N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-46.9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-46.9
Completed application, decision.
Status: in_force

7. a. Within 30 days after the submission of an amended application pursuant to this act, the approving board shall advise the applicant in writing whether the amended application is complete, with completeness to be determined based upon whether the applicant has submitted documentation addressing the issues described in section 4 of P.L.2009, c.82 (C.45:22A-46.6). If no such writing asserting incompleteness for any such reason is provided to the applicant within the 30-day period, the application shall be deemed complete for purposes of review by the approving board. b. The approving board shall render a decision on an application for a converted development within 60 days of a determination of application completeness, unless the time frame is extended by the applicant. If no such decision is rendered by the approving board within the time period, including extensions, the application shall be deemed approved and the applicant shall in such a case follow the procedures set forth in section 5 of P.L.1985, c.516 (C.40:55D-10.4). c. Applicants seeking approval for a converted development pursuant to P.L.2009, c.82 (C.45:22A-46.3 et seq.) shall not be charged application fees, although reasonable escrow fees may be charged pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1991, c.256 (C.40:55D-53.2). L.2009, c.82, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-83 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-83
Requirements for seller of certain funeral arrangements, agreements
Status: in_force

2. a. No person, firm or corporation shall sell, or offer to sell, or make or offer to make at need funeral arrangements, preneed funeral arrangements or prepaid funeral agreements, unless that person, firm or corporation: (1) is duly licensed and registered pursuant to the "Mortuary Science Act," P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.), to engage in the business and practice of funeral directing or mortuary science; and (2) has his or its business and practice based within the physical confines of the registered mortuary. b. No person, firm or corporation, shall engage in the business and practice of funeral directing or mortuary science at any permanent facility that is not a registered mortuary. c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section shall not be construed to prohibit an otherwise qualified person, firm or corporation from acting as a provider operating under a trade name or other assumed name or through a subsidiary of a corporation duly licensed and registered pursuant to P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.) to engage in the business and practice of funeral directing or mortuary science. L.1993,c.147,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-9.8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-9.8
Credentialing, certification process; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

6. a. The New Jersey State Board of Optometrists shall establish a comprehensive credentialing and certification process for optometrists to receive certification in the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry and promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1991, c. 385 (C.45:12-9.8 et seq.). b. The comprehensive credentialing and certification process established in accordance with subsection a. of this section shall include courses offered by a school that is accredited by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. L.1991,c.385,s.6; amended 2004, c.115, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:23-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6
Contents of registration statement
Status: in_force

Each statement of registration hereinbefore required shall contain the following information: a. The name and principal address of the company; b. The State of its incorporation or origin; c. The names and addresses of its principal officers, partners or proprietors; d. The address of its principal office in this State; e. The name and address of its principal officer, employee or agent therein; f. The addresses of the places where its stamps are redeemable therein; g. A short form of its balance sheet as of the end of its last fiscal year prior to such filing, certified by an independent public accountant; and h. A statement of its gross income from its business in this State as a trading stamp company during such last fiscal year, certified by an independent public accountant, unless the principal sum of the bond hereinafter required is the maximum amount required under this chapter. L.1964, c. 274, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-18.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-18.1
Record of examination of patient considered exclusive property of optometrist
Status: in_force

The record of an optometrist of the examination of a patient, including patient's name, address, age, occupation, and all findings and pertinent facts concerning the patient discovered and disclosed during the course of such examination, as well as the record of professional services rendered and the fees charged therefor shall, because of the confidential nature in the relationship, be the exclusive property of the optometrist who rendered the professional services to the patient. Any unauthorized use by any other person, firm or corporation of the information contained therein shall constitute an infringement of the property rights of the patient and the optometrist, and shall subject the offender to a civil suit for damages by the person aggrieved. L.1948, c. 350, p. 1408, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14H-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14H / Section 14H-12
Bond requirements.
Status: in_force

12. In addition to any other bonds that may be required pursuant to contract, no elevator mechanic licensed under this act shall undertake to do any construction work in the State unless and until the mechanic shall have first entered into a bond in favor of the State of New Jersey in a sum established by the board executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State and approved by the Department of Banking and Insurance, and to be conditioned on the faithful performance of the provisions of this act. No municipality shall require any similar bond from any elevator mechanic licensed under this act. The board shall by rule and regulation provide who shall be eligible to receive the financial protection afforded by the bond required to be filed by this section. The bond shall be for the term of 12 months and shall be renewed at each expiration for a similar period. L.2012, c.71, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-47 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-47
License required.
Status: in_force

16. No person shall engage in the practice of mortuary science or mortuary and embalming science unless he shall have been duly licensed so to do, by the board, under the provisions of P.L.1952, c.340, (C.45:7-32 et seq.) or under the provisions of any prior law of this State and unless such license is unrevoked and in full force and effect; provided, that this shall not apply to a registered intern working under the direct supervision of a practitioner of mortuary science or of mortuary and embalming science. No person licensed as a practitioner of mortuary science shall engage in the practice of embalming. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1103, s. 16; amended 2025, c.52, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-8
Seal; certified copies of records as evidence; public inspection of records
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt a common seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the commission, duly certified and authenticated by its seal, shall be received in evidence in all courts with like effect as the original. All records kept in the office of the commission under the authority of this article shall be open to public inspection under regulations prescribed by the commission.
N.J. Stat. § 45:24-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-11
Applicant's signature and photograph to appear on license
Status: in_force

Before a license issued pursuant to this article shall be valid the licensee shall affix his signature thereto in the presence of the county clerk or a duly authorized representative thereof, who shall sign as witness, and who shall affix thereto a photograph of the licensee which shall be supplied by the licensee, and shall be two inches by three inches in size. No license shall be valid without the photograph attached.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-23
Summary proceeding in Superior Court; injunction; orders necessary to prevent unlawful practice or remedy past unlawful activity
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear to a board, the director or the Attorney General that a violation of any act, including the unlicensed practice of the regulated profession or occupation, or regulation administered by such board has occurred, is occurring, or will occur, the Attorney General, in addition to any other proceeding authorized by law, may seek and obtain in a summary proceeding in the Superior Court an injunction prohibiting such act or practice. In any such proceeding the court may assess a civil penalty in accordance with the provisions of this act, order restoration to any person in interest of any moneys or property, real or personal, acquired by means of an unlawful act or practice and may enter such orders as may be necessary to prevent the performance of an unlawful practice in the future and to fully remedy any past unlawful activity. In any action brought pursuant to this section, the court shall not suspend or revoke any license issued by a board. L.1978, c. 73, s. 10, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.44 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.44
Commission empowered to bring action in Superior Court; intervene in suits
Status: in_force

a. If it appears that a person has engaged, or is about to engage, in an act or practice constituting a violation of a provision of this act, the commission, with or without prior administrative proceedings, may bring an action in the Superior Court to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this act or any rule, regulation or order hereunder. Upon proper showing, injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders shall be granted, and a receiver may be appointed. The commission shall not be required to post a bond in any court proceeding. b. The commission may intervene in a suit involving any subdivision. In any such suit, by or against the developer or subdivider, the developer or subdivider shall promptly furnish the commission with notice of the suit and copies of all pleadings. L.1989, c.239, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-30 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-30
Powers, duties of board.
Status: in_force

3. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the board shall have the following powers and duties, or may delegate them to the committee: a. set standards and approve certifications for applicants for a master hearth specialist license, and issue a license to each qualified applicant; b. determine the form and contents of applications for licensure, issuance of license, and identification cards; c. adopt a code of ethics for licensed master hearth specialists; d. issue and renew licenses and identification cards; e. set the amount of fees for master hearth specialist licenses, license renewals applications, examinations, and other services provided by the committee within the limits provided in subsection b. of section 8 of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-35); f. refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a master hearth specialist pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); g. maintain a record of all applicants for a license; h. maintain and annually publish a record of the name, place of business, and license date and number for every licensed master hearth specialist; i. take disciplinary action in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) against a licensed master hearth specialist who violates any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.); j. adopt standards and requirements for and approve continuing education programs and courses of study for master hearth specialists and their employees; k. review advertising by licensed master hearth specialists; and l. perform other duties as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.). L.2019, c.260, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-24 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-24
Commitment for nonpayment of judgment
Status: in_force

The trial shall be with a jury upon the demand of any party to the action. The court shall, if judgment be rendered for the plaintiff, cause any such defendant, who refuses or neglects to pay forthwith the amount of the judgment rendered against him and all costs and charges incident thereto, to be committed to the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty days. Amended by L.1953, c. 43, p. 817, s. 75.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-19.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-19.3
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect March 1, 1955. L.1954, c. 227, p. 853, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AAA-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AAA / Section 5AAA-4
Funds collected, retained, fees paid, initial licensure, renewal, reactivation, reinstatement.
Status: in_force

4. a. The board shall be entitled to retain all funds collected as a result of fees paid for initial licensure and for licensure renewal, reactivation, and reinstatement to administer and enforce the provisions of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.). b. Members of the board may be reimbursed for expenses within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for this purpose and provided with office and meeting facilities and personnel required for the proper conduct of the business of the board. L.2023, c.237, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:27-11 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-11
Reinstatement in perpetuity of certain cemetery associations.
Status: in_force

11. `The charter of any cemetery association, incorporated pursuant to prior laws whose period of corporate existence has terminated by lapse of time, which has continued to operate a cemetery in which burials have been made after corporate existence has terminated, may be reinstated in perpetuity upon the recording in the office of the clerk of the county in which the certificate of incorporation of the association is recorded, of a certificate of extension of corporate existence, executed and acknowledged by five or more owners of lots in the cemetery of the cemetery company stating, under oath, that the cemetery company has been engaged in operating a cemetery and that burials have been made in the cemetery since the termination of its corporate existence and upon the recording of the certificate, the charter of the cemetery company shall be reinstated and the corporate existence of the cemetery company shall be extended. L.2003,c.261,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-50 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-50
Supervision for associate counselor required
Status: in_force

17. No licensed associate counselor shall practice without direct supervision by a licensed professional counselor or a supervisor acceptable to the committee. The plan for supervision of the licensed associate counselor shall be approved by the committee prior to any actual performance of counseling by the licensed associate counselor. L.1993,c.340,s.17; amended 1997, c.155, s.15; per s.20 of 1993, c.340, act to expire if certain contingency met.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-14.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-14.3
"Practice of osteopathy" defined; osteopathy license does not permit what
Status: in_force

Within the meaning of the provisions of section 45:9-14.4, the practice of osteopathy shall include the diagnosing, treating, operating or prescribing for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity, mental or physical condition; provided, however, that a license to practice osteopathy shall not permit the holder thereof to prescribe, administer or dispense drugs for internal use in the treatment of any human ailment, disease, pain, injury, deformity, mental or physical condition or to perform such surgical operations as require cutting. Added by L.1939, c. 115, p. 410, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

When used in this act, (a) "Master plumber" means a person licensed pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act who has the qualifications, training, experience and technical knowledge necessary to properly plan, lay out, install and repair plumbing apparatus and equipment and to supervise others in the performance of such work in accordance with standards, rules and regulations established by the State board; (b) "State board" means the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers established pursuant to section 3 of P.L. 1968, c. 362 (C. 45:14C-3); (c) "Act" means this act and the rules and regulations adopted under it; (d) "Bona fide representative" means a licensed master plumber who is the holder of not less than 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of stock in a corporation, or not less than 10% of the capital of a partnership, or not less than 10% of the ownership of any other firm or legal entity engaging in the business of plumbing contracting in the State of New Jersey; (e) "Apprentice plumber" means any person other than a master plumber or journeyman plumber who as his principal occupation is engaged in learning and assisting in the installation of plumbing; (f) "Journeyman plumber" means any person other than a master plumber or apprentice plumber who installs, alters, repairs and renovates plumbing in accordance with standards, rules and regulations established by the board and who works under the supervision of a master plumber; (g) "Plumbing" means the practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension, alteration, repair and removal of all piping, plumbing fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing apparatus in connection with any of the following: sanitary drainage, storm facilities and building sewers to their respective final connection to an approved point of disposal, venting systems, public and private water supply systems of any premises to and within the property line of any building, structure or conveyance to their final connection with an approved supply system. Plumbing shall also mean the practice and materials used in the installation, maintenance, extension, alteration, repair or removal of storm water, refrigeration and air conditioning drains, liquid waste or sewage; (h) "Plumbing contractor" means any licensed master plumber, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which undertakes or offers to undertake for another the planning, laying out, supervising, installing or making of additions, alterations and repairs in the installation of plumbing. In order to act as "a plumbing contractor," a licensed master plumber shall be the holder of not less than 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of stock in the corporation, or not less than 10% of the capital of the partnership, or not less than 10% of the ownership of any other firm or legal entity engaging in the business of plumbing contracting in the State and shall employ either journeymen plumbers or apprentice plumbers or both. L. 1968, c. 362, s. 2; amended 1987,c.442,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:11-72 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-72
Continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

