting within the scope of practice of his profession or occupation, but no person shall use the designation "licensed Master HVACR contractor" unless licensed as a Master HVACR contractor under the provisions of this act. L.2007, c.211, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-22.7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.7
Exemption
Status: in_force

The disclosure requirements of this act do not apply in the case of a practitioner who is providing health care services pursuant to a prepaid capitated contract entered into with the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services. L. 1989, c. 19, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-36
Issuance, renewal of license.
Status: in_force

36. A cemetery salesperson license shall be issued or renewed for a period established by the board by regulation. L.2003,c.261,s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.115 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.115
Powers, duties of Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

5. The Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee shall have the following powers and duties: a. Establish criteria and standards for education and experience required for licensure; b. Review the qualifications of applicants for licensure; c. Ensure proper conduct and standards of practice; d. Issue and renew licenses pursuant to this act; e. Establish standards for continuing education; f. Maintain a record of every genetic counselor licensed in this State; g. Establish fees, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.2), for examinations, licenses, including applications for licensure, renewals, and duplications of lost licenses, and other services performed by the committee; h. Suspend, revoke or decline to renew the license of a genetic counselor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); and i. Promulgate rules and regulations to carry out matters delegated to the committee by the board concerning any provisions of this act, in conformance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2009, c.41, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-20 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-20
Renewal of license, certificate after expiration
Status: in_force

If a State licensed or certified real estate appraiser fails to renew his license or certificate prior to its expiration, the appraiser may obtain a license or certificate by satisfying all of the renewal requirements and paying the renewal and late renewal fees, provided that application for the issuance of a new license or certificate is made within one year of the expiration date of the last license or certificate held by the appraiser. L.1991,c.68,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-34 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-34
Records; proceedings of examining board; applicants for licenses; evidence
Status: in_force

The examining board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a record of all applicants for license, showing for each the date of application, name, age, education and other qualifications, place of business and place of residence, whether or not an examination was required and whether the applicant was rejected or a certificate of license granted, and the date of such action. The books and register of the examining board shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded therein. A public register showing the names and places of business and residences of all licensed professional engineers and land surveyors and engineers-in-training shall be prepared under the direction of the secretary-director during the month of June of each year; such public register shall be printed and a copy mailed to each licensee and a copy mailed to the clerk of each city, town, township, village, borough, county and other municipal corporation of this State, which public register shall be placed on file in the office of the said clerk. L.1938, c. 342, p. 857, s. 8. Amended by L.1950, c. 149, p. 316, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15BB-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15BB / Section 15BB-12
Appointment of Executive Director
Status: in_force

The Executive Director of the board shall be appointed by the director and shall serve at the director's pleasure. The salary of the Executive Director shall be determined by the director within the limits of available funds. The director shall be empowered within the limits of available funds to hire any assistants as are necessary to administer this act. L.1991,c.134,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-67 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-67
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act." L.2020, c.133, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:23-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-9
Claims against bonds
Status: in_force

If the trading stamp company defaults in the redemption of its stamps issued by retailers in this State when they are duly presented for redemption by the rightful holders, all rightful holders of trading stamps of such company, including retailers in possession of such stamps for issuance to customers, shall be entitled to make claim against such bond. Any such holder may, within 3 months after such default, file a complaint with the Secretary of State, who shall forthwith make an administrative determination whether there has been a default. If said secretary determines that there has been a default, he shall give notice of such determination to the company and, if such default is not corrected within 10 days, he shall publish notice of such default in 3 consecutive publications of one or more newspapers having general circulation throughout this State and therein require that proof of all claims for redemption of the trading stamps of such company be filed with him, together with the trading stamps upon which the claim is based, within 3 months after the date of the first such publication. The Secretary of State shall determine the validity of all claims so filed promptly after the expiration of such period. Thereupon the secretary shall be paid by the surety such amount, not exceeding the principal sum of the bond, as shall be necessary to satisfy all valid claims so filed. The secretary shall promptly thereafter make an equitable distribution of the proceeds of the bond to such claimants and shall destroy the trading stamps so surrendered. The costs and other charges incurred by the Secretary of State in performing the duties set forth in this section shall constitute a proper charge against the trading stamp company which has defaulted, or, in the event of the trading stamp company's failure to pay, against the bond filed by that company, and shall constitute a prior claim against such company or such bond, except that in no event shall the surety be liable for such charge and all other valid claims as an aggregate in excess of the principal sum of the bond. L.1964, c. 274, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.111 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.111
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Genetic Counselor's Licensing Act." L.2009, c.41, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-9
License must be conspicuously displayed
Status: in_force

The license so issued shall be kept conspicuously posted in the licensee's place of business and whenever the licensee shall change his place of business written notice thereof shall be given to the commissioner of banking and insurance who shall indicate on the license his approval, in writing, of the change of location.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.65 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.65
Registrations required for sale.
Status: in_force

