N.J. Stat. § 45:9-27.29 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.29
Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact.
Status: in_force

1. The State of New Jersey enacts and enters into the PA licensure compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join the compact in the form substantially as follows: Section 1. Purpose In order to strengthen access to Medical Services, and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of Medical Services, the Participating States of the PA Licensure Compact have allied in common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements the existing authority of State Licensing Boards to license and discipline PAs and seeks to enhance the portability of a License to practice as a PA while safeguarding the safety of patients. This Compact allows Medical Services to be provided by PAs, via the mutual recognition of the Licensee’s Qualifying License by other Compact Participating States. This Compact also adopts the prevailing standard for PA licensure and affirms that the practice and delivery of Medical Services by the PA occurs where the patient is located at the time of the patient encounter, and therefore requires the PA to be under the jurisdiction of the State Licensing Board where the patient is located. State Licensing Boards that participate in this Compact retain the jurisdiction to impose Adverse Action against a Compact Privilege in that State issued to a PA through the procedures of this Compact. The PA Licensure Compact will alleviate burdens for military families by allowing active duty military personnel and their spouses to obtain a Compact Privilege based on having an unrestricted License in good standing from a Participating State. Section 2. Definitions In this Compact: a. “Adverse Action” means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a State’s laws which is imposed by a Licensing Board or other authority against a PA License or License application or Compact Privilege such as License denial, censure, revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the Licensee, or restriction on the Licensee’s practice. b. “Compact Privilege” means the authorization granted by a Remote State to allow a Licensee from another Participating State to practice as a PA to provide Medical Services and other licensed activity to a patient located in the Remote State under the Remote State’s laws and regulations. c. “Conviction” means a finding by a court that an individual is guilty of a felony or misdemeanor offense through adjudication or entry of a plea of guilt or no contest to the charge by the offender d. “Criminal Background Check” means the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information for a License applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), from the State’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). e. “Data System” means the repository of information about Licensees, including but not limited to License status and Adverse Actions, which is created and administered under the terms of this Compact. f. “Executive Committee” means a group of directors and ex-officio individuals elected or appointed pursuant to Section 7.f.(2) g. “Impaired Practitioner” means a PA whose practice is adversely affected by health-related condition(s) that impact their ability to practice. h. “Investigative Information” means information, records, or documents received or generated by a Licensing Board pursuant to an investigation. i. “Jurisprudence Requirement” means the assessment of an individual’s knowledge of the laws and Rules governing the practice of a PA in a State. j. “License” means current authorization by a State, other than authorization pursuant to a Compact Privilege, for a PA to provide Medical Services, which would be unlawful without current authorization. k. “Licensee” means an individual who holds a License from a State to provide Medical Services as a PA. l. “Licensing Board” means any State entity authorized to license and otherwise regulate PAs. m. “Medical Services” means health care services provided for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, cure or relief of a health condition, injury, or disease, as defined by a State’s laws and regulations. n. “Model Compact” means the model for the PA Licensure Compact on file with The Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the Commission. o. “Participating State” means a State that has enacted this Compact. p. “PA” means an individual who is licensed as a physician assistant in a State. For purposes of this Compact, any other title or status adopted by a State to replace the term “physician assistant” shall be deemed synonymous with “physician assistant” and shall confer the same rights and responsibilities to the Licensee under the provisions of this Compact at the time of its enactment. q. “PA Licensure Compact Commission,” “Compact Commission,” or “Commission” mean the national administrative body created pursuant to Section 7.a. of this Compact. r. “Qualifying License” means an unrestricted License issued by a Participating State to provide Medical Services as a PA. s. “Remote State” means a Participating State where a Licensee who is not licensed as a PA is exercising or seeking to exercise the Compact Privilege. t. “Rule” means a regulation promulgated by an entity that has the force and effect of law. u. “Significant Investigative Information” means Investigative Information that a Licensing Board, after an inquiry or investigation that includes notification and an opportunity for the PA to respond if required by State law, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proven true, would indicate more than a minor infraction. v. “State” means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States. Section 3. State Participation in this Compact a. To participate in this Compact, a Participating State shall: (1) License PAs. (2) Participate in the Compact Commission’s Data System. (3) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints against Licensees and License applicants. (4) Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of this Compact and Commission Rules, of any Adverse Action against a Licensee or License applicant and the existence of Significant Investigative Information regarding a Licensee or License applicant. (5) Fully implement a Criminal Background Check requirement, within a time frame established by Commission Rule, by its Licensing Board receiving the results of a Criminal Background Check and reporting to the Commission whether the License applicant has been granted a License. (6) Comply with the Rules of the Compact Commission. (7) Utilize passage of a recognized national exam such as the NCCPA PANCE as a requirement for PA licensure. (8) Grant the Compact Privilege to a holder of a Qualifying License in a Participating State. b. Nothing in this Compact prohibits a Participating State from charging a fee for granting the Compact Privilege. Section 4. Compact Privilege a. To exercise the Compact Privilege, a Licensee must: (1) Have graduated from a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. or other programs authorized by Commission Rule. (2) Hold current NCCPA certification. (3) Have no felony or misdemeanor Conviction. (4) Have never had a controlled substance license, permit, or registration suspended or revoked by a State or by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. (5) Have a unique identifier as determined by Commission Rule. (6) Hold a Qualifying License. (7) Have had no revocation of a License or limitation or restriction on any License currently held due to an adverse action. (8) If a Licensee has had a limitation or restriction on a License or Compact Privilege due to an Adverse Action, two years must have elapsed from the date on which the License or Compact Privilege is no longer limited or restricted due to the Adverse Action. (9) If a Compact Privilege has been revoked or is limited or restricted in a Participating State for conduct that would not be a basis for disciplinary action in a Participating State in which the Licensee is practicing or applying to practice under a Compact Privilege, that Participating State shall have the discretion not to consider such action as an Adverse Action requiring the denial or removal of a Compact Privilege in that State. (10) Notify the Compact Commission that the Licensee is seeking the Compact Privilege in a Remote State. (11) Meet any Jurisprudence Requirement of a Remote State in which the Licensee is seeking to practice under the Compact Privilege and pay any fees applicable to satisfying the Jurisprudence Requirement. (12) Report to the Commission any Adverse Action taken by a non-participating State within 30 days after the action is taken. b. The Compact Privilege is valid until the expiration or revocation of the Qualifying License unless terminated pursuant to an Adverse Action. The Licensee must also comply with all of the requirements of Subsection a. above to maintain the Compact Privilege in a Remote State. If the Participating State takes Adverse Action against a Qualifying License, the Licensee shall lose the Compact Privilege in any Remote State in which the Licensee has a Compact Privilege until all of the following occur: (1) The License is no longer limited or restricted; and (2) Two years have elapsed from the date on which the License is no longer limited or restricted due to the Adverse Action. c. Once a restricted or limited License satisfies the requirements of Subsection b.(1) and (2), the Licensee must meet the requirements of Subsection a. to obtain a Compact Privilege in any Remote State. d. For each Remote State in which a PA seeks authority to prescribe controlled substances, the PA shall satisfy all requirements imposed by such State in granting or renewing such authority. Section 5. Designation of the State from Which Licensee is Applying for a Compact Privilege a. Upon a Licensee’s application for a Compact Privilege, the Licensee shall identify to the Commission the Participating State from which the Licensee is applying, in accordance with applicable Rules adopted by the Commission, and subject to the following requirements: (1) When applying for a Compact Privilege, the Licensee shall provide the Commission with the address of the Licensee’s primary residence and thereafter shall immediately report to the Commission any change in the address of the Licensee’s primary residence. (2) When applying for a Compact Privilege, the Licensee is required to consent to accept service of process by mail at the Licensee’s primary residence on file with the Commission with respect to any action brought against the Licensee by the Commission or a Participating State, including a subpoena, with respect to any action brought or investigation conducted by the Commission or a Participating State. Section 6. Adverse Actions a. A Participating State in which a Licensee is licensed shall have exclusive power to impose Adverse Action against the Qualifying License issued by that Participating State. b. In addition to the other powers conferred by State law, a Remote State shall have the authority, in accordance with existing State due process law, to do all of the following: (1) Take Adverse Action against a PA’s Compact Privilege within that State to remove a Licensee’s Compact Privilege or take other action necessary under applicable law to protect the health and safety of its citizens. (2) Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a Licensing Board in a Participating State for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another Participating State shall be enforced in the latter State by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage and other fees required by the service statutes of the State in which the witnesses or evidence are located. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph 2, subpoenas may not be issued by a Participating State to gather evidence of conduct in another State that is lawful in that other State for the purpose of taking Adverse Action against a Licensee’s Compact Privilege or application for a Compact Privilege in that Participating State. (4) Nothing in this Compact authorizes a Participating State to impose discipline against a PA’s Compact Privilege or to deny an application for a Compact Privilege in that Participating State for the individual’s otherwise lawful practice in another State. c. For purposes of taking Adverse Action, the Participating State which issued the Qualifying License shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from any other Participating State as it would if the conduct had occurred within the Participating State which issued the Qualifying License. In so doing, that Participating State shall apply its own State laws to determine appropriate action. d. A Participating State, if otherwise permitted by State law, may recover from the affected PA the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any Adverse Action taken against that PA. e. A Participating State may take Adverse Action based on the factual findings of a Remote State, provided that the Participating State follows its own procedures for taking the Adverse Action. f. Joint Investigations (1) In addition to the authority granted to a Participating State by its respective State PA laws and regulations or other applicable State law, any Participating State may participate with other Participating States in joint investigations of Licensees. (2) Participating States shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under this Compact. g. If an Adverse Action is taken against a PA’s Qualifying License, the PA’s Compact Privilege in all Remote States shall be deactivated until two years have elapsed after all restrictions have been removed from the State License. All disciplinary orders by the Participating State which issued the Qualifying License that impose Adverse Action against a PA’s License shall include a Statement that the PA’s Compact Privilege is deactivated in all Participating States during the pendency of the order. h. If any Participating State takes Adverse Action, it promptly shall notify the administrator of the Data System. Section 7. Establishment of the PA Licensure Compact Commission a. The Participating States hereby create and establish a joint government agency and national administrative body known as the PA Licensure Compact Commission. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact States acting jointly and not an instrumentality of any one State. The Commission shall come into existence on or after the effective date of the Compact as set forth in Section 11.a. b. Membership, Voting, and Meetings (1) Each Participating State shall have and be limited to one delegate selected by that Participating State’s Licensing Board or, if the State has more than one Licensing Board, selected collectively by the Participating State’s Licensing Boards. (2) The delegate shall be either: (a) A current PA, physician or public member of a Licensing Board or PA Council/Committee; or (b) An administrator of a Licensing Board. (3) Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the laws of the State from which the delegate is appointed. (4) The Participating State Licensing Board shall fill any vacancy occurring in the Commission within 60 days. (5) Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote on all matters voted on by the Commission and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates’ participation in meetings by telecommunications, video conference, or other means of communication. (6) The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in this Compact and the bylaws. (7) The Commission shall establish by Rule a term of office for delegates. c. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Establish a code of ethics for the Commission; (2) Establish the fiscal year of the Commission; (3) Establish fees; (4) Establish bylaws; (5) Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; (6) Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws; (7) Promulgate Rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this Compact. The Rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all Participating States; (8) Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any State Licensing Board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; (9) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; (10) Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a Participating State; (11) Hire employees and engage contractors, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of this Compact, and establish the Commission’s personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; (12) Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and receive, utilize and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest; (13) Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise own, hold, improve or use, any property, real, personal or mixed; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety; (14) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed; (15) Establish a budget and make expenditures; (16) Borrow money; (17) Appoint committees, including standing committees composed 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; (18) Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; (19) Elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and such other officers of the Commission as provided in the Commission’s bylaws. (20) Reserve for itself, in addition to those reserved exclusively to the Commission under the Compact powers that the Executive Committee may not exercise; (21) Approve or disapprove a State’s participation in the Compact based upon its determination as to whether the State’s Compact legislation departs in a material manner from the Model Compact language; (22) Prepare and provide to the Participating States an annual report; and (23) Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the State regulation of PA licensure and practice. d. Meetings of the Commission (1) All meetings of the Commission that are not closed pursuant to this subsection shall be open to the public. Notice of public meetings shall be posted on the Commission’s website at least thirty (30) days prior to the public meeting. (2) Notwithstanding subsection d.(1) of this section, the Commission may convene a public meeting by providing at least 24 hours prior notice on the Commission’s website, and any other means as provided in the Commission’s Rules, for any of the reasons it may dispense with notice of proposed rulemaking under Section 9.l. (3) The Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting or non-public part of a public meeting to receive legal advice or to discuss: (a) Non-compliance of a Participating State with its obligations under this Compact; (b) The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission’s internal personnel practices and procedures; (c) Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; (d) Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; (e) Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; (f) Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; (g) Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (h) Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; (i) Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to this Compact; (j) Legal advice; or (k) Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or Participating States’ statutes. (4) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the chair of the meeting or the chair’s designee shall certify that the meeting or portion of the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision. (5) 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, 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 by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. e. Financing of the Commission (1) The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. (2) The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services. (3) The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each Participating State and may impose Compact Privilege fees on Licensees of Participating States to whom a Compact Privilege is granted to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved by the Commission each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount levied on Participating States shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by Commission Rule. (a) A Compact Privilege expires when the Licensee’s Qualifying License in the Participating State from which the Licensee applied for the Compact Privilege expires. (b) If the Licensee terminates the Qualifying License through which the Licensee applied for the Compact Privilege before its scheduled expiration, and the Licensee has a Qualifying License in another Participating State, the Licensee shall inform the Commission that it is changing to that Participating State the Participating State through which it applies for a Compact Privilege and pay to the Commission any Compact Privilege fee required by Commission Rule. (4) 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 Participating States, except by and with the authority of the Participating State. (5) The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the financial review and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. All receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be subject to an annual financial review by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the financial review shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission. f. The Executive Committee (1) The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact and Commission Rules. (2) The Executive Committee shall be composed of nine members: (a) Seven voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission; (b) One ex-officio, nonvoting member from a recognized national PA professional association; and (c) One ex-officio, nonvoting member from a recognized national PA certification organization. (3) The ex-officio members will be selected by their respective organizations. (4) The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Committee as provided in its bylaws. (5) The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually. (6) The Executive Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) Recommend to the Commission changes to the Commission’s Rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees to be paid by Compact Participating States such as annual dues, and any Commission Compact fee charged to Licensees for the Compact Privilege; (b) Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise; (c) Prepare and recommend the budget; (d) Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission; (e) Monitor Compact compliance of Participating States and provide compliance reports to the Commission; (f) Establish additional committees as necessary; (g) Exercise the powers and duties of the Commission during the interim between Commission meetings, except for issuing proposed rulemaking or adopting Commission Rules or bylaws, or exercising any other powers and duties exclusively reserved to the Commission by the Commission’s Rules; and (h) Perform other duties as provided in the Commission’s Rules or bylaws. (7) All meeting of the Executive Committee at which it votes or plans to vote on matters in exercising the powers and duties of the Commission shall be open to the public and public notice of such meetings shall be given as public meetings of the Commission are given. (8) The Executive Committee may convene in a closed, non-public meeting for the same reasons that the Commission may convene in a non-public meeting as set forth in Section 7.d.(3) and shall announce the closed meeting as the Commission is required to under Section 7.d.(4) and keep minutes of the closed meeting as the Commission is required to under Section 7.d.(5). g. Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification (1) The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, both personally and 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 paragraph 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 procurement of insurance of any type by the Commission shall not in any way compromise or limit the immunity granted hereunder. (2) The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee, and 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 as determined by the commission 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 their own counsel at their own expense; 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. (3) The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, and 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. (4) 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 in any proceedings as authorized by Commission Rules. (5) Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the liability of any Licensee for professional malpractice or misconduct, which shall be governed solely by any other applicable State laws. (6) Nothing herein shall be construed to designate the venue or jurisdiction to bring actions for alleged acts of malpractice, professional misconduct, negligence, or other such civil action pertaining to the practice of a PA. All such matters shall be determined exclusively by State law other than this Compact. (7) Nothing in this Compact shall be interpreted to waive or otherwise abrogate a Participating State’s state action immunity or state action affirmative defense with respect to antitrust claims under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, or any other State or federal antitrust or anticompetitive law or regulation. (8) Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity by the Participating States or by the Commission. Section 8. Data System a. The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated data and reporting system containing licensure, Adverse Action, and the reporting of the existence of Significant Investigative Information on all licensed PAs and applicants denied a License in Participating States. b. Notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a Participating State shall submit a uniform data set to the Data System on all PAs to whom this Compact is applicable (utilizing a unique identifier) as required by the Rules of the Commission, including: (1) Identifying information; (2) Licensure data; (3) Adverse Actions against a License or Compact Privilege; (4) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial (excluding the reporting of any Criminal history record information where prohibited by law); (5) The existence of Significant Investigative Information; and (6) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the Rules of the Commission. c. Significant Investigative Information pertaining to a Licensee in any Participating State shall only be available to other Participating States. d. The Commission shall promptly notify all Participating States of any Adverse Action taken against a Licensee or an individual applying for a License that has been reported to it. This Adverse Action information shall be available to any other Participating State. e. Participating States contributing information to the Data System may, in accordance with State or federal law, designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing State. Notwithstanding any such designation, such information shall be reported to the Commission through the Data System. f. Any information submitted to the Data System that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the Participating State contributing the information shall be removed from the Data System upon reporting of such by the Participating State to the Commission. g. The records and information provided to a Participating State pursuant to this Compact or through the Data System, when certified by the Commission or an agent thereof, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the Commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings in a Participating State. Section 9. Rulemaking a. The Commission shall exercise its Rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section and the Rules adopted thereunder. Commission Rules shall become binding as of the date specified by the Commission for each Rule. b. The Commission shall promulgate reasonable Rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer this Compact and achieve its purposes. A Commission Rule shall be invalid and have not force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the Rule is invalid because the Commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of this Compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review. c. The Rules of the Commission shall have the force of law in each Participating State, provided however that where the Rules of the Commission conflict with the laws of the Participating State that establish the medical services a PA may perform in the Participating State, as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Rules of the Commission shall be ineffective in that State to the extent of the conflict. d. If a majority of the legislatures of the Participating States rejects a Commission Rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt this Compact within four years of the date of adoption of the Rule, then such Rule shall have no further force and effect in any Participating State or to any State applying to participate in the Compact. e. Commission Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission. f. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final Rule or Rules by the Commission, and at least 30 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: (1) On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; and (2) To persons who have requested notice of the Commission’s notices of proposed rulemaking, and (3) In such other way(s) as the Commission may by Rule specify. g. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include: (1) The time, date, and location of the public hearing on the proposed Rule and the proposed time, date and location of the meeting in which the proposed Rule will be considered and voted upon; (2) The text of the proposed Rule and the reason for the proposed Rule; (3) A request for comments on the proposed Rule from any interested person and the date by which written comments must be received; and (4) The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing or provide any written comments. h. Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule, the Commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public. i. If the hearing is to be held via electronic means, the Commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing. (1) All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall as directed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, not less than five business days before the scheduled date of the hearing, notify the Commission of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing. (2) 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. (3) All hearings shall be recorded. A copy of the recording and the written comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments received in response to the proposed rulemaking shall be made available to a person upon request. (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each proposed Rule. Proposed Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section. j. Following the public hearing the Commission shall consider all written and oral comments timely received. k. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all delegates, take final action on the proposed Rule and shall determine the effective date of the Rule, if adopted, based on the Rulemaking record and the full text of the Rule. (1) If adopted, the Rule shall be posted on the Commission’s website. (2) The Commission may adopt changes to the proposed Rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed Rule. (3) The Commission shall provide on its website an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed Rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters. (4) The Commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the Rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection l., the effective date of the Rule shall be no sooner than 30 days after the Commission issued the notice that it adopted the Rule. l. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency Rule with 24 hours prior notice, without the opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in this 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 must be adopted immediately by the Commission in order to: (1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (2) Prevent a loss of Commission or Participating State funds; (3) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a Commission Rule that is established by federal law or Rule; or (4) Protect public health and safety. m. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted Commission Rule 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 as set forth in the notice of revisions and delivered to 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. n. No Participating State’s rulemaking requirements shall apply under this Compact. Section 10. Oversight, Dispute Resolution, and Enforcement a. Oversight (1) The executive and judicial branches of State government in each Participating State shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the Compact. (2) 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 herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct or any such similar matter. (3) The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of the Compact or the Commission’s Rules and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the Commission with service of process shall render a judgment or order in such proceeding void as to the Commission, this Compact, or Commission Rules. b. Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination (1) If the Commission determines that a Participating State has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the Commission Rules, the Commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting State and other Participating States. The notice shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default and any other action that the Commission may take and shall offer remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) If a State in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting State may be terminated from this Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the Participating States, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this Compact upon such State may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending State of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (3) Termination of participation in this Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting State’s legislature, and to the Licensing Board(s) of each of the Participating States. (4) A 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. (5) The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a State that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting State. (6) The defaulting State may appeal its termination from the Compact by the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees. (7) Upon the termination of a State’s participation in the Compact, the State shall immediately provide notice to all Licensees within that State of such termination: (a) Licensees who have been granted a Compact Privilege in that State shall retain the Compact Privilege for 180 days following the effective date of such termination. (b) Licensees who are licensed in that State who have been granted a Compact Privilege in a Participating State shall retain the Compact Privilege for 180 days unless the Licensee also has a Qualifying License in a Participating State or obtains a Qualifying License in a Participating State before the 180-day period ends, in which case the Compact Privilege shall continue. c. Dispute Resolution (1) Upon request by a Participating State, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this Compact that arise among Participating States and between participating and non-Participating States. (2) The Commission shall promulgate a Rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. d. Enforcement (1) The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions of this Compact and Rules of the Commission. (2) If compliance is not secured after all means to secure compliance have been exhausted, by majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices, against a Participating State in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Compact and the Commission’s promulgated Rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees. (3) 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. e. Legal Action Against the Commission (1) A Participating State may initiate legal action against the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its Rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees. (2) No person other than a Participating State shall enforce this Compact against the Commission. Section 11. Date of Implementation of the PA Licensure Compact Commission a. This Compact shall come into effect on the date on which this Compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh Participating State. (1) On or after the effective date of the Compact, the Commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the States that enacted the Compact prior to the Commission convening (“Charter Participating States”) to determine if the statute enacted by each such Charter Participating State is materially different than the Model Compact. (a) A Charter Participating State whose enactment is found to be materially different from the Model Compact shall be entitled to the default process set forth in Section 10.b. (b) If any Participating State later withdraws from the Compact or its participation is terminated, the Commission shall remain in existence and the Compact shall remain in effect even if the number of Participating States should be less than seven. Participating States enacting the Compact subsequent to the Commission convening shall be subject to the process set forth in Section 7.c.(21) to determine if their enactments are materially different from the Model Compact and whether they qualify for participation in the Compact. (2) Participating States enacting the Compact subsequent to the seven initial Charter Participating States shall be subject to the process set forth in Section 7.c.(21) to determine if their enactments are materially different from the Model Compact and whether they qualify for participation in the Compact. (3) All actions taken for the benefit of the Commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the Compact prior to the effective date of the Compact or the Commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the Commission unless specifically repudiated by the Commission. b. Any State that joins this Compact shall be subject to the Commission’s Rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which this 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 this Compact becomes law in that State. c. Any Participating State may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. (1) A Participating State’s withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after enactment of the repealing statute. During this 180 day-period, all Compact Privileges that were in effect in the withdrawing State and were granted to Licensees licensed in the withdrawing State shall remain in effect. If any Licensee licensed in the withdrawing State is also licensed in another Participating State or obtains a license in another Participating State within the 180 days, the Licensee’s Compact Privileges in other Participating States shall not be affected by the passage of the 180 days. (2) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the State Licensing Board(s) of the withdrawing State to comply with the investigative, and Adverse Action reporting requirements of this Compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal. (3) Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing a State from this Compact, the State shall immediately provide notice of such withdrawal to all Licensees within that State. Such withdrawing State shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this Compact for a minimum of 180 days after the date of such notice of withdrawal. d. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any PA licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between Participating States and between a Participating State and non-Participating State that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact. e. This Compact may be amended by the Participating States. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any Participating State until it is enacted materially in the same manner into the laws of all Participating States as determined by the Commission. Section 12. Construction and Severability a. This Compact and the Commission’s rulemaking authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, and the implementation and administration of the Compact. Provisions of the Compact expressly authorizing or requiring the promulgation of Rules shall not be construed to limit the Commission’s rulemaking authority solely for those purposes. b. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the constitution of any Participating State, a State seeking participation in the Compact, or of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any other government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. c. Notwithstanding subsection b. or this section, the Commission may deny a State’s participation in the Compact or, in accordance with the requirements of Section10.b., terminate a Participating State’s participation in the Compact, if it determines that a constitutional requirement of a Participating State is, or would be with respect to a State seeking to participate in the Compact, a material departure from the Compact. Otherwise, if this Compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any Participating State, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining Participating States and in full force and effect as to the Participating State affected as to all severable matters. Section 13. Binding Effect of Compact a. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a Participating State that is not inconsistent with this Compact. b. Any laws in a Participating State in conflict with this Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. c. All agreements between the Commission and the Participating States are binding in accordance with their terms. L.2025, c.198.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-5
Application for licensure; fees, examination.
Status: in_force