17. a. The board shall require each person licensed as a massage and bodywork therapist, as a condition for biennial license renewal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1972, c.108 (C.45:1-7), to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to this section. b. The board shall: (1) Establish standards for continuing massage and bodywork therapist education, including: the number of credits, which shall not exceed 24 credit hours biennially; the subject matter and content of courses of study; competency assessments; and the type of continuing education credits required of a licensed massage and bodywork therapist as a condition of license renewal; (2) Approve educational programs offering credit towards continuing massage and bodywork therapist education requirements; and (3) Approve other equivalent educational programs and establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of those programs. In the case of continuing education courses and programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit. c. The board shall only approve programs that are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. d. (1) The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as disability, retirement of the license, military service or deployment, or any other good cause. (2) If a massage and bodywork therapist completes a number of continuing education credit hours in excess of the number required for a biennial period, the board, by rule or regulation, may allow credits to be carried over to satisfy the person's continuing education requirement for the next biennial renewal period, but shall not be applicable thereafter. L.2007, c.337, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.103 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.103
Issuance of license; fee; renewal.
Status: in_force

10. The board, in consultation with the committee, shall issue a license to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this act. Except in the case of a temporary license issued pursuant to section 13 of this act, all licenses shall be issued for a two-year period upon the payment of the prescribed licensure fee, and shall be renewed upon filing of a renewal application, the payment of a licensure fee and presentation of satisfactory evidence that the renewal applicant has successfully completed the continuing education requirements prescribed by this act. L.1999,c.126,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-10
Applicability of act relative to public utility, public utility holding company.
Status: in_force

10. The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any public utility company regulated by the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes, or any related competitive business segment of that public utility that offers competitive services pursuant to the "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.). The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any related competitive business segment of a public utility holding company that offers to provide or provides competitive services pursuant to the "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.). The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) also shall not apply to HVACR work performed on buildings, structures or premises owned or operated by a public utility holding company or its subsidiaries. L.2007, c.211, s.10; amended 2018, c.125, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2C-7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-7
License required to practice acupuncture; exceptions.
Status: in_force

7. A person who is not licensed under this act shall not practice acupuncture, hold himself out as practicing acupuncture, or use a title or description, including the following: L.Ac; Licensed Acupuncturist; C. A.; Certified Acupuncturist; Acupuncturist; or any other letters or words denoting that the person so practices acupuncture. A person who is participating in an approved course of study or school in acupuncture may practice acupuncture under conditions established by the board. The State Board of Medical Examiners may suspend or revoke a license to practice medicine and surgery, upon proof to its satisfaction that the holder thereof practiced acupuncture contrary to the provisions of this act or employed a person who practiced acupuncture without licensure. L.1983, c.7, s.7; amended 1984, c.76, s.2; 2009, c.56, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.48 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.48
Application fee, expiration, renewal of license.
Status: in_force

14. Each initial application under P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the board. Licensure shall expire biennially on January 31 and shall be renewed upon application and payment of a fee as prescribed by the board. If the fee is not paid by that date the license shall automatically expire. A license which has expired may, within three years of its expiration date, be renewed on payment to the board of the prescribed reinstatement fee for each year or part thereof during which the license was ineffective and a restoration fee as prescribed by the board. After the three-year period, the license may be renewed only by complying with the provisions of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) regarding initial licensure and presenting proof of current certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer or its successor organization. L.1984, c.203, s.14; amended 2001, c.156, s.11; 2007, c.323, s.8; 2025, c.151, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-7.4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-7.4
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The State Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2005,c.53,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14H-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14H / Section 14H-9
Issuance of license; requirements.
Status: in_force

9. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, the board shall, upon application to it and submission of satisfactory proof and the payment of the prescribed fee within 12 months following the date sections 5, 10, and 12 of this act become operative, issue an elevator, escalator, and moving walkway mechanic license without examination to any person, provided proof of one of the following subsections is provided: a. Proof of acceptable work experience in the elevator, escalator, and moving walkway industry in the installation, construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, service, or testing, or any combination thereof, as verified through previous and current employers and copies of filed income tax returns or W-2 or 1099 forms, and proof of successful passage of an examination for elevator mechanics offered by a nationally recognized training program for the elevator, escalator, and moving walkway industry, such as the National Elevator Industry Educational Program or an equivalent program; or b. Proof of acceptable work experience by the applicant in the elevator, escalator, and moving walkway industry in the installation, construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, service, or testing, or any combination thereof, without direct and immediate supervision, within the State for at least three years, as verified by previous and current employers or through building permits reflecting the applicant's name, or a company for which the applicant was an agent, or through proof of insurance or bonds issued covering the applicant, or letters of reference from construction code officials who have examined the applicant's work. L.2012, c.71, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:23-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-1
"Trading stamp" defined
Status: in_force

The words "trading stamp" as used in this chapter mean any stamp, cash discount stamp, check, ticket, coupon or similar device issued in connection with the retail sale of merchandise which will entitle the holder thereof, on presentation thereof, either singly or in definite number, to receive, either directly from the person selling or issuing the same or indirectly through any other person, money, goods, wares, services or merchandise. The words "trading stamp" as used in this chapter shall not mean any redeemable device used by the manufacturer or packer of an article in advertising or selling it, or issued and redeemed by a newspaper, magazine or other publication. Amended by L.1964, c. 274, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-15 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-15
Issuance of license without examination; educational and experience requirements
Status: in_force

Any person who applies on or before January 1, 1970, may obtain a license to be issued by the board by an examination of credentials if he meets the qualifications set forth in section 14(a), (b) and (c) and provides evidence satisfactory to the board that he meets educational and experiential qualifications as follows: (a) Educational Requirement: At least a master's degree in social work, marriage or pastoral counseling, psychology, sociology of the family, family life education, or another field of study or a closely allied field of a doctor of medicine in which it is established by the applicant's transcripts that an appropriate course of study has been successfully completed; the degree to have been obtained from an accredited institution so recognized at the time of granting of such degrees. (b) Experience Requirements: Three years of full-time counseling experience, or its equivalent, of a character approved by the board, 2 years of which must have been in marriage counseling. L.1968, c. 401, s. 15, eff. Jan. 10, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-18
Notification to licensee of charges made in licenses suspension, revocation.
Status: in_force