16. Unless otherwise provided by regulation, a developer, or any of its agents, shall not sell, offer, or dispose of a timeshare interest in this State unless all necessary registrations are filed and approved by the commission, or while an order revoking or suspending a registration is in effect. L.2006, c.63, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-62 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-62
Definitions relative to home inspectors.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Board" means the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. "Client" means any person who engages, or seeks to engage, the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of and written report upon the condition of a residential building. "Committee" means the Home Inspection Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Home inspector" means any person licensed as a home inspector pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Home inspection" means an inspection and written evaluation of the following components of a residential building: heating system, cooling system, plumbing system, electrical system, structural components, foundation, roof, masonry structure, exterior and interior components or any other related residential housing component as determined by the board by regulation. "Residential building" means a structure consisting of from one to four family dwelling units that has been occupied as such prior to the time when a home inspection is requested or contracted for in accordance with this act, but shall not include any such structure newly constructed and not previously occupied. L.1997,c.323,s.2; amended 2005, c.201, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17A-18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-18
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act." L.1994,c.16,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-50 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-50
Application for license; requirements.
Status: in_force

11. To obtain a license to engage in the practice of pharmacy, the applicant shall: a. Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the board; b. Have attained the age of 18 years; c. Be of good moral character; d. Have graduated and received a professional degree from a college or school of pharmacy that has been approved by the board; e. Have completed an internship or other program that has been approved by the board, or demonstrated to the board's satisfaction experience in the practice of pharmacy which meets or exceeds the minimum internship requirements of the board; f. Have successfully passed an examination or examinations as determined by the board; and g. Have paid the fees specified by the board for the examination and any related materials, and have paid for the issuance of the license. L.2003,c.280,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-7.1
Applicability; renewals; reinstatements.
Status: in_force

5. a. Notwithstanding any other act or regulation to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall apply to every holder of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification issued or renewed by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), who seeks renewal of that license or certificate. b. Every holder of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification, issued or renewed by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), who seeks renewal shall submit a renewal application and pay a renewal fee prior to the date of expiration of the license or certificate of registration or certification. If the holder does not renew the license or certificate prior to its expiration date, the holder may renew it within 30 days of its expiration date by submitting a renewal application and paying a renewal fee and a late fee. During the 30-day period, the license shall be valid and the licensee shall not be deemed practicing without a license. Any professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification not renewed within 30 days of its expiration date shall be suspended without a hearing. c. Any individual who continues to practice after the 30 days following the expiration date of that individual's license or certificate of registration or certification shall be deemed to be engaged in unlicensed practice of the regulated profession or occupation, even if no notice of suspension has been provided to the individual. d. A professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification suspended pursuant to this section may be reinstated as provided in section 2 of P.L.2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.4). e. A board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15) shall send a notice of renewal to each of its holders of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification, as applicable, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license or certificate. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew provided that the license is renewed within 60 days from the date the notice is sent. f. A renewal applicant electing to renew as inactive shall not engage in professional or occupational practice within the State or hold himself out as eligible to engage in professional or occupational practice within the State. L.1999, c.403, s.5; amended 2013, c.182, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-7
Provision, duties of personnel
Status: in_force

45:15-7. The Commissioner of Insurance shall provide the commission with such personnel as he shall deem necessary, after consultation with the commission, for the proper discharge of the duties imposed by the provisions of this article. The Commissioner of Insurance shall prescribe the duties of persons thus assigned to the commission, and shall fix their compensation, within the limits of available appropriations therefor. The Commissioner of Insurance shall provide the commission with such office space, furniture and stationery as he shall determine, after consultation with the commission, to be reasonably necessary for carrying out the provisions of this article. Amended 1948,c.88,s.5; 1993,c.51,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-46 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-46
Regulatory authority unaffected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit the legal authority of the State Board of Psychological Examiners to regulate the practice of psychology in the State of New Jersey. L. 1985, c. 256, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-18.4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-18.4
Completion not required for initial renewal of license
Status: in_force

4. The board shall not require completion of continuing plumbing education credits for an initial renewal of license. L.1996,c.158,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-14 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-14
Municipal inspection power
Status: in_force

This act shall not deny to any municipality the power to inspect plumbing work or plumbing equipment or the power to regulate the standards and manner in which plumbing work shall be done, but no municipality, local board of health or other agency shall require any master plumber licensed under this act or any master plumber or plumbing contractor authorized to engage in the business of plumbing contracting under this act to obtain any additional license, apply for or take any examination or pay any licensing fee. L. 1968, c. 362, s. 14; amended 1987,c.442,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:24-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-3
License fee; payment before sale; term of license
Status: in_force

All transient merchants or itinerant vendors shall, before offering for sale any personal property, pay to the licensing official of the municipality in which such sale is to take place, a sum of not more than one thousand dollars, and upon payment of such sum as may be specified in the ordinances of the municipality in which the transient merchant or itinerant vendor is to do business, he shall be entitled to apply for and receive a license which shall continue in favor of the person to whom it is issued for the period of one hundred and eighty days from the day of issuance.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.30 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.30
Conditions for disposition of subdivided lands
Status: in_force

Unless the subdivided lands or the transaction is exempt pursuant to section 6 of this act: a. No person may offer, dispose or participate in this State in the disposition of subdivided lands or of any interest in subdivided lands unless in accordance with the provisions of this act. b. No person may dispose or participate in the disposition of any interest in subdivided lands unless a current public offering statement, disclosing fully all information required in section 12 of this act, is delivered to the purchaser and the purchaser is afforded a reasonable opportunity to examine the public offering statement prior to the disposition. L.1989, c.239, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-64 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-64
Inapplicability relative to collaborative drug therapy management in hospitals.
Status: in_force