5. Any person desiring to obtain a State Master HVACR contractor's license shall make application for licensure to the board and shall pay all the fees required in connection with the application, and be examined as required by this act. L.2007, c.211, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12B-24 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12B / Section 12B-24
Restoration of licenses
Status: in_force

24. A license or student registration may be restored after one year from the date of its revocation by the board on whatever conditional terms the board deems necessary. L.1991,c.512,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-75 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-75
Certain practitioners eligible for licensure without satisfying education examination requirements.
Status: in_force

20. For 360 days after the date procedures are established by the board for applying for licensure under the provisions of P.L.2007, c.337 (C.45:11-68 et al.), any person who engaged in the full-time practice, as determined by the board, of massage and bodywork therapies for two years preceding the enactment date of P.L.2007, c.337 (C.45:11-68 et al.), or in the part-time practice, as determined by the board, of massage and bodywork therapies for five years preceding the enactment date of P.L.2007, c.337 (C.45:11-68 et al.), and has successfully completed a minimum of 200 hours of education or training in massage or bodywork therapies as determined by the board, may acquire a license to practice massage and bodywork therapies without satisfying either the education or examination requirement of section 8 of P.L.1999, c.19 (C.45:11-60). L.2007, c.337, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15BB-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15BB / Section 15BB-6
Licensing of "licensed clinical social worker," "licensed social worker;" certification of social worker
Status: in_force

6. a. The board shall issue a license as a "licensed clinical social worker" to an applicant who has: (1) Received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctorate in social work from an accredited institution of higher education; (2) Had at least two years of full-time experience in the practice of clinical social work under the supervision of a clinical social worker licensed by this State or who, by virtue of the supervisor's education and experience, is eligible for licensure in this State as a licensed clinical social worker, or any other supervisor who may be deemed acceptable to the board; (3) Satisfactorily completed minimum course requirements established by the board to ensure adequate training in methods of clinical social work practice; and (4) Passed an appropriate examination provided by the board for this purpose. b. The board shall issue a license as a "licensed social worker" to an applicant who has: (1) Received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education or a doctorate in social work from an accredited institution of higher education; and (2) Passed an appropriate examination provided by the board for this purpose. c. The board shall certify an applicant who has: (1) received a baccalaureate degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education ; or (2) on or before the effective date of this act, acquired a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services from an accredited institution of higher education and has engaged in full-time social work for at least one year prior to the effective date of P.L.1995, c.66. L.1991,c.134,s.6; amended 1995,c.66,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.101 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.101
Rights, remedies, prohibitions declared additional, cumulative.
Status: in_force

17. The rights, remedies, and prohibitions accorded by the provisions of P.L.2024, c.32 (C.45:15-16.86 et al.), are hereby declared to be in addition to and cumulative of any other right, remedy, or prohibition accorded by the common law or statutes of the United States or of this State, and nothing herein shall be construed to deny, abrogate, or impair any such common law or statutory right, remedy, or prohibition. L.2024, c.32, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-10.1
Continuing dental education required.
Status: in_force

1. The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry shall require each person licensed as a dentist, as a condition for biennial registration pursuant to R.S.45:6-10 and P.L.1972, c.108 (C.45:1-7), to complete a requisite number of credits of continuing dental education, as determined by the board pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.490 (C.45:6-10.2) during each biennial registration period. L.1991, c.490, s.1; amended 2009, c.221, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.68 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.68
Conditions for release of escrow funds to the developer.
Status: in_force