45:15-18. With the exception of a temporary suspension imposed by the commission pursuant to section 23 of P.L.1993, c.51 (C.45:15-17.1), the commission shall, before suspending or revoking any license, and at least ten days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify in writing the licensee of any charges made, and afford him an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. Such written notice may be served either personally or sent by certified mail to the last known business address of the licensee. If the licensee is a broker-salesperson or salesperson, the commission shall also notify the broker employing or contracting with him, specifying the charges made against such licensee, by sending a notice thereof by certified mail to the broker's last known business address. The commission shall have power to bring before it any licensee or any person in this State pursuant to subpoena served personally or by certified mail; or the commission may take testimony by deposition in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial proceedings in the courts of this State. Any final decision or determination of the commission shall be reviewable by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. amended 1953, c.43, s.73; 1993, c.51, s.25; 2009, c.238, s.12; 2018, c.71, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5B-22.4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-22.4
Practical examination, shampoo technicians.
Status: in_force

6. a. An individual who completes a program pursuant to subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2025, c.18 (C.45:5B-22.3) or training pursuant to subsection b. of section 5 of P.L.2025, c.18 (C.45:5B-22.3) shall be required to take and pass a practical examination. The examination may be: (1) taken at and administered by: (a) a licensed school; or (b) a public school offering a vocational program to be a shampoo technician; or (2) scheduled and administered by the board. b. In accordance with subsection c. of section 6 of P.L.1984, c.205 (C.45:5B-6), an examiner who has an affiliation with a licensed school shall not grade any portion of the practical examination of an individual who attended the licensed school where the examiner is affiliated. c. Upon passage of the examination, the board shall be notified, in a form and manner as it determines, for examinations graded by examiners at a licensed school or public school offering a vocational program to be a shampoo technician. Notification of examination passage shall include submission of: (1) proof of completion of a program offered pursuant to subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2025, c.18 (C.45:5B-22.3); or (2) a notarized attestation demonstrating completion of training by an individual pursuant to subsection b. of section 5 of P.L.2025, c.18 (C.45:5B-22.3). d. Upon receipt of information required of subsection c. of this section, the board shall issue a certification, for a reasonable fee, to an individual to provide services as a shampoo technician. The certification is to be renewed on a biennial basis. L.2025, c.18, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-12
Investigation of violations
Status: in_force

(a) The agency may: (1) 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; (2) 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. (b) 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 shall subpoena witnesses, 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. (c) Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the investigating officer and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the agency may apply to Chancery Division of the State Superior Court for an order compelling compliance. L.1969, c. 215, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-36
Organization, meetings, schedule of committee.
Status: in_force

6. The committee shall, at its first meeting, called by the Governor as soon as may be practicable following the appointments of its members, and at all annual meetings, to be held in July of each year thereafter, organize by electing from its membership a chair and by appointing a secretary, who need not be a member of the committee, and other assistants as it deems necessary. The committee shall adopt annually a schedule of regular meetings, and special meetings may be held at the call of the chair. A quorum of the committee shall consist of three members. No action shall be taken at a meeting without at least three votes in accord. L.2002,c.86,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.41
Physical therapy for reimbursement, licensing required.
Status: in_force

7. Except for athletic training services, procedures, and modalities set forth in P.L.2025, c.151 (C.45:9-37.36 et al.), an athletic trainer may not practice or be employed by any individual or entity in order to do physical therapy for reimbursement unless licensed in accordance with the "Physical Therapist Licensing Act of 1983," P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.). L.1984,c.203,s.7; amended 1989,c.169,s.2; 2025, c.151, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-37 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-37
Designated contact for communication.
Status: in_force

11. An appraisal management company applying to the board for registration in this State shall designate one controlling person that will be the designated contact for all communication between the board and the appraisal management company. L.2017, c.72, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14A-22 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-22
Effective date; first license period
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect immediately, but the first licenses and certificates to be issued pursuant to this act shall be for the period beginning July 1, 1963. L.1962, c. 109, s. 22.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-27 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-27
Construction of act relative to work performed.
Status: in_force

27. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent licensed master plumbers from engaging in the installation, maintenance and repair of: power boiler systems, hot water and steam heating systems, fire tube and water tube boilers, pressure steam and hot water boilers, space heaters, unit heaters, and appurtenances utilizing electricity, fossil fuel or solar energy; steam, hot water and chilled water pipe, condensate piping, valves, fittings, burners and piping, expansion tanks, pumps, gauges on the load side of a meter; thermostatic controls; or natural or manufactured gas piping; or the installation, maintenance or connection of: pneumatic controls and control piping for the control of air, liquid or gas temperatures, radiators, convectors, cabinet unit heaters, fan coil units, air handlers utilizing hydronic coils, mechanical ventilation for radon mitigation, humidifiers, flues and patented chimneys; or of pneumatic controls and control piping of automatic oil, gas or coal burning equipment, gasoline or diesel oil dispensing equipment and in replacement cases only, the connection thereof of the wiring from a dedicated electrical service disconnect box of adequate size to accommodate the equipment and controls, and the testing and balancing of hydronic systems; or the installation, repair, testing or closure of waste oil underground storage tanks. b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent licensed electrical contractors from engaging in the installation of: electrical resistance heating equipment and ventilation equipment with the exhaust duct not exceeding 60 square inches in area, or in commercial applications the connection sleeve between a roof-top mounted exhaust fan and its central connecting register, provided that this connection sleeve is not more than 15 inches in length or the length necessary to penetrate a roof or other similar openings; and the maintenance and repair of the electrical sections of any equipment used for heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration. L.2007, c.211, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-1
State Board of Medical Examiners; advisory committee.
Status: in_force

45:9-1. The State Board of Medical Examiners, hereinafter in this chapter designated as the "board" shall consist of 21 members, one of whom shall be the Commissioner of Health, or the commissioner's designee, three of whom shall be public members and one an executive department designee as required pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), and 16 of whom shall be persons of recognized professional ability and honor, and shall possess a license to practice their respective professions in New Jersey, and all of whom shall be appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2); provided, however, that said board shall consist of 12 graduates of schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine who shall possess the degree of M.D. or D.O. The number of osteopathic physicians on the board shall be a minimum of, but not limited to, two members. In addition the membership of said board shall comprise: one podiatric physician who does not possess a license to practice in any other health care profession regulated under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; one physician assistant; one certified nurse midwife; and one licensed bio-analytical laboratory director, who may or may not be the holder of a degree of M.D. The term of office of members of the board hereafter appointed shall be three years or until their successors are appointed. A member is eligible for reappointment for one additional term of office, but no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms of office. Said appointees shall, within 30 days after receipt of their respective commissions, take and subscribe the oath or affirmation prescribed by law and file the same in the office of the Secretary of State. amended 1938, c.277, s.5; 1939, c.115, s.1; 1946, c.84, s.1; 1953, c.233, s.1; 1953, c.420, s.26; 1955, c.89; 1973, c.187, s.1; 1989, c.153, s.17; 1989, c.300, s.19; 1991, c.499; 1992, c.102, s.15; 1993, c.279; 2009, c.234; 2011, c.22, s.1; 2013, c.253, s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-9.7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-9.7
Qualified veterinary graduates; temporary permit; qualifications.
Status: in_force