25. The provisions of this act regulating collaborative drug therapy management shall not apply to any pharmacist practicing in a hospital, provided that prescribing within these institutions takes place under the guidance of a pharmacy and therapeutics committee in accordance with procedures as determined by regulations jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners. L.2003,c.280,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-24.7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-24.7
Required language on certificate
Status: in_force

11. The Division of Consumer Affairs shall require that a New Jersey Board of Nursing certificate issued to a homemaker-home health aide contain the following statement: "Valid only if certified homemaker-home health aide is employed by a home health agency or health care service firm and is performing delegated nursing regimen or nursing tasks delegated through the authority of a duly licensed registered professional nurse." L.1997,c.100,s.11; amended 1997, c.284, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.34b — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.34b
Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.
Status: in_force

21. To be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist assistant, an applicant shall: a. Possess at least an Associate in Arts degree from an accredited college or university; b. Have completed a two-year physical therapist assistant program at an accredited college or university, which has been approved by the board; c. Have experience satisfactory to the board, in accordance with regulations of the board; d. Have successfully completed a written examination approved by the board; e. Be at least 18 years of age; f. Be of good moral character; and g. Meet such other requirements as may be established by the board by regulation. L.2003,c.18,s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-73 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-73
Report of names of licensees to State Department of Health; identification cards.
Status: in_force

42. The board shall report to the State Department of Health the name and residence of every person to whom it may issue a license. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1117, s. 42. Amended by L.1960, c. 184, p. 771, s. 15; 2025, c.52, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-2
Officers; powers; fees
Status: in_force

45:9-2. The board shall elect a president, a secretary and a treasurer from its membership and shall have a common seal, of which all courts of this State shall take judicial notice. Its president, or secretary, may issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses to testify before the board and administer oaths in taking testimony in any matter pertaining to its duties, which subpoenas shall issue under the seal of the board and shall be served in the same manner as subpoenas issued out of the Superior Court of this State. Every person who refuses or neglects to obey the command of such subpoena, or who, after appearing, refuses to be sworn and testify shall, in either event, be liable to a penalty of $50.00 to be sued for in the name of the board in any court of competent jurisdiction, which penalty when collected shall be paid to the treasurer of said board. It shall make and adopt all necessary rules, regulations and bylaws not inconsistent with the laws of the State or of the United States, whereby to perform the duties and to transact the business required under the provisions of this article (section 45:9-1 et seq.). The board shall charge for licenses and other services performed by it the fees provided in chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, or where not so provided, such fees as it shall prescribe by rule or regulation. The board shall make such disposition of all fees and moneys collected by it and such reports in connection therewith as directed by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. Amended 1939,c.115,s.2; 1953,c.43,s.39; 1973,c.166,s.1; 1991,c.91,s.452.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5-18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-18
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

If any phrase, clause, section or part of this act shall be determined to be invalid in a court of competent jurisdiction, such part shall be excluded and the rest of the act shall be valid and effectual. L.1943, c. 95, p. 317, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3
Rules and regulations; seal; records; compensation and expenses of board members
Status: in_force

The board may adopt all necessary rules, regulations and by-laws to govern its proceedings, not inconsistent with the laws of this State or of the United States; and may adopt a seal, of which the secretary-director shall have the care and custody. The secretary-director shall keep a record of all proceedings of the board, which shall be open to public examination. The board may also adopt rules and regulations for the examination and registration of applicants desiring to practice architecture in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and for the affixing to and endorsement on architects' plans the seal, name, license number and title of the architect and may amend, modify and repeal such regulations from time to time. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day that he attends a session of the board and shall also be paid his actual traveling and necessary expenses in and about the business of the board, but in no case shall the expenses of the board exceed the receipts thereof. Amended by L.1939, c. 239, p. 648, s. 1; L.1950, c. 249, p. 861, s. 1; L.1952, c. 133, p. 479, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-8
Determinations by agency upon receipt of statement of record
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a statement of record in proper form, the agency shall forthwith initiate an examination to determine that: (a) The developer can convey or cause to be conveyed the interest in subdivided lands offered for disposition if the purchaser complies with the terms of the offer, and when appropriate, that release clauses, conveyances in trust or other safeguards have been provided; (b) There is reasonable assurance that all proposed improvements will be completed as represented; (c) The advertising material and the general promotional plan are not false, misleading, or discriminatory and comply with the standards prescribed by the agency in its rules and afford full and fair disclosure; (d) Such subdivider has not, or if a corporation, its officers, directors, and principals have not, been convicted of a crime involving land dispositions or any aspect of the land sales business in this State, the United States, or any other State or foreign country and has not been subject to any injunction or administrative order restraining a false or misleading promotional plan involving land dispositions; (e) The public offering statement requirements of this act have been satisfied. L.1969, c. 215, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-17
Copy of survey map, filing with board.
Status: in_force

17. a. A copy of a survey or map of land to be used for cemetery purposes shall be filed with the board. The filing shall constitute dedication of the land for cemetery purposes. b. Before graves are sold, the part of the cemetery, including those graves, shall be surveyed and a map prepared showing the location of the graves with those roadways, paths and building areas as the cemetery company directs. A map of the land shall be kept at the office of the cemetery company. The map shall be made available for inspection by owners of interment spaces. c. A cemetery company may amend a map to include areas not previously laid out or to change the layout of plots not sold. Existing roadways and walks to graves already sold shall not be abandoned but may be altered as long as similar access to existing interment spaces is not denied. Paths may be renovated or reduced in size if the minimum width specified by regulation is maintained. The amended map shall be filed with the board. L.2003,c.261,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14D-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14D / Section 14D-10
Issuance of receipt, bill of lading, electronic warehouse receipt permitted, certain.
Status: in_force