19. Excluding any encumbrance placed against the purchaser's timeshare interest securing the purchaser's payment of purchase money financing for the purchase, the developer shall not be entitled to the release of any funds escrowed with respect to each timeshare interest and any other property or rights to property appurtenant to the timeshare interest, including any amenities represented to the purchaser as being part of the timeshare plan, until the developer has provided satisfactory evidence to the commission of one of the following: a. The timeshare interest together with any other property or rights to property appurtenant to the timeshare interest, including any amenities represented to the purchaser as being part of the timeshare plan, are free and clear of any of the claims of the developer, any owner of the underlying fee, a mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor or any other person having an interest in or lien or encumbrance against the timeshare interest or appurtenant property or property rights; b. The developer, any owner of the underlying fee, a mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor, or any other person having an interest in or lien or encumbrance against the timeshare interest or appurtenant property or property rights, including any amenities represented to the purchaser as being part of the timeshare plan, has recorded a subordination and notice to creditors document in the jurisdiction in which the timeshare interest is located. The subordination document shall expressly and effectively provide that the interest holder's right, lien or encumbrance shall not adversely affect, and shall be subordinate to, the rights of the owners of the timeshare interests in the timeshare plan regardless of the date of purchase, from and after the effective date of the subordination document; c. The developer, any owner of the underlying fee, a mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor, or any other person having an interest in or lien or encumbrance against the timeshare interest or appurtenant property or property rights, including any amenities represented to the purchaser as being part of the timeshare plan, has transferred the subject accommodations or amenities or all use rights therein to a nonprofit organization or owners' association to be held for the use and benefit of the purchasers of the timeshare plan, which entity shall act as a fiduciary to the purchasers, provided that the developer has transferred control of that entity to the purchasers or does not exercise its voting rights in that entity with respect to the subject accommodations or amenities. Prior to the transfer, any lien or other encumbrance against the accommodation or facility shall be made subject to a subordination and notice to creditors instrument pursuant to subsection b. of this section; or d. Alternative arrangements have been made which are adequate to protect the rights of the purchasers of the timeshare interests and are approved by the commission. L.2006, c.63, s.19.
45:15-16.69 Compliance by sales agents; non-monetary compensation.
20. a. A sales agent in New Jersey shall comply with the provisions of R.S.45:15-1 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, including licensure requirements, unless otherwise exempt by law. b. A timeshare interest owner, who, for non-monetary compensation, as provided for in this act and by regulation, refers in a calendar year no more than 12 prospective purchasers of timeshare interests in the timeshare plan shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to R.S.45:15-1 et seq., provided the referring timeshare interest owner does not show, discuss terms or conditions of purchase or otherwise participate in negotiations with regard to the timeshare purchase. Examples of non-monetary compensation shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) Waiver of association maintenance fees; (2) Free meals at a restaurant or rounds of golf at a golf course; (3) Points or other non-monetary currency associated with hotel, timeshare or other loyalty programs; or (4) Other benefits specifically associated with the timeshare plan. c. A person licensed under R.S.45:15-1 et seq., who also is a bona fide owner of a timeshare property, shall be entitled to receive non-monetary compensation as defined in subsection b. of this section on the same basis as any other owner of a timeshare property. The non-monetary compensation or referral pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall not fall within the scope of R.S.45:15-1 et seq. or the rules and regulations implementing R.S.45:15-1 et seq. L.2006, c.63, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-9
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. Definitions: (a) The term "private detective business" shall mean the business of conducting a private detective agency or for the purpose of making for hire or reward any investigation or investigations for the purpose of obtaining information with reference to any of the following matters, notwithstanding the fact that other functions and services may also be performed by the same person, firm, association or corporation for fee, hire or reward, to wit: (1) crime or wrong done or threatened or assumed to have been done or threatened against the Government of the United States of America, or any State, Territory or Possession of the United States of America; (2) the identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation or character of any person, association, organization, society or groups of persons, firms or corporations; (3) the credibility of witnesses or other persons; (4) the whereabouts of missing persons; (5) the location or recovery of lost or stolen property; (6) the causes and origin of, or responsibility for, fires, libels, accidents, damage, injuries or losses to persons, firms, associations or corporations, or to real or personal property; (7) the affiliation, connection or relation of any person, firm or corporation with any organization, society, association, or with any official member or representative thereof; (8) with reference to the conduct, honesty, efficiency, loyalty or activities of employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors; (9) the securing of evidence to be used before any investigating committee, board of award, board of arbitration, or in the trial of any civil or criminal cause; provided, however, that the term shall not include a person, firm, association or corporation engaged exclusively in the business of making investigations and reports as to the financial standing, credit and financial responsibility of persons, firms, associations or corporations nor to electrically controlled burglar or fire alarm system with a central unit, nor to any person, firm, association or corporation engaged in the business of making reports for insurance or credit purposes. The term shall not include and nothing in this act shall apply to any lawful activity of any board, body, commission or agency of the United States of America or of any State, Territory or Possession of the United States of America, or any county, municipality, school district, or any officer or employee solely, exclusively and regularly employed by any of the foregoing; nor to any attorney or counselor-at-law in connection with the regular practice of his profession, nor to any person employed by any such attorney or counsellor-at-law when engaged upon his employer's business; nor to any employee, investigator or investigators solely, exclusively and regularly employed by any person, firm, association or corporation which is not engaged in any of the businesses hereinbefore described in items numbered one to nine, both inclusive, of this subsection insofar as their acts may relate solely to the business of the respective employers; nor to any person, firm, association or corporation licensed to do a business of insurance of any nature under the insurance laws of this State, nor to any employee or licensed agent thereof; nor to any person, firm, association or corporation conducting any investigation solely for its own account. (b) The terms "the business of detective agency" and "the business of investigator" shall mean any person, firm, association or corporation engaged in the private detective business as defined in subsection (a) of this section, who employs one or more persons in conducting such business, but shall not include the business of watch, guard or patrol agency. (c) The terms "private detective" or "investigator" shall mean and include any person who singly and for his own account and profit conducts a private detective business without the aid or assistance of any employees or associates. (d) The masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter genders. (e) The term "superintendent" means the Superintendent of State Police. (f) The terms "firm" and "association" shall include partnerships, but shall not include corporations. L.1939,c.369,s.2; amended 1971, c.342, s.1; 2004, c.134, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.68 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.68
Inactive license status
Status: in_force

18. The director may grant inactive license status to a licensee who: a. is not actively practicing as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant; b. does not represent himself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant; and c. completes any continuing education requirements which may be established by the director, in consultation with the council. L.1993,c.85,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-39 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-39
Practice without license and other violations; penalties; actions for penalties
Status: in_force

13. a. Any person who, hereafter, is not legally authorized to practice professional engineering or land surveying in this State according to the provisions of this act, who shall so practice or offer so to practice in this State, except as provided in section 14 of this act, or any person presenting or attempting to file as his own the certificate of license of another, or who shall give false or forged evidence of any kind to the board, or to any member or representative thereof, in obtaining a certificate of license, or who shall falsely impersonate another licensed practitioner of like or different name, or who shall use or attempt to use an expired certificate of license, an unexpired and revoked certificate of license, or a certificate of license which is on a retired status list, or who shall use either the title "Engineer-in-Training" or "Surveyor-in-Training" without holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the board, or who shall otherwise violate any of the provisions of this act, shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $200.00 for the first offense and not more than $500.00 for each and every subsequent offense. The penalties provided for by this section shall be sued for and recovered in civil actions by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. b. Pursuant to the provisions of the "Building Design Services Act," P.L.1989, c.277 (C.45:4B-1 et seq.) the board: (1) May refer any complaint, question or controversy involving the application of that act to the joint committee. (2) Shall take no disciplinary action against any licensed architect alleged to have engaged in a violation of that act or the unlicensed practice of engineering. (3) Shall refer a request for a declaratory ruling to the joint committee. (4) Shall provide any and all documents in its possession regarding any matter referred to the joint committee. (5) Shall, when necessary and appropriate, exercise the investigation or enforcement powers conferred by law to aid and assist the joint committee in its functions. (6) Shall, consistent with that act, discipline any professional engineer who, or business association authorized to offer engineering services which, violates that act. Such a violation shall be deemed professional misconduct. Any violation of that act by an unlicensed individual or unauthorized business association shall be disciplined by the New Jersey State Board of Architects pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). Such a violation shall be deemed the unlicensed practice of architecture. However, the design of an engineering work by an unlicensed individual or unauthorized business association shall be disciplined by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). Such a violation shall be deemed the unlicensed practice of engineering. c. No person, firm, partnership, association or corporation shall bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for services constituting the practice of engineering or land surveying without alleging and proving that he was duly licensed in accordance with this chapter at the time the alleged cause of action arose. d. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of actions for penalties under this act. L.1938,c.342,s.13; amended 1947,c.60,s.2; 1950,c.149,s.13; 1952,c.129; 1953,c.43,s.38; 1970,c.177,s.3; 1989,c.276,s.4; 1992,c.64,s.4; 1995,c.36,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.34f — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.34f
Continuing professional education and competency requirements.
Status: in_force

25. The board shall establish continuing professional education and competency requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, which requirements shall be a condition of retaining licensure. As used in this section, "continuing professional education and competency" means the lifelong process of maintaining and documenting the application of knowledge, skills and behaviors required to function effectively, safely, ethically and legally, through ongoing self-assessment, development, and implementation of a personal learning plan and subsequent reassessment. The board shall: a. Approve only such continuing professional education and competency programs as are available to all physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in this State on a nondiscriminatory basis; b. Establish standards for continuing professional education and competency programs; c. Accredit educational programs offering credits towards the continuing professional education and competency requirements; and d. Establish the number of credits of continuing professional education and competency required of each applicant for license renewal. Each credit shall represent or be equivalent to one hour of actual course attendance, or in the case of those electing an alternative method of satisfying the requirements of P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.), shall be approved by the board and certified pursuant to procedures established for that purpose. L.2003, c.18, s.25; amended 2017, c.121, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-2
Definitions relative to cemeteries.
Status: in_force

2. The following definitions, unless the context indicates otherwise, apply to this act: "Annual, endowed or special care" means care or maintenance of an individual interment space provided for by agreement between the cemetery and the owner of the space. "Board" means the New Jersey Cemetery Board. "Burial" means disposition of human remains by placing them in a grave or crypt, but does not include their temporary storage. "Burial right" means a right for the burial of human remains in a particular grave or crypt created by contract between a person and a cemetery. "Cemetery" means any land or place used or dedicated for use for burial of human remains, cremation of human remains, or disposition of cremated human remains. "Cemetery company" means a person that owns, manages, operates or controls a cemetery, directly or indirectly, but does not include a religious organization that owns a cemetery which restricts burials to members of that religion or their families unless the organization has obtained a certificate of authority for the cemetery. "Columbarium" means a building or structure containing niches for placement of cremated human remains. "Cremated human remains" means the recoverable bone fragments and container residue resulting from the process of cremation. "Cremation" means the process of reducing human remains to bone fragments through flame, heat and vaporization. "Crematory" means a structure containing cremation chambers used to cremate human remains. "Crypt" means an interment space in a mausoleum or other structure, above or below ground. "Embellishment" means an item contributing to beauty, comfort or enhancement of a cemetery, but does not include a memorial or a disposable, perishable or seasonal item. "General maintenance charge" means a fee assessed against each interment space for the general upkeep of the cemetery. "Grave" means a place for underground disposition of human remains or cremated human remains. A grave may include spaces for the disposition of human remains of more than one person, arranged by depth. "Human remains" means a body, or part of a body, of a deceased human being. "Interment" means the disposition of human remains by burial in a grave or crypt but does not mean the temporary storage of remains. "Interment space" means a grave or crypt intended for the interment of human remains. "Maintenance" means all activities of a cemetery company which further the care and upkeep of a cemetery, including cutting lawns, and preservation and repair of drains, water lines, roads, buildings, fences and other structures. "Maintenance and preservation" means the care of the entire cemetery to the extent of the income of the Maintenance and Preservation Fund; it does not include providing specific care to individual graves or plots. "Mausoleum" means a permanent building in a cemetery above or below ground, containing crypts to be used for burial. "Memorial" means a marker or monument located at a grave containing the name of a deceased person or the family name of a deceased person, or an effigy or other representation of a deceased person buried in the grave. It does not include an embellishment. "Niche" means a space in a columbarium or mausoleum for placement of cremated human remains. "Path" means a course or way intended to provide pedestrian access to interment spaces. "Person" includes an individual, corporation, partnership, association or any other public or private entity. "Plot" or "lot" means an area of cemetery ground containing two or more adjoining graves. "Private mausoleum" means a mausoleum constructed by or for a plot owner and not owned by the cemetery. "Public mausoleum" means a mausoleum, built in accordance with regulations of the Department of Community Affairs, owned by a cemetery or cemetery company with the intention of use of interment spaces in it by the general public. A mausoleum is distinguished from a single or multiple vault in that it is a single integrated structure assembled on the premises. It shall not consist of one or more vaults constructed off the cemetery premises and installed singly or in series at the cemetery premises. "Roadway" means a course or way intended to provide vehicle access to interment spaces. "Vault" means a prefabricated outer burial case of any material, designed to be installed in the ground to receive one or more burials, and not a part of a public or private mausoleum or any other structure. L.2003, c.261, s.2; amended 2011, c.230, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-34 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-34
Real estate guaranty fund established.
Status: in_force

1. A real estate guaranty fund is established as a special trust fund to be maintained by the State Treasurer and administered by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission in accordance with the provisions of this act to provide a fund from which recovery may be obtained by any person aggrieved by the embezzlement, conversion or unlawful obtaining of money or property in a real estate brokerage transaction by a licensed real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson or an unlicensed employee of a real estate broker; provided, however, that the amount of such recovery shall not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $10,000 in connection with any one transaction regardless of the number of claims, persons aggrieved, or parcels of, or interests in real estate involved in the transaction. The maximum amount recoverable per transaction shall be increased to $20,000 for claims filed on the basis of causes of action which accrue after the effective date of P.L.1993, c.51 (C.45:15-12.3 et al.). L.1976, c.112, s.1; amended 1993, c.51, s.35; 2009, c.238, s.17; 2018, c.71, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-36.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-36.1
Use of title "professional land surveyor"
Status: in_force

5. Any person licensed as a land surveyor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1938, c.342 (C.45:8-27 et seq.) may use the title "professional land surveyor" in the scope of the practice of land surveying. L.1992,c.64,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-32 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-32
Powers of agency
Status: in_force

a. The agency may: (1) Accept registrations filed in this State, in other states or with the Federal Government; (2) Contract with similar agencies in this State or other jurisdictions to perform investigative functions; (3) Accept grants in aid from any governmental or other source; (4) Cooperate with similar agencies in this State or in other jurisdictions to establish uniform filing procedures and forms, uniform public offering statements, advertising standards, rules and common administrative practices; (5) Grant exemptions pursuant to its rules and regulations; (6) Make necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this State to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate this act or any rule or order hereunder, or to aid in the enforcement of this act or in the prescribing of rules and forms hereunder; (7) Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, as the agency determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; (8) For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this act, the agency or any officer designated by rule, may administer oaths, or affirmations, and upon its own motion or upon request of any party may subpena 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. (9) Upon failure to obey a subpena or to answer questions propounded by the investigating officer and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the agency may apply to the Superior Court for an order compelling compliance. L.1977, c. 419, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-48 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-48
Preparation, distribution of explanatory materials and guidelines
Status: in_force

6. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall cause to be prepared and distributed, for the use and guidance of associations, executive boards and administrators, explanatory materials and guidelines to assist them in achieving proper and timely compliance with the requirements of P.L.1993, c.30 (C.45:22A-43 et al.). Such guidelines may include the text of model bylaw provisions suggested or recommended for adoption. Failure or refusal of an association or executive board to make proper amendment or supplementation of its bylaws prior to the effective date of P.L.1993, c.30 (C.45:22A-43 et al.) shall not, however, affect their obligation of compliance therewith on and after that effective date. L.1993,c.30,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-95 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-95
Funeral, disinterment, disposition of remains; written authorization.
Status: in_force