10. A veterinary practice may employ for each licensed veterinarian in the practice as veterinarians not more than two qualified veterinary graduates who have obtained a temporary permit; provided that the qualified veterinary graduates have met all the requirements of the board as set forth in the practice act. An applicant for such a temporary permit shall be associated with a licensed veterinarian in the practice and his labors shall be limited to the practice of the licensed veterinarian. Each qualified veterinary graduate shall be under the responsible supervision of a licensed practicing veterinarian. Said applicant shall present himself for examination at the next scheduled examination of the board for which the applicant is eligible. There shall be a fee determined by the board for the aforementioned permit, which fee shall be applied toward the examination fee, but shall be forfeited if the applicant fails to present himself at the next scheduled examination for which the applicant is eligible. If the applicant does not pass the examination, additional permits may be issued but not to exceed three in total. Application for such permit shall be countersigned by the licensed veterinarian with whom the candidate will be associated. A candidate who has failed to appear for an examination or who has failed an examination and who has subsequent thereto failed to renew his permit is disqualified to practice the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry. A lawfully qualified veterinarian of another state who meets the requirements of this State for licensure may take charge temporarily of the practice of a licensed veterinarian of this State during his absence from such practice, not to exceed 90 days, unless renewed, upon written request to the board for permission to do so and upon payment of a fee as determined by the board. The board shall have the right to suspend or revoke any temporary permit for a violation of R.S.45:16-1 et seq. by either the permittee or licensee-employer; provided that before any such permit shall be suspended or revoked, the accused person shall be afforded a hearing before the board. A licensed practitioner may also use a veterinarian who is qualified under the provisions of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates or who is qualified under any other training program approved by the board, who shall have obtained a training certificate from the board for this purpose. That person shall be under the responsible supervision of the licensed practitioner. L.1952,c.198,s.10; amended 1965, c.216, s.10; 1983, c.98, s.15; 2003, c.227, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-26 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-26
Board subject to law on expenses and accounts
Status: in_force

The board created by this act shall be subject to the provisions of R.S.45:1-3. L.1991,c.68,s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15BB-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15BB / Section 15BB-11.1
Continuing education for social workers.
Status: in_force

10. The State Board of Social Work Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing education required of each person licensed or certified 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. § 45:3B-8 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-8
License; eligibility and qualifications
Status: in_force

To be eligible for a license to practice audiology or speech-language pathology, an applicant shall: a. Possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of audiology or speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Department of Higher Education; b. Submit to the director transcripts from one or more accredited educational institutions evidencing the completion of specific requirements which shall be determined and published by the director in consultation with the committee and the Department of Higher Education. These requirements shall not be substantially inconsistent with current nationally recognized professional standards and shall include both academic courses and clinical practice; c. Submit to the director evidence of the completion of a clinical internship in the professional area for which the license is sought. The clinical internship shall not be substantially inconsistent with currently recognized national professional standards. Clinical internship shall be under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice speech-language pathology or audiology, as appropriate, by this State or by another state which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State; or a person in a state without licensure laws, provided that the supervisor shows evidence of credentials equivalent to the requirements for licensure under this act; or a person in this State practicing in an exempt setting, provided that the supervisor shows evidence of credentials equivalent to the requirements for licensure under this act. d. Pass a written examination approved by the director in consultation with the committee. An examination shall be given at least once each year. L.1983, c. 420, s. 8, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:21-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-10
No exemption from complying with motor vehicle statutes
Status: in_force

Nothing herein contained shall exempt any person owning or operating any such motor vehicle from complying with existing statutes relating to the ownership, registration and operation of motor vehicles in this state.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-19.1
License revoked upon conviction.
Status: in_force

6. When, during the term of any license issued by the commission, the licensee shall be convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of New Jersey or any state (including federal courts) of forgery, burglary, robbery, any theft or related offense with the exception of shoplifting, criminal conspiracy to defraud, or other like offense or offenses, or any crime involving, related to or arising out of the licensee's activities as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson, and a duly certified or exemplified copy of the judgment of conviction shall be obtained by the commission, the commission shall revoke forthwith the license by it theretofore issued to the licensee so convicted. The commission shall revoke the license of any licensee convicted of any sex offense that would qualify the licensee for registration pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-2) or under an equivalent statute of another state or jurisdiction. L.1953, c.229, s.6; amended 1989, c.126, s.4; 1993, c.51, s.27; 2009, c.238, s.14; 2018, c.71, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.69 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-37.69
Examination of foreign trained applicants
Status: in_force

19. A foreign trained occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall satisfy the examination requirements of this act. Prior to taking the examination, the director shall require a foreign trained applicant to furnish proof of good moral character and the completion of educational and supervised fieldwork requirements substantially equivalent to those of this State. L.1993,c.85,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14E-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14E / Section 14E-6
Election of officers, meetings.
Status: in_force

6. The board shall annually elect from among its members a chairman and a vice-chairman. The board shall meet quarterly and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. L.1991,c.31,s.6; amended 2004, c.167, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5AAA-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5AAA / Section 5AAA-9
Home improvement, elevation services, licensed by board, required.
Status: in_force

9. Except for individuals exempted pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C.45:5AAA-12), no individual shall perform home improvement services or home elevation services unless licensed by the board or working under the direction or supervision of an individual licensed by the board. L.2023, c.237, s.9; amended 2025, c.323.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9A-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-16
Temporary licenses
Status: in_force