10. a. Every person engaged in the business of storing or moving household goods, office goods, or special commodities for transportation in intrastate commerce shall issue a receipt or bill of lading therefor and shall be liable to the lawful holder thereof in accordance with the provisions of chapters 3, 4, 5, and 7 of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a receipt issued pursuant to this section shall not be denied legal effect solely because it is in electronic form, provided that both parties have affirmatively agreed to the electronic form of the receipt, the issuer affirmatively provides to the holder the receipt in an accessible form which is capable of being received, retained and accurately reproduced by the holder, and the receipt contains all legally required information. b. A contracting public mover may permit an owner-operator providing any mover's services of the public mover to issue, using the forms of the public mover or otherwise in the name of the public mover, a bill of lading and any other documentation evidencing the performance of, or agreement to perform, any mover's services on behalf of the contracting public mover. The contracting public mover shall be liable to the holder of the bill of lading or other documentation as if it provided, or agreed to provide, the mover's services for the consumer. L.1981, c.311, s.10; amended 2001, c.277; 2007, c.50, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-41.27 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-41.27
Scope of practice of chiropractic unaffected.
Status: in_force

11. The scope of practice of chiropractic shall remain as defined in existing statutes. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to prohibit a chiropractor from caring for chiropractic subluxation. Chiropractic analysis which identifies the existence of a chiropractic subluxation may be the basis for chiropractic care even in the absence of a subjective complaint or other objective findings. L.1989, c.153, s.11; amended 2009, c.322, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-22.21 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.21
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Health Care Consumer Information Act." L.2003,c.96,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-65 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-65
Disclosure of client information
Status: in_force

24. Except by permission of the client engaging a licensee or firm under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.), or the heirs, successors, or personal representatives of that client, no licensee or partner, officer, member, manager, shareholder, or employee of a licensee or firm shall disclose information communicated to the licensee or firm by the client relating to and in connection with services rendered to the client by the licensee or firm in the practice of public accountancy. Such information shall be deemed confidential; except that nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the disclosure of information required to be disclosed by the standards of the public accounting profession in reporting on the examination of financial statements or as prohibiting compliance with applicable laws, regulations or Public Company Accounting Oversight Board requirements, or as prohibiting disclosures in court proceedings, investigations or proceedings under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.), in ethical investigations conducted by private professional organizations, or in the course of peer reviews. L.1997, c.259, s.24; amended 2019, c.10, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-4
Salary of secretary
Status: in_force

The secretary of each of the boards mentioned in section 45:1-2 of this title, whether or not a member thereof, shall be entitled to receive such reasonable salary or compensation for his services as secretary as shall be fixed by such boards, which shall be paid by the boards from their receipts, unless an appropriation is made for the expenses of such boards, in which case the same shall be paid from such appropriation.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14D-25.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14D / Section 14D-25.2
Public mover, proof of insurance, workers compensation coverage required of owner-operator.
Status: in_force

5. a. An owner-operator, in order to enter into any contract with a public mover to perform any mover's services of the public mover, shall secure and maintain insurance, or other securities or agreements for workers' compensation coverage, of the type and amount required pursuant to regulation. b. A public mover shall not contract with an owner-operator until the owner-operator presents the public mover with proof of adequate workers' compensation coverage. L.2007, c.50, s.5; amended 2009, c.295, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-42.25 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-42.25
Disposition of fees and other moneys
Status: in_force

All fees, fines, penalties and other moneys derived from the operation of this act shall be paid to the board, and remitted by it to the State Treasurer. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2111, s. 25.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-27.25a — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.25a
Continuing education for physician assistant relative to opiods.
Status: in_force

20. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing medical education required of each person licensed as a physician assistant, as a condition of biennial renewal pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.13), include one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing medical education requirement in this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.25), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so. b. The State Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2017, c.28, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.106 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.106
Issuance of temporary license.
Status: in_force

13. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for licensure pursuant to this act, provided that the applicant meets the requirements of subsections a., b., and c. of section 9 of this act and who, in the judgment of the board, after consultation with the committee, is eligible for examination. An applicant with a temporary license may practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed perfusionist. A temporary license shall expire one year from its date of issuance, but may be renewed for an additional one-year period. This temporary license shall be surrendered to the board upon its expiration. L.1999,c.126,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-29 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-29
Exemptions from licensing requirement.
Status: in_force

9. a. Telephone utilities and cable television companies regulated by the Board of Regulatory Commissioners pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes and persons in their employ while performing the duties of their employment are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a license to engage in the alarm business pursuant to this act. b. Electrical contractors regulated by the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors pursuant to P.L.1962, c.162 (C.45:5A-1 et seq.) and persons in their employ while performing the duties of their employment are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a license to engage in the alarm business pursuant to this act. c. Any person who is certified to engage in the fire protection equipment business or who holds a fire protection contractor business permit pursuant to P.L.2001, c.289 (C.52:27D-25n et al.) and persons in their employ are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a license to engage in the fire alarm business pursuant to this act. L.1997,c.305,s.9; amended 2001, c.289, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-22.6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.6
Written disclosure form.
Status: in_force