41. A practitioner of mortuary and embalming science or practitioner of mortuary science may permit the funeral, disinterment or disposition of human remains on the written authorization of a person who claims to be, and is believed to be, a person who has the right to control the funeral, disinterment or disposition as provided by sections 22 and 23 of P.L.2003, c.261 (C.45:27-22 and C.45:27-23). A cemetery or practitioner of mortuary and embalming science or practitioner of mortuary science shall not be liable for the funeral, disinterment or disposition pursuant to this authorization unless it had reasonable notice that the person did not have the right to control the funeral, disinterment or disposition. If there are no known living relatives, a practitioner of mortuary and embalming science or practitioner of mortuary science may rely on the written authorization of any person acting in good faith on behalf of the decedent. A person who signs an authorization for the funeral, disinterment or disposition of human remains warrants the truth of the facts stated, the identity of the person whose remains are disposed, and the authority to order the funeral, disinterment or disposition. A cemetery or practitioner of mortuary and embalming science or practitioner of mortuary science shall not be liable for the funeral, disinterment or disposition in accordance with the authorization unless it had reasonable notice that the representations were untrue or that the person lacked the right to control the funeral, disinterment or disposition. L.2003,c.261,s.41; amended 2025, c.52, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-56 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-56
Health care facility prescriptions.
Status: in_force

17. a. Prescriptions issued by a health care facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) shall be written on non-reproducible, non-erasable safety paper New Jersey Prescription Blanks. The prescription blanks shall be secured from a vendor approved by the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The New Jersey Prescription Blanks shall bear the unique provider number assigned to that health care facility for the issuing of prescriptions for controlled dangerous substances, prescription legend drugs or other prescription items. b. A health care facility shall maintain a record of the receipt of New Jersey Prescription Blanks. The health care facility shall notify the Office of Drug Control in the Division of Consumer Affairs as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours of being made aware that any New Jersey Prescription Blank in the facility's possession has been stolen. Upon receipt of notification, the Office of Drug Control shall take appropriate action including notification to the Department of Human Services and the Attorney General. L.2003,c.280,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-47.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-47.1
Developer relinquishing, unit owners accept association control, deliverance of items, certain, applicable.
Status: in_force

10. Within 60 days after the conveyance of 75 percent of the lots, parcels, units, or interests, the developer shall relinquish control of the association, and the unit owners shall accept control, as required by section 5 of P.L.1993, c.30 (C.45:22A-47). At that time, the developer shall also deliver to the association all property of the unit owners and of the association held or controlled by the developer, including, but not limited to, the following items, if applicable, as to each lot, parcel, unit, or interest operated by the association: a. A photocopy of the recorded master deed or declaration and all amendments thereto, certified by affidavit of the developer, or an officer or agent of the developer, as being a complete copy of the actual master deed. b. A certified copy of the association's articles of incorporation, or if not incorporated, then copies of the documents creating the association. c. A copy of the bylaws and all amendments thereto, certified by affidavit of the developer, or an officer or agent of the developer, as being a complete copy of the bylaws. d. A preventative maintenance document or manual created by the developer pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2023, c.214 (C.45:22A-43.1) which sets forth a schedule for monitoring on a periodic basis the structural integrity of the buildings' primary load bearing system. e. The minute books, including all minutes, and other books and records of the association, if any. f. Any house rules and regulations which have been promulgated. g. Resignations of officers and members of the governing board or other form of administration who are required to resign because the developer is required to relinquish control of the association. h. An accounting for all association funds, including capital accounts and contributions as of the date of the election of a majority of the executive board members. i. Association funds or control thereof. j. All tangible personal property that is property of the association, represented by the developer to be part of the common elements or ostensibly part of the common elements, and an inventory of that property. k. A copy of the plans and specifications utilized in the construction or remodeling of improvements and the supplying of equipment to the planned real estate development, including plans setting forth all field changes impacting any component of the primary load bearing system and in the construction and installation of all mechanical components serving the improvements and the site, with a certificate in affidavit form of the developer, his agent, or an architect or engineer authorized to practice in this State that such plans and specifications represent, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the actual plans and specifications utilized in the construction and improvement of the condominium property and for the construction and installation of the mechanical components serving the improvements. l. Insurance policies. m. Copies of any certificates of occupancy which may have been issued for the planned real estate development property. n. Any other permits issued by governmental bodies applicable to the planned real estate development property in force or issued within one year prior to the date the unit owners other than the developer take control of the association. o. All written warranties of the contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, if any, that are still effective. p. A roster of unit owners and their addresses and telephone numbers, if known, as shown on the developer's records. q. Leases of the common elements and other leases to which the association is a party. r. Employment contracts, management contracts, maintenance contracts, contracts for the supply of equipment or materials, and service contracts in which the association is one of the contracting parties and maintenance contracts and service contracts in which the association or the unit owners have an obligation or responsibility, directly or indirectly, to pay some or all of the fee or charge of the person or persons performing the service. s. All other contracts to which the association is a party. L.2023, c.214, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17A-25 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-25
Short form registration.
Status: in_force

8. a. The following charitable organizations shall be required to file a short form registration on forms prescribed by the Attorney General: (1) Charitable organizations or organizations engaging in a charitable fund raising campaign which do not receive gross contributions in excess of $25,000 during a fiscal year, if all of their functions including fund raising activities are carried on by volunteers, members, officers or persons who are not compensated for soliciting contributions; except that, if the gross contributions, whether or not all is received by any charitable organization during any fiscal year, are in excess of $25,000 it shall, within 30 days after the date on which it shall have received the contributions, register with and report to the Attorney General as required by section 7 of this act; (2) Fraternal, patriotic, social or alumni organizations, historical societies, and similar organizations organized under the provisions of Title 15 of the Revised Statutes or Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes, when solicitation of contributions is confined to their membership and solicitation is performed by members of that organization; (3) Persons requesting any contributions for the relief of any individual, specified by name at the time of the solicitation, if all of the contributions collected, without any deductions whatsoever, are turned over to the named beneficiary; (4) Any local post, camp, chapter or similarly designated element, or a county unit of that element, of a bona fide veterans' organization which issues charters to the local elements throughout this State, or to any veterans' organization chartered under federal law or to any service foundation of such an organization recognized in its bylaws. b. The short form shall contain the following: (1) Name and street address of the organization; (2) The name of any independent paid fund raiser, fund raising counsel or commercial co-venturer the charitable organization has engaged; (3) The purpose for which the charitable organization is organized; (4) The purposes for which the funds are raised; (5) The tax status of the charitable organization; (6) The reason the organization is eligible to file a short form registration; (7) A copy of the organization's most recent Internal Revenue Service Form 990 and Schedule (A) 990 if the organization filed these forms; (8) The name, street address and telephone number of each officer, director and trustee and each principal salaried executive staff employee and whether the person has been adjudged liable in an administrative or civil action, or convicted in a criminal action, involving theft, fraud or deceptive business practices. For the purposes of this paragraph: (a) a plea of guilty, non vult, nolo contendere or any similar disposition of alleged criminal activity shall be deemed a conviction; (b) "each principal salaried executive staff employee" shall be limited to no more than the five most highly compensated employees in the organization; and (c) a judgment of liability in an administrative or civil action shall include, but not be limited to, any finding or admission that the officer, director, trustee or principal salaried executive staff employee engaged in an unlawful practice or practices related to the solicitation of contributions or the administration of charitable assets, regardless of whether that finding was made in the context of an injunction, a proceeding resulting in the denial, suspension or revocation of an organization's registration, consented to in an assurance of voluntary compliance or any similar order or legal agreement with any state or federal agency. (9) A statement whether: (a) The organization is authorized by any other state to solicit contributions and, if so, a listing of the states in which authorization has been obtained; (b) The organization is or has ever been enjoined in any jurisdiction from soliciting contributions or has been found to have engaged in unlawful practices in the solicitation of contributions or the administration of charitable assets; (c) The organization's registration has been denied, suspended or revoked by any jurisdiction, together with the reasons for that denial, suspension or revocation; and (d) The organization has voluntarily entered into an assurance of voluntary compliance agreement or any similar order or legal agreement with any jurisdiction or federal agency or officer; and (10) Any other information as may be prescribed by rules adopted by the Attorney General. c. In order to register its qualified local units pursuant to subsection d. of section 9 of this act, a parent organization registered pursuant to this section shall include with its initial registration, a copy of the parent organization's charter, articles of organization, agreement of association, instrument of trust, constitution or other organizational instrument and bylaws, and shall include with its initial registration and annual renewal statement a separate statement that provides the following: (1) The name, principal street address, and phone number of all local units within this State that it is registering; (2) The amount of gross contributions received by each such unit and the purpose or purposes for which these funds were raised in the preceding fiscal year; (3) A statement asserting that each such local unit has provided the parent organization with a written statement reporting the information included on its behalf and asserting that the local unit meets all of the requirements of subsection d. of section 9 of this act. d. Nothing in subsection c. of this section shall be construed to require a parent organization to register any or all of its local units. L.1994,c.16,s.8; amended 2005, c.283, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-11
Issuance of licenses and business permits by board
Status: in_force

The board shall receive all applications for licenses or business permits filed by persons seeking to enter upon or continue in the electrical contracting business as herein defined within this State and upon proper qualification of such applicant shall issue the license or permit applied for. L.1962, c. 162, s. 11, eff. Aug. 30, 1962. Amended by L.1962, c. 185, s. 9, eff. Dec. 7, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-18
Certificate of authorization to offer architectural services
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a certificate of authorization to certain corporations and those corporations shall be authorized to offer architectural services as follows: a. A corporation may offer to provide architectural services in this State if: (1) two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects; and, (2) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares of stock are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the "Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.). b. A corporation may offer to provide architectural and closely allied professional services in this State if: (1) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects and closely allied professionals; (2) at least one director is a licensed architect; (3) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares are owned by licensed architects or closely allied professionals; and, (4) a minimum of 20% of the shares are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the "Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.). The certificate of authorization shall designate a New Jersey licensee or licensees who are in responsible charge of the architectural activities and decisions of the corporation. All final drawings, papers or documents involving the practice of architecture, when issued by the corporation or filed for public record, shall be signed and sealed by the New Jersey licensee who is in responsible charge of the work. L.1989, c.275, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5B-27.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-27.1
Textured hair, subject matter to be tested on, examination.
Status: in_force

4. The examination required of an applicant for licensure in cosmetology-hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, or hair braiding shall include textured hair as part of the subject matter upon which the applicant is tested. The testing shall be part of the written and practical portions of the examination. L.2025, c.207, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-56 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-56
Requirement of continuing education.
Status: in_force

9. a. (1) Every two years, at the time of license renewal, each person licensed to practice dental hygiene in this State shall provide the board with a certified statement, upon a form issued and distributed by the board, that such licensed person has attended, or participated in not less than 20 hours of continuing education in dental hygiene as follows: lectures or study club sessions dealing with clinical subjects, college post-graduate courses, scientific sessions of conventions, research on clinical subjects, service as a clinician or any other such evidence of continuing education which the board may approve. (2) Every two years, at the time of registration renewal, each person registered as a registered dental assistant or limited registered dental assistant in this State shall provide the board with a certified statement, upon a form issued and distributed by the board, that such registered person has attended, or participated in not less than 10 hours of continuing education in dental assisting as follows: lectures or study club sessions dealing with clinical subjects, college post-graduate courses, scientific sessions of conventions, research on clinical subjects, service as a clinician or any other such evidence of continuing education which the board may approve. b. The board shall notify each licensed or registered person of any failure to comply with this requirement, and shall further notify said person that upon continued failure to comply for a period of three months from the date of notice, the board may, at its discretion take action pursuant to section 11 of this act. c. The board, in its discretion, may waive any of the requirements of this section in cases of certified illness or undue hardship to be determined on an individual basis. L.1979,c.46,s.9; amended 1995, c.367, s.4; 2005, c.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.28 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.28
Issuance of license to holder of out-of-State license.
Status: in_force

18. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall issue without examination to a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which, in the judgment of the board, has education and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this act and P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.). L.1983,c.296,s.18; amended 2003, c.18, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-17.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17.1
Temporary suspension of license
Status: in_force

23. The commission may, on its own motion, enter an order temporarily suspending the license of any licensee upon making a finding that prima facie evidence exists that the licensee has violated subsection d. or subsection o. of R.S.45:15-17. At least 24 hours prior to entering the order, the commission shall give notice to the licensee of the application for the order and shall provide the licensee with an opportunity to be heard. The notice may be given either by telephone or in writing and may be served personally or sent by certified mail to the last known business address of the licensee. When the commission orders the temporary suspension of a license, it shall advise the licensee of the date upon which the commission shall hold an evidentiary hearing on the violations upon which the temporary suspension is based, which date shall be no more than 30 days following the date of the order entering the temporary suspension. L.1993,c.51,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AA-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AA / Section 5AA-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Landscape Irrigation Contractor Certification Act of 1991." L.1991,c.27,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-44.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44.2
Entry not trespass; immunity from arrest or civil action
Status: in_force

Any entry under the right granted in this act shall not constitute trespass nor shall the licensed professional land surveyor or his agents, servants or employees be liable to arrest or civil action by reason of the entry. L.1983, c. 460, s. 2, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-13
Exempt persons
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or prevent a student from engaging in clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed acupuncture researcher in an educational or research institution or hospital in this State registered by the State. L.1975, c. 358, s. 13, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-41.11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-41.11
Annual registration; reinstatement after suspension; retirement from practice; automatic suspension upon failure to procure annual certificate
Status: in_force

All persons who are licensed to practice chiropractic shall be required on or before September 1, 1953, and on or before September 1 annually thereafter, to register on the form prescribed by the board and furnished by the secretary of said board, and to pay an annual registration fee of $10.00. The license of any licensee, who fails to procure any annual certificate of registration, shall be automatically suspended on September 1 of that year. It shall be the duty of the secretary of the board on or before August 1 of each year to send a written notice to each of such licensees, whether a resident or not, at his last address on file with the board, that his annual registration fee is due on or before September 1 and that his license to practice in this State will be suspended if he does not procure said certificate by September 1 of the said year. Any such licensee whose license has been suspended under this section may be reinstated by the payment of all past due annual registration fees and in addition thereto $25.00 to cover cost of reinstatement. Any person who desires to retire from the practice of chiropractic, and during retirement to refrain from practicing under the terms of his license, upon application to the secretary of the board, may be registered annually, without the payment of any registration fee, as a retired practitioner. The certificate of registration which shall be issued to a retired chiropractor shall state, among other things, that the holder has been licensed to practice in New Jersey, but that during his retirement he shall not so practice. The holder of a certificate of registration as a retired licensee shall be entitled to resume practice at any time; provided, he first shall have obtained from the secretary an annual certificate of registration as hereinbefore provided. The license to practice chiropractic of any person who fails to procure any annual certificate of registration, or in lieu thereof an annual certificate of registration as a retired licensee, at the time and in the manner required by this act shall be automatically suspended. Any person whose license shall have been automatically suspended shall, during the period of such suspension, be regarded as an unlicensed person and, in case he shall continue or engage in practice under the terms of his license during such period, shall be liable to the penalties prescribed by R.S. 45:9-22. Any person to whom a certificate of registration as a retired licensee shall have been issued who shall continue or engage in practice under the terms of his license without first having obtained a certificate of registration authorizing him to resume such practice, shall be liable to the penalties prescribed by R.S. 45:9-22 for practicing without a license. It shall be the duty of each such licensee holding a certificate to practice chiropractic in this State, whether a resident or not, to notify the secretary of the board in writing of any change in his office address or his employment within 10 days after such change shall have taken place. The provisions of R.S. 45:9-17 shall be applicable, in like manner, to persons receiving a license to practice chiropractic. L.1953, c. 233, p. 1707, s. 14. Amended by L.1964, c. 191, s. 1; L.1971, c. 236, s. 3, eff. June 23, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12
Examination fee; re-examinations; marking of papers for identification; license fee; certification and license
Status: in_force

The fee for all examinations provided for by this chapter (45:9-1 et seq.) and any supplement thereto shall accompany every application and shall be as follows: for the first or initial examination $100.00 and for every reexamination $50.00 for each section for which a reexamination is given. Upon the approval of the application for examination, such applicant shall thereupon be entitled to admission to such examination. If said applicant fails to pass the examination, he may be reexamined at the next regular examination. Each applicant shall sign his name opposite a number in a book kept for that purpose by the secretary of the board and shall mark his examination paper with said number, and shall be known to the members of the board only by such number until his papers have been examined and marked. Upon successful completion of the examination the board, upon payment by the applicant to the treasurer of the board of a license fee of $150.00, shall certify and license said applicant to practice medicine and surgery in this State. Such license fee prescribed hereinabove shall be deemed to be full payment of any certification, license and initial registration fee. Amended by L.1939, c. 115, p. 407, s. 12; L.1953, c. 233, p. 1709, s. 15; L.1973, c. 166, s. 2, eff. June 7, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-7.8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-7.8
Lawful presence in United States prohibited as qualification for professional, occupational license.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation, lawful presence in the United States shall not be required to obtain a professional or occupational license, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure. L.2020, c.75.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-17
"Institute" defined
Status: in_force

The word "institute" when used in connection with any place where the science of dentistry in any of its branches may be practiced, demonstrated or taught, means any institution authorized by the legislature to engage in medical or dental research.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-45 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-45
Certificate and seal of licensed engineer, surveyor or architect on plans and specifications on public work
Status: in_force

No department, institution, commission, board or body of the State Government, or any political subdivision thereof, being the depository or having the custody of any plan or specification involving professional engineering, shall receive or file any such plan or specification unless there is affixed thereto the seal of a professional engineer licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or the seal of a registered architect thereon nor receive or file any plan involving land surveying unless there is affixed thereto the seal of a land surveyor licensed pursuant to this chapter. L.1938, c. 342, p. 869, s. 19. Amended by L.1950, c. 149, p. 330, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.86 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.86
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.2024, c.32 (C.45:15-16.86 et al.): "Agency relationship" means the agency relationship created under P.L.2024, c.32 (C.45:15-16.86 et al.) between a real estate brokerage firm and a principal relating to the performance of real estate brokerage services. "Agent" means a real estate brokerage firm, including affiliated brokers, broker-salespersons, and salespersons who are duly licensed under R.S.45:15-1 et seq., that has an agency relationship with a principal. "Brokerage firm" means a real estate brokerage firm, including real estate brokers, real estate broker-salespersons, and real estate salespersons licensed or otherwise authorized to provide brokerage services in this State pursuant to chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes who are affiliated with the brokerage firm, unless the context requires the terms to be considered separately. In accordance with section 2 of P.L.1989, c.239 (C.45:15-16.28), "broker" also includes any broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson who performs within this State as an agent or employee of a subdivider any one or more of the services or acts as set forth in chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. "Brokerage services" means the rendering of services for which a real estate license is required under chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. "Brokerage services agreement" means a written agreement between a brokerage firm and principal that appoints a brokerage firm to represent the principal as an agent or work with a buyer or seller as a transaction broker. Broker services agreements include, but are not limited to, sale and rental listing agreements; buyer-lessee agency agreements; and transaction broker, dual agency, and designated agency agreements. "Buyer" means an actual or prospective purchaser in a real estate transaction, or an actual or prospective tenant in a real estate rental or lease transaction, as applicable. "Buyer's agent" means a brokerage firm, including brokers, broker-salespersons, and salespersons affiliated with the brokerage firm, that has an agency relationship and works only with the buyer in a real estate transaction and to whom the brokerage firm and its brokers, broker-salespersons, and salespersons owe fiduciary duties. "Commercial real estate" means a fee title interest, possessory estate, or lease in real property located in the State of New Jersey, other than an interest in real property that is: improved with one single-family residential unit or one multifamily structure with four or fewer residential units; unimproved and the maximum permitted development is one to four residential units or structures under applicable zoning regulations; classified as farmland, timberland, or other agricultural land for real estate tax assessment purposes; improved with single-family residential units, such as condominiums, townhouses, timeshares, or stand-alone houses in a subdivision that may be legally sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of on a unit-by-unit basis; subject to an agreement that provides that the real estate should be considered residential; or within the definition in this section as of the date of its disposition. "Confidential information" means information from or concerning a principal that, unless required to be disclosed by the brokerage firm pursuant to applicable law: is acquired by the brokerage firm during the course of an agency relationship with the principal; is information that, as advised by the principal to the brokerage firm, the principal reasonably expects to be kept confidential or that the brokerage firm otherwise knows is confidential; would, if disclosed, operate to the detriment of the principal, except that the information may be disclosed if authorized by the principal; and the principal personally would not be obligated to disclose to the other party. "Designated agent" means, in any transaction where the buyer's agent and the seller's agent are affiliated with the same brokerage firm or are the same broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson, the broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson who has been designated by the brokerage firm, including, but not limited to, by a broker or managing broker of the brokerage firm, to solely represent the buyer as the buyer's agent and another broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson who has been designated by the brokerage firm, including, but not limited to, a broker or managing broker of the brokerage firm, to solely represent the seller as the seller's agent in a particular real estate transaction. "Disclosed dual agent" means a brokerage firm, including brokers, broker-salespersons, and salespersons affiliated with the brokerage firm, that has an agency relationship and is working for both the buyer and seller in the same transaction. "Material information" means the existence or non-existence of information: (1) to which a reasonable person would attach importance in deciding whether or how to proceed with a transaction; or (2) that the agent knows or has reason to know that the recipient of the information regards or is likely to regard as important in deciding whether or how to proceed, although a reasonable person would not so regard it. "Principal" means a buyer or a seller who has an agency relationship with a brokerage firm. "Real estate transaction" or "transaction" means an actual or prospective transaction involving a purchase, sale, option, or exchange of any interest in real property or a lease or rental of real property. For purposes of P.L.2024, c.32 (C.45:15-16.86 et al.), a prospective transaction does not exist until a written offer has been signed by at least one party. "Seller" means an actual or prospective seller in a real estate transaction or an actual or prospective landlord in a real estate rental or lease transaction, as applicable. "Seller's agent" means a brokerage firm, including brokers, broker-salespersons, and salespersons affiliated with the brokerage firm, that has an agency relationship and works only with the seller in a real estate transaction and to whom the brokerage firm and its brokers, broker-salespersons, and salespersons owe fiduciary duties. "Transaction broker" means a brokerage firm, including brokers, broker-salespersons, or salespersons affiliated with the brokerage firm, that works with a buyer or a seller, or both, in a real estate transaction without representing either party and has no agency relationship and owes no fiduciary duties to either party to the transaction. L.2024, c.32, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-8.1
Persons who attended recognized medical college, completed internship of eighteen months and served fifteen years on hospital staff; admission to examination
Status: in_force

Any person who, having matriculated at a legally chartered medical college in the United States which medical college is now in good standing, and having attended four full courses of lectures in said medical college over a period of four years, and having successfully completed an internship of eighteen months in an approved hospital of this State, and having received a diploma in certification thereof, and having thereafter continued to serve at least fifteen years as a resident member of the staff of an approved hospital of this State, shall, upon presenting to the State Board of Medical Examiners (1) a certificate signed by the dean or registrar or other appropriate official of such medical college showing such matriculation and attendance at that school, (2) a diploma certifying to the completion of said eighteen months of internship and (3) a certificate from the president or acting president of an approved hospital of this State certifying to the service of such person as a resident member of the medical staff of that institution for at least fifteen years, be admitted to examination by the said State Board of Medical Examiners for license to practice medicine and surgery, anything to the contrary in the act to which this is a supplement, or in any of its various other supplements and amendments to the contrary notwithstanding, and to such subsequent examinations as therein provided for other applicants admitted to examination thereunder, and upon passing such examination, shall be entitled to receive from said State Board of Medical Examiners a license to practice medicine and surgery in all its branches in this State. L.1938, c. 121, p. 249, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-49.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-49.1
Issuance of license to out-of-State practitioners of mortuary science; conditions.
Status: in_force

1. After successful completion of the law portion of the examination conducted by the board pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-49), and upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board may issue, at its discretion, a practitioner of mortuary science license or a practitioner of mortuary and embalming science license to a person who holds a valid license or certification issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia and who has met education and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.), and who has been engaged in the practice of mortuary science or mortuary and embalming science in that state, possession or district with a valid license or certification for two years immediately prior to application; except that the board may issue, at its discretion, a practitioner of mortuary science license or a practitioner of mortuary and embalming science license to an applicant who does not meet the practical training and experience requirements of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 18 of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-49) but otherwise meets the requirements specified in this section if the applicant has been engaged in the practice of mortuary science or the practice of mortuary and embalming science for not less than five years immediately prior to application. L.1999,c.404,s.1; amended 2001, c.83; 2025, c.52, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:26-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-16
Deferral for holders of long boom licenses.
Status: in_force

16. Crane operators, holding long boom licenses issued by the State as of the effective date of this act, shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act until the expiration of their long boom licenses issued by this State. L.2003,c.171,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-42.45 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-42.45
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act, or any application of any provision, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other applications of the provision, or other provisions of the act, which reasonably can be given effect despite the invalidity. To this end, the provisions of this act are hereby declared severable. L.1975, c. 166, s. 20, eff. Aug. 1, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-59 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-59
Duties, responsibilities of board.
Status: in_force

7. The board shall: a. Review the qualifications of applicants for licensure; b. Insure the proper conduct and standards of examinations; c. Issue and renew licenses to massage and bodywork therapists pursuant to P.L.1999, c.19 (C.45:11-53 et seq.) and P.L.2007, c.337 (C.45:11-68 et al.); d. Suspend, revoke or fail to renew the license of a massage and bodywork therapist pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); e. Establish any standards for the continuing education of licensees as it deems necessary; f. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures, renewals and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.); and g. Maintain a record of every massage and bodywork therapist licensed in this State, and the date and number of his license, and publish a list of the names and addresses of all licensees annually. L.1999, c.19, s.7; amended 2007, c.337, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:4B-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. For the purposes of this act: a. "Architectural project" means any building or structure the plans for which may be prepared, designed, signed, and sealed by a licensed architect pursuant to section 7 of this act. b. "Boards" means the New Jersey State Board of Architects and the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. c. "Closely allied professional" means and is limited to licensed architects, professional engineers, land surveyors, professional planners, and licensed landscape architects. d. "Engineering project" means a building or structure the plans for which may be prepared, designed, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer pursuant to section 7 of this act. e. "Engineering systems" means those systems necessary for the proper function of a building and surrounding site, the proper design of which requires engineering knowledge acquired through engineering or architectural training and experience. These systems include but are not limited to structural, electrical, heating, lighting, acoustical, ventilation, air conditioning, grading, plumbing and drainage. Drainage facilities for sites of 10 acres or more or involving storm water detention facilities or traversed by a water course shall only be designed by a professional engineer. f. "Joint committee" means the Joint Committee of Architects and Engineers created pursuant to section 4 of this act. g. "Owner" means any person, agent, firm, partnership or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property or any agent acting on behalf of such individuals or entities. h. "Practice of architecture" or "architectural services" means the rendering of services in connection with the design, construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or a group of buildings and the space within or surrounding those buildings, which have as their principal purpose human use or habitation. These services include site planning, providing preliminary studies, architectural designs, drawings, specifications, other technical documentation, and administration of construction for the purpose of determining compliance with drawings and specifications. i. "Practice of engineering" or "engineering services" means any service or creative work the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training, and experience and the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences to such services or creative work as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning and design of engineering works and systems, planning the use of land and water, engineering studies, and the administration of construction for the purpose of determining compliance with drawings and specifications; any of which embraces such services or work, either public or private, in connection with any engineering project including: utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects, telecommunications, and industrial or consumer products or equipment of a mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or thermal nature, insofar as they involve safeguarding life, health or property, and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress and completion of any engineering services. The design of buildings by professional engineers shall be consistent with section 7 of this act. The practice of professional engineering shall not include the work ordinarily performed by persons who operate or maintain machinery or equipment. j. "Responsible charge" means the rendering of regular and effective supervision by a competent licensed architect or professional engineer as appropriate who shall provide personal direction to, and quality control over, the efforts of subordinates of the licensee which directly and materially affect the quality and competence of professional work rendered by the licensee. A licensee engaged in any of the following acts or practices shall be deemed not to have rendered regular and effective supervision: (1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2015, c.200); (2) The failure to personally inspect or review the work of subordinates where necessary and appropriate; (3) The rendering of a limited, cursory or perfunctory review of plans for a building or structure in lieu of providing sufficient direction to, and quality control over, the efforts of subordinates of the licensee; and (4) The failure to personally be available on a reasonable basis or with adequate advanced notice for consultation and inspection where circumstances require availability. L.1989, c.277, s.3; amended 2001, c.378, s.2; 2015, c.200, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-35.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-35.1
Licensed architects may be licensed as professional engineers; examination
Status: in_force

Any architect who is duly licensed to practice architecture in this State, provided he has a college degree in a program or curriculum of four years or more, shall be entitled to be licensed to engage in the practice of professional engineering upon application therefor to the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and upon satisfactorily passing that part of an examination limited solely to specialized training of engineers, and which is now designated as Part P thereof. Such applicant shall be examined, according to the limitation herein provided, at a regularly conducted examination for applicants for license as professional engineer. L.1952, c.130, s.1; amended 1989,c.276,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19A-5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-5
Establishment of education and training program.
Status: in_force

5. a. An education and training program for security officers shall be established by the superintendent through rule and regulation. The program shall consist of such subjects and courses as the superintendent may deem appropriate and shall include a minimum number of hours of classroom or other instruction. b. In implementing and administering the education and training program required in subsection a. of this section, the superintendent shall have the power: (1) to implement and administer or approve the minimum courses of study and training; (2) to implement and administer or approve physical and psychological testing and screening of applicants; (3) to issue certificates of approval to schools approved by the superintendent and to withdraw certificates of approval from those schools disapproved by the superintendent; (4) to certify instructors pursuant to the minimum qualifications established by the superintendent; (5) to consult and cooperate with universities, colleges, community colleges and institutes for the development of specialized courses for security officers; (6) to consult and cooperate with departments and agencies of this State, other states and the federal government concerned with training of security officers; (7) to certify those persons who have satisfactorily completed basic educational and training requirements; (8) to annually visit and inspect approved schools; (9) to establish reasonable charges for training and education provided by the superintendent; and (10) to make such rules and regulations and to perform such other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the education and training program. L.2004,c.134,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-50.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-50.1
Standards for individual with principal place of business out-of-State.
Status: in_force

6. a. An individual whose principal place of business is not in this State shall be presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this State's requirements for certified public accountants and shall have all the privileges of licensed certified public accountants of this State without the need to obtain a license under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.) or to notify the board or pay any fee if that individual: (1) Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from any state which the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy's (NASBA) National Qualification Appraisal Service has verified to be in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountant licensure requirements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and NASBA Uniform Accountancy Act; or (2) Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from any state which the NASBA's National Qualification Appraisal Service has not verified to be in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountant licensure requirements of the AICPA/NASBA Uniform Accountancy Act, but that individual obtains from the NASBA's National Qualification Appraisal Service verification that the individual's personal certified public accountant qualifications are substantially equivalent to the certified public accountant licensure requirements of the AICPA/NASBA Uniform Accountancy Act. b. In accordance with the provisions of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who offers or renders professional services, whether in person or by mail, telephone, or electronic means, shall be granted practice privileges in this State and no notice or other submission shall be required of that individual. Such individual shall be subject to the requirements of subsection c. of this section. c. An individual licensee of another state exercising the privilege afforded by this section and the firm that employs that licensee hereby simultaneously consent, as a condition of exercising that privilege: (1) To the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board; (2) To comply with P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that act; (3) That in the event the license from the state of the individual's principal place of business is no longer valid, the individual will cease offering or rendering professional services in this State individually and on behalf of a firm; and (4) To the appointment of the state board or other authority that issued the individual's license as the individual's agent upon which process may be served in any action or proceeding by this State's board against the licensee. d. An individual who has been granted the practice privilege under this section or who has a license issued pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-51), who performs any attest service may only do so through a firm which meets the requirements of subparagraph (c) of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 13 of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-54), or that is registered pursuant to P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.). e. A licensee of this State offering or rendering services or using a title provided in section 21 of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-62) in another state shall be subject to disciplinary action in this State for an action committed in another state for which the licensee would be subject to discipline for an act committed in that state. The board shall investigate any complaint made by the board of accountancy or other licensing authority of another state. f. Any individual who passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and holds a valid license issued by any other state prior to January 1, 2012 shall be exempt from the 150 hour education requirement in subsection c. of section 8 of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-49). L.2008 c.45, s.6; amended 2019, c.10, s.4; 2021, c.297, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-10
Qualifications of board members
Status: in_force

10. Each member of the board, except the public members, the State executive department member and the licensed professional counselor, shall have the following qualifications: (a) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c.366). (b) He shall be at the time of his appointment, and shall have been for at least five years prior thereto, actively engaged as a marriage and family therapist in rendering professional services in marriage and family therapy, or in the education and training of students of marriage and family therapy or in marriage and family therapy research, and shall have spent the major portion of the time devoted by him to such activity, during the two years preceding his appointment, in this State. (c) He shall hold at least a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, social work, marriage or pastoral counseling, psychology, sociology of the family, marriage and family life education, or in a closely allied field or a doctor of medicine; from a recognized educational institution. L.1968,c.401,s.10; amended 1993,c.340,s.19; 1995,c.366,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-9
License required.
Status: in_force

45:16-9. a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, no person shall enter into, or continue, the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in any of their branches, unless the person has complied with the provisions of this chapter and has been licensed by the board. (2) Any student in good standing at an accredited veterinary school may, during a school vacation, preceptorship, or intern or extern program, perform duties or actions that otherwise could be considered to constitute the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry, provided that those duties or actions are assigned by a qualified instructor at that accredited veterinary school, and are undertaken by the student under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. A student applicant shall be associated with a licensed veterinarian in the practice and the student applicant's labors shall be limited to the practice of that licensed veterinarian. b. No person shall use any title or degree appertaining to the veterinary profession or the practicing of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in any of their branches without being licensed and registered in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. amended 1942, c.236, s.5; 1953, c.43, s.82; 1965, c.216, s.7; 1983, c.98, s.11; 2013, c.122, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:21-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-3
Various provisions of policy
Status: in_force

Such policy of insurance shall provide a limit of liability on the part of the insurer, exclusive of court costs and the expenses of investigating and defending suits, for each motor vehicle covered thereby, in the sum of $10,000.00 for bodily injury to or death of any 1 person, and, subject to the same limit of liability for each person so injured or killed, in the sum of $20,000.00 for bodily injury to or death of more than 1 person in any 1 accident, and for damage to property in the sum of $5,000.00; and shall provide for the payment, subject to the aforesaid limits of liability, of any final judgment recovered by any person on account of the ownership, maintenance and use of such motor vehicle by either the owner or the lessee or bailee, his agent or servant, or any fault in respect thereto, and shall be for the benefit of any person suffering loss, damage or injury as aforesaid. Such policy of insurance shall contain a provision for a continuing liability thereunder, subject to the aforesaid limits of liability, notwithstanding any recovery thereon, and shall further provide that nothing contained therein, nor the violation of any of the provisions thereof, shall relieve the insurer, within the limit of liability aforesaid, from the payment of any such judgment; but this provision shall not, as between the insurer and the assured, affect the rights given by the policy to the insurers against the assured because of any such violation or otherwise. The provisions of this chapter, so far as may be requisite, shall be read into and deemed to form a part of any such policy. Amended by L.1959, c. 45, p. 150, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-41
Written revocation
Status: in_force

A patient who authorizes disclosure of confidential information under section 2 or 4 of this act may revoke that authorization by providing a written revocation to the recipient named in the authorization and to the psychologist authorized to disclose the information. The revocation shall be effective upon receipt. After the effective date of revocation, no information may be disclosed pursuant to the authorization; however, information previously disclosed may be used for the purposes stated in the written authorization. L. 1985, c. 256, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.36
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: “Advisory committee” means the Athletic Training Advisory Committee established in section 5 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.39); (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.151) “Athletic trainer” means a person who practices athletic training; “Athletic training” means and includes, but is not limited to: the treatment of a physically active person for injury prevention and health management; the athletic training evaluation and assessment of a physically active person for an injury or illness, or both; and the rehabilitation and reconditioning of a physically active person’s injury or illness, or both, as recommended by the advisory committee and defined in regulations by the board. Athletic training shall also include the application of physical treatment modalities to physically active persons under a plan of care designed and overseen by a physician licensed in this State, as recommended by the advisory committee and defined in regulations by the board. “Athletic training” shall not include the prescription of controlled dangerous substances; “Board” means the State Board of Medical Examiners; “Illness” means any disease, disorder, sickness, or affliction that arises from or is a manifestation of a physically active person's participation in an individual or team sport, athletic competition, performing art, recreational activity, employment activity, military exercise, or any other condition that may require immediate intervention by an athletic trainer, acting with the consent and under the supervision of a physician licensed in this State during, prior to, or following the physically active person's participation in the individual or team sport, athletic competition, performing art, recreational activity, employment activity, or military exercise. “Illness” shall include, but be not limited to, the emergent and acute manifestations of exertion related illness, including an affliction of the physically active person’s cardiorespiratory, thermoregulation, musculoskeletal, neurovascular, or endocrine system. “Illness” shall not include any disease, disorder, sickness, or affliction of a physically active person in which the treatment is beyond the scope of practice, education, or training of an athletic trainer. Intervention by an athletic trainer due to a physically active person’s participation in an employment activity shall be limited to rendering advice and consultation on matters of plant health and the provision of first aid services pursuant to federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards established for medical and first aid services at 29 C.F.R. s.1910.151. “Physically active person” means an individual who participates in any of the following: (1) an individual or team sport; (2) an athletic competition; (3) a performing art; (4) a recreational activity; (5) an employment activity; or (6) a military exercise. “Supervision” means that a physician licensed in this State is accessible to an athletic trainer, either on-site, by voice, or electronic communication, during athletic training. L.1984, c.203, s.2; amended 2007, c.323, s.1; 2025, c.151, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-101 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-101
Issuance, renewal of license; fee.
Status: in_force

11. a. All licenses shall be issued for a two-year period and shall be renewed upon filing a renewal application. A license shall not be renewed until the license holder submits satisfactory evidence to the board that the license holder continues to fulfill the requirements for licensure. b. All applicants shall pay a fee for licensure and renewal for licensure under this act. Fees shall be determined by the board and established by regulation. The revenue generated from these fees shall not exceed the operating costs incurred by the board in administering this act. L.2019, c.337, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-12
Examinations; notice
Status: in_force

The board shall prescribe the conditions of examination of, and subject to the provisions of this act, shall give examinations to all persons who are, under the provisions of this act, required to take such examinations. The scope of such examination shall cover such matters as the provisions of nationally recognized electrical installation safety standards and the theoretical and practical application of the same encountered in electrical work. It shall hold a minimum of 4 examinations each year at such time and or place within the State as the board shall designate. Public notice shall be given of the time and place of all examinations. In the conduct of the examination the board shall prescribe a standard form of examination which may be revised from time to time as circumstances require. Said examinations shall give ample opportunity for all applicants to be thoroughly and carefully examined, may be written or practical, or both, and shall be supervised by 3 or more of the examiners, but no license shall be granted except by the board. L.1962, c. 162, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.91 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.91
Uniform enforcement law applicable.
Status: in_force

16. The provisions of the uniform enforcement law, 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.1997,c.347,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-23
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: a. The words "the board" mean the New Jersey Board of Nursing created by this act. b. The practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential physical and emotional health problems, through such services as casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being, and executing medical regimens as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist. Diagnosing in the context of nursing practice means the identification of and discrimination between physical and psychosocial signs and symptoms essential to effective execution and management of the nursing regimen within the scope of practice of the registered professional nurse. Such diagnostic privilege is distinct from a medical diagnosis. Treating means selection and performance of those therapeutic measures essential to the effective management and execution of the nursing regimen. Human responses means those signs, symptoms, and processes which denote the individual's health need or reaction to an actual or potential health problem. The practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of casefinding; reinforcing the patient and family teaching program through health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care, under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist. The terms "nursing," "professional nursing," and "practical nursing" as used in this act shall not be construed to include nursing by students enrolled in a school of nursing accredited or approved by the board performed in the prescribed course of study and training, nor nursing performed in hospitals, institutions and agencies approved by the board for this purpose by graduates of such schools pending the results of the first licensing examination scheduled by the board following completion of a course of study and training and the attaining of age qualification for examination, or thereafter with the approval of the board in the case of each individual pending results of subsequent examinations; nor shall any of said terms be construed to include nursing performed for a period not exceeding 12 months unless the board shall approve a longer period, in hospitals, institutions or agencies by a nurse legally qualified under the laws of another state or country, pending results of an application for licensing under this act, if such nurse does not represent or hold himself or herself out as a nurse licensed to practice under this act; nor shall any of said terms be construed to include the practice of nursing in this State by any legally qualified nurse of another state whose engagement made outside of this State requires such nurse to accompany and care for the patient while in this State during the period of such engagement, not to exceed six months in this State, if such nurse does not represent or hold himself or herself out as a nurse licensed to practice in this State; nor shall any of said terms be construed to include nursing performed by employees or officers of the United States Government or any agency or service thereof while in the discharge of his or her official duties; nor shall any of said terms be construed to include services performed by nurses aides, attendants, orderlies and ward helpers in hospitals, institutions and agencies or by technicians, physiotherapists, or medical secretaries, and such duties performed by said persons aforementioned shall not be subject to rules or regulations which the board may prescribe concerning nursing; nor shall any of said terms be construed to include first aid nursing assistance, or gratuitous care by friends or members of the family of a sick or infirm person, or incidental care of the sick by a person employed primarily as a domestic or housekeeper, notwithstanding that the occasion for such employment may be sickness, if such incidental care does not constitute professional nursing and such person does not claim or purport to be a licensed nurse; nor shall any of said terms be construed to include services rendered in accordance with the practice of the religious tenets of any well-recognized church or denomination which subscribes to the art of healing by prayer. A person who is otherwise qualified shall not be denied licensure as a professional nurse or practical nurse by reason of the circumstances that such person is in religious life and has taken a vow of poverty. c. "Homemaker-home health aide" means a person who is employed by a home care services agency and who is performing delegated nursing regimens or nursing tasks delegated through the authority of a duly licensed registered professional nurse. No homemaker-home health aide shall follow a delegated nursing regimen or perform tasks which are delegated unless the homemaker-home health aide is under the supervision of a duly licensed registered professional nurse provided by the home care services agency that directly employs the homemaker-home health aide. "Home care services agency" means home health agencies, assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, assisted living programs or alternate family care sponsor agencies licensed by the Department of Health pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.), nonprofit homemaker-home health aide agencies, and health care service firms regulated by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Attorney General pursuant to P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et seq.) and P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.) respectively, which are engaged in the business of procuring or offering to procure employment for homemaker-home health aides, where a fee may be exacted, charged or received directly or indirectly for procuring or offering to procure that employment. d. "Advanced practice nurse" means a person who holds a certification in accordance with section 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-47 or 45:11-48). e. "Collaborating physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes who agrees to work with an advanced practice nurse. Nothing in this act shall confer the authority to a person licensed to practice nursing to practice another health profession as currently defined in Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. L.1947, c.262, s.1; amended 1955, c.58, s.1; 1957, c.235, s.1; 1974, c.109; 1989, c.98, s.1; 1991, c.377, s.2; 1999, c.85, s.1; 1999, c.101, s.1; 2004, c.122, s.1; 2019, c.48, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-23
License, certificate returned to State; consent to service
Status: in_force

a. Any license or certificate issued by the board shall remain the property of the State and shall be immediately returned to the board upon its suspension or revocation pursuant to this act. b. The issuance of a license or certificate to an applicant who is a nonresident of this State shall be deemed to be his irrevocable consent that service of process in any action or proceeding may be made upon him by service upon the board. L.1991,c.68,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-45.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-45.1
Continuing education for certain professional counselors.
Status: in_force

11. The Professional Counselor Examiners Committee shall require that the number of credits of continuing education required of each person licensed by the board as a condition of renewal include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. L.2017, c.341, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-12
Maintenance and Preservation Fund.
Status: in_force

12. a. It is the public policy of this State that a primary obligation of each cemetery company shall be the creation of a fund for the permanent maintenance and preservation of the cemetery. b. Every cemetery company shall establish an irrevocable trust fund, called the Maintenance and Preservation Fund, the income from which shall be expended for the maintenance and preservation of the cemetery. c. A cemetery company shall make the deposits to the Maintenance and Preservation Fund required by this act and may make additional deposits. d. The Maintenance and Preservation Fund shall be established in a State or federally regulated financial institution having and maintaining a principal place of business within this State. The fund shall be invested in accordance with the "Prudent Investor Act," P.L.1997, c.26 (C.3B:20-11.1 et seq.) and the income may be applied only to the maintenance of the cemetery. e. For the purposes of this section, except as provided by regulations of the board, capital gains shall not be considered income, and shall be retained as principal. f. The board shall supervise the creation and operation of the Maintenance and Preservation Fund and may regulate its operation and use. L.2003,c.261,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12B-22 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12B / Section 12B-22
Costs of act to be sustained by revenue from act
Status: in_force

22. All fees and fines imposed by the board shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund. Any expenditure deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the funds collected and forwarded by the board. The expenditures made pursuant to this act shall not exceed the revenues from the operation of this act during any fiscal year. L.1991,c.512,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-12.2
Repeal
Status: in_force

Sections 45:15-30 to 45:15-33, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes are repealed. L.1953, c. 229, p. 1693, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-5.3
Medical malpractice liability insurance, letter of credit required for podiatrist; regulations
Status: in_force

2. a. A podiatrist who maintains a professional practice in this State and has responsibility for patient care is required to be covered by malpractice liability insurance, or if such liability coverage is not available, by a letter of credit for at least the minimum amount required by the State Board of Medical Examiners. The podiatrist shall notify the State Board of Medical Examiners of the name and address of the insurance carrier or the institution issuing the letter of credit, pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1989, c.300 (C.45:9-19.7). b. A podiatrist who is in violation of this section is subject to disciplinary action and civil penalties pursuant to sections 8, 9 and 12 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21 to 22 and 45:1-25). c. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt regulations which establish the minimum amount of a line of credit that is required pursuant to this section. d. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall notify all podiatrists licensed by the board of the requirements of this section within 30 days of the date of enactment of this act. L.1997,c.365,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-44.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-44.1
Lien on each unit until for certain unpaid assessments.
Status: in_force

2. a. An association shall have a lien on each unit for any unpaid assessment duly made by the association for a share of common expenses or otherwise, including any other moneys duly owed the association, upon proper notice to the appropriate unit owner, together with interest thereon and any late fees, fines, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees imposed or incurred in the collection of the unpaid assessment; provided, however, that an association shall not record a lien in which the unpaid assessment consists solely of late fees. The lien shall be effective from and after the time of recording in the public records of the county in which the unit is located of a claim of lien stating the description of the unit, the name of the record owner, the amount due, and the date when due. The claim of lien shall include only sums which are due and payable when the claim of lien is recorded and shall be signed and verified by an officer or agent of the association. Upon full payment of all sums secured by the lien, the party making payment shall be entitled to a recordable satisfaction of lien. Except as set forth in subsection b. of this section, these liens shall be subordinate to any lien for past due and unpaid property taxes, the lien of any mortgage to which the unit is subject, and to any other lien recorded prior to the time of recording of the claim of lien. b. A lien recorded pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall have a limited priority over prior recorded mortgages and other liens, except for municipal liens or liens for federal taxes, to the extent provided in this subsection. This priority shall be limited as follows: (1) To a lien which is the result of customary assessments as defined herein, the amount of which shall not exceed the aggregate customary assessment against the unit owner for the six-month period prior to the recording of the lien. This limited priority shall be cumulatively renewed on an annual basis as necessary. (2) With respect to a particular mortgage, to a lien recorded prior to: (a) the receipt by the association of a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose a mortgage on that unit; or (b) the filing with the proper county recording office of a lis pendens giving notice of an action to foreclose a mortgage on that unit. (3) In the case of more than one association lien being filed, either because an association files more than one lien or multiple associations have filed liens, the total amount of the liens granted priority shall not be greater than the assessment for the six-month period specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Priority among multiple filings shall be determined by their date of recording with the earlier recorded liens having first use of the priority given herein. (4) Except for the cumulative annual renewal of the limited priority provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the priority granted to a lien pursuant to this subsection shall expire on the first day of the 60th month following the date of recording of an association's lien. (5) A lien of an association shall not be granted priority over a prior recorded mortgage or mortgages under this subsection if a prior recorded lien of the association for unpaid assessments, not including the cumulative annual renewal of the limited priority provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, has obtained priority over the same recorded mortgage or mortgages as provided in this subsection, for a period of 60 months from the date of recording of the lien granted priority. (6) When recording a lien which may be granted priority pursuant to this section, an association shall notify, in writing, any holder of a first mortgage lien on the property of the filing of the association lien. An association which exercises a good faith effort but is unable to ascertain the identity of a holder of a prior recorded mortgage on the property will be deemed to be in substantial compliance with this paragraph. For the purpose of this section, an "assessment" means an assessment for periodic payments, due to the association for regular and usual operating and common area expenses pursuant to the association's annual budget and shall not include amounts for reserves for contingencies, nor shall it include any late charges, penalties, interest, or any fees or costs for the collection or enforcement of the assessment or any lien arising from the assessment. The periodic payments due shall be due monthly, or no less frequently than quarter-yearly, as may be acceptable to the Federal National Mortgage Association so as not to disqualify an otherwise superior mortgage on the property from purchase by the Federal National Mortgage Association as a first mortgage. c. Upon any voluntary conveyance of a unit, the grantor and grantee of the unit shall be jointly and severally liable for all unpaid assessments pertaining to the unit duly made by the association or accrued up to the date of the conveyance without prejudice to the right of the grantee to recover from the grantor any amounts paid by the grantee, but the grantee shall be exclusively liable for those accruing while the unit owner. d. Any unit owner or any purchaser of a unit prior to completion of a voluntary sale may require from the association a certificate showing the amount of unpaid assessments pertaining to the unit and the association shall provide the certificate within 10 days after request therefor. The holder of a mortgage or other lien on any unit may request a similar certificate with respect to the unit. Any person other than the unit owner at the time of issuance of any certificate who relies upon the certificate shall be entitled to rely thereon and the person's liability shall be limited to the amounts set forth in the certificate. e. If a mortgagee of a first mortgage of record or other purchaser of a unit obtains title to the unit as a result of foreclosure of the first mortgage, the acquirer of title, their successors and assigns shall not be liable for the share of common expenses or other assessments by the association pertaining to the unit or chargeable to the former unit owner which became due prior to acquisition of title as a result of the foreclosure. Any remaining unpaid share of common expenses and other assessments, except assessments derived from late fees or fines, shall be deemed to be common expenses collectible from all of the remaining unit owners including the acquirer, their successors and assigns. f. Liens for unpaid assessments may be foreclosed by suit brought in the name of the association in the same manner as a foreclosure of a mortgage on real property. The association shall have the power, unless prohibited by the master deed or bylaws to bid on the unit at foreclosure sale, and to acquire, hold, lease, mortgage and convey the same. Suit to recover a money judgment for unpaid assessments may be maintained without waiving the lien securing the same. Nothing herein shall alter the status or priority of municipal liens under R.S.54:5-1 et seq. g. The provisions of this section shall not apply to cooperatives. The provisions of this section shall not diminish the priority of a cooperative's issuer's lien or security interest in the shares of stock and lease appurtenant thereto which is perfected when a shareholder's ownership interest in the cooperative first comes into existence. For purposes of this section, "cooperative" means any system of land ownership and possession in which the fee title to the land and structure is owned by a corporation or other legal entity in which the shareholders or other co-owners each also have a long term proprietary lease or other long term arrangement of exclusive possession for a specific unit of occupancy space located within the same structure. L.2019, c.68, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-66 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-66
Rules and regulations; continuation
Status: in_force

All rules and regulations heretofore adopted by the board shall continue to be effective on an interim basis as though hereafter adopted as rules and regulations of the board to the extent they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 46, s. 19, eff. March 21, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-10.7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-10.7
Application for, issuance of license as real estate instructor; fees.
Status: in_force

50. Every application for licensure as a real estate instructor shall be accompanied by an application fee of $50 and a criminal history record check fee, which fees shall be non-refundable. Any applicant filing for licensure pursuant to this section and any officer, director, partner or owner of a controlling interest of a corporation or partnership filing for licensure pursuant to this section shall submit to the commission the applicant's name, address, fingerprints and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed. The commission is hereby authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations, for the purposes of facilitating determinations concerning licensure eligibility. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the commissioner in the event a current holder of a license or prospective applicant, who was the subject of a criminal history record background check pursuant to this section, is arrested for a crime or offense in this State after the date the background was performed. All licenses issued to real estate instructors shall expire on a date fixed by the commission which shall be no more than two years from the date of issuance of the license. The license fee for each real estate instructor license issued in the first 12 months of any two-year real estate instructor license term established by the commission shall be $200 and the fee for an instructor license issued in the second 12 months of the cycle shall be $100. The fee for the renewal of each real estate instructor license for an additional two-year license term shall be $100. Upon payment of the renewal fee and the submission of evidence of satisfactory completion of any continuing education requirements which the commission may by regulation prescribe, the commission shall renew the license of a real estate instructor for a two-year period. L.1993,c.51,s.50; amended 2003, c.117, s.33; 2003, c.199, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-17
Restraining unlawful practice; inapplicable to spiritual or religious healers.
Status: in_force

5. The Superior Court may in an action at the suit of the Attorney General or of the said board prevent and restrain the practice of podiatric medicine in this State by any person who has not first obtained and filed the license herein provided for, or the violation by any person of the provisions of this act; or of the practice of podiatric medicine by any person under a false or assumed name; or the false presentation of another practitioner of a like or different name; or for practicing podiatric medicine under any name, title or heading other than that under which he or she has a license to practice podiatric medicine. This section shall not apply nor shall it in any manner be construed to apply to persons practicing healing by spiritual or religious means if no material medicine is prescribed or used and no manipulation or material means are used. L.1943,c.95,s.5; amended 1953, c.43, s.18; 1965, c.141, s.9; 2005, c.259, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-7.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-7.2
Conditions for waiver of portions of examination.
Status: in_force

6. a. The board may waive all but the law portion of the examination of, and issue a license to practice veterinary medicine and surgery to, any person who at the time of the application: (1) Holds a current license in good standing to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry in another state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, which has education and examination requirements which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of R.S.45:16-1 et seq. for the issuance of a license, or is a board certified specialist in a clinical specialty approved by the board through rules and regulations and recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA); and (2) Has passed the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT) as prepared under the authority of the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME), or its predecessor organization, the National Board Examination Committee for Veterinary Medicine (NBEC), or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or any subsequent national licensing examination prepared under the authority of the NBVME or the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), or a substantially equivalent examination, as approved or established by the board, unless at the time the applicant became licensed in another state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, the NBE or CCT, or subsequent examinations prepared under the authority of the NBVME, were not required by this State, in which case the applicant need only have passed whatever national licensing examinations were required of entry level licensed veterinarians in this State at that time; and (3) Has actively practiced clinical veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry at least three years of the five years preceding application. b. Applicants who are not graduates of schools of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) shall possess a certificate issued by the Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG), or who are qualified under any other training program approved by the board unless at the time these applicants became licensed in another state, U.S. territory or the District of Columbia, the ECFVG certificate was not required by this State. c. Applicants who are not in good standing, as determined by the board, may apply for licensure as provided in this section, but in order to be so licensed shall provide to the satisfaction of the board that they are qualified for licensure in New Jersey. In approving licensure applications submitted in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, the board may either place limits on an applicant's license or establish conditions of probation prior to the issuance of a license, or both. No person shall seek licensure under this section sooner than three years after failure to be licensed under any other section of P.L.1952, c.198 (C.45:16-9.1 et al.). L.1983,c.98,s.6; amended 1985, c.495, s.2; 2003, c.227, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.2e — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.2e
Core topics for continuing education courses.
Status: in_force

27. a. Not less than 50 percent of the continuing education courses of study that a broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson are required to complete as a condition for license renewal shall be comprised of one or more of the following core topics: (1) Agency; (2) Disclosure; (3) Legal issues; (4) Ethics, which shall not be less than two hours; (5) Fair housing; (6) Rules and regulations; (7) Real estate licensee safety; (8) Financial literacy and planning; and (9) Any other core topics that the New Jersey Real Estate Commission may prescribe by rule. In no event shall the commission require that courses in these core topics comprise more than 60 percent of the total continuing education hours required for the renewal of any license. b. In the case of continuing education courses and programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the commission shall require that the continuing education courses of study that a broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson are required to complete as a condition for license renewal shall be comprised of at least one hour on the core topic of fair housing and housing discrimination during each biennial license term. d. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the commission shall require that a continuing education course on agency be completed by a broker, broker-salesperson, and salesperson as a condition for license renewal during each biennial license term. L.2009, c.238, s.27; amended 2018, c.71, s.15; 2019, c.177, s.2; 2024, c.32, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.71 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.71
Fees, civil penalties deposited in General Fund
Status: in_force

21. All fees and any civil penalties imposed by the director shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and shall be deposited in the General Fund. All expenditures deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the funds collected and forwarded by the director subject to, and within the limits of, appropriations made pursuant to law, but expenditures shall not exceed revenues from the operation of this act during any fiscal year. L.1993,c.85,s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 45:24-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-8
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any transient merchant or itinerant vendor who fails to comply with the requirements of this article or any part thereof, or makes a false or fraudulent representation in any statement required by this article to be filed by him, or falsely represents by advertising or otherwise that such personal property is in whole or in part damaged goods saved from fire, or makes any false statement as to the previous history or character of such personal property, shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, or may be committed for a period not exceeding ninety days, or both.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16a — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16a
Rebate paid by broker to purchaser.
Status: in_force

2. a. Any rebate paid by a broker to a purchaser of residential real property pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection k. of R.S.45:15-17 shall be: (1) Calculated after the purchaser negotiates the rebate commission rate; (2) Memorialized in a written document, electronic document or a buyer agency agreement provided by the broker to the purchaser at the outset of the broker relationship, which document or agreement shall provide the terms of any rebate credited or paid by the broker to the purchaser; and (3) Disclosed to all parties involved in the transaction, including, but not limited to, any mortgage lender. b. A rebate shall not be: (1) Paid to a person not licensed as a real estate broker for any act that requires licensure; (2) Contingent upon the use of other services or products being offered by a broker or an affiliate of a broker; or (3) Based on the use of a lottery, contest or game. L.2009, c.273, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-41
Annual certification to the board.
Status: in_force

15. An appraisal management company seeking to be registered in this State shall certify to the board, annually, that it: a. requires appraisers completing appraisals, including appraisal reviews, at its request to comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, including the requirements for geographic and product competence; b. has a system in place to verify that only licensed or certified appraisers are used for appraisals covered under this act, including, but not limited to, those performed for federally related transactions, and appraisals pursuant to the provisions of the "Real Estate Appraisers Act," P.L.1991, c.68 (C.45:14F-1 et seq.); c. has a system in place to verify that an individual on the appraiser panel has not had a license or certification as an appraiser refused, denied, cancelled, revoked, or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation; d. has a system in place to require that appraisals are conducted independently and free from inappropriate influence and coercion as required by the appraisal independence standards established under section 1639e of the federal Truth in Lending Act, Pub.L.90-321 (15 U.S.C. s.1639e), including the requirements for payment of customary and reasonable compensation to fee appraisers when the appraisal management company is providing services for a consumer credit transaction secured by the principal dwelling of a consumer; and e. is in compliance with State laws and regulations. L.2017, c.72, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-11
Licensees to furnish names of practitioners or assistants in office; display of certificate; inspection of offices, etc.
Status: in_force

Every person practicing dentistry in this state shall, upon demand in writing made by the secretary-treasurer of the board, furnish, within thirty days after said demand to the secretary-treasurer, the name and address of each and every person practicing dentistry, or assisting in the practice thereof, in the office of such person. For failure so to do, he shall be liable to a penalty of twenty-five dollars, and costs. Every person practicing dentistry in this state shall at all times display his registration certificate for the current year in a conspicuous place in his main operating room where the same shall be in plain view of patients, and every person who practices dentistry within the meaning of this chapter without having such certificate on display as herein required shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars, besides costs. Every member and employee of the board, when identified as herein provided, shall be authorized during ordinary business hours to enter and inspect any dental office or dental laboratory for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter. Each member and employee of the board shall, when inspecting any dental office or laboratory, carry and exhibit when properly requested, a card stating his name and connection with the board, verified by the signatures of the president and secretary-treasurer of the board and by its seal.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17A-37 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-37
Establishment of telephone information line
Status: in_force

20. a. The Attorney General shall establish a telephone information line which shall be readily accessible to the public which shall offer information concerning the charitable organizations, fund raising counsels, independent paid fund raisers and solicitors registered in accordance with the requirements of this act. b. The information available to the public through the telephone information line shall include: (1) The public information, as required by this act, provided by registration statements, reports, notices, contracts or agreements, including those between charitable organizations and fund raising counsels, independent paid fund raisers, and commercial co-venturers; (2) The information provided by a solicitor in an application for registration and reregistration in accordance with section 11 of this act; (3) any other information which the Attorney General deems appropriate. L.1994,c.16,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 45:21-7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-7
Cancellation of policy; notice to clerk; replacement of policy; revocation of certificate upon default
Status: in_force

Any policy filed under the provisions of this chapter may be canceled, as to accidents occurring subsequent to the effective date of such cancellation, by the insurer or by the owner upon the terms and in the manner therein provided for; but such cancellation shall not be effective unless and until twenty days' notice in writing of such cancellation shall have been given said clerk. Service of such notice upon said clerk may be made either personally or by mail, and if by mail shall be deemed complete when the notice is deposited in the post office, registered, postage prepaid, and directed to said clerk at his official address. Immediately upon receipt of notice by said clerk of the cancellation of any such policy, or if the authority of the insurer to transact such business in this state shall be revoked, he shall require the owner to replace such policy with another good and sufficient policy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, in default of which the owner's certificate shall be revoked for all motor vehicles covered by such policy, and the owner shall thereupon cease to operate, or cause or permit to be operated, any such motor vehicle. Upon revocation of the certificate of any owner by said clerk, other than for failure to file another policy upon notice of cancellation, as herein above provided for, notice shall be sent by said clerk to the insurer, and such notice of revocation shall operate automatically to cancel such policy for the motor vehicle for which the certificate was revoked, as to all accidents occurring subsequent to the revocation of the certificate, and such insurer shall be liable for the return of the unearned premium upon such policy, as in case of cancellation by the insurer.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-64 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-64
Licensure without examination based on out-of-State license or certification.
Status: in_force

12. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall issue without examination a license to a massage and bodywork therapist who holds a valid license or certification issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has education and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements 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.1999, c.19, s.12; amended 2007, c.337, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AAA-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AAA / Section 5AAA-8
Licensure applicant, disclosure statement, crime, conviction.
Status: in_force

8. a. In addition to any other procedure, condition or information required by P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.), every applicant for licensure shall file a disclosure statement with the board, pursuant to subsection d. of section 7 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-7), stating whether the applicant has been convicted of any crime, which for the purposes of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.) shall mean a violation of certain provisions of the "New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice," Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, or the equivalent under the laws of any other jurisdiction; provided, however, that an applicant shall not be disqualified from licensure or have a license suspended or revoked on the basis of any conviction disclosed, except as provided in subsection b. of this section or in sections 1 or 2 of P.L.2021, c.81 (C.45:1-21 and 45:1-21.5). b. The board may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any license issued thereby or impose any of the additional, alternative remedies set forth in section 9 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-22) or section 12 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-25) upon proof that an applicant or a licensee: (1) Has obtained a license through fraud, deception or misrepresentation; (2) Has engaged in the use or employment of dishonesty, fraud, deception, misrepresentation, false promise or false pretense; (3) Has engaged in gross negligence, gross malpractice or gross incompetence; (4) Has engaged in repeated acts of negligence, malpractice or incompetence; (5) Has engaged in professional or occupational misconduct as may be determined by the board; (6) Has been convicted of any crime or offense that has a direct or substantial relationship to the activity regulated by P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.) or is of a nature such that licensure would be inconsistent with the public's health, safety, or welfare, provided that the board shall make this determination in a manner consistent with section 2 of P.L.2021, c.81 (C.45:1-21.5). For the purpose of this subsection, a plea of guilty, non vult, nolo contendere or any other such disposition of alleged criminal activity shall be deemed a conviction; (7) Has had the authority to engage in the activity regulated by the board revoked or suspended by any other state, agency or authority for reasons consistent with this section; (8) Has violated or failed to comply with the provisions of any State act, regulation or order administered or issued by the board or, other than traffic violations, by any other State agency; or (9) Has engaged in any other conduct enumerated in section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21). c. At least 30 calendar days prior to denying an application for licensure or suspending or revoking a license pursuant to this section, the board shall notify the applicant or licensee of its intent to deny the application or suspend or revoke the license and afford the applicant an opportunity for a hearing in a manner provided for contested cases pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). If, however, the board intends to deny the application or suspend or revoke the license under paragraph (6) of subsection b. of this section, the provisions of P.L.2021, c.81 (C.45:1-21.5) shall apply. d. An applicant shall have the continuing duty to provide any assistance or information requested by the board, and to cooperate in any inquiry, investigation, or hearing conducted by the board. e. If any of the information required to be included in the disclosure statement changes, or if additional information should be added after the filing of the statement, the applicant shall provide that information to the board, in writing, within 20 calendar days of the change or addition. L.2023, c.237, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-9.3a — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-9.3a
False or misleading advertising
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for a licensee to advertise falsely, fraudulently or in a manner likely to mislead the public or in a manner which violates the rules and regulations of the board. L.1983, c. 98, s. 12, eff. March 11, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-41.20 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-41.20
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners created
Status: in_force

4. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The board shall consist of 13 members who are residents of the State, four of whom shall be public members 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 remaining eight members shall be licensed chiropractors who have been actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in this State for at least five years immediately preceding their appointments. The Governor shall appoint each member, other than the State executive department member, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of three years. Each member shall hold office until his successor has been qualified. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for 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. L.1989,c.153,s.4; amended 2021, c.345, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3B-19 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-19
Names and office addresses; notice to director; lists
Status: in_force

Every licensed audiologist and speech-language pathologist commencing to practice in this State shall notify the director of his office address. Every licensed audiologist and speech-language pathologist shall promptly notify the director of any change in his office address. The director shall annually publish complete lists of the names and office addresses of all audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed and practicing in this State. The list shall be arranged alphabetically by name and also by the names of the municipalities in which the various offices are situated. L.1983, c. 420, s. 19, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.54 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.54
Occupational Therapy Advisory Council
Status: in_force

4. There is established in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety an Occupational Therapy Advisory Council appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, which shall serve as an advisory body to the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. The council shall consist of seven members who are residents of the State, four of whom shall be licensed occupational therapists having at least five years of experience in occupational therapy in this State immediately preceding appointment, one of whom shall be a licensed occupational therapy assistant having at least five years of experience in occupational therapy in this State immediately preceding appointment, and two of whom shall be public members. The first occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant members shall be qualified for licensure pursuant to the provisions of this act. Except for those first appointed, members shall serve for a term of three years. Each member shall hold office until the appointment of his successor. A vacancy in the office of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term only. The initial appointment to the council shall be two members for terms of one year, two members for terms of two years, and three members for terms of three years. No member shall serve more than two successive terms. The Governor may remove any council member for misconduct, incompetency or neglect of duty after providing the council member with a written statement of charges and an opportunity for a hearing thereon. L.1993,c.85,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14A-18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-18
Employment under civil service laws; employment by persons, firms or corporations of only licensed professional planners
Status: in_force

Where professional planners are employed subject to the provisions of the civil service law, the appointment of such person shall be understood to mean and include appointment after such person has been certified as having satisfactorily passed a civil service examination. No person, firm, association, or corporation engaged in professional planning shall employ a professional planner in responsible charge of any work, within the meaning and intent of this act, other than a duly qualified professional planner who has been licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter prior to such employment by the person, firm, association, or corporation so engaged in professional planning; provided, however, that nothing in this act shall apply to any public utility as defined in chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes, or any employee thereof, or to any improvement or proposed improvement made by any such public utility or by any employee of or contractor or agent for said public utility. L.1962, c. 109, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-74 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-74
Report of certain occurrences.
Status: in_force

35. a. All licensed pharmacy practice sites shall report to the board the occurrences of any of the following: (1) Closing of the pharmacy practice site; (2) Change of ownership, location, interior site design, permit classification or pharmacist-in-charge of the pharmacy practice site; (3) Any significant theft or loss of legend drugs or devices; (4) Disasters, accidents, any theft, destruction or loss of records required to be maintained by State or federal law; (5) Any pharmacy malpractice liability insurance claim settlement, judgment or arbitration award in excess of $10,000 to which an owner, an employee of, or the pharmacy practice site itself is a party; and (6) Any and all other matters and occurrences as the board may require by rule or regulation. b. The manner, time and content of the notification shall be prescribed by rule or regulation by the board. L.2003,c.280,s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-16
Account and report of receipts and expenditures
Status: in_force

An itemized account of all receipts and expenditures of the board shall be kept by its secretary, and a detailed report thereof each year, ending with April thirtieth, duly verified by affidavit of the secretary, shall be filed with the state comptroller within sixty days thereafter.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-45 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-45
Renewal of license, continuing education
Status: in_force

12. Each applicant shall present satisfactory evidence when seeking license renewal that in the period since the license was issued or last renewed any continuing education requirements have been completed as specified by the committee. L.1993,c.340,s.12; per s.20 of 1993, c.340, act to expire if certain contingency met.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-50 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-50
Additional powers, duties of board
Status: in_force

3. The board shall have the following additional powers and duties, under this act: a. To examine, admit, and deny persons applying for admission to the practice of dental hygiene; b. To issue licenses to practice dental hygiene; c. To certify academic and clinical institutions and hospitals which educate and train persons for the practice of dental hygiene or dental assisting in accordance with standards substantially similar to those of the American Dental Association's Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Educational Programs and Council on Hospital Dental Service and taking into consideration the advice of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and the New Jersey Department of Education; d. To issue certificates of good standing to dental hygienists who hold a valid subsisting license to practice in this State; e. To establish by rule or regulation, standards for the training and utilization of registered dental assistants and limited registered dental assistants; f. To establish and recognize councils and committees which may advise and make recommendations to the board on various aspects of the education and practice for dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, limited registered dental assistants or dental assistants; g. To prescribe expanded functions to be performed solely by dental hygienists and to be performed by dental hygienists, registered dental assistants and limited registered dental assistants under a single standard of proficiency necessary and proper to protect and promote the public health and welfare of the citizens of this State, and impose such restrictions and requirements, including the setting of educational prerequisites to the performance of such functions and the administration of examinations, as are necessary to insure adherence to the adopted standard of proficiency. Expansion and assignment of such functions, training and examination procedures shall be developed in consultation with the relevant advisory councils; h. To adopt rules and regulations to achieve the objectives contemplated by this act, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.); i. To do any and all other things which may be appropriate to achieve the objectives contemplated by this act, or which may be useful in executing any of the duties, powers or functions of the board. L.1979,c.46,s.3; amended 1995,c.367,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14G-2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14G / Section 14G-2
Findings, declarations relative to practice of polysomnography.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that the public interest requires the regulation of the practice of polysomnographers and the establishment of clear licensure standards for practitioners of polysomnography; and that the health and welfare of the citizens of this State will be protected by identifying to the public those individuals who are qualified and legally authorized to practice polysomnography. L.2005,c.244,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-43 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-43
Addition of professional specialty designation to credentials
Status: in_force

10. A professional specialty designation may be added by the board to the licensed professional counselor's credentials issued by the board upon demonstration to the committee that the applicant has met the recognized minimum standards as established by the National Board of Certified Counselors. A licensed professional counselor shall not claim or advertise a counseling specialty and shall not incorporate the specialty designation into his professional title unless the qualifications of that specialty have been met as determined by the committee and the licensed professional counselor's competence in the specialty as approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors. L.1993,c.340,s.10; per s.20 of 1993, c.340, act to expire if certain contingency met.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2C-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-6
Practices allowed by holder of license.
Status: in_force

6. a. A license issued pursuant to this act authorizes the holder thereof to engage in the practice of acupuncture and when used in connection therewith to perform or prescribe the use of tuina, shiatsu, and other forms of Oriental massage, surface stimulation of a certain point or combination of points on the body, breathing techniques and exercise to promote health. b. The holder of a license may also utilize adjunctive therapies, which include, but are not limited to: Oriental dietary therapy; lifestyle and behavioral education; laser stimulation in accordance with relevant federal law; cupping; thermal methods; magnets; gua-sha; percutaneous and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation; and, subject to the additional certification and filing requirements set forth in section 14 of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19), herbology. Any adjunctive therapies utilized by the holder of a license shall be approved by the board. L.1983, c.7, s.6; amended 2009, c.56, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-37 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-37
Application for cemetery salesperson license.
Status: in_force

37. a. An applicant for a cemetery salesperson license shall file a written application on the form prescribed by the board. The application fee prescribed by the board by regulation shall accompany the application. b. The board shall investigate the qualifications of each applicant for a cemetery salesperson license and shall issue a salesperson license if: (1) the board finds that the applicant is 18 years or older, of good moral character, and has not been convicted of a crime which would allow the board to deny the application pursuant to P.L.1968, c.282 (C.2A:168A-1 et seq.); (2) the application complies with the regulations; (3) the applicant paid the license fee prescribed by regulation; and (4) the applicant is not barred from making cemetery sales by other employment. c. The board, upon receipt of a completed application form and appropriate fees, and prior to receipt of the criminal history background check, may issue a temporary license valid for 60 days which the board may extend for additional periods not exceeding 30 days each. L.2003,c.261,s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-81 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-81
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect July first, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1119, s. 50.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-47 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-47
Effect on other professions
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession. Nothing in this act shall be construed as prohibiting, regulating or interfering with persons duly licensed under any laws of this State in the operation and maintenance of equipment and in the supervision of operation of steam power plants, portable machinery and equipment, and refrigeration plants, or from engaging in such engineering activities as may be incident to such operating, maintenance or supervision as is customarily a part of the services rendered by such licensed persons in the course of their employment. L.1938, c. 342, p. 869, s. 21.