a. An applicant who fulfills the requirements of section 9 of this act who has not previously applied to take the examination provided under section 10 of this act may apply to the board for a temporary license. Upon receiving an application for said temporary license, accompanied by a fee of $5.00, the committee shall issue a temporary license which shall entitle the applicant to practice the dispensing and fitting of hearing aids for a period ending 30 days after the conclusion of the next examination given after the date of issue. No temporary license shall be issued by the committee unless the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the committee that he is or will be supervised and trained by a person who holds a valid license or certificate of endorsement issued pursuant to this act. If a person who holds a temporary license issued under this section does not take the next examination given after the date of issue, the temporary license shall not be renewed, except for good cause shown to the satisfaction of the committee. If a person who holds a temporary license issued under this section takes and fails to pass the next examination given after the date of issue, the committee may renew the temporary license for a period ending 30 days after the results of the next examination given after the date of renewal are announced. In no event shall more than one renewal be permitted. The fee for renewal shall be $20.00. b. An applicant who meets the requirements of section 9 of this act except with respect to training and experience and is desirous of obtaining the requisite training and experience in order to qualify for a license and who proves to the satisfaction of the committee that he will be directly supervised and trained by a person who holds a valid license or certificate of endorsement issued pursuant to this act, may have a temporary license issued to him which shall entitle him to be engaged, under such direct supervision, in the fitting and selling of hearing aids for a period ending 30 days after the results of the next examination are announced. Such a temporary license may be renewed from period to period not to exceed 2 consecutive years. L.1973, c. 19, s. 16, eff. Jan. 31, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 45:18-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-4
Record of bonds; filing fee
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall keep a record of such bonds, with the names, places of residence and places of business of the principals and sureties, and the name of the officer before whom the bond was executed or acknowledged, and the record shall be open to public inspection. There shall be paid a filing fee of $25.00 to the Secretary of State for the filing of each bond. Amended by L.1971, c. 169, s. 1, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9A-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-10
Verification of qualifications; time of examinations
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license who is notified by the committee that he has fulfilled to its satisfaction the requirements set forth in section 9 of this act shall appear at such time and place to be examined by written and practical tests in order to demonstrate that he is qualified to practice dispensing and fitting hearing aids. The committee shall give at least one examination of the type prescribed in this act each year, and such additional examinations as the volume of applications therefor may make appropriate. The committee shall give due public notice of the date, time and place of said examinations. L.1973, c. 19, s. 10, eff. Jan. 31, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-41 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-41
Requirements, application, for licensure as associate counselor
Status: in_force

8. Each person applying for licensure as a licensed associate counselor shall make application therefor to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board shall immediately refer each application to the committee for appropriate action. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the committee that he: a. Is at least 18 years of age; b. Is of good moral character; c. Has completed a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours in a planned educational program, which includes a master's degree or doctorate in counseling from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, of which 45 graduate semester hours are distributed in at least eight of the following areas: (1) Counseling theory and practice; (2) The helping relationship; (3) Human growth and development and maladaptive behavior; (4) Lifestyle and career development; (5) Group dynamics, processes, counseling, and consulting; (6) Appraisal of individuals; (7) Social and cultural foundations; (8) Research and evaluation; (9) The counseling profession; and d. Has passed the National Counselor Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors. L.1993,c.340,s.8; amended 1997, c.155, s.8; per s.20 of 1993, c.340, act to expire if certain contingency met.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-67 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-67
Quality Enhancement Program
Status: in_force

26. a. The board may adopt regulations establishing a Peer Review Program for the review of audits, reviews, compilations or other reports issued by licensees or firms engaged in the practice of public accountancy in this State to determine whether the reports comply with accepted accounting and auditing standards. b. Each licensee or firm may be required to submit copies of audits, reviews, compilations or other reports as required by the board. c. The Peer Review Program established under this section may include procedures for review of the reports submitted and for follow-up reviews and remedial and other actions to be taken in cases of reports which are deficient or in some other manner are not in compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. The board may exempt firms which have reports reviewed under a program conducted by other states or other public or private entities which the board finds to be equal to or to exceed the Peer Review Program established under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.). L.1997, c.259, s.26; amended 2019, c.10, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-84 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-84
Current practitioners may qualify for licensure as a clinical dance/movement therapist.
Status: in_force

17. For a period of 360 days after the date procedures are established by the board for applying for licensure as a clinical dance/movement therapist, any person may qualify as a licensed clinical dance/movement therapist, upon application for licensure and payment of the appropriate fee, provided the applicant furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the applicant has obtained the credential 'BC-DMT" (Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist) from the Dance/Movement Therapy Certification Board that is current and that the applicant is in good-standing and has engaged in the practice of dance/movement therapy for at least one year. L.2019, c.273, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-48 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-48
State Board of Psychological Examiners; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

24. The State Board of Psychological Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of sections 1 through 20 of P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et seq.) concerning the duties of a licensed psychologist pursuant thereto. L.2019, c.59, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.2c — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.2c
Completion of continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

25. Continuing education requirements, as set forth by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, shall be completed on or before April 30 of the year in which the biennial license expires. Any licensee required to complete continuing education requirements who fails to do so prior to May 1 of the second year of a biennial license term shall be subject to a reasonable processing fee, as determined by the commission, of not more than $200. L.2009, c.238, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19A-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-9
Powers of superintendent.
Status: in_force

9. For the purpose of investigating whether a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, any act or practice declared unlawful under this act, or for the purpose of investigating the character, competency, integrity or methods of operation of applicants, licensees or registrants hereunder, or of any owner or operator of any licensed security officer company, the superintendent shall have the power to: a. Require any person to file on such form as may be prescribed by the superintendent, a statement or report in writing under oath, or otherwise, as to the facts and circumstances concerning any matter being investigated; b. Administer oaths or affirmations and examine any person in connection with any investigation; c. Inspect any premises and examine and impound any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing, without prior notification, in connection with any investigation; d. Hold investigative hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person or the production of any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing in connection with any investigation; and e. Apply to the Superior Court for an order compelling compliance with any subpoena or other request for information. L.2004,c.134,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-23
Bond required from contractor.
Status: in_force

23. In addition to any other bonds that may be required pursuant to contract, no Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act shall undertake to do any HVACR work in the State unless and until he shall have first entered into a bond in favor of the State of New Jersey in the sum of $3,000 executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State, approved by the Department of Banking and Insurance and to be conditioned on the faithful performance of the provisions of this act. No municipality shall require any similar bond from any Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act. The board shall by rule and regulation provide who shall be eligible to receive the financial protection afforded by the bond required to be filed by this section. The bond shall be for the term of 12 months and shall be renewed at each expiration for a similar period. L.2007, c.211, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-18 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-18
Qualifications for admission to examination.
Status: in_force

18. A person applying to the board to obtain a license as a practicing marriage and family therapist may be admitted to an examination if he meets the qualifications set forth in subsections (a), (b) and (c) of section 14 of P.L.1968, c.401 (C.45:8B-14) and provides evidence satisfactory to the board that he has met educational and experiential qualifications as follows: (a) Educational Requirement: To meet the educational requirements, an applicant shall have a minimum of a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, a master's degree in social work, or a graduate degree in a related field and shall demonstrate that he has completed course work content and training substantially equivalent to a master's degree in marriage and family therapy; and the degree shall have been obtained from an accredited institution so recognized at the time of granting of the degrees. Pursuant to regulations adopted by the board, an applicant with a graduate degree in a related field which does not provide training and course work substantially equivalent in content to a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, shall be deemed to meet the educational requirements set forth in this section upon satisfactory completion of either a post graduate degree recognized by the board, or a program of training and course work at an institute or training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. (b) Experience Requirements: To meet the experience requirements, an applicant shall have three years of full-time counseling experience, or its equivalent, of a character approved by the board, two years of which shall have been in marriage and family therapy; two of the three required years shall have been under the supervision of a person holding a degree specified in subsection (a) of this section and who has himself had no less than five full-time years of professional experience or the equivalent. For those with a master's degree, two of the three required years shall occur after the applicant has earned the master's degree, and for those with a post-master's or doctoral degree, one of the three required years shall occur after the applicant has earned the post-master's or doctoral degree. L.1968, c.401, s.18; amended 1979, c.425; 1995, c.366, s.12; 2005, c.49, s.3; 2017, c.350, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-45 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-45
Prescription Monitoring Program; requirements.
Status: in_force

25. Prescription Monitoring Program; requirements. a. There is established the Prescription Monitoring Program in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The program shall consist of an electronic system for monitoring controlled dangerous substances that are dispensed in or into the State by a pharmacist in an outpatient setting. b. Each pharmacy permit holder shall submit, or cause to be submitted, to the division, by electronic means in a format and at such intervals as are specified by the director, information about each prescription for a controlled dangerous substance dispensed by the pharmacy that includes: (1) The surname, first name, and date of birth of the patient for whom the medication is intended; (2) The street address and telephone number of the patient; (3) The date that the medication is dispensed; (4) The number or designation identifying the prescription and the National Drug Code of the drug dispensed; (5) The pharmacy permit number of the dispensing pharmacy; (6) The prescribing practitioner's name and Drug Enforcement Administration registration number; (7) The name, strength, and quantity of the drug dispensed, the number of refills ordered, and whether the drug was dispensed as a refill or a new prescription; (8) The date that the prescription was issued by the practitioner; (9) The source of payment for the drug dispensed; (10) Identifying information for any individual, other than the patient for whom the prescription was written, who picks up a prescription, if the pharmacist has a reasonable belief that the person picking up the prescription may be seeking a controlled dangerous substance, in whole or in part, for any reason other than delivering the substance to the patient for the treatment of an existing medical condition; and (11) Such other information, not inconsistent with federal law, regulation, or funding eligibility requirements, as the director determines necessary. The pharmacy permit holder shall submit the information to the division with respect to the prescriptions dispensed during the reporting period not less frequently than every seven days. c. The division may grant a waiver of electronic submission to any pharmacy permit holder for good cause, including financial hardship, as determined by the director. The waiver shall state the format in which the pharmacy permit holder shall submit the required information. d. The requirements of this act shall not apply to: the direct administration of a controlled dangerous substance to the body of an ultimate user; or the administration or dispensing of a controlled dangerous substance that is otherwise exempted as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to the "National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005," Pub.L.109-60. e. The provisions of paragraph (10) of subsection b. of this section shall not take effect until the director determines that the Prescription Monitoring Program has the technical capacity to accept the information required by that paragraph. L.2007, c.244, s.25; amended 2015, c.74, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-9.1
Electrical contractors, letter of credit, liability insurance required
Status: in_force

1. Every person who holds a business permit for electrical work pursuant to P.L.1962, c.162 (C.45:5A-1 et seq.) shall: a. Secure, maintain and file with the board proof of a bank letter of credit covering the electrical work done pursuant to that business permit or a certificate of general liability insurance from an insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in this State covering the electrical work done pursuant to that business permit. The minimum amount of the bank letter of credit shall be $300,000 for property damage and bodily injury to or death of one or more persons and the minimum amount of general liability insurance shall be $300,000 for the combined property damage and bodily injury to or death of one or more persons in any one accident or occurrence; and b. File with the board its Federal Tax Identification number. Every proof of a bank letter of credit or certificate of insurance required to be filed with the board pursuant to this section shall provide that cancellation of the bank letter of credit or insurance shall not be effective unless and until at least 10 days' notice of intention to cancel has been received in writing by the board. L.1995,c.213.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2D-2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2D / Section 2D-2
Findings, declarations relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: the profession of alcohol and drug counseling profoundly affects the lives and public safety of the people of New Jersey; the public interest requires the establishment of professional licensing and certification standards for alcohol and drug counselors to protect the citizens of this State by setting standards of education, ethics, competencies and experience for those persons presently practicing and for those seeking to practice and be licensed or certified as alcohol and drug counselors in this State; licensing and certification will enable other professionals, health services providers, employers and the general public to recognize qualified practicing alcohol and drug counselors; and licensing and certification will provide assurances that professionals engaged in alcohol and drug counseling meet acceptable standards of education, experience, ethics and competency in practice which will encourage and promote quality treatment and rehabilitation for drug and alcohol abusers. L.1997,c.331,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-4
Licenses
Status: in_force

Persons designated by the board to participate in acupuncture research shall be licensed pursuant to this act. L.1975, c. 358, s. 4, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-10.5 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-10.5
Licensure as real estate instructor
Status: in_force

48. a. No person, with the exception of a guest lecturer, may teach real estate education courses, the attendance and successful completion of which shall constitute the fulfillment of the educational prerequisites for licensure established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1966, c.227 (C.45:15-10.1) unless licensed as a real estate instructor pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act. b. A person shall not be licensed as a real estate instructor unless the person affirmatively demonstrates to the commission his good moral character, successfully completes a real estate instructor course approved by the commission, successfully completes a written examination conducted under the auspices of the commission, and meets all other qualifications as the commission may prescribe by regulation. L.1993,c.51,s.48.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-7.4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-7.4
Submissions by applicant seeking reinstatement.
Status: in_force

2. a. An applicant seeking reinstatement of a license or certificate suspended pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1999, c.403 (C.45:1-7.1) shall submit: (1) A renewal application; (2) A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended license, registration, or certification, which includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each employer; (3) Payment of the renewal fee for the biennial or triennial period for which reinstatement is sought; (4) Payment of the unpaid renewal fee for the biennial or triennial period immediately preceding the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought; (5) Payment of a reinstatement fee; and (6) Proof of having satisfied all conditions precedent to renewal, including, but not limited to, the continuing education credits that were required to be completed during the biennial or triennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought. b. An applicant seeking reactivation of a license or certificate that was in inactive status pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1999, c.403 (C.45:1-7.1) shall submit: (1) A renewal application; (2) A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended license, registration, or certification, which includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each employer; (3) Payment of the renewal fee for the biennial or triennial period for which reinstatement is sought, or, in the discretion of the board, a prorated fee if there is less than one year remaining in the biennial or triennial period; and (4) Proof of having satisfied all conditions precedent to renewal, including, but not limited to, the continuing education credits that were required to be completed during the biennial or triennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought. c. An applicant seeking reinstatement of a license or certificate suspended pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1999, c.403 (C.45:1-7.1), or an applicant seeking reactivation of a license or certificate that was in inactive status pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1999, c.403 (C.45:1-7.1), who holds a valid, current, corresponding professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification in good standing issued by another state, who submits proof of having satisfied that state's continuing education requirements for that license, certification of registration, or certification, shall be deemed to have satisfied paragraph (6) of subsection a. and paragraph (4) of subsection b. of this section. d. To the extent that specific courses are required to satisfy the continuing education requirement for, or are required to have been satisfied prior to, the biennial or triennial period for which renewal is sought, a board may permit those courses to be taken in the 12 months following renewal. Credit for those courses may be applied to the continuing education requirement for the next renewal period. e. If a board review of an application for reinstatement or reactivation under this section establishes a basis for concluding that there may be practice deficiencies in need of remediation prior to reinstatement or reactivation, the board may require the applicant to submit to and successfully pass an examination or an assessment of skills, a refresher course, or other requirements as determined by the board prior to reinstatement or reactivation of the license. If that examination or assessment identifies clinical deficiencies or educational needs, the board may require the applicant, as a condition of reinstatement or reactivation of licensure, to take and successfully complete any education or training, or to submit to any supervision, monitoring, or limitations, as the board determines are necessary to assure that the applicant practices with reasonable skill and safety. The board, in its discretion, may restore the license subject to the applicant's completion of the training within a period of time prescribed by the board following the restoration of the license. L.2013, c.182, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-6 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-6
License required to practice medicine or surgery; applications; educational requirements; citizenship
Status: in_force

All persons commencing the practice of medicine or surgery in this State shall apply to the board for a license so to do. The board shall, except as herein otherwise provided, examine all qualified applicants for such a license. Every applicant shall present to the secretary of the board, at least 20 days before the commencement of the examination at which he desires to be examined, a written application for admission to the examination on a form provided by the board, together with satisfactory proof that he is more than 21 years of age, of good moral character, and a citizen of the United States or has declared his intention to become such a citizen. He shall also present to the board a certificate of the Commissioner of Education of this State showing that, before entering a professional school or college, he had obtained an academic education consisting of a 4 years' course of study in an approved public or private high school or the equivalent thereof. Any license issued to an applicant prior to becoming a citizen of the United States shall be a temporary license and subject to the provisions of Revised Statutes 45:9-14. Amended by L.1939, c. 115, p. 403, s. 6; L.1968, c. 16, s. 1, eff. April 11, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-27.18a — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.18a
Response to emergencies; immunity from civil damages.
Status: in_force

12. a. A physician assistant licensed in this State, or licensed or authorized to practice in any other jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer, who is responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or a State or local disaster, excluding an emergency situation that occurs in the place of the physician assistant's employment, may render such care as the physician assistant is able to provide without supervision, or with such supervision as is available. b. A physician who supervises a physician assistant providing medical care in response to an emergency or a State or local disaster shall not be required to meet the requirements set forth for a supervising physician in P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.). c. (1) A physician assistant licensed in this State, or licensed or authorized to practice in any other jurisdiction of the United States, who voluntarily and gratuitously, and other than in the ordinary course of employment or practice, renders emergency medical assistance, shall not be liable for civil damages for any personal injury that results from an act or omission by the physician assistant in rendering emergency care that may constitute ordinary negligence. (2) A physician who supervises a physician assistant voluntarily and gratuitously providing emergency care as described in this subsection shall not be liable for civil damages for any personal injury that results from an act or omission by the physician assistant rendering emergency care. d. The immunity granted under subsection c. of this section shall not apply to an act or omission constituting gross, willful, or wanton negligence or when the medical assistance is rendered at a hospital, physician's office, or other health care delivery entity where those services are normally rendered. L.2015, c.224, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.66 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.66
Creation of provision for managing entity, duties.
Status: in_force

17. a. Before the first sale of a timeshare interest, the developer shall create or provide for a managing entity, which shall be either the developer, a separate manager or management firm, the board of directors of an owners' association, or some combination thereof. b. The duties of the managing entity shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Management and maintenance of all accommodations constituting the timeshare plan; (2) Collection of all assessments as provided in the timeshare instrument; (3) Providing to all purchasers each year an itemized annual budget, which shall include all estimated revenues and expenses; (4) Maintenance of all books and records concerning the timeshare plan; (5) Scheduling occupancy of accommodations, when purchasers are not entitled to use specific timeshare periods, so that all purchasers will be provided the opportunity to possess and use the accommodations of the timeshare plan which they have purchased; and (6) Performing any other functions and duties that are necessary and proper to maintain the accommodations or that are required by the timeshare instrument. c. In the event a developer, managing entity or association files a complaint in a foreclosure proceeding involving timeshare interests, the developer, managing entity or association may join in the same action multiple defendant obligers and junior interest holders of separate timeshare interests, provided: (1) The foreclosure proceeding involves a single timeshare plan; (2) The foreclosure proceeding is filed by a single plaintiff; (3) The default and remedy provisions in the written instruments on which the foreclosure proceeding is based are substantially the same for each defendant; and (4) The nature of the defaults alleged is the same for each defendant. d. In any foreclosure proceeding involving multiple defendants filed under subsection c. of this section, the court shall, if appropriate, sever for separate trial any count of the complaint in which a defense or counterclaim is timely raised by a defendant. L.2006, c.63, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.99 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.99
Residential property showing, generally open to public, sign advising prospective buyers, brokerage firm representing seller only; exceptions, sign text.
Status: in_force

14. a. At any residential property showing that is generally open to the public, a sign shall be posted at the entrance or at a sign-in sheet clearly advising prospective buyers that the brokerage firm hosting the real estate open house represents the seller only and has no relationship with the prospective buyer, except if the buyer does not have an exclusive buyer agency agreement with another brokerage firm and agrees to the seller's agent becoming a disclosed dual agent or designated agent. b. For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure uniformity at public real estate open houses across the State, the sign shall clearly read: "ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS - PLEASE READ THIS SIGN CAREFULLY. This is to advise you that the agent who is conducting this Open House REPRESENTS THE SELLER AND IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE SELLER. ANY INFORMATION YOU GIVE THIS AGENT IS NOT CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL under New Jersey law and could be disclosed to the Seller of this property. You, as the Buyer, are entitