N.J. Stat. § 45:1-22 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-22
Additional, alternative penalties.
Status: in_force

9. In addition or as an alternative, as the case may be, to revoking, suspending or refusing to renew any license, registration or certificate issued by it, a board may, after affording an opportunity to be heard: a. Issue a letter of warning, reprimand, or censure with regard to any act, conduct or practice which in the judgment of the board upon consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances does not warrant the initiation of formal action; b. Assess civil penalties in accordance with this act; c. Order that any person violating any provision of an act or regulation administered by such board to cease and desist from future violations thereof or to take such affirmative corrective action as may be necessary with regard to any act or practice found unlawful by the board; d. Order any person found to have violated any provision of an act or regulation administered by such board to restore to any person aggrieved by an unlawful act or practice, any moneys or property, real or personal, acquired by means of such act or practice; provided, however, no board shall order restoration in a dollar amount greater than those moneys received by a licensee or his agent or any other person violating the act or regulation administered by the board; e. Order any person, as a condition for continued, reinstated or renewed licensure, to secure medical or such other professional treatment as may be necessary to properly discharge licensee functions; f. Order any person, as a condition for continued, reinstated or renewed licensure, to submit to any medical or diagnostic testing and monitoring or psychological evaluation which may be required to evaluate whether continued practice may jeopardize the safety and welfare of the public; g. Order any person, as a condition for continued, reinstated or renewed licensure, to submit to an assessment of skills to determine whether the licensee can continue to practice with reasonable skill and safety, and to take and successfully complete educational training determined by the board to be necessary; h. Order any person, as a condition for continued, reinstated or renewed licensure, to submit to an assessment of skills to determine whether the licensee can continue to practice with reasonable skill and safety, and to submit to any supervision, monitoring or limitation on practice determined by the board to be necessary. A board may, upon a duly verified application of the Attorney General that either provides proof of a conviction of a court of competent jurisdiction for a crime or offense involving moral turpitude or relating adversely to the regulated profession or occupation, or alleges an act or practice violating any provision of an act or regulation administered by such board, enter a temporary order suspending or limiting any license issued by the board pending plenary hearing on an administrative complaint; provided, however, no such temporary order shall be entered unless the application made to the board palpably demonstrates a clear and imminent danger to the public health, safety and welfare and notice of such application is given to the licensee affected by such order. If, upon review of the Attorney General's application, the board determines that, although no palpable demonstration of a clear and imminent danger has been made, the licensee's continued unrestricted practice pending plenary hearing may pose a risk to the public health, safety and welfare, the board may order the licensee to submit to medical or diagnostic testing and monitoring, or psychological evaluation, or an assessment of skills to determine whether the licensee can continue to practice with reasonable skill and safety. In any administrative proceeding commenced on a complaint alleging a violation of an act or regulation administered by a board, such board may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of books, records, or documents at the hearing on the complaint. L.1978,c.73,s.9; amended 1999, c.403, s.3; 2001, c.307, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-2.6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-2.6
Inapplicability of act to rights under civil service or any pension law or retirement system
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any right or protection provided him by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, or any pension law or retirement system. L.1977, c. 285, s. 3, eff. Nov. 12, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-62 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-62
Provision of health care through use of telemedicine, telehealth; requirements for provider.
Status: in_force

2. a. Unless specifically prohibited or limited by federal or State law, a health care provider who establishes a proper provider-patient relationship with a patient may remotely provide health care services to a patient through the use of telemedicine. A health care provider may also engage in telehealth as may be necessary to support and facilitate the provision of health care services to patients. Nothing in P.L.2017, c.117 (C.45:1-61 et al.) shall be construed to allow a provider to require a patient to use telemedicine or telehealth in lieu of receiving services from an in-network provider. b. Any health care provider who uses telemedicine or engages in telehealth while providing health care services to a patient, shall: (1) be validly licensed, certified, or registered, pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, to provide such services in the State of New Jersey; (2) remain subject to regulation by the appropriate New Jersey State licensing board or other New Jersey State professional regulatory entity; (3) act in compliance with existing requirements regarding the maintenance of liability insurance; and (4) remain subject to New Jersey jurisdiction. c. (1) Telemedicine services may be provided using interactive, real-time, two-way communication technologies or, subject to the requirements of paragraph (2) of this paragraph, asynchronous store-and-forward technology. (2) A health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth may use asynchronous store-and-forward technology to provide services with or without the use of interactive, real-time, two-way audio if, after accessing and reviewing the patient's medical records, the provider determines that the provider is able to meet the same standard of care as if the health care services were being provided in person and informs the patient of this determination at the outset of the telemedicine or telehealth encounter. (3) (a) At the time the patient requests health care services to be provided using telemedicine or telehealth, the patient shall be clearly advised that the telemedicine or telehealth encounter may be with a health care provider who is not a physician, and that the patient may specifically request that the telemedicine or telehealth encounter be scheduled with a physician. If the patient requests that the telemedicine or telehealth encounter be with a physician, the encounter shall be scheduled with a physician. (b) The identity, professional credentials, and contact information of a health care provider providing telemedicine or telehealth services shall be made available to the patient at the time the patient schedules services to be provided using telemedicine or telehealth, if available, or upon confirmation of the scheduled telemedicine or telehealth encounter, and shall be made available to the patient during and after the provision of services. The contact information shall enable the patient to contact the health care provider, or a substitute health care provider authorized to act on behalf of the provider who provided services, for at least 72 hours following the provision of services. If the health care provider is not a physician, and the patient requests that the services be provided by a physician, the health care provider shall assist the patient with scheduling a telemedicine or telehealth encounter with a physician. (4) A health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth shall review the medical history and any medical records provided by the patient. For an initial encounter with the patient, the provider shall review the patient's medical history and medical records prior to initiating contact with the patient, as required pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2017, c.117 (C.45:1-63). In the case of a subsequent telemedicine or telehealth encounter conducted pursuant to an ongoing provider-patient relationship, the provider may review the information prior to initiating contact with the patient or contemporaneously with the telemedicine or telehealth encounter. (5) Following the provision of services using telemedicine or telehealth, the patient's medical information shall be entered into the patient's medical record, whether the medical record is a physical record, an electronic health record, or both, and, if so requested to by the patient, forwarded directly to the patient's primary care provider, health care provider of record or any other health care providers as may be specified by the patient. For patients without a primary care provider or other health care provider of record, the health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth may advise the patient to contact a primary care provider, and, upon request by the patient, shall assist the patient with locating a primary care provider or other in-person medical assistance that, to the extent possible, is located within reasonable proximity to the patient. The health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth shall also refer the patient to appropriate follow up care where necessary, including making appropriate referrals for in-person care or emergency or complementary care, if needed. Consent may be oral, written, or digital in nature, provided that the chosen method of consent is deemed appropriate under the standard of care. d. (1) Any health care provider providing health care services using telemedicine or telehealth shall be subject to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings. If telemedicine or telehealth services would not be consistent with this standard of care, the health care provider shall direct the patient to seek in-person care. (2) Diagnosis, treatment, and consultation recommendations, including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of the patient's treatment options, which are made through the use of telemedicine or telehealth, including the issuance of a prescription based on a telemedicine or telehealth encounter, shall be held to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings. Unless the provider has established a proper provider-patient relationship with the patient, a provider shall not issue a prescription to a patient based solely on the responses provided in an online static questionnaire. (3) In the event that a mental health screener, screening service, or screening psychiatrist subject to the provisions of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.) determines that an in-person psychiatric evaluation is necessary to meet standard of care requirements, or in the event that a patient requests an in-person psychiatric evaluation in lieu of a psychiatric evaluation performed using telemedicine or telehealth, the mental health screener, screening service, or screening psychiatrist may nevertheless perform a psychiatric evaluation using telemedicine and telehealth if it is determined that the patient cannot be scheduled for an in-person psychiatric evaluation within the next 24 hours. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent a patient who receives a psychiatric evaluation using telemedicine and telehealth as provided in this paragraph from receiving a subsequent, in-person psychiatric evaluation in connection with the same treatment event, provided that the subsequent in-person psychiatric evaluation is necessary to meet standard of care requirements for that patient. e. The prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances through the use of telemedicine or telehealth shall be authorized only after an initial in-person examination of the patient, as provided by regulation, and a subsequent in-person visit with the patient shall be required every three months for the duration of time that the patient is being prescribed the Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. However, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply, and the in-person examination or review of a patient shall not be required, when a health care provider is prescribing a stimulant which is a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance for use by a minor patient under the age of 18, provided that the health care provider is using interactive, real-time, two-way audio and video technologies when treating the patient and the health care provider has first obtained written consent for the waiver of these in-person examination requirements from the minor patient's parent or guardian. f. A mental health screener, screening service, or screening psychiatrist subject to the provisions of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.): (1) shall not be required to obtain a separate authorization in order to engage in telemedicine or telehealth for mental health screening purposes; and (2) shall not be required to request and obtain a waiver from existing regulations, prior to engaging in telemedicine or telehealth. g. A health care provider who engages in telemedicine or telehealth, as authorized by P.L.2017, c.117 (C.45:1-61 et al.), shall maintain a complete record of the patient's care, and shall comply with all applicable State and federal statutes and regulations for recordkeeping, confidentiality, and disclosure of the patient's medical record. h. A health care provider shall not be subject to any professional disciplinary action under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes solely on the basis that the provider engaged in telemedicine or telehealth pursuant to P.L.2017, c.117 (C.45:1-61 et al.). i. (1) In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the State boards or other entities that, pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, are responsible for the licensure, certification, or registration of health care providers in the State, shall each adopt rules and regulations that are applicable to the health care providers under their respective jurisdictions, as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section and facilitate the provision of telemedicine and telehealth services. Such rules and regulations shall, at a minimum: (a) include best practices for the professional engagement in telemedicine and telehealth; (b) ensure that the services patients receive using telemedicine or telehealth are appropriate, medically necessary, and meet current quality of care standards; (c) include measures to prevent fraud and abuse in connection with the use of telemedicine and telehealth, including requirements concerning the filing of claims and maintaining appropriate records of services provided; and (d) provide substantially similar metrics for evaluating quality of care and patient outcomes in connection with services provided using telemedicine and telehealth as currently apply to services provided in person. (2) In no case shall the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection require a provider to conduct an initial in-person visit with the patient as a condition of providing services using telemedicine or telehealth. (3) The failure of any licensing board to adopt rules and regulations pursuant to this subsection shall not have the effect of delaying the implementation of this act, and shall not prevent health care providers from engaging in telemedicine or telehealth in accordance with the provisions of this act and the practice act applicable to the provider's professional licensure, certification, or registration. L.2017, c.117, s.2; amended 2021, c.310, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-41.23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-41.23
Duties of the board.
Status: in_force

7. The board shall: a. Appoint and prescribe the duties of an executive secretary. The executive secretary shall serve at its pleasure; b. Review the qualifications of applicants for initial licensure, or licensure renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement. The review of qualifications shall include a review of the results from the submission of fingerprints required of each applicant pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2002, c.104 (C.45:1-30) and of each applicant in the National Practitioner Data Bank to ensure, at a minimum, that no information demonstrates an applicant has been convicted of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact or lewdness pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2, N.J.S.2C:14-3, and N.J.S.2C:14-4 that is of the first, second, third or fourth degree, endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:24-4, attempting to lure or entice a child pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), or equivalent offenses in another jurisdiction; c. Insure the proper conduct and standards of examinations; d. Issue, renew, reactivate or reinstate licenses for chiropractors pursuant to this act, R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6 and R.S.45:9-14.10, P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.5 et al.), and chiropractic assistants pursuant to sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.); e. Refuse to admit a person to an examination, or refuse to issue a license, or suspend, revoke or fail to renew, reactivate or reinstate the license of a chiropractor or chiropractic assistant pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) or if an applicant, chiropractor, or chiropractic assistant is found to have been convicted of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact or lewdness pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2, N.J.S.2C:14-3, and N.J.S.2C:14-4 that is of the first, second, third or fourth degree, endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:24-4, attempting to lure or entice a child pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), or equivalent offenses in another jurisdiction through utilization of the continuous query function in the National Practitioner Data Bank or review of the results from the submission of fingerprints required of the applicant pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2002, c.104 (C.45:1-30), or any other means; f. Maintain a record of chiropractors and chiropractic assistants licensed in this State, their places of business, places of residence and the date and number of their licenses; g. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures, renewals and other services it performs pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.) and sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.); h. Establish standards pursuant to which a chiropractor shall maintain medical malpractice liability insurance coverage, at appropriate amounts, as set forth in regulations; and i. Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6 and R.S.45:9-14.10, and sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.), and P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.5 et al.). j. Nothing in this section shall preclude the board from considering criminal convictions for offenses other than those offenses included in subsections a. and b. of this section, pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), or from considering other information provided by the National Practitioner Data Bank or any other source when reviewing an applicant's qualifications for licensure as authorized pursuant to this section. L.1989, c.153, s.7; amended 2009, c.322, s.10; 2015, c.283, s.2; 2021, c.345, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-41
Definitions relative to pharmacists.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Administer" means the direct application of a drug to the body of a patient or research subject by subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal injection, inhalation or ingestion by a pharmacist engaged in collaborative practice or in accordance with regulations jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners. "Automated medication device" means a discrete unit that performs specific drug dispensing operations. "Automated medication system" means any process that performs operations or activities, other than compounding or administration, relative to the storage, packaging, dispensing and distribution of medications and which collects, controls and maintains all transaction information. "Board of Pharmacy" or "board" means the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy. "Certification" means a certification awarded by a recognized non-government specialty organization to signify that a pharmacist has met predetermined qualifications and to signify to the public that the pharmacist is competent to practice in the designated specialty. "Collaborative drug therapy management" means a written protocol directed on a voluntary basis by a patient's physician, with the patient's consent, that is between a patient's physician who is treating the patient for a specific disease and a pharmacist for cooperative management of a patient's drug, biological and device-related health care needs, which shall be conducted in accordance with regulations jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners and shall only include the collecting, analyzing and monitoring of patient data; ordering or performing of laboratory tests based on the standing orders of a physician as set forth in the written protocol; ordering of clinical tests based on the standing orders of a physician as set forth in the written protocol, provided those laboratory tests are granted waived status in accordance with the provisions of the "New Jersey Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act," P.L.1975, c.166 (C.45:9-42.26 et seq.) and are for the treatment of a disease state identified jointly by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners as subject to collaborative drug therapy management; modifying, continuing or discontinuing drug or device therapy; and therapeutic drug monitoring with appropriate modification to dose, dosage regimen, dosage forms or route of administration. The interpretation of clinical or laboratory tests under a written protocol may only be performed by a pharmacist in direct consultation with a physician. "Compounding" means the preparation, mixing, assembling, packaging or labeling of a drug or device as the result of a practitioner's prescription or initiative based on the relationship of the practitioner or patient with the pharmacist in the course of professional practice or for the purpose of, or incident to, research, teaching or chemical analysis and not for sale or dispensing. Compounding also includes the preparation of drugs or devices in anticipation of prescription drug orders based on routine, regularly observed prescribing patterns. Nothing in this act is meant to limit a prescriber's ability under pre-existing law to order a compounded medication for use in the prescriber's practice, as permitted by State and federal law. "Confidential information" means information that is identifiable as to the patient involved that a pharmacist accesses, transmits or maintains in a patient's record or which is communicated to or by the patient as part of patient counseling. "Credentialing" means the process by which an approved academic institution awards a certificate to signify that the credentialed pharmacist has completed the required courses, examinations or both, that indicate advanced knowledge of a particular area of pharmacy. "Deliver" or "delivery" means the actual, constructive or attempted transfer of a drug or device from one person to another, whether or not for consideration. "Device" means an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant or other similar or related article, including any component part or accessory, which is required under federal law to bear the label "RX Only." "Dispense" or "dispensing" means the procedure entailing the interpretation of a practitioner's prescription order for a drug, biological or device, and pursuant to that order the proper selection, measuring, compounding, labeling and packaging in a proper container for subsequent administration to, or use by, a patient. "Dosage form" means the physical formulation or medium in which the product is intended, manufactured and made available for use, including, but not limited to: tablets, capsules, oral solutions, aerosols, inhalers, gels, lotions, creams, ointments, transdermals and suppositories, and the particular form of the above which utilizes a specific technology or mechanism to control, enhance or direct the release, targeting, systemic absorption or other delivery of a dosage regimen in the body. "Drug or medication" means articles recognized as drugs in any official compendium, or supplement thereto, designated from time to time by the board for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in humans or other animals; articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in humans or other animals; articles intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans or other animals, except that a food, dietary ingredient or dietary supplement, as those terms are defined in 21 U.S.C.s.321, is not a drug solely because the label or the labeling contains such a claim; and articles intended for use as a component of and articles specified in this definition of "drug or medication." "Drug utilization review" includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: (1) Evaluation of prescription drug orders and patient records for known allergies, rational therapy-contraindications, appropriate dose and route of administration and appropriate directions for use; (2) Evaluation of prescription drug orders and patient records for duplication of therapy; (3) Evaluation of prescription drug orders and patient records for interactions between drug-drug, drug-food, drug-disease and adverse drug reactions; and (4) Evaluation of prescription drug orders and patient records for proper utilization, including over- or under-utilization, and optimum therapeutic outcomes. "Extern" means any person who is in the fifth or sixth year of college or the third or fourth professional year, at an accredited school or college of pharmacy approved by the board, who is assigned to a training site for the purpose of acquiring accredited practical experience under the supervision of the school or college at which the person is enrolled. "Electronic means" means any electronic or digital transmission format, including facsimile or computer generated messaging. "Healthcare platform" means an Internet-based service through which a consumer, who may or may not have separate health insurance coverage, may set-up an account or become a member to obtain discounts on prescription or non-prescription drugs or devices and through which other services, including telemedicine, may be provided. "Immediate supervision" means a level of control which assures that the pharmacist is physically present at the pharmacy practice site and has the responsibility for accuracy and safety with respect to the actions of pharmacy technicians, interns and externs. "Intern" means any person who has graduated from an accredited school or college of pharmacy approved by the board, or if a foreign pharmacy graduate, any person who has met all of the requirements of the board, and who is being trained by an approved preceptor for the purpose of acquiring accredited practical experience and who has first registered for that purpose with the board. "Labeling" means the process of preparing and affixing a label to any drug container, exclusive however, of the labeling by a manufacturer, packer or distributor of a non-prescription drug or commercially packaged legend drug or device. "Licensure" means the process by which the board grants permission to an individual to engage in the practice of pharmacy upon finding that the applicant has attained the degree of competency necessary to ensure that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. "Medication error" means a preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate use of a medication or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the practitioner, patient or consumer. "Medication order" means a prescription for a specific patient in an institutional setting. "Modifying" means to change a specific drug, the dosage, or route of delivery of a drug currently being administered for an existing diagnosis pursuant to a collaborative drug therapy management. "Non-prescription drug or device" means a drug or device which may be obtained without a prescription and which is labeled for consumer use in accordance with the requirements of the laws and rules of this State and the federal government. "Permit" means the authorization granted by the board to a site to engage in the practice of pharmacy. "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association or any other legal entity including government. "Pharmaceutical care" means the provision by a pharmacist of drug therapy review and other related patient care services intended to achieve positive outcomes related to the treatment, cure or prevention of a disease; control, elimination or reduction of a patient's symptoms; or arresting or slowing of a disease process as defined by the rules and regulations of the board. "Pharmacist" means an individual currently licensed by this State to engage in the practice of pharmacy. "Pharmacist-in-charge" means a pharmacist who accepts responsibility for the operation of a pharmacy practice site in conformance with all laws and rules pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs. "Pharmacist in collaborative practice" means a pharmacist engaged in the collaborative drug therapy management of a patient's drug, biological and device-related health care needs pursuant to a written protocol, in collaboration with a licensed physician and in accordance with the regulations jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners. "Pharmacy practice site" means any place in this State where drugs are dispensed or pharmaceutical care is provided by a licensed pharmacist, but shall not include a medical office under the control of a licensed physician. "Pharmacy technician" means an individual working in a pharmacy practice site who, under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, assists in pharmacy activities as permitted by section 41 of this act and the rules and regulations of the board that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. "Practice of pharmacy" means a health care service by a pharmacist that includes: compounding, dispensing and labeling of drugs, biologicals, radio pharmaceuticals or devices; overseeing automated medication systems; interpreting and evaluating prescriptions; administering and distributing drugs, biologicals and devices; maintaining prescription drug records; advising and consulting on the therapeutic values, content, hazards and uses of drugs, biologicals and devices; managing and monitoring drug therapy; collecting, analyzing and monitoring patient data; performing drug utilization reviews; storing prescription drugs and devices; supervising technicians, interns and externs; and such other acts, services, operations or transactions necessary, or incidental to, providing pharmaceutical care and education. In accordance with written guidelines or protocols established with a licensed physician, the "practice of pharmacy" also includes collaborative drug therapy management including modifying, continuing or discontinuing drug or device therapy; ordering or performing of laboratory tests under collaborative drug therapy management; and ordering clinical tests, excluding laboratory tests, unless those tests are part of collaborative drug therapy management. "Practitioner" means an individual currently licensed, registered or otherwise authorized by the jurisdiction in which the individual practices to administer or prescribe drugs in the course of professional practice. "Preceptor" means an individual who is a pharmacist, meets the qualifications under the rules and regulations of the board, and participates in the instructional training of pharmacy interns and externs. "Prescription" means a lawful order of a practitioner for a drug, a device or diagnostic agent for a specific patient. "Prescription drug" or "legend drug" means a drug which, under federal law, is required to be labeled prior to being delivered to the pharmacist, with either of the following statements: "Rx Only" or "Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by, or on the order of, a licensed veterinarian" or is required by any applicable federal or state law, rule or regulation to be dispensed pursuant to a prescription drug order or is restricted to use by a practitioner only. "Registration" means the process of making a list or being enrolled in an existing list. "Therapeutic interchange" means the substitution and dispensing of a drug chemically dissimilar from the prescription drug originally prescribed. L.2003, c.280, s.2; amended 2023, c.221, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19A-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-12
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

12. The superintendent shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2004,c.134,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15B-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15B / Section 15B-1
State Board of Court Reporting.
Status: in_force

1. There is hereby established in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the State Board of Court Reporting (herein referred to as the board) to be composed of six members to be appointed by the Governor, three of whom shall be certified court reporters, two of whom shall be public members appointed pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), and one of whom shall be a State executive department member appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1 et seq.). The members of the board, other than the public members and the State executive department member, with the exception of the members first to be appointed, shall be holders of certificates issued under the provisions of this act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section shall prohibit the members appointed as certified court reporters from owning or having ownership interest in, or being a corporate officer of, a court reporting firm. The members first appointed shall be skilled in the art and practice of court reporting and shall have been actively and continuously engaged as professional court reporters within the State of New Jersey for at least five years preceding their appointments. The members, except for the State executive department member, shall hold office for a term of three years, except that, (1) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term, and (2) the terms of office of the members first taking office after the date of enactment of this act shall expire, as designated by the Governor at the time of nomination, one at the end of one year, one at the end of two years, and one at the end of three years after such date. The board shall elect one of its members as chairman and one as secretary-treasurer, who shall hold their respective offices for one year. The secretary-treasurer shall give bond to the State in such sum as may be determined by the board. The board shall make all necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this act. A majority of members appointed to the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall keep a complete record of all its proceedings and shall file an annual report with the office of the Secretary of State. L.1940,c.175,s.1; amended 2005, c.308, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-21 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-21
Nontransferability and nonassignability of licenses
Status: in_force

All State licenses issued hereunder shall be nontransferable and nonassignable; and at a hearing held before the State board, any license which shall have been found to have been so transferred or assigned shall be suspended or revoked by the State board upon due notice to the holder thereof. Such hearing and notice shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of this act. L.1968, c. 362, s. 21, eff. Dec. 26, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-9
State board of psychological examiners; number of members
Status: in_force

There is hereby created, in the Division of Professional Boards of the Department of Law and Public Safety, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, which shall consist of 7 members to be appointed by the Governor. The board shall at all times, except for vacancies, be composed of members who represent equitably the diverse fields of psychology, a majority of whom shall be licensed practicing psychologists. All members shall have the qualifications hereinafter set forth in section 10 of this act. L.1966, c. 282, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-90.6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-90.6
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

6. Nothing in this act shall be construed to apply to: a. The activities and services of qualified members of other professions, including physicians, psychologists, psychoanalysts, registered nurses, marriage and family therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, professional or rehabilitation counselors, speech-language pathologists or audiologists, or any other professional licensed by the State, when acting within the scope of their profession and doing work of a nature consistent with their training, provided they do not hold themselves out to the public as possessing a license issued pursuant to this act or represent themselves by any professional title regulated by this act. b. The activities of a music therapy nature on the part of persons enrolled in a recognized training program, provided that these activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and that those persons are designated by a title such as "music therapy intern" or other title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the level of training. c. The activities and services of any person whose training and national certification attests to the individual's preparation and ability to practice his certified profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself by any professional title regulated by this act. L.2019, c.471, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.58 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.58
Responsibilities of timeshare developer for offering, marketing violations.
Status: in_force

9. The developer shall have responsibility for each timeshare plan registered with the commission and for the actions of any sales agent, managing entity or marketing entity utilized by the developer in the offering or promotional selling of any registered timeshare plan. Any violation of this act which occurs during the offering activities shall be a violation by the developer as well as by the sales agent, marketing entity or managing entity who actually committed the violation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this act, the developer shall be responsible for the actions of the association and managing entity only while they are subject to the developer's control. L.2006, c.63, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-41
Secretary's duties; compensation; bond.
Status: in_force

10. The secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the board and shall exercise and perform all duties and functions incidental to his office and such other duties and functions as may be assigned by the board. He shall receive such compensation for his services, within the limits of available appropriations therefor, and shall give such bond for the faithful performance of his duties as the board may, with the approval of the Attorney General, determine. The secretary of the board shall keep a record in which shall be registered the name and professional address of every person to whom licenses have been granted in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.) or in accordance with the provisions of prior laws of this State, the number and date of such license and the date of each renewal thereof. The secretary shall, whenever requested so to do, certify over the seal of the board, whether the records kept by the board show or fail to show a license to carry on the practice of mortuary science or mortuary and embalming science, or the issuance of any renewal of any such licenses or whether any person has or has not a license in full force and effect. The fee for any such certificate shall be one dollar ($1.00). Any such certificate, whether made by the secretary upon such request or for use in proceedings before the board or in which the board may be a party, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated. In the month of January of each and every year the secretary of said board shall supply to each licensed practitioner of mortuary science and to each licensed practitioner of mortuary and embalming science a list of all practitioners holding a license under P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.), or under prior laws of this State, giving the names of such persons, their professional address and the number and nature of their licenses. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1101, s. 10; amended 2025, c.52, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12B-14 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12B / Section 12B-14
Temporary licenses
Status: in_force

14. The board may issue a temporary license to: a. Any individual who presents bona fide proof that he was actively engaged in the full-time practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or both, in this State for two of the last five years immediately preceding the date of enactment of this act; or b. Any individual who has recently become a resident of this State, who has applied for licensure as an orthotist, prosthetist, or both, and who has been licensed by the state of his former residence. A temporary license shall expire in one year. A temporary license may be renewed for up to one year if an applicant presents sufficient evidence of good cause for renewal. L.1991,c.512,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-45 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-45
Compensation.
Status: in_force

6. Each member of the board shall receive compensation pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1977, c.285 (C.45:1-2.5) of $150 per day for each day on which the member is engaged in performance of the official duties of the board, and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the discharge of those official duties. L.2003,c.280,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-51 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-51
Requirements for licensure.
Status: in_force

10. a. Every applicant for licensure as a certified public accountant, having passed the examination in compliance with the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-50), shall provide satisfactory proof to the board that the applicant has had one year of experience providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, all of which was verified by a licensee, and meeting the requirements prescribed by the board pursuant to promulgated regulations. The experience required pursuant to this section is acceptable if it was gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice. (1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.10) (2) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.10) b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.10) L.1997, c.259, s.10; amended 2019, c.10, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-38 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-38
Copy to authorizer
Status: in_force

A copy of the authorization shall be provided to the person authorizing the disclosure. L. 1985, c. 256, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-45 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-45
Election of executive board; powers.
Status: in_force

3. a. The form of administration of an association organized pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.30 (C.45:22A-43) shall provide for the election of an executive board, elected by the association members, and voting-eligible tenants where applicable, and responsible to the members of the association pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1993, c.30 (C.45:22A-46), through which the powers of the association shall be exercised and its functions performed. b. Subject to the master deed, declaration of covenants and restrictions, bylaws or other instruments of creation, subsection d. of this section, and the laws of the State, the executive board may act in all instances on behalf of the association. c. The members of the executive board appointed by the developer shall be liable as fiduciaries to the owners for their acts or omissions. d. During control of the executive board by the developer, copies of the annual audit of association funds shall be available for inspection by owners or their authorized representative at the project site. L.1993, c.30, s.3; amended 2017, c.106, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-44.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44.3
Destruction, injury or damage to land; prohibition; liability
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed as giving the licensed professional land surveyor or his agents, servants or employees any right to destroy, injure or damage the land or any person or property on the land of another. A licensed professional land surveyor or his agents, servants or employees shall be liable for any such destruction, injury or damage which he is found to have caused to such persons, property or land. L.1983, c. 460, s. 3, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19-18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-18
Use or display of identification card of another
Status: in_force

No private detective or investigator or employee of a private detective business who is in possession of any identification card, as provided for in the preceding section, shall loan, allow or permit any other person to use or display such identification card, and in case of the loss of any such identification card, shall forthwith notify the superintendent of such loss and the circumstances surrounding the same. Any person violating the provisions of this section or any person who shall display or use the identification card of another without authority, for the purpose of deceiving any person as to his identity shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1939, c. 369, p. 896, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-44 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-44
Powers, functions of association
Status: in_force

2. a. Subject to the master deed, declaration of covenants and restrictions or other instruments of creation, the association may do all that it is legally entitled to do under the laws applicable to its form of organization. b. The association shall exercise its powers and discharge its functions in a manner that protects and furthers the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the community. c. The association shall provide a fair and efficient procedure for the resolution of disputes between individual unit owners and the association, and between unit owners, which shall be readily available as an alternative to litigation. d. The association may assert tort claims concerning the common elements and facilities of the development as if the claims were asserted directly by the unit owners individually. L.1993,c.30,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14E-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14E / Section 14E-11
Issuance of license, renewal
Status: in_force

Licenses shall be issued for a period of two years, except in the case of a temporary license issued pursuant to section 14 or 15 of this act, and may be renewed upon submission of a renewal application provided by the board and payment of a fee. If the renewal fee is not paid by the expiration date, the license shall automatically expire, but may be renewed within two years of its expiration date on payment to the board of a sum determined by it for each year or part thereof during which the license was expired and an additional restoration fee. After a two-year period, a license may only be renewed by complying with the provisions of this act regarding initial licensure. L.1991,c.31,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-17
Offering of architectural services; requirements.
Status: in_force

4. a. Architectural services shall not be rendered or offered through any business associations other than a sole proprietorship of a licensed architect, a partnership of licensed architects, a partnership of closely allied professionals including at least one licensed architect, a professional service corporation established pursuant to "The Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.), a corporation authorized pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1989, c.275 (C.45:3-18) or as prescribed in the "Building Design Services Act," P.L.1989, c.277 (C.45:4B-1 et seq.). b. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a licensed architect from rendering architectural services as an agent, director, member, officer, shareholder, associate, employee or partner of a person whose principal business is space planning services, interior design services or the substantial equivalent thereof; provided that the architect, at all times, exercises independent professional judgment in the rendering of architectural services, and adheres to the standards set forth in section 1 of P.L. 1989, c. 275 (C.45:3-1.1). c. An architect shall, prior to entering into an agreement for architectural services, disclose to any other party to the contract for architectural services the type of professional liability insurance under which the architect is covered. d. Any architect entering into a public contract for architectural services according to the provisions of chapter 34 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes, P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., or P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-52 et seq.) shall carry errors and omissions insurance. L.1989,c.275,s.4; amended 1997, c.403, s.2; 2021, c.433.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-24 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-24
Declaration
Status: in_force

1. It is hereby declared to be in the interest of the citizens of this State to encourage the maintenance of continuing proficiency for licensed architects to the end that the utilization and application of new techniques and advances will be in the public interest. L.1997,c.95,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-76 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-76
Compliance with federal law, standards.
Status: in_force

37. Pharmacists and pharmacies shall comply with the provisions of the federal Standards of Practice of Individually Identifiable Health Information, 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164. L.2003,c.280,s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2C-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-8
Practice of acupuncture by physician, surgeon, dentist.
Status: in_force

8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture by a person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist and is in good standing, provided his course of training has included acupuncture. The course of training in acupuncture shall be for a minimum of 300 hours and shall include a clinical training program of not less than 150 hours. A person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist, who practices acupuncture as permitted pursuant to this section, shall be subject to oversight by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, as appropriate, and shall not be subject to oversight by the Acupuncture Examining Board. L.1983, c.7, s.8; amended 2009, c.56, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22-29 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-29
Pledge delivered on surrender of ticket or ticket impounded
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this article, a pawnbroker shall not be required, by legal process or otherwise, to deliver a pledge except upon surrender of the ticket, unless the ticket be impounded or its negotiation enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.27 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.27
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act." L.1989, c.239, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-1
State board of dentistry; membership; appointments; terms
Status: in_force

The State Board of Registration and Examination in Dentistry in the Division of Professional Boards of the Department of Law and Public Safety, hereinafter in this chapter designated as the "board," created and established by an act entitled "An act to regulate the practice of dentistry in the State of New Jersey, and to repeal certain acts now relating to the same," approved March 31, 1915 (L.1915, c. 146, p. 261), as amended and supplemented, is continued, and shall hereafter be known and designated as the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. Wherever in any law, rule, regulation, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the State Board of Registration and Examination in Dentistry, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. In addition to two public members, the board shall consist of nine members, eight of whom shall have resided and practiced dentistry in this State for at least 10 years each immediately preceding their appointments and one of whom shall be a dental hygienist appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years. In appointing such dental hygienist, the Governor shall give due consideration to, but shall not be bound by, the recommendation of the New Jersey Dental Hygienists Association. 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 45:1-2 of this Title, for a term of 4 years, except that the successors of the members whose terms will expire on June 4, 1949, shall be appointed each for a term expiring on August 31, 1952; the successors of the members whose terms will expire on November 9, 1949, and January 7, 1950, respectively, shall be appointed each for a term expiring on August 31, 1953; the successors of the members whose terms will expire on July 31, 1950, and October 8, 1950, respectively, shall be appointed each for a term expiring on August 31, 1954; and the successors of the members whose terms will expire on July 30, 1951, and November 4, 1951, respectively, shall be appointed each for a term expiring on August 31, 1955. Each member shall hold his office until his successor is appointed and qualifies. Any vacancy in the membership of the board, occurring from any cause, shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term only. Upon cause being shown before him, the Governor may remove a member from office upon proven charges of inefficiency, incompetency, immorality or professional misconduct. Amended by L.1938, c. 277, p. 599, s. 3; L.1949, c. 52, p. 339, s. 1; L.1963, c. 20, s. 1; L.1979, c. 46, s. 22, eff. March 21, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-49 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-49
"Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act".
Status: in_force

1. The State of New Jersey enacts and enters into the "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act" with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact in the form substantially as follows: I. Purpose. Whereas, states license psychologists, in order to protect the public through verification of education, training and experience and ensure accountability for professional practice; and Whereas, this compact is intended to regulate the day to day practice of telepsychology, which is the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies, by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority; and Whereas, this compact is intended to regulate the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries for 30 days within a calendar year in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority; Whereas, this compact is intended to authorize state psychology regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state; Whereas, this compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of psychologists and that such state regulation will best protect public health and safety; Whereas, this compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the home and receiving states; and Whereas, this compact does not apply to permanent in-person, face-to-face practice, it does allow for authorization of temporary psychological practice. Consistent with these principles, this compact is designed to achieve the following purposes and objectives: increase public access to professional psychological services by allowing for telepsychological practice across state lines as well as temporary in-person, face-to-face services into a state in which the psychologist is not licensed to practice psychology; enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety, especially client and patient safety; encourage the cooperation of compact states in the areas of psychology licensure and regulation; facilitate the exchange of information between compact states regarding psychologist licensure, adverse actions, and disciplinary history; promote compliance with the laws governing psychological practice in each compact state; and invest all compact states with the authority to hold licensed psychologists accountable through the mutual recognition of compact state licenses. II. Definitions. "Adverse action" means any action taken by a state psychology regulatory authority that finds a violation of a statute or regulation that is identified by the state psychology regulatory authority as discipline and is a matter of public record. "Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)" means the recognized membership organization composed of state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities responsible for the licensure and registration of psychologists throughout the United States and Canada. "Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology" means a licensed psychologist's authority to practice telepsychology, within the limits authorized under this compact, in another compact state. "Bylaws" means those bylaws established by the psychology interjurisdictional compact commission pursuant to Article X for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct. "Client or patient" means the recipient of psychological services, whether psychological services are delivered in the context of healthcare, corporate, supervision, or consulting services. "Commissioner" means the voting representative appointed by each state psychology regulatory authority pursuant to Article X. "Compact state" means a state, the District of Columbia, or United States territory that has enacted this compact legislation and that has not withdrawn pursuant to subsection c. of Article XIII or been terminated pursuant to subsection b. of Article XII. "Coordinated licensure information system" or "coordinated database" means an integrated process for collecting, storing, and sharing information on psychologists' licensure and enforcement activities related to psychology licensure laws, which is administered by the recognized membership organization composed of state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities. "Confidentiality" means the principle that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons or processes, or both. "Day" means any part of a day in which psychological work is performed. "Distant state" means the compact state where a psychologist is physically present, not through the use of telecommunications technologies, to provide temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological services. "E.passport" means a certificate issued by the ASPPB that promotes the standardization in the criteria of interjurisdictional telepsychology practice and facilitates the process for licensed psychologists to provide telepsychological services across state lines. "Executive board" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the commission. "Home state" means a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state and is practicing under the authorization to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the telepsychological services are delivered. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state and is practicing under the temporary authorization to practice, the home state is any compact state where the psychologist is licensed. "Identity history summary" means a summary of information retained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or other designee with similar authority, in connection with arrests and, in some instances, federal employment, naturalization, or military service. "In-person, face-to-face" means interactions in which the psychologist and the client or patient are in the same physical space. The term shall not include interactions that may occur through the use of telecommunication technologies. "Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate" or "IPC" means a certificate issued by the ASPPB that grants temporary authority to practice based on notification to the state psychology regulatory authority of intention to practice temporarily, and verification of one's qualifications for such practice. "License" means authorization by a state psychology regulatory authority to engage in the independent practice of psychology, which would be unlawful without the authorization. "Non-compact state" means any state that is not at the time a compact state. "Psychologist" means an individual licensed for the independent practice of psychology. "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission" or "Commission" means the national administration of which all compact states are members. "Receiving state" means a compact state where the client or patient is physically located when the telepsychological services are delivered. "Rule" means a written statement by the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission promulgated pursuant to Article XI of the compact that is of general applicability, implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy or provision of the compact, or an organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the commission and has the force and effect of statutory law in a compact state, and includes the amendment, repeal or suspension of an existing rule. "Significant investigatory information" means investigative information that a state psychology regulatory authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity to respond if required by state law, has reason to believe, if proven true, would indicate more than a violation of state statute or ethics code that would be considered more substantial than minor infraction; or investigative information that indicates that the psychologist represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the psychologist has been notified or had an opportunity to respond, or both. "State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States and the District of Columbia. "State psychology regulatory authority" means the board, office or other agency with the legislative mandate to license and regulate the practice of psychology. "Telepsychology" means the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies. "Temporary authorization to practice" means a licensed psychologist's authority to conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face practice, within the limits authorized under this compact, in another compact state. "Temporary in-person, face-to-face practice" means where a psychologist is physically present, not through the use of telecommunications technologies, in the distant state to provide for the practice of psychology for 30 days within a calendar year and based on notification to the distant state. III. Home State Licensure. a. The home state shall be a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. b. A psychologist may hold one or more compact state licenses at a time. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the services are delivered as authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of this compact. c. Any compact state may require a psychologist not previously licensed in a compact state to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in the compact state under circumstances not authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of this compact. d. Any compact state may require a psychologist to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in a compact state under circumstances not authorized by temporary authorization to practice under the terms of this compact. e. A home state's license authorizes a psychologist to practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only if the compact state: currently requires the psychologist to hold an active e.passport; has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals; notifies the commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual; requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the FBI, or other designee with similar authority, no later than 10 years after activation of the compact; and complies with the bylaws and rules of the commission. f. A home state's license grants temporary authorization to practice to a psychologist in a distant state only if the compact state: currently requires the psychologist to hold an active IPC; has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals; notifies the commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual; requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the federal bureau of investigation, or other designee with similar authority, no later than ten years after activation of the compact; and complies with the bylaws and rules of the commission. IV. Compact Privilege to Practice Telepsychology. a. Compact states shall recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a compact state in conformance with Article III, to practice telepsychology in other compact states in which the psychologist is not licensed, under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology as provided in the compact. b. To exercise the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms and provisions of this compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state shall: (1) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded: (a) regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the federal Department of Education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by Provincial Statute or Royal Charter to grant doctoral degrees; or (b) a foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service; (2) Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets the following criteria: the program, wherever it may be administratively housed, shall be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program. Such a program shall specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists; the psychology program shall stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution; there shall be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines; the program shall consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study; there shall be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities; the designated director of the program shall be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty; the program shall have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree; the program shall include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology; the curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for a doctoral degree and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for a master's degree; the program includes an acceptable residency as defined by the rules of the commission; (3) Possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state that is a compact state; have no history of adverse action that violate the rules of the commission; have no criminal record history reported on an identity history summary that violates the rules of the commission; possess a current, active e.passport; (4) Provide attestations in regard to areas of intended practice, conformity with standards of practice, competence in telepsychology technology; criminal background; and knowledge and adherence to legal requirements in the home and receiving states, and (5) Provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission; and meet other criteria as defined by the rules of the commission. c. The home state maintains authority over the license of any psychologist practicing into a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology. d. A psychologist practicing into a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology will be subject to the receiving state's scope of practice. A receiving state may, in accordance with that state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in the receiving state and may take any other necessary actions under the receiving state's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the receiving state's citizens. If a receiving state takes action, the state shall promptly notify the home state and the commission. e. If a psychologist's license in any home state, another compact state, or any authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in any receiving state, is restricted, suspended or otherwise limited, the e.passport shall be revoked and therefore the psychologist shall not be eligible to practice telepsychology in a compact state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology. V. Compact Temporary Authorization to Practice. a. Compact States shall also recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a compact state in conformance with Article III, to practice temporarily in other distant states in which the psychologist is not licensed, as provided in the compact. b. To exercise the temporary authorization to practice under the terms and provisions of this compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state shall: (1) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded: (a) Regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the federal Department of Education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by Provincial Statute or Royal Charter to grant doctoral degrees; or (b) a foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service; (2) Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets the following criteria: the program, wherever it may be administratively housed, shall be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program and shall specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists; the psychology program shall stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution; there shall be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines; the program shall consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study; there shall be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities; the designated director of the program shall be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty; the program shall have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree; the program shall include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology; the curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for doctoral degrees and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for master's degree; and the program includes an acceptable residency as defined by the rules of the commission; (3) Possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state that is a compact state; no history of adverse action that violate the rules of the commission; and have no criminal record history that violates the rules of the commission; (4) Possess a current, active IPC; (5) Provide attestations in regard to areas of intended practice and work experience and provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission; and (6) Meet other criteria as defined by the rules of the commission. c. A psychologist practicing into a distant state under the temporary authorization to practice shall practice within the scope of practice authorized by the distant state. d. A psychologist practicing into a distant state under the temporary authorization to practice will be subject to the distant state's authority and law. A distant state may, in accordance with that state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice in the distant state and may take any other necessary actions under the distant state's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the distant state's citizens. If a distant state takes action, the state shall promptly notify the home state and the commission. e. If a psychologist's license in any home state, another compact state, or any temporary authorization to practice in any distant state, is restricted, suspended or otherwise limited, the IPC shall be revoked and therefore the psychologist shall not be eligible to practice in a compact state under the temporary authorization to practice. VI. Conditions of Telepsychology Practice in a Receiving State. A psychologist may practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate state psychology regulatory authority, as defined in the rules of the commission, and under the following circumstances: the psychologist initiates a client or patient contact in a home state via telecommunications technologies with a client or patient in a receiving state; and other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by rules promulgated by the commission. VII. Adverse Actions a. A home state shall have the power to impose adverse action against a psychologist's license issued by the home state. A distant state shall have the power to take adverse action on a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice within that distant State. b. A receiving state may take adverse action on a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology within that receiving state. A home state may take adverse action against a psychologist based on an adverse action taken by a distant state regarding temporary in-person, face-to-face practice. c. If a home state takes adverse action against a psychologist's license, that psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology is terminated and the e.passport is revoked. Furthermore, that psychologist's temporary authorization to practice is terminated and the IPC is revoked. All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action shall be reported to the commission in accordance with the rules promulgated by the commission. A compact state shall report adverse actions in accordance with the rules of the commission. In the event discipline is reported on a psychologist, the psychologist will not be eligible for telepsychology or temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in accordance with the rules of the commission. Other actions may be imposed as determined by the rules promulgated by the commission. d. A home state's psychology regulatory authority shall investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a licensee that occurred in a receiving state as it would if such conduct had occurred by a licensee within the home state. In such cases, the home state's law shall control in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's license. e. A distant state's psychology regulatory authority shall investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a psychologist practicing under temporary authorization practice that occurred in that distant state as it would if such conduct had occurred by a licensee within the home state. In such cases, distant state's law shall control in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice. f. Nothing in this compact shall override a compact state's decision that a psychologist's participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain non-public if required by the compact state's law. Compact states shall require psychologists who enter any alternative programs to not provide telepsychology services under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or provide temporary psychological services under the temporary authorization to practice in any other compact state during the term of the alternative program. g. No other judicial or administrative remedies shall be available to a psychologist in the event a compact state imposes an adverse action pursuant to subsection c. of this section. VIII. Additional Authorities Invested in a Compact State's Psychology. In addition to any other powers granted under state law, a compact state's psychology regulatory authority shall have the authority under this compact to: issue subpoenas, for both hearings and investigations, which require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a compact state's psychology regulatory authority for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, or the production of evidence from another compact state, shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to that court's practice and procedure in considering subpoenas issued in its own proceedings. The issuing state psychology regulatory authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses, evidence, or both are located; and issue cease and desist orders and injunctive relief orders to revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology, temporary authorization to practice, or both. During the course of any investigation, a psychologist may not change his or her home state licensure. A home state psychology regulatory authority is authorized to complete any pending investigations of a psychologist and to take any actions appropriate under its law. The home state psychology regulatory authority shall promptly report the conclusions of such investigations to the commission. Once an investigation has been completed, and pending the outcome of said investigation, the psychologist may change his or her home state licensure. The commission shall promptly notify the new home state of any such decisions as provided in the rules of the commission. All information provided to the commission or distributed by compact states pursuant to the psychologist shall be confidential, filed under seal, and used for investigatory or disciplinary matters. The commission may create additional rules for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by compact states. IX. Coordinated Licensure Information System. a. The commission shall provide for the development and maintenance of a coordinated licensure database and reporting system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on all psychologists to whom this compact is applicable in all compact states as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a compact state shall submit a uniform data set to the coordinated database on all licensees as required by the rules of the commission, including: identifying information; licensure data; significant investigatory information; adverse actions against a psychologist's license; an indicator that a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or temporary authorization to practice is revoked; non-confidential information related to alternative program participation information; any denial of application for licensure, and the reasons for such denial; and other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission. c. The coordinated database administrator shall promptly notify all compact states of any adverse action taken against, or significant investigative information on, any licensee in a compact state. d. Compact states reporting information to the coordinated database may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the compact state reporting the information. e. Any information submitted to the coordinated database that is subsequently required to be expunged by the law of the compact state reporting the information shall be removed from the coordinated database. X. Establishment of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission. a. The compact states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission. The commission is a body politic and an instrumentality of the compact States. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity. b. (1) The commission shall consist of one voting representative appointed by each compact state who shall serve as that state's commissioner. The state psychology regulatory authority shall appoint its delegate. The delegate shall be empowered to act on behalf of the compact state. The delegate shall be either the executive director, executive secretary or similar executive; current member of the state psychology regulatory authority of a compact state; or designee empowered with the appropriate delegate authority to act on behalf of the compact state. Any commissioner may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the commissioner is appointed. Any vacancy occurring in the commission shall be filled in accordance with the laws of the compact state in which the vacancy exists. Each commissioner shall be entitled to one vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the commission. A commissioner shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for commissioners' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication. The commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws. All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in Article XI. The commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the commission shall discuss: non-compliance of a compact state with its obligations under the compact; the employment, compensation, discipline or other personnel matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the commission's internal personnel practices and procedures; current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation against the commission; negotiation of contracts for the purchase or sale of goods, services or real estate; accusation against any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; disclosure of investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes; disclosure of information related to any investigatory reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the commission or other committee charged with responsibility for investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the compact; or matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal and state statute. (2) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision. The commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, of any person participating in the meeting, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. c. The commission shall, by a majority vote of the commissioners, prescribe bylaws, rules, or both to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and exercise the powers of the compact, including but not limited to: establishing the fiscal year of the commission; providing reasonable standards and procedures for the establishment and meetings of other committees and for governing any general or specific delegation of any authority or function of the commission; providing reasonable procedures for calling and conducting meetings of the commission; establishing the titles, duties and authority and reasonable procedures for the election of the officers of the commission; providing reasonable standards and procedures for the establishment of the personnel policies and programs of the commission; promulgating a code of ethics to address permissible and prohibited activities of commission members and employees; providing a mechanism for concluding the operations of the commission and the equitable disposition of any surplus funds that may exist after the termination of the compact after the payment and reserving of all of its debts and obligations; and ensuring reasonable advance notice of all meetings and providing an opportunity for attendance of such meetings by interested parties, with enumerated exceptions designed to protect the public's interest, the privacy of individuals of such proceedings, and proprietary information, including trade secrets. The commission may meet in closed session only after a majority of the commissioners vote to close a meeting to the public in whole or in part. As soon as practicable, the commission shall make public a copy of the vote to close the meeting revealing the vote of each commissioner with no proxy votes allowed. Notwithstanding any civil service or other similar law of any compact state, the bylaws shall exclusively govern the personnel policies and programs of the commission. The commission shall publish its bylaws in a convenient form and file a copy thereof and a copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the compact states. The commission shall maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws, and shall meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this compact and the bylaws. d. The commission shall have the following powers: (1) the authority to promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this compact, which rule shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all compact states; (2) to bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the commission, provided that the standing of any state psychology regulatory authority or other regulatory body responsible for psychology licensure to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; (3) to purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; (4) to borrow, accept or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a compact state; (5) to hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the compact, and to establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; (6) to accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and to receive, utilize and dispose of the same, provided that at all times the commission shall strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest; (7) to lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve, or use, any real, personal, or mixed property, provided that at all times the commission shall strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety; (8) to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon or otherwise dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property; (9) to establish a budget and make expenditures; (10) to borrow money; (11) to appoint committees, including advisory committees comprised of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this compact and the bylaws; (12) to provide and receive information from, and to cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; (13) to adopt and use an official seal; and (14) to perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this compact consistent with the state regulation of psychology licensure, temporary in-person face-to-face practice, and telepsychology practice. e. The elected officers shall serve as the executive board, which shall have the power to act on behalf of the commission according to the terms of this compact. (1) The executive board shall comprise six members: five voting members who are elected from the current membership of the commission by the commission and one ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization composed of state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities. The ex-officio member shall have served as staff or member on a state psychology regulatory authority and will be selected by its respective organization. The commission may remove any member of the executive board as provided in bylaws. The executive board shall meet at least annually. (2) The executive board shall have the following duties and responsibilities: recommend to the entire commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this compact legislation, fees paid by compact states such as annual dues, and any other applicable fees; ensure compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise; prepare and recommend the budget; maintain financial records on behalf of the commission; monitor compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the commission; establish additional committees as necessary; and other duties as provided in rules or bylaws. f. The commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization and ongoing activities. The commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services. The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each compact state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff, which assessment shall be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all compact states. The commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the commission pledge the credit of any of the compact states, except by and with the authority of the compact state. The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. All receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in, and become part of, the annual report of the commission. g. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred, within the scope of commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. The commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining the person's own counsel; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. The commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. XI. Rulemaking. a. The commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this article and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. b. If a majority of the legislatures of the compact states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any compact State. c. Rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission. d. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or rules by the commission, and at least 60 days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the commission shall file a notice of proposed rulemaking: on the website of the commission; and on the website of each compact states' psychology regulatory authority or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules. e. The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include: the proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon; the text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule; a request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and the manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments. f. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which submitted materials shall be made available to the public. g. The commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: at least 25 persons who submit comments independently of each other; a governmental subdivision or agency; or a duly appointed person in an association that has at least 25 members. h. If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five business days before the scheduled date of the hearing. Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. No transcript of the hearing is required, unless a written request for a transcript is made, in which case the person requesting the transcript shall bear the cost of producing the transcript. A recording may be made in lieu of a transcript under the same terms and conditions as a transcript. This subsection shall not preclude the commission from making a transcript or recording of the hearing if it so chooses. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this section. i. Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission shall consider all written and oral comments received. j. The commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule. k. If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing. l. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that shall be adopted immediately in order to: meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; prevent a loss of commission or compact state funds; meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or protect public health and safety. m. The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission. XII. Oversight, Dispute Resolution, and Enforcement a. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each compact state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compact state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact that may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the commission. The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact or promulgated rules. b. If the commission determines that a compact state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall: provide written notice to the defaulting state and other compact states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of remedying the default, and any other action to be taken by the commission; and provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. If a state in default fails to remedy the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the compact states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact shall be terminated on the effective date of termination. A remedy of the default shall not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. Termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be submitted by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the compact states. A compact state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. The commission shall not bear any costs incurred by the state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the state of Georgia or the federal district where the compact has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. c. Upon request by a compact state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among compact states and between compact and non-compact states. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes that arise before the commission. d. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the state of Georgia or the federal district where the compact has its principal offices against a compact state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. XIII. Date of Implementation of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission and Associated Rules, Withdrawal, and Amendments. a. The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact is enacted into law in the seventh compact state. The provisions that become effective at that time shall be limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact. b. Any state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state. c. Any compact state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. A compact state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six months after enactment of the repealing statute. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's psychology regulatory authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal. d. Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any psychology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a compact state and a non-compact state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. e. This compact may be amended by the compact states. No amendment to this compact shall become effective and binding upon any compact state until it is enacted into the law of all compact states. XIV. Construction and Severability. a. This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state member thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states. When the Governor executes the compact on behalf of this State and when the compact is ratified by one or more other states, then the compact shall become operative and effective between this State and such other state or states. The Governor is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents between this State and any other state ratifying the compact. b. The compact administrator who represents this State, as provided in the compact, shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for the administrator's duties and responsibilities as compact administrator but shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with the administrator's duties and responsibilities as compact administrator in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with other duties and responsibilities of office or employment. L.2021, c.229.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-47 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-47
By-laws; agents and officers
Status: in_force

The directors or governors of the association may from time to time make, alter and amend by-laws not inconsistent with the constitution of the United States or of the state, fixing or altering the number of its governors or directors for the management of its property and the regulation and government of its affairs and providing for the mode of filling vacancies in, and removing any member from, their number and prescribing qualifications for membership of the association and may appoint such agents and officers as shall in their judgment tend to promote or advance any purpose of the association, and may prescribe their respective duties.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14A-14 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-14
License fees; expiration and renewal of certificates; unlicensed practice
Status: in_force

The yearly license fee for professional planners shall be $100.00. License certificates shall expire on May 30 following issuance, renewal or reinstatement, and shall become invalid on that day unless renewed. Licensees shall apply for renewal on or before May 30 of each year. It shall be the duty of the secretary-director of the board to notify all persons licensed under this act of the date of the expiration of their certificates and the amount of the fee that shall be required for their renewal for 1 year; such notice shall be mailed to each licensee at his last post-office address known to the board at least 1 month in advance of the date of expiration of the license. Renewal of any certificate issued under this chapter may be effected at any time during the month of May by the payment of the fee of $100.00. The failure on the part of the licensee to renew his license annually in the month of May as required shall not deprive such person of the right of renewal during the ensuing year, but the fee to be paid if the license be renewed in any month during the license year subsequent to May shall be $110.00 instead of $100.00 and, if the license be not renewed within a year after its expiration, the licensee shall pay a reinstatement fee of $110.00 plus $10.00 for each year in which the licensee is in arrears. One notice to the licensee, by mail, on or before May 15, addressed to his last post-office address known to the board, informing him of his failure to have applied for a renewal of his license certificate, shall constitute legal notification of such delinquency by the board. Continuing to practice as a "professional planner" after the expiration of his license shall render the person so doing liable to all the penalties prescribed for practicing without a license certificate. L.1962, c. 109, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9A-15 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-15
Renewal fee.
Status: in_force

15. A person, except a medical physician, osteopath, or audiologist, who practices the dispensing and fitting of hearing aids shall annually pay to the committee a fee of $25 for a renewal of his license or certificate of endorsement. The committee may suspend the license or certificate of any person who fails to have his license or certificate renewed. L.1973, c.19, s.15; amended 2019, c.41, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-15.1
"Dental clinic" defined
Status: in_force

Dental clinic, as used in this act, shall mean and include any clinic, infirmary, hospital, institution or other place of any kind whatsoever, in which science of dentistry in any of its branches is practiced, demonstrated or taught, upon or with respect to human beings but shall not include the private office of a regularly licensed dentist of this State. L.1951, c. 199, p. 728, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:4B-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-12
Engineers may perform building design services, not architectural services
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, an individual or business association, which may by law practice engineering, but not architecture, shall not use the title architect or advertise or use any title, sign, card or device to indicate that that sole proprietor or business association may perform architectural services. A sole proprietor or business association in advertising or offering to perform services pursuant to section 7 or 8 of this act, shall designate or describe those services as "building design services" or the substantial equivalent but shall not utilize the term "architectural services" or its substantial equivalent. L.1989, c.277, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-38 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-38
Application procedure for certification.
Status: in_force

8. Each person applying for certification as a certified interior designer shall make application therefor to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes, and the board shall immediately refer each application to the committee for appropriate action. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the committee that the applicant: a. Is of good moral character; b. (1) Is a graduate of a five-year interior design program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent program approved by the committee and has completed at least one year of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; or (2) Is a graduate of a four-year interior design program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent program approved by the committee and has completed at least two years of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; or (3) Has completed at least three years of an interior design curriculum accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent curriculum approved by the committee and has completed at least three years of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; or (4) Is a graduate of a two-year interior design program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent program approved by the committee and has completed four years of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; and c. Has passed the examination offered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). This examination may have been passed before the effective date of this act. L.2002,c.86,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17A-38 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-38
Required statement regarding information on file.
Status: in_force

21. Any printed solicitation, written confirmation, receipt or written reminder of a contribution issued by a charitable organization, independent paid fund raiser or solicitor concerning a solicitation or contribution on behalf of a charitable organization that is registered pursuant to this act shall contain the following statement which shall be conspicuously printed: "INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 000-000-0000 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT." L.1994,c.16,s.21; amended 2005, c.283, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:21-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-4
One or more policies may be filed
Status: in_force

The owner, at his option, may file one policy for each motor vehicle, or one policy covering two or more vehicles, or one policy covering all vehicles operated under the same ownership, with provision for substitution and addition of motor vehicles thereunder, and may file policies of different insurers.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-8
Certificate displayed in office; practitioners' names displayed outside; practice outside office; change of location
Status: in_force

Every person practicing optometry shall display his registration certificate or certificates, together with his registration renewal certificate or certificates, in a conspicuous place in the office or offices wherein he practices optometry, but not in such manner that they may be seen from the outside of such office or offices, and, whenever required, exhibit the registration and renewal certificates to the board or its authorized representatives. Every office where an optometrist is practicing shall have displayed on a sign so as to be read on the outside of the office the name of each optometrist practicing therein. When practicing the profession of optometry outside of or away from the office he shall deliver to each patient a bill for professional services rendered, which shall contain his full name, home post-office address and the address of his principal office in this State, the number of his certificates, and his signature. Every person practicing optometry in New Jersey shall notify the board in writing of any change of address or location of his office or offices at least 5 days prior to occupying said new office, returning therewith the appropriate registration renewal certificate or certificates and the board shall issue a new registration renewal certificate or certificates for the new office location or locations. Amended by L.1948, c. 350, p. 1402, s. 2; L.1954, c. 227, p. 846, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-47.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-47.1
Educational requirements for APNs; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

15. a. The New Jersey State Board of Nursing shall require that a person certified as an advanced practice nurse pursuant to P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-45 et seq.), as a condition of such continued certification, complete two credits of educational programs or topics related to end-of-life care as part of the total number of continuing education credits required by the board; except that the board may waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it appropriate to do so. b. The New Jersey State Board of Nursing, 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.2011, c.145, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-62 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-62
Collaborative drug therapy management.
Status: in_force

23. a. Each collaborative drug therapy management shall be between a single patient's specific physician and the patient's pharmacist or pharmacy and address that patient's specific condition, disease or diseases. b. No collaborative drug therapy management shall include, without the prior consent of the patient and the patient's physician who has signed the protocol, therapeutic interchange at the time of dispensing, provided that written confirmation of this prior consent, which may be by electronic means, shall be obtained pursuant to record keeping guidelines to be established by regulation jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners. L.2003,c.280,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16B-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16B / Section 16B-5
Reimbursement, use of facilities.
Status: in_force

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1977, c.285 (C.45:1-2.5) or any other law to the contrary, the members of the board shall serve without compensation, and shall not be entitled to receive any pension or health benefits based upon their service as members of the board, but shall be reimbursed for expenses and provided with office and meeting facilities pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1977, c.285 (C.45:1-2.5). L.2019, c.331, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-50 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-50
Examination fees; evidence of qualifications.
Status: in_force

19. No person shall be examined by the board except upon payment of a fee for the initial examination and another fee for each re-examination. Each applicant, before being admitted to an examination, shall first submit to the board: (1) evidence verified by oath and satisfactory to the board that: (a) He is a citizen of the United States for a period of at least six months prior to the date of the examination; (b) He is of good moral character and at least 18 years of age; (2) a certificate from the Commissioner of Education of this State showing that prior to licensure and upon completion of an approved program of funeral service education, 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, he has (a) satisfactorily completed a minimum of two years of academic instruction in a college or university approved by the New Jersey Department of Education, satisfactorily completed a minimum of one year of academic instruction in a program of funeral service education approved by the State Board of Mortuary Science; or (b) satisfactorily completed a minimum of three years of academic instruction in such a college or university, satisfactorily completed a minimum of one year of academic instruction in such a program of funeral service education; and (3) a certificate from a licensed practitioner of mortuary science or a licensed practitioner of mortuary and embalming science, as appropriate, in the State of New Jersey that he has served a one-year or two-year period of practical training as a registered intern under such practitioner of mortuary science or licensed practitioner of mortuary and embalming science, whichever is applicable; such period of practical training as a registered intern may be served either concurrently with the college or university courses, during summer vacations, or subsequent to the completion of the college or academic course, at the option of the registrant. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1106, s. 19. Amended by L.1960, c. 184, p. 767, s. 8; 2025, c.52, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-1
Short title; definitions
Status: in_force

This article shall be known as the "pawnbroking law" . In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: "Pawnbroker" means any person, partnership, association or corporation lending money on deposit or pledge of personal property, other than choses in action, securities, or printed evidences of indebtedness; or purchasing personal property on condition of selling it back at a stipulated price; or doing business as furniture storage warehouseman and lending money on goods, wares or merchandise pledged or deposited as collateral security. "Pledge" means an article or articles deposited with a pawnbroker in the course of his business. "Pledgor" means a person who delivers the pledge into the possession of a pawnbroker, unless such person discloses that he is or was acting for another, and in such an event "pledgor" means the disclosed principal.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-7.5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-7.5
Requirements for physician training relative to organ, tissue donation, and recovery.
Status: in_force

5. The State Board of Medical Examiners, in collaboration with the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C.s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey, shall prescribe by regulation the following requirements for physician training: a. The curriculum in each college of medicine in this State shall include instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery designed to address clinical aspects of the donation and recovery process and the rights of living organ donors as set forth in paragraph (4) of subsection a. of section 6 of P.L.2003, c.207 (C.17B:27E-6) and subsection i. of N.J.S.17B:30-12. b. Completion of organ and tissue donation and recovery instruction as provided in subsection a. of this section shall be required as a condition of receiving a diploma from a college of medicine in this State. c. A college of medicine which includes instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery as provided in subsection a. of this section in its curricula shall offer such training for continuing education credit. d. A physician licensed to practice medicine in this State prior to the effective date of this act, who was not required to receive and did not receive instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery as part of a medical school curriculum, is encouraged to complete such training no later than three years after the effective date of this act. The training may be completed through an on-line, credit-based course developed by or for the organ procurement organizations, in collaboration with professional medical organizations in the State. L.2008, c.48, s.5; amended 2021, c.72, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-74 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-74
Certain certified practitioners considered licensed.
Status: in_force

19. Any person who is a certified massage, bodywork and somatic therapist pursuant to section 8 or 9 of P.L.1999, c.19 (C.45:11-60 or 45:11-61) on the effective date of P.L.2007, c.337 (C.45:11-68 et al.) shall be a licensed massage and bodywork therapist under and subject to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.19 (C.45:11-53 et seq.) and P.L.2007, c.337 (C.45:11-68 et al.). L.2007, c.337, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AA-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AA / Section 5AA-5
Board of Landscape Irrigation Contractors.
Status: in_force

5. a. There is established in the Department of Community Affairs the Board of Landscape Irrigation Contractors, which shall consist of seven members, as follows: the Commissioner of Community Affairs, or the commissioner's designated representative, who shall serve ex officio; five public members who shall be landscape irrigation contractors and residents of the State; and one public member who shall be a licensed professional engineer or certified landscape architect. Each of the public members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, for terms of three years. Each of these members shall hold office for the term of the appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy in the membership occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. b. The members of the board shall elect from among their number a chairperson, who shall schedule, convene, and chair board meetings, and a vice-chairperson who shall act as chair in the chairperson's absence. c. The powers of the board are vested in the members thereof in office, and a majority of the total authorized membership of the board is required to exercise its powers at any meeting thereof; provided however, that if a board member has resigned or otherwise vacated his or her membership appointment before the expiration of his or her term, or if a board member does not serve after the expiration of his or her term pending the appointment of a successor, then, until such vacancies are filled, a majority of the currently serving membership of the board is required to exercise its powers at any meeting thereof. d. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but the board may, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it, reimburse members for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties. e. The board shall meet twice annually, and at such other times as may be necessary, at a place provided by the department. L.1991, c.27, s.5; amended 2009, c.229, s.4; 2015, c.169, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-86 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-86
Additional provisions
Status: in_force

5. In addition to those provisions required in section 4 of this act, agreements connecting a funeral insurance policy to a prepaid funeral agreement shall provide that: a. Cancellation of the funeral arrangements will not cancel or otherwise invalidate the funeral insurance policy; b. Cancellation, withdrawal of, or loans made against, the proceeds or cash value of the policy shall void any price guarantees and indicate, therefore, the likelihood that inadequate funds will exist to pay for the original arrangements as intended; and c. Cancellation of the prepaid funeral agreement will not result in the refund of premiums paid. L.1993,c.147,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-15.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.2
Professional, occupational licenses, registrations, expiration date for individuals with certain types of military service; delayed.
Status: in_force

1. Any license issued by a professional or occupational board designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), and any registration issued under the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et al.), shall not expire while the licensee or registrant is an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States and shall be extended for up to 120 days after his or her return from active service. Any late renewal fees, reinstatement fees and other reinstatement requirements shall be waived by the applicable professional or occupational board or the Division of Consumer Affairs upon application by the licensee or registrant within 120 days after he or she returns from active service. If the license or registration is renewed during the 120-day period after his or her return from active service, and the licensee or registrant submits documentation verifying his or her active military service, the licensee or registrant shall only be responsible for normal fees and activities relating to renewal of the license or registration and shall not be charged any additional costs, such as, but not limited to, late fees or delinquency fees. As used in this section, "active member" means an individual or member of an organized unit ordered into active service in the Armed Forces of the United States by reason of membership in a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. L.2008, c.62, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:21-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-8
Certain corporations may carry own liability insurance
Status: in_force

Such owner, if a corporation of this state with a paid-up cash capital of not less than two hundred thousand dollars, may carry its own liability insurance, as required by the provisions of this chapter, if it can reasonably satisfy the commissioner of banking and insurance as to the permanence and financial standing of its business. Any owner desiring to be exempt from obtaining or filing an insurance policy as required by this chapter shall make application to said commissioner, showing its financial ability to pay such damages, whereupon the commissioner, if reasonably satisfied of the applicant's financial ability, shall by written order make such exemption and deliver a certified copy thereof to said clerk, which certified copy shall remain with him in lieu of such policy or policies of insurance so long as the paid-up cash capital of said corporation remains at not less than two hundred thousand dollars, and the order of the commissioner remains in force. The clerk shall issue to a corporation so exempted a certificate showing such exemption in lieu of the certificate required to be issued by section 45:21-6 of this title. The commissioner may from time to time require further statements of the financial ability of such corporation, and if, at any time in his opinion, the corporation appears no longer able to pay damages, he shall revoke his order granting exemption and notify the clerk of such revocation; whereupon the clerk shall revoke the certificate showing exemption issued by the commissioner, and the corporation shall immediately insure its liability as required by the provisions of this chapter.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-16
Continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

16. The board shall require each Master HVACR contractor, as a condition for biennial license renewal pursuant to section 15 of this act, to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to section 17 of this act. L.2007, c.211, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-44.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44.1
Authority of land surveyors to go on, over and upon lands of others during reasonable hours
Status: in_force

A person licensed to practice land surveying as provided in P.L.1938, c. 342 (C. 45:8-27 et seq.) and any of his agents, servants or employees under his direction who are necessary to make a land survey shall have the authority to go on, over and upon lands of others during reasonable hours when necessary to make land surveys if: a. The licensed professional land surveyor has made a reasonable attempt, as defined in this section, to notify the owner of the land and, in the case of a lease, the lessee thereof, of his desire to enter on, over and upon the owner's or lessee's land to make a land survey and, the attempt having failed, the licensed professional land surveyor has given written notice, seven days prior to the proposed entry, to the municipal police department of the municipality in which the land is located of his intention to enter, containing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of those who propose to enter the land and the date, time, duration, and location of the proposed entry; and, b. The land or any part thereof, to which entry is sought, is not enclosed by a constructed or natural barrier which is at least 6 feet in height or is not posted with signs or notices which prohibit trespassing and contain the name and address of the owner or lessee of the land; c. As used in this section, a "reasonable attempt" to notify an owner or lessee means: an attempt to seek acknowledgment of the owner of the land and, in the case of a lease, the lessee thereof, by certified mail, return receipt requested, the attempt to be made a second time if unsuccessful the first time and a third time if unsuccessful the second time, each attempt to be made on a separate business day. L.1983, c. 460, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-31 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-31
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without such invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. L.1968, c. 401, s. 31, eff. Jan. 10, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-8
Powers, duties of the board.
Status: in_force

8. 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.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.) and P.L.2017, c.72 (C.45:14F-27 et al.); b. Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for licensure or certification under P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.) and registration under P.L.2017, c.72 (C.45:14F-27 et al.); c. Issue and renew licenses and certificates of real estate appraisers and registrations of real estate appraisal management companies; d. Prescribe examinations for certification under P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.), which examinations shall meet the standards for certification examinations for real estate appraisers established by the Appraisal Foundation, and prescribe examinations for licensure under P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.) and P.L.2017, c.72 (C.45:14F-27 et al.), which examinations shall meet the standards for licensing examinations for real estate appraisers acceptable to the Appraisal Subcommittee; e. Suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a license, certificate or registration and exercise investigative powers pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) and P.L.2017, c.72 (C.45:14F-27 et al.); f. Establish fees for applications for licensure and certification, examinations, initial licensure and certification, renewals, late renewals, temporary licenses, temporary certifications and for duplication of lost licenses or certificates, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.2) and for registration as an appraisal management company under section 9 of P.L.2017, c.72 (C.45:14F-35); g. Establish a code of professional ethics for persons licensed or certified under P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.) which meets the standards established by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation , and establish rules for appraiser independence for appraisers and appraisal management companies; h. Establish standards for the certification of real estate appraisers which meet or exceed the minimum criteria for licensure issued by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation, and establish standards for the licensing of real estate appraisers which meet or exceed the minimum criteria for licensure issued by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation; i. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). In any hearing or investigative inquiry, 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; j. Take such action as is necessary before any board, agency or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.) and P.L.2017, c.72 (C.45:14F-27 et al.); k. Maintain a registry of the names and business addresses of licensees and the names and business addresses of certified individuals and the names and addresses of registered appraisal management companies, and shall forward such materials to the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, and shall comply with any reporting requirements of the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council promulgated by any federal agency; l. Approve providers of real estate appraiser education courses and establish and revise experience and education requirements for the licensure and certification of real estate appraisers in this State; m. Approve providers of real estate appraiser continuing education courses and establish and revise continuing education requirements for the renewal of licenses and certificates; n. 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.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.), except that the initial rules and regulations shall be promulgated by the director; o. Perform any other functions and duties which may be necessary to carry out the provisions of P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.); and p. Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations by which market analyses by licensed real estate brokers, broker-salespersons and salespersons may be used as credit for experience toward licensure or certification under P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.). L.1991, c.68, s.8; amended 1991, c.408, s.4; 1995, c.349, s.3; 2017, c.72, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 45:4B-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-11
Licensee to maintain records
Status: in_force

A licensee shall maintain such records as are reasonably necessary to establish that the licensee exercised regular and effective supervision of any professional services of which he or she was in responsible charge. L.1989, c.277, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.19 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.19
License required to practice, assist at physical therapy; exceptions.
Status: in_force

9. No person shall practice physical therapy or act as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, whether or not compensation is received or expected, unless the person holds a valid license to practice in this State; however, nothing in this section shall be construed to: a. Prohibit any student enrolled in a school or post-graduate course of physical therapy or in a course of study for training as a physical therapist assistant that is approved or recognized by the board from performing physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant, as appropriate, which is necessary to his course of study; b. Prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which the person is licensed, provided that: the procedures or duties performed by that person are within the scope of that person's practice as established by law and the accepted standards of practice of the profession for which the person is licensed; and the person does not represent himself as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; c. Prohibit any person employed by an agency, bureau or division of the federal government from practicing physical therapy within the scope of his official duties; d. With the exception of the provisions of section 20 of P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.30), prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which the person is licensed, provided that: the procedures or duties performed by that person are within the scope of that person's practice as established by law and the accepted standards of practice of the profession for which the person is licensed; and the person does not represent himself as a physical therapist, or physical therapist assistant; e. Prohibit any student enrolled in a school or post-graduate course of physical therapy or in a course of study for training as a physical therapist assistant that is approved or recognized by the board from performing physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant, as appropriate, which is necessary to his course of study or as part of a pro bono community-based service project under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed by the board; f. Prohibit an individual who is licensed as a physical therapist in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country, from teaching, demonstrating or providing physical therapy services in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar for no more than 30 days in a calendar year; g. Prohibit an individual who is licensed as a physical therapist in a jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed in another country from performing physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant, if that individual by contract or employment is providing physical therapy to patients affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing or performing in the State for no more than 30 days in a calendar year; h. Prohibit an individual who is licensed as a physical therapist in another jurisdiction of the United States from entering this State to provide physical therapy during a declared local, State or national disaster or emergency, including a public health emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act, P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.). This exemption applies for no longer than 30 days following the declaration of the emergency. In order to be eligible for this exemption the physical therapist shall notify the board of his intent to practice; i. Prohibit an individual who is licensed as a physical therapist in another jurisdiction of the United States who is forced to leave his residence or place of employment due to a declared local, State or national disaster or emergency and due to such displacement seeks to practice physical therapy. This exemption applies for no more than 30 days following the declaration of the emergency. In order to be eligible for this exemption the physical therapist shall notify the board of his intent to practice; or j. Prohibit an individual who is licensed or certified as a physical therapist assistant in a jurisdiction of the United States and is assisting a licensed physical therapist engaged specifically in activities related to subsections d., e., f., g. and h. of this section. k. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an individual who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this State from rendering a utilization management decision that limits, restricts or curtails a course of physical therapy care. L.1983, c.296, s.9; amended 2003, c.18, s.5; 2017, c.121, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Real Estate Appraisers Act." L.1991,c.68,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.41
Powers of commission
Status: in_force

The commission may: a. Accept registrations filed in this State, in other states or with the federal government; b. Contract with similar agencies in this State or other jurisdictions to perform investigative functions; c. Accept grants in aid from any governmental or other source; d. Cooperate with similar agencies or commissions in this State or other jurisdictions to establish uniform filing procedures and forms, uniform public offering statements, advertising standards, rules and common administrative practices; e. Grant exemptions pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 23 of this act; f. Make any necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this State to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this act, or to aid in the enforcement of this act or in the prescribing of rules and regulations and forms hereunder; g. Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, as the commission determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; h. For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this act, the commission or any officer designated by rule, may administer oaths, or affirmations, and upon its own motion or upon request of any party may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, documents, or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence; and i. Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the investigating officer and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the commission may apply to the Superior Court for an order compelling compliance. L.1989, c.239, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-30 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-30
Requirements for certification.
Status: in_force

3. To be eligible for certification to provide instruction regarding the installation, improvement, repair or maintenance of medical gas piping, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: a. Be licensed as a master plumber or journeyman plumber in this State, or be a pipe fitter or steam fitter employed by a plumbing contractor; or b. Have been actively engaged in the practice of installing medical gas piping or be certified in his area of expertise in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association standards for at least five consecutive years preceding the date of application for certification as an instructor; c. Have successfully completed not less than 40 hours of instructional training in the field of medical gas piping installation, improvement, repair and maintenance as approved by the State board; and d. (1) passed an examination offered by the National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC), or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the State board, that demonstrates the applicant's competence to teach in the field of medical gas piping installation, improvement, repair and maintenance; (2) passed an examination as a brazer offered by the American Welding Society and has successfully completed a training program in instructional training approved by a major medical gas producer; or (3) is certified in accordance with the appropriate American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards for the operations being performed. L.2003,c.205,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19-27 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-27
Effect of partial invalidity
Status: in_force

Should any section or provision of this act be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the validity of the act as a whole or any part thereof other than the portion so held to be invalid. L.1939, c. 369, p. 898, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22-30 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-30
If rival claimants; interpleading parties in actions against pawnbroker
Status: in_force

If more than one person shall claim the right to redeem a pledge, the pawnbroker shall incur no liability for refusing to deliver the pledge until the respective rights of the claimants shall have been adjudicated. In case action be brought against the pawnbroker for recovery of the pledge, he may, as a defense, require all known claimants to interplead. If no action be brought against the pawnbroker by either party within the period for which he is required, under this article to hold the pledge, or within thirty days of notice of an adverse claim, he may proceed to sell the pledge and hold the surplus, if any, subject to adjudication or other adjustment of the parties' rights.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.55 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.55
Oath; officers; meetings
Status: in_force

5. The members of the council, 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 council shall annually elect from their number a chairman and a vice-chairman each of whom shall hold office for one year and until a successor is elected and qualified. Regular meetings of the council 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 two regular meetings shall be held each year. L.1993,c.85,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-42 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-42
Inapplicability of act.
Status: in_force

22. The provisions of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.), concerning the formation and registration of planned real estate developments, shall not apply to any portion of a planned real estate development which has on the effective date of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.): a. Its building permit or permits; or b. Final municipal approval of (1) its site plan or (2), in the case of single or two-family homes or separate lots, its subdivision plat; provided that the land is not valued, assessed and taxed as an agricultural or horticultural use pursuant to the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L.1964, c.48 (C.54:4-23.1 et seq.); provided further that this section shall not be construed as applying to conversions or Retirement Subdivisions or Communities as defined in the "Retirement Community Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1969, c.215 (C.45:22A-1 et seq.). L.1977, c.419, s.22; amended 2017, c.106, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-17
Identification card
Status: in_force

For the purpose of identification of persons engaged in the conduct of a private detective business, or as a private detective or investigator, each such person shall carry and show when requested an identification card, which shall be a white card 4 1/4" x 2 1/2", in the form hereinafter set forth, to be signed, in the case of a private detective or investigator by himself, and in the case of employees of a private detective business by the employer as follows: (1) If the bearer be a private detective or investigator, as follows: Photograph License No. ....................... one square inch Date of Expiration ................ THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT .................. is licensed and bonded by the State of New Jersey as a private detective in pursuance to "An act to license and regulate the business of private detectives and private detective agencies, and providing penalties for violation of its provisions," and is vested with all authorities allowed him by law. ....................................................... Signature of Private Detective. (2) If the bearer be an employee of a private detective business, as follows: Photograph License No. ....................... one square inch Date of Expiration................. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT .................. is employed as an investigator, by the undersigned, a duly licensed and bonded private detective agency, in pursuance to "An act to license and regulate the business of private detectives and private detective agencies, and providing penalties for violation of its provisions," and is vested with all authorities allowed him by law. ................................... Signature of Employee. ................................... Signature of employer. L.1939, c. 369, p. 894, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-52 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-52
Experience and knowledge requirements from another jurisdiction
Status: in_force

14. If the board, after consultation with the committee, determines that an applicant holds a valid license from another jurisdiction which requires equal or greater experience and knowledge requirements, the board may accept evidence of that license as meeting the experience and knowledge requirements of this act for a person engaged in pool and spa servicing contracting or pool and spa building and installation. L.2019, c.22, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-35.18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-35.18
Requirements for professional engineer, land surveyor.
Status: in_force

8. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1993, c.39 (C.45:8-35.2) and section 1 of this act, the board shall require each person licensed as both a professional engineer and a land surveyor, as a condition for biennial certification, to complete not less than 36 credits of continuing professional competency relating to the practice of professional engineering and land surveying, with not less than 12 credits to be completed in professional engineering and not less than 12 credits to be completed in land surveying. L.2009, c.294, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-1
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Status: in_force

The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, hereinafter in this chapter designated as the "board," created and established by an act entitled "An act to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry in the State of New Jersey, to license veterinarians and to punish persons violating the provisions thereof," approved March 17, 1902 (L. 1902, c. 18, p. 36), as amended and supplemented, is continued. The board shall consist of five members, each of whom shall be a person of recognized professional ability and honor in the veterinary profession in this State and shall have practiced veterinary medicine and surgery in the State for at least five years immediately preceding appointment to the board. Upon the expiration of the term of office or resignation of a member, a successor shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years from the first Monday of May of the year of appointment. The board shall additionally consist of any members who may be required by section 2 of P.L. 1971, c. 60 (C. 45:1-2.2). No member shall be appointed to more than three successive full terms. Each member shall hold office until a successor has qualified. Amended by L. 1938, c. 277, p. 604, s. 9; L. 1965, c. 216, s. 1; L. 1983, c. 98, s. 3, eff. March 11, 1983; L. 1985, c. 495, s. 1, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AAA-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AAA / Section 5AAA-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 24 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Home Improvement and Home Elevation Contractor Licensing Act." L.2023, c.237, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-44 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-44
Definitions.
Status: in_force

24. Definitions. As used in sections 25 through 30 of P.L.2007, c.244 (C.45:1-45 through C.45:1-50): "CDS registration" means registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs to manufacture, distribute, dispense, or conduct research with controlled dangerous substances issued pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-11). "Certified medical assistant" means a person who is a graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting educational program accredited by the Commission on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or its successor, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor, or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, which educational program includes, at a minimum, 330 clock hours of instruction, and encompasses training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, as well as instruction and demonstration in: pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to injection procedures; choice of equipment; proper technique, including sterile technique; hazards and complications; and emergency procedures; and who maintains current certification or registration, as appropriate, from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), the National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners. "Controlled dangerous substance" means any substance that is listed in Schedules II, III, and IV of the schedules provided under the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.). Controlled dangerous substance also means any substance that is listed in Schedule V under the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act" when the director has determined that reporting Schedule V substances is required by federal law, regulation, or funding eligibility. "Dental resident" means a person who practices dentistry as a resident pursuant to R.S.45:6-20 and, pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:30-1.3, is a graduate of a dental school approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has passed Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental examination and obtained a resident permit from the New Jersey Board of Dentistry. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. "Division" means the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. "Licensed athletic trainer" means an individual who is licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice athletic training, pursuant to the "Athletic Training Licensure Act," P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.). "Licensed health care professional" means a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, or dental hygienist licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. "Licensed pharmacist" means a pharmacist licensed pursuant to P.L.2003, c.280 (C.45:14-40 et seq.). "Medical resident" means a graduate physician who is authorized to practice medicine and surgery by means of a valid permit issued by the State Board of Medical Examiners to a person authorized to engage in the practice of medicine and surgery while in the second year or beyond of a graduate medical education program pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:35-1.5. "Medical scribe" means an individual trained in medical documentation who assists a physician or other licensed health care professional by documenting the patient's encounter with the professional in the patient's medical record and gathering data for the professional, including, but not limited to, nursing notes, patient medical records, laboratory work, and radiology tests. "Mental health practitioner" means a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, alcohol and drug counselor, professional counselor, psychologist, or psychoanalyst licensed or otherwise authorized to practice pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. "Pharmacy permit holder" means an individual or business entity that holds a permit to operate a pharmacy practice site pursuant to P.L.2003, c.280 (C.45:14-40 et seq.). "Practitioner" means an individual currently licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by this State or another state to prescribe drugs in the course of professional practice. "Registered dental assistant" is a person who has fulfilled the requirements for registration established by "The Dental Auxiliaries Act," P.L.1979, c.46 (C.45:6-48 et al.) and works under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. "Ultimate user" means a person who has obtained from a dispenser and possesses for the person's own use, or for the use of a member of the person's household or an animal owned by the person or by a member of the person's household, a controlled dangerous substance. L.2007, c.244, s.24; amended 2015, c.74, s.2; 2017, c.341, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-63 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-63
Administration of prescription medication directly to patient, immunization.
Status: in_force

24. a. No pharmacist shall administer a prescription medication directly to a patient without appropriate education and training, as determined by the board in accordance with the requirements set forth in the rules jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners. Such medication shall only be for the treatment of a disease for which a nationally certified program is in effect, or as determined by the board, and only if utilized for the treatment of that disease for which the medication is prescribed or indicated or for which the collaborative drug therapy management permits. b. (1) Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician may administer drugs to a patient 18 years of age or older, provided the pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician is appropriately educated and qualified, as determined by the board in accordance with the requirements set forth in the rules jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners, and provided the drugs are administered under any one of the following conditions: (a) pursuant to a prescription by an authorized prescriber for a vaccine and related medical emergency medications; (b) in immunization programs implemented pursuant to an authorized prescriber's standing order for the vaccine and related medical emergency medications; or (c) in immunization programs and programs sponsored by governmental agencies that are not patient specific, provided, however, that the authority to administer drugs pursuant to this subparagraph applies only to the medication authorized for administration under the program and related medical emergency medications. (2) In addition to the authority provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an appropriately educated and qualified pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician may administer an influenza vaccine, a COVID-19 vaccine, or both, to a patient who is five years of age or older. For a patient who is under 18 years of age, a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician shall not administer a vaccine except with the permission of the patient's parent or legal guardian. (3) In addition to the authority provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an appropriately educated and qualified pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician, as defined by regulation of the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy, may administer immunizations, as provided in this subsection, to patients by injection or by other delivery method, provided that the pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician is acting under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist who is pre-approved by the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy to administer vaccines and related emergency medications, and who is in compliance with the rules jointly promulgated by the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy and the State Board of Medical Examiners. c. All doses of a vaccine administered to a patient by a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician pursuant to this subsection shall be reported to the New Jersey Immunization Information System established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2004, c.138 (C.26:4-134) as required pursuant to N.J.A.C.8:57-3.16, for inclusion in the patient's registry. L.2003, c.280, s.24; amended 2013, c.254; 2018, c.143; 2025, c.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22-39 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-39
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person or persons, firm or firms, partnership or partnerships, association or associations, corporation or corporations, or any agent or servant thereof, who shall violate any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed one hundred days, or both. L.1939, c. 55, p. 82, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-39 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-39
Application of act to lands situated in this state
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall apply to lands situated in this State whether promoted or advertised within or without the State. L.1977, c. 419, s. 19.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-54 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-54
Requirements of perimeter fence intrusion protection system.
Status: in_force

2. A perimeter fence intrusion protection system shall: a. interface with a monitored alarm device in a manner that enables the burglar alarm system to transmit a signal intended to summon the business or law enforcement, or both, in response to an intrusion or burglary; b. be located on property that is not designated by a municipality exclusively for residential use; c. have an energizer that is driven by a commercial storage battery that is not more than 12 volts of direct current; d. have an energizer that meets the standards set forth by the International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60335-2-76, in its current edition, and as amended and supplemented; e. be surrounded by a nonelectric perimeter fence or wall that is not less than five feet in height; f. not exceed ten feet in height or two feet higher than the nonelectric perimeter fence or wall described in subsection e. of this section, whichever is higher; g. be marked with conspicuous warning signs that are located on the perimeter fence intrusion protection system at not more than 40 foot intervals and that read: "WARNING-ELECTRIC FENCE"; h. comply with the requirements set forth in the rules and regulations adopted by the board; and i. be installed by a person trained by the manufacturer or certified in the installation, maintenance, repair, safety and operation of the perimeter fence intrusion protection system. L.2021, c.2, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-24.4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-24.4
Qualification, disqualification for certification; petition for hearing.
Status: in_force

8. a. An applicant for homemaker-home health aide certification, or a certified person who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3), shall submit to the New Jersey Board of Nursing that individual's name, address and fingerprints taken on standard fingerprint cards by a State or municipal law enforcement agency. 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 sections 7 through 13 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3 through 24.9). 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 New Jersey Board of Nursing shall immediately notify, in writing, the applicant, and the applicant's employer if the applicant is conditionally employed as provided in subsection d. of this section or the applicant's prospective employer, if known, or the certified person who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3) and that person's employer, as applicable, of the person's qualification or disqualification for homemaker-home health aide certification under sections 7 through 13 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3 through 24.9). If the person is disqualified, the conviction or convictions which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the notice to the person, but shall not be identified in the notice to the person's employer or prospective employer. c. The person who is the subject of the background check shall have 30 days from the date of the written notice of disqualification to petition the New Jersey Board of Nursing for a hearing on the accuracy of the person's criminal history record information or to establish the person's rehabilitation under subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3). The board shall notify the person's employer or prospective employer of the person's petition for a hearing within five days following the receipt of the petition from the person. Upon the issuance of a final decision upon a petition to the board pursuant to this subsection, the board shall notify the person and the person's employer or prospective employer as to whether the person remains disqualified from certification under sections 7 through 13 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3 through 24.9). d. An applicant for certification may be issued conditional certification and may be employed as a homemaker-home health aide conditionally for a period not to exceed 60 days, pending completion of a criminal history record background check required under sections 7 through 13 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3 through 24.9) by the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety based upon an examination of its own files in accordance with section 14 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.53:1-20.9a), and for an additional period not to exceed 60 days pending completion of a criminal history record background check by federal authorities as arranged for by the Division of State Police pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.53:1-20.9a), if the person submits to the New Jersey Board of Nursing a sworn statement attesting that the person has not been convicted of any crime or disorderly persons offense as described in section 7 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3). A person who submits a false sworn statement shall be disqualified from certification as a homemaker-home health aide and shall not have an opportunity to establish rehabilitation pursuant to subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3). A conditionally employed person, or an employed person certified as a homemaker-home health aide, who disputes the accuracy of the criminal history record information and who files a petition requesting a hearing pursuant to subsection c. of this section may remain employed by that person's employer until the board rules on the person's petition but, pending the board's ruling, the employer shall not permit the person to have unsupervised contact with patients or clients who are 60 years of age or older. e. (1) A home care services agency that has received an application from or conditionally employed an applicant for homemaker-home health aide certification, or has employed a certified homemaker-home health aide, and (a) receives notice from the board that the applicant or certified homemaker-home health aide, as applicable, has been determined by the board to be disqualified from certification as a homemaker-home health aide pursuant to sections 7 through 13 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3 through 24.9); or (b) terminates its employment of a conditionally employed applicant for homemaker-home health aide certification or a certified homemaker-home health aide because the person was disqualified from employment at the home care services agency on the basis of a conviction of a crime or disorderly persons offense as described in section 7 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3) after commencing employment at the home care services agency; shall be immune from liability for disclosing that disqualification or termination in good faith to another home care services agency. (2) A home care services agency which discloses information pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be presumed to be acting in good faith unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the home care services agency acted with actual malice toward the person who is the subject of the information. f. (1) A home care services agency, upon receiving notice from the board that a person employed by it as a homemaker-home health aide, including a conditionally employed person, has been convicted of a crime or disorderly persons offense as described in section 7 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3) after commencing employment at the home health care agency or other entity, shall: (a) immediately terminate the person's employment as a homemaker-home health aide; and (b) report information about the conviction and termination to the board in a manner prescribed by the board, which shall thereupon deem the person to be disqualified from certification as a homemaker-home health aide, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) A home care services agency shall be immune from liability for any actions taken in good faith pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection and shall be presumed to be acting in good faith unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the home care services agency acted with actual malice toward the employee. (3) The person terminated from employment pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall have 30 days from the date of the termination to petition the board for a hearing on the accuracy of the information about the conviction reported to the board or to establish why the person should not be terminated from employment, and disqualified from certification, as a homemaker-home health aide. The board shall notify the person's employer of the person's petition for a hearing within five days following the receipt of the petition from the person. Upon the issuance of a final decision upon a petition to the board pursuant to this paragraph, the board shall notify the person and the person's employer as to whether: (a) the person is to be reinstated in his employment as a homemaker-home health aide and retain his certification; or (b) the person's termination from employment as a homemaker-home health aide stands and the person remains disqualified from certification. L.1997,c.100,s.8; amended 1997, c.284, s.7; 2000, c.20, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.36
Contents of statement of record
Status: in_force

The statement of record shall contain the information and be accompanied by the documents specified as follows: a. The name and address of each person having an interest in the lots in the subdivision to be covered by the statement of record and the extent of that interest; b. A legal description of, and a statement of the total area included in, the subdivision and a statement of the topography, together with a map showing the subdivision proposed and the dimensions of the lots, parcels, units, or interests to be covered by the statement of record and their relation to existing streets, roads and other improvements. The map shall be drawn to scale, signed and sealed, by a licensed professional engineer or land surveyor; c. A statement of the condition of the title to the land comprising the subdivision, including all encumbrances and deed restrictions and covenants applicable thereto; d. A statement of the general terms and conditions proposed to dispose of the lots in the subdivision; e. A statement of the present condition of access to the subdivision, the existence of any unusual conditions relating to noise or safety, which affect the subdivision and are known or should reasonably be known to the developer, the availability of sewage disposal facilities and other public utilities, including water, electricity, gas, and telephone facilities, in the subdivision to nearby municipalities, and the nature of any improvements to be installed by the developer and his estimated schedule for completion; f. A statement as to whether the property or any portion thereof is regularly or periodically subject to natural forces that would tend to adversely affect the use or enjoyment of the property and whether the property or any portion thereof is located in a federally designated flood hazard area; g. In the case of any subdivision or portion thereof against which there exists a blanket encumbrance, a statement of the consequences for an individual purchaser of a failure, by the persons bound, to fulfill obligations under the instruments creating such encumbrances and the steps, if any, taken to protect the purchaser in such eventuality; h. (1) Copy of its articles of incorporation, with all amendments thereto, if the developer is a corporation; (2) copies of all instruments by which the trust is created or declared, if the developer is a trust; (3) copies of its articles of partnership or association and all other papers pertaining to its organization, if the developer is a partnership, unincorporated association, joint stock company, or any other form of organization; and (4) if the purported holder of legal title is a person other than the developer, copies of the appropriate documents required pursuant to this subsection for that person; i. Copies of the deed or other instrument establishing title to the subdivision in the developer or other person and copies of any instrument creating a lien or encumbrance upon the title of developer or other person or copies of the opinion of counsel in respect to the title to the subdivision in the developer or other person or companies of the title insurance policy guaranteeing that title; j. Copies of all forms of conveyance to be used in selling or leasing lots to purchasers; k. Copies of instruments creating easements or other restrictions; l. Certified and uncertified financial statements of the developer as required by the commission; m. Copies of any management contract, lease of recreational areas, or similar contract or agreement affecting the use, maintenance, or access of all or any part of the subdivision; n. A statement of the status of compliance with the requirements of all laws, ordinances, regulations, and other requirements of governmental agencies, including the federal government, having jurisdiction over the premises; o. The developer shall immediately report any material changes in the information contained in an application for registration. The term "material changes" shall be further defined by the commission in its regulations; and p. Any other information and any other documents and certification as the commission may require as being reasonably necessary for the protection of purchasers. L.1989, c.239, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-12.1
Exemptions from HVACR licensing requirement.
Status: in_force

1. a. The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to a person who is working for an employer as an employee and performs service, repair or maintenance work necessary for the continued normal performance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, if that work is performed in any of the following locations that are owned or operated by the employer: (1) a general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.); (2) a building that contains a steam boiler, pressure vessel or refrigeration plant, which is subject to test and inspection pursuant to R.S.34:7-1 et seq.; and (3) a casino-hotel facility operated under the provisions of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.), which shall include any building containing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems operated by one or more casino-hotel facilities as part of an agreement or arrangement to share systems. b. Except as otherwise provided in subsection a. of this section, the provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to a person who performs service, repair or maintenance work necessary for the continued normal performance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, other than those provisions pertaining to the educational requirements for licensure pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-13), and any regulations adopted thereto, if: (1) The person is a regular employee of the owner or lessee of the property, and works at the property where the work is being performed; and (2) The person and the person's employer do not engage in HVACR contracting with the public. L.2014, c.8, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-42.34 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-42.34
Rules, regulations; standards for operation of clinical laboratories.
Status: in_force

9. The Public Health Council of the department shall promulgate rules and regulations for operation of clinical laboratories, including the use of quality control programs as described in subsection h. of this section, which shall be incorporated in and made a part of the State Sanitary Code. Notwithstanding the use of quality control programs as described in subsection h. of this section and the recognition of waived tests as described in subsection i. of this section, the rules and regulations shall at least equal the standards set forth in federal rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the "Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988," Pub.L.100-578 (42 U.S.C.s.263a). Any rules or regulations promulgated after the effective date of P.L.2016, c.86 that exceed those federal standards shall only be promulgated after a rulemaking process that includes notice and comment and a public hearing. The rules and regulations so promulgated shall include but shall not be limited to standards for: a. Construction of new, or modification of existing clinical laboratories. b. Sanitary and safe conditions within the clinical laboratory and its surroundings, including adequate working space, lighting, fire prevention, and safety measures. c. Clinical laboratory equipment and maintenance procedures for the equipment and personnel essential to proper conduct and operation of a clinical laboratory, including standards for education, experience, and continuing education. d. The acceptance, collection, transportation, identification, and examination of clinical laboratory specimens and reporting of results by clinical laboratories. e. Reporting by laboratories of diseases for the protection of the public health. The department shall furnish forms for this purpose. The reports shall not be construed as constituting a diagnosis nor shall any clinical laboratory making a report be held liable under the laws of this State for having violated a trust or confidential relationship. f. Submitting such reports concerning clinical laboratory operations as may be necessary to administer this act. Each laboratory shall maintain a manual of procedures followed in that laboratory, which shall be reviewed and updated annually. The manual shall also include, but not be limited to, a list of equipment used for each procedure. g. Exemptions of specific types of clinical laboratories from the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-7). h. The use of a quality control program by clinical laboratories which shall not exceed the standards set forth in federal regulations promulgated pursuant to the "Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988," Pub.L.100-578 (42 U.S.C.s.263a), effective as of January 1, 2016, or as subsequently amended , including the following alternative quality control testing procedures approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: (1) Individualized Quality Control Plans , as specified in Appendix C of the State Operations Manual; and (2) any other equivalent quality control procedures subsequently approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and specified in Appendix C of the State Operations Manual. i. Recognition of all waived tests and waivers under the "Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988," Pub.L.100-578 (42 U.S.C.s.263a) and all regulations adopted pursuant thereto (42 C.F.R. Part 493). j. The use of waived tests by clinical laboratories, which shall not exceed the standards set forth in the federal rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the "Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988," Pub.L.100-578 (42 U.S.C.s.263a), effective as of January 1, 2016, or as subsequently amended, unless expressly required under this Act or the Public Health Council determines that it is necessary to exceed those federal standards in order to protect the public health. Such determinations shall detail the council's justification for exceeding federal standards. L.1975, c.166, s.9; amended 2016, c.86, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.49 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.49
Refusal to issue, suspension, revocation of license
Status: in_force

15. The board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke the license of any person, or may impose any other disciplinary sanction pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). L.1984,c.203,s.15; amended 2001, c.156, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-49.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-49.3
Advanced practice nurse may dispense certain narcotics.
Status: in_force

13. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an advanced practice nurse may dispense narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment if the advanced practice nurse has met the training and registration requirements set forth in subsection (g) of 21 U.S.C. s.823. An advanced practice nurse who is authorized to dispense such drugs may do so regardless of whether the advanced practice nurse's collaborating physician has met the training and registration requirements set forth in subsection (g) of 21 U.S.C. s.823, provided that the joint protocol established by the advanced practice nurse and the collaborating physician include the collaborating physician's written approval for the advanced practice nurse to dispense the drugs. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an advanced practice nurse, under the joint protocol established by the advanced practice nurse and the collaborating physician, may make the determination as to the medical necessity for services for the treatment of substance use disorder, as provided in P.L.2017, c.28 (C.17:48-6nn et al.), and may prescribe such services. L.2017, c.341, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.109 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.109
Applicability of C.45:1-14 et seq. for enforcement of act.
Status: in_force

16. The provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) shall apply to this act. The authority of the board may be delegated to the committee at the discretion of the board. L.1999,c.126,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-7.10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-7.10
Expedited licensure in mental health professions, certain, during state of emergency, public health emergency.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, during a state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.), or a public health emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), and with the approval of the Attorney General, a professional licensing board regulating a mental health profession within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety or, with regard to mental health professions regulated by the division, the director of the division, as applicable, may grant a temporary license, certificate of registration or certification on an expedited basis to a recent graduate in New Jersey or another state who earned a master's degree or higher from a program in New Jersey or another state that is intended to lead to a career in a mental health profession and is not yet licensed, registered or certified to practice the mental health profession in any jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, and to effectuate the purposes of this act, the director may take additional action necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to the following: (1) Grant a temporary license, certificate of registration or certification pending the results of a criminal history record background check ; (2) Temporarily waive any licensing, registration or certification fees; (3) Temporarily waive any examination required for licensing, registration, or certification; or (4) Temporarily waive any other requirements contained in Title 45 or other applicable law. b. An individual issued a temporary license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this act shall be: (1) issued a temporary license, certificate of registration or certification, as applicable, to provide services with an expiration date marked clearly and conspicuously; and (2) supervised by an individual holding a New Jersey-issued license, certificate of registration or certification, in good standing, in the same profession in which the out-of-State individual is to provide services. c. Upon the Governor's lifting of the state of emergency or public health emergency during which a temporary license, certificate of registration or certification was issued to an individual pursuant to this act to practice a mental health profession, or when the temporary license, certificate of registration or certification expires, whichever is sooner, and if the individual intends to remain in New Jersey and practice the mental health profession for which the individual was issued a temporary license, certificate of registration or certification, the individual may apply for a full license, certificate of registration or certification to the requisite licensing board or director, as applicable. d. At the discretion of the board or the director, as applicable, an individual issued a temporary license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this act shall be allowed to apply the experience gained in providing services during the state of emergency or public health emergency to a requirement for experience when applying for full professional licensure, registration or certification to the requisite professional board or, for certain mental health professions regulated by the Division of Consumer Affairs, the director. e. The Division of Consumer Affairs shall be authorized to impose program requirements that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this section. f. The exercise of the authority provided in this section to grant a temporary license, certificate of registration, or certification on an expedited basis or to take any other action necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare shall not be required to comply with the requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). g. As used in this act: "Mental health profession" means a profession licensed by the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee; the State Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies; the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners; the State Board of Medical Examiners; the Professional Counselor Examiners Committee; the Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee; the State Board of Psychological Examiners; the State Board of Social Work Examiners; the New Jersey Board of Nursing and any other entity created hereafter under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a mental health profession. L.2021, c.94.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-69 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-69
New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.
Status: in_force

14. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy. The board shall consist of nine members who are residents of the State, two of whom shall be public members appointed pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2) and one of whom shall be a member of the Executive Branch appointed in fulfillment of the requirement of subsection c. of that section. The six remaining members shall have been actively engaged in the practice of massage and bodywork therapies for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment and all of whom, except for the members first appointed, shall be licensed as massage and bodywork therapists pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act. No more than one member of the board shall be an owner of, or be affiliated with, a school teaching massage and bodywork therapy. The Governor shall appoint each member, other than the State executive department member, for terms of three years, except that of the massage and bodywork therapists first appointed, two shall serve for a term of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years and two shall serve for terms of one year. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided by the original appointment. No member of the board may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed. The Governor may remove any member of the board, other than the State executive department member, for cause. L.2007, c.337, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-58 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-58
General powers of society
Status: in_force

The society shall have power to prescribe the duties of its officers and members, fix their compensation, assess from time to time an annuity upon the county, specialty, or other societies and adopt such rules and regulations for the management of the concerns of this and the several societies as may be deemed necessary, which rules and regulations shall not be contrary to the laws of this State, and it may hold any estate, real and personal. Amended by L.1954, c. 101, p. 572, s. 1; L.1981, c. 123, s. 3, eff. April 24, 1981.