3. The written disclosure form required pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1989, c.19 (C.45:9-22.5) shall be prescribed by regulation of the State Board of Medical Examiners. In addition to such other information as the board determines necessary, the disclosure shall inform the patient whether any services or facility fees associated with the referral will be considered to be, and reimbursed at, an "out-of-network" level by the patient's insurance carrier or other third party payer. L.1989, c.19, s.3; amended 2009, c.24, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12B-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12B / Section 12B-10
Executive director of board
Status: in_force

10. There shall be an Executive Director of the board appointed by the director who shall serve at the director's pleasure. The salary of the Executive Director shall be determined by the director within the limits of available funds. The director shall be empowered within the limits of available funds to hire any assistants as are necessary to administer this act. L.1991,c.512,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-24 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-24
False statements; high misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any person who, in any affidavit or examination required of an applicant for examination, license or registration under the laws regulating the practice of dentistry, willfully makes a false statement in a material regard, shall be guilty of a high misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment at hard labor not exceeding five years, or both, in the discretion of the court.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-17
Disposition of subdivision or community lands subject to act
Status: in_force

Dispositions of subdivision or community lands are subject to this act if: (a) Such lands offered for disposition are located in this State; or (b) The developer's principal office is located in this State; or (c) Any offer or disposition of subdivision or community lands is made in this State, whether or not the seller or purchaser is then present in this State, if the offer originates within this State or is directed by the seller to a person or place in this State and received by the person or at the place to which it is directed. L.1969, c. 215, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:26-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-12
Licensed crane operator prohibited to practice as professional engineer.
Status: in_force

12. No person licensed as a crane operator pursuant to this act shall engage in the practice of professional engineering, unless licensed as a professional engineer. L.2003,c.171,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-34 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-34
Definitions relative to healthcare professionals.
Status: in_force

9. As used in sections 9 through 14 and 16 and 17 of P.L.2005, c.83 (C.45:1-34 through C.45:1-39 and C.26:2H-12.2d and C.45:1-40): "Board" means a professional and occupational licensing board within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety which licenses or otherwise authorizes a health care professional to practice a health care profession. "Division" means the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety; "Health care entity" means a health care facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), a health maintenance organization authorized to operate pursuant to P.L.1973, c.337 (C.26:2J-1 et seq.), a carrier which offers a managed care plan regulated pursuant to P.L.1997, c.192 (C.26:2S-1 et seq.), a State or county psychiatric hospital, a State developmental center, a staffing registry, and a home care services agency as defined in section 1 of P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23). "Health care professional" means a person licensed or otherwise authorized pursuant to Title 45 or Title 52 of the Revised Statutes to practice a health care profession that is regulated by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs or by one of the following boards: the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Acupuncture Examining Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council and the Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee. "Licensee" means an individual who has been issued a license or other authorization to practice a health care profession. "Review panel" means the Medical Practitioner Review Panel established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1989, c.300 (C.45:9-19.8). L.2005,c.83,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9A-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-4
Term of office
Status: in_force

Each member of the committee, except the members first appointed and the director, shall serve for a term of 5 years. Each member shall hold office until the appointment of his successor. The initial appointments to the committee shall be two members for a term of 1 year; two members for a term of 2 years and two members for a term of 3 years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. No member may be appointed for more than two terms. L.1973, c. 19, s. 4, eff. Jan. 31, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-41
Inapplicability.
Status: in_force

14. The provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.)shall not apply to a single-family homeowner who performs hearth professional work on the person's own dwelling. Nothing in P.L.1968, c.362 (C.45:14C-1 et seq.) or P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall be construed to prevent licensed electrical contractors from engaging in the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural or manufactured gas piping while installing or repairing electric generators, provided they have demonstrated as a part of licensure continuing education in the installation of gas piping relevant to installing or repairing electric generators. L.2019, c.260, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.27 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.27
Issuance of license.
Status: in_force

17. The board shall issue a license to each applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who, in the judgment of the board, qualifies for licensure pursuant to P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.) and P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.). Every licensee shall ensure the following notices are conspicuously displayed in a public area in all offices and health care facilities at which the licensee practices physical therapy: a. "Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, an agency of the Division of Consumer Affairs. Any member of the public may notify the board of any complaint relative to the practice conducted by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant." The notice shall include the current address and phone number for the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Physical Examiners. b. "INFORMATION ON PROFESSIONAL FEES IS AVAILABLE TO YOU ON REQUEST." The licensee shall not be required to publicly post his biennial registration, but an original biennial registration shall be maintained on site and all licensees shall be required to provide their name, professional designation and license number to any patient upon request. L.1983, c.296, s.17; amended 2003, c.18, s.12; 2017, c.121, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-70 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-70
Issuance of limited registration certificate.
Status: in_force

4. The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry shall issue to a dentist in good standing holding an active license to practice dentistry in any other state a limited registration certificate authorizing the registrant to make dental decisions pursuant to P.L.2007, c.259 (C.17:48G-1 et al.), if there is no pending dental license disciplinary action and no adverse information disclosed in a criminal background check or data bank search. A limited registration certificate shall not be deemed to authorize the registrant to treat patients or otherwise engage in the private practice of dentistry in this State. L.2007, c.259, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.78 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.78
Application for registration deemed submission to jurisdiction of courts.
Status: in_force

29. a. For purposes of this act, an application for registration submitted to the commission shall be deemed a submission, by the applicant, to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New Jersey. b. In addition to the methods of service provided for in the Rules of Court, service may be made by delivering a copy of the process to a person designated by the commission to receive the process at its office, but that service shall not be effective unless the plaintiff, which may be the commission, in a proceeding instituted by it: (1) Sends a copy of the process and the pleading by certified mail to the defendant or respondent at his last known address; and (2) The plaintiff's affidavit of compliance with this section is filed in the case on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within the time as the court allows. c. If any person, including any nonresident of this State, engages in conduct prohibited by this act and has not filed a consent to service of process, and personal jurisdiction over him cannot otherwise be obtained in this State, that conduct authorizes the commission to receive service of process, in any non-criminal proceedings against him or his successor which arises from that conduct and which is brought under this act with the same force as if served on him personally. Notice shall be given as provided in subsection b. of this section. L.2006, c.63, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-58 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-58
Triennial renewal of license; fee
Status: in_force

17. Every certified public accountant and public accountant licensed to practice public accountancy within this State shall renew his license triennially with the board and pay a triennial license fee established by the board by regulation. Notice of the failure to renew a license and pay the triennial license fee shall be given to any person who fails to do so within 60 days following the license expiration date, which notice shall state that, upon the continued failure to pay that fee, the license issued to that individual will be forfeited at the time and place stated in the notice, unless the fee is paid by the specified time. The board may make rules regarding the reissuance of a license to any person whose license has been forfeited under this section. An individual paying the triennial license fee, in addition to furnishing any other information which the board may require, shall state in the application whether any license as a certified public accountant or public accountant or any charter as a chartered accountant or any other license, permit or registration to practice public accountancy ever issued to or made for that individual by any state or political subdivision of the United States, or by any foreign country or political subdivision thereof, or by any professional accounting organization, has been revoked or suspended, and, if so, state those facts relating to that revocation or suspension as the board may require. No certified public accountant, public accountant, registered municipal accountant or public school accountant of this State, who has not renewed his license pursuant to the requirements of this section, shall, during that period, hold himself out to be engaged in practice as a certified public accountant, public accountant, registered municipal accountant or public school accountant within this State. L.1997,c.259,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AA-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AA / Section 5AA-6
Duties, powers of board.
Status: in_force

6. The board shall: a. Review the qualifications of an applicant for certification as a landscape irrigation contractor; b. Insure the proper conduct and standards of examinations for the certification of landscape irrigation contractors; c. Issue and renew certificates pursuant to P.L.1991, c.27 (C.45:5AA-1 et seq.) as appropriate; d. Refuse to issue or renew or shall suspend or revoke a certificate issued under P.L.1991, c.27 (C.45:5AA-1 et seq.) pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1991, c.27 (C.45:5AA-8); e. Maintain a registry of landscape irrigation contractor certificates which shall record the name and address of the contractor, the date the certificate was issued, and the number of the certificate; f. Require continuing education for certified landscape irrigation contractors as provided in section 10 of P.L.2009, c.229 (C.45:5AA-7.1); g. Review applications for a business permit; h. Issue a business permit to a person engaged in the business of landscape irrigation contracting and define any restrictions or requirements regarding the use of that permit; i. Allow a person to continue to engage in landscape irrigation contracting for a period of up to 180 calendar days after the death, disability, or cessation of employment of the responsible certificate holder who qualified the person for a business permit when the board is notified within 30 days of such an occurrence; j. Refuse to issue or renew a business permit or suspend or revoke a business permit in accordance with section 8 of P.L.1991, c.27 (C.45:5AA-8); k. Establish procedures for the registry of a business permit for each person engaged in the business of landscape irrigation contracting; l. Maintain a registry of landscape irrigation contracting business permits which shall include the permittee's name, trade name, business permit number, federal and State tax identification numbers, landscape irrigation contractor's certificate name and certification number, street address and mailing address of the permittee, phone number of the permittee, and other information the board deems necessary; m. Adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of P.L.1991, c.27 (C.45:5AA-1 et seq.) and P.L.2025, c.262; and n. Adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," fees for examinations, applications and renewals of certificates or business permits, and administrative costs associated with verifying continuing education requirements. These fees shall be prescribed or changed to the extent necessary to defray the expenses incurred by the board in the performance of its duties, but shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to be so required. L.1991, c.27, s.6; amended 2009, c.229, s.5; 2025, c.262, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-33 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-33
School of professional nursing
Status: in_force

a. Application for accreditation. Any person, partnership, association, corporation or public educational institution desiring to conduct a school of professional nursing shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may require that the applicant: (1) is equipped to give the course of instruction and practice set forth in the curriculum prescribed by the board, part of which instruction and practice may, with the approval of the board, be given by arrangement with one or more agencies or institutions approved by the board for that purpose; (2) is affiliated with a hospital of such size and facilities as the board may prescribe; (3) meets such other standards and requirements as the board may prescribe. In any case other than an application by a public educational institution the board may require evidence of good moral character of all persons directly or indirectly interested in the operation of such school. Upon approval of the application the board shall issue a certificate of accreditation, which may be conditional during the first year. b. Rights and obligations of holders of certificates of accreditation. The holder of a certificate of accreditation shall have the right during the effective period of the certificate of accreditation to conduct a school of professional nursing. The effective period of such certificate or a renewal thereof shall commence on the date of issuance and shall terminate at the end of the fiscal year, July first to June thirtieth, in which it is issued, and shall not include any period of suspension ordered by the board as hereinafter provided. An accredited school of professional nursing shall admit as students only persons possessing the preliminary educational requirements set forth in section four hereof, shall abide by and conform to the curriculum and standards of operation prescribed from time to time by the board, shall make such reports to the board as the board may require, and shall submit to such investigations by representatives of the board as the board may require. L.1947, c. 262, p. 956, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-36
Municipality, county prohibited from regulating certain locksmiths, alarm businesses.
Status: in_force

16. a. Notwithstanding any provision of the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.), or any other law to the contrary, no municipality or county shall adopt an ordinance or resolution or promulgate any rules or regulations relating to a licensed locksmith or alarm business that: (1) requires the licensing or registration of locksmiths or alarm businesses; (2) requires a locksmith or an alarm business to submit information about the business' systems; (3) requires a locksmith or an alarm business to pay an alarm registration or licensure fee to a third party person or business; (4) requires a permit or fee for the installation of a perimeter fence intrusion protection system in addition to an alarm system permit issued by the municipality or county; (5) imposes an installation or operational requirement for a perimeter fence intrusion protection system that is inconsistent with the requirements and standards of the act; (6) impedes the installation or continued operation of a perimeter fence intrusion protection system; or (7) prohibits the installation or use of a perimeter fence intrusion protection system. b. The provisions of any ordinance or resolution or rules or regulations of any municipality or county relating to the licensing or registration of locksmiths or alarm businesses are superseded by the provisions of this act. Municipal and county officials and employees shall comply with the provisions of the act. Nothing in this section shall be construed, however, to prohibit municipal regulation of door-to-door vendors or salespersons of burglar alarm, fire alarm or electronic security systems nor shall anything in this section be construed to prohibit or restrict municipal consideration of alarm business service proposals in consent proceedings under the "Cable Television Act," P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.). L.1997, c.305, s.16; amended 2021, c.2, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-27.10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.10
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Physician Assistant Licensing Act." L.1991,c.378,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.77 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.77
Definitions relative to practice of electrology.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act:
"Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners. "Committee" means the Electrologists Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Electrologist" means a person who is licensed to practice electrology pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Electrology" means the removal of hair permanently through the utilization of solid probe electrode-type epilation, including thermolysis, being of a short-wave, high frequency type, and including electrolysis, being of a galvanic type, or a combination of both, which is accomplished by a super-imposed or sequential blend. "Electrology instructor" means a person who is licensed to teach the clinical and theoretical practice of electrology pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Office" means any fixed establishment or place where one or more persons engage in the practice of electrology. L.1997,c.347,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2C-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-10
Examinations; reexamination after failure to pass
Status: in_force

The board shall administer an examination to applicants who comply with section 9 of this act. The examination shall be written in the English language and shall test the applicant's knowledge of the practice of acupuncture, human anatomy, modern sterilization techniques, the storage and handling of sterile equipment, and such other subjects as the board may require. The examination shall include a practical test of the skills required to competently practice acupuncture, and demonstrate the applicant's ability to meaningfully communicate in English with a patient regarding the patient's acupuncture treatment. Examinations shall be held within the State at least once a year at a time and place to be designated by the board. If an applicant fails to pass the examination, he may be reexamined at the next examination upon payment of the reexamination fee. L.1983, c. 7, s. 10, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16B-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16B / Section 16B-11
Licensing of out-of-State practitioner.
Status: in_force

11. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall license without examination a nutritionist or dietitian who is licensed, registered or certified by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State. L.2019, c.331, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19A-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-6
Issuance of identification card to registered security officer.
Status: in_force

6. a. The superintendent shall cause to be issued to a registered security officer an identification card containing such information as the superintendent shall prescribe. The identification card shall incorporate appropriate security features. b. A person who is issued an identification card pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be responsible for its safekeeping and shall not lend, let or allow any other person to use, possess, exhibit or display the card. c. No person shall use, possess, exhibit or display any license, card, shield or badge of any design or material purporting to authorize the holder or wearer to act as a security officer, unless such person holds a valid certificate of registration as a security officer pursuant to section 4 of this act. d. If it is established to the satisfaction of the superintendent that an identification card has been lost or destroyed, the superintendent shall, upon payment of an appropriate fee, cause to be issued a duplicate identification card for the unexpired portion of the term of the registration. e. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree in addition to any other crime or offense specified by law. L.2004,c.134,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-19.8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-19.8
Medical Practitioner Review Panel; establishment, membership, terms, compensation
Status: in_force

The State Board of Medical Examiners shall establish a Medical Practitioner Review Panel. a. The review panel shall consist of nine members. Eight members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, as follows: four physicians licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this State, at least one of whom is a board certified psychiatrist or a physician experienced in the field of chemical dependency and at least one of whom is employed by a health maintenance organization; three consumers of health care services who are not licensed health care providers or the spouses of licensed health care providers; and one administrator of a hospital who is appointed upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Hospital Association. One member shall be appointed by the President of the State Board of Medical Examiners and shall be a member of the board and shall serve ex officio. A review panel member shall serve for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, three shall serve for terms of one year, three for terms of two years and two for a term of three years. A review panel member is eligible for reappointment but shall not serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed. Any vacancy in the membership of the review panel shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided by the original appointment. b. The Governor shall appoint the first chairman and vice chairman of the review panel from among the members to serve for a one-year term, but thereafter, the members of the panel shall annually elect a chairman and vice chairman from among the members. The board shall appoint an executive director and the board and the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall provide such investigative, medical consulting and clerical support as is necessary to carry out the duties of the review panel. The State Board of Medical Examiners' member shall not serve as chairman or vice chairman of the panel. c. Five members of the review panel shall constitute a quorum and the review panel shall not make any recommendation without the affirmative vote of at least five members of the review panel. d. The members of the review panel shall be compensated on a per diem basis in the amount of $150 and shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their official duties. The executive director of the review panel shall receive such salary as determined by the director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. e. The Attorney General shall provide legal staff services to the review panel. L.1989, c.300, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-65.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-65.2
Patient, membership, account, healthcare platform, payment, services, telehealth, telemedicine.
Status: in_force

5. A patient with a membership or an account with a healthcare platform, as defined pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2003, c.280 (C.45:14-41), may apply the membership or account towards payment of services provided as a result of telehealth or telemedicine. A patient who uses or intends to use a membership or an account with a healthcare platform to pay for telehealth or telemedicine services shall notify a provider of any identification number, if given, in connection with the membership or account with a healthcare platform to ensure the preservation of a proper patient-provider relationship pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2017, c.117 (C.45:1-63). L.2023, c.221, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.35 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.35
Examination by commission
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of an application for registration in proper form, accompanied by a statement of record, the commission shall initiate an examination to determine that: a. The subdivider can convey or cause to be conveyed the interest in subdivided lands offered for disposition if the purchaser complies with the terms of the offer, and when appropriate, that release clauses, conveyances in trust or other safeguards have been provided; b. There is reasonable assurance that all proposed improvements will be completed as represented; c. The advertising material and the general promotional plan are not false, misleading, or discriminatory and comply with the standards prescribed by the commission in its rules and regulations and afford full and fair disclosure; d. The subdivider has not, or if a corporation, its officers, directors, and principals have not, been convicted of a crime or civil offense involving land dispositions or any aspect of the land sales business in this State, the United States, or any other state or foreign country; and that the developer has not been subject to any permanent injunction or final administrative order restraining a false or misleading promotional plan involving real property dispositions, the seriousness of which in the opinion of the commission warrants the denial of registration; and e. The public offering statement requirements of section 12 of this act have been satisfied. L.1989, c.239, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:4B-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-9
Professional engineer; contracts for services; conditions
Status: in_force

A sole proprietor or business association, which may by law render or offer to render architectural services, shall enter into a contract with an owner to provide architectural and engineering services under the following conditions: a. The contract with the owner is in writing and provides for a coordinated rendering of architectural and engineering services. b. Engineering services shall be provided pursuant to a separate, written, independent subcontract which clearly delineates the responsibility of the professional engineer or business association and the contracting entity. c. Any subcontract for the providing of engineering services pursuant to this act shall provide that: (1) The professional engineer or business association shall render services contracted for as an independent professional and not as an employee of a sole proprietor or business association which may by law provide or offer to provide architectural services. (2) The professional engineer shall exercise independent professional judgment consistent with accepted standards of the practice of engineering with regard to the project as its circumstances may dictate. d. A licensed architect may design any architectural additions to an engineering work. L.1989, c.277, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-42.29 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-42.29
License; application; form; contents; fee; annual renewal
Status: in_force

All clinical laboratories operating prior to the effective date of this act shall be issued a license upon submission of a properly completed application form and payment of the requisite fee. Said license shall thereafter be renewable, on a calendar year basis, subject to all provisions of this act. The license application form shall include, but need not be limited to the following information: a. The name and address of the clinical laboratory owner and his authorized agent and such information regarding the owner and agent as may be required; b. The name and address of the clinical laboratory director; c. The name and address of the clinical laboratory for which the license is requested and a description and plan of the premises to be occupied for the operation of said laboratory; d. A list of the major laboratory equipment to be utilized; and, e. The tests to be performed in the clinical laboratory. L.1975, c. 166, s. 4, eff. Aug. 1, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-90 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-90
Prohibitions for providers.
Status: in_force

9. No person shall: a. Advertise "discounts," "rebates" or other price reduction incentives: (1) which are not actual reductions of the retail prices of a provider's current general price list; or (2) which are based solely on a funeral insurance policy's premium rate tables. b. In offering to provide preneed funeral arrangements or prepaid funeral agreements, use the word "trust" or "trust funded" in any name, advertisement or solicitation in a misleading manner. c. Fund or finance preneed funeral arrangements or a prepaid funeral agreement through retail installment contracts, reverse mortgages or credit life insurance, or in any manner other than a funeral trust or funeral insurance policy. d. Waive any provision of this act in any agreement in which a person pays money under, or in connection with, a prepaid funeral agreement. Any agreement to waive any portion of this act shall render the agreement voidable by the purchaser. L.1993, c.147, s.9; amended 2009, c.218, s.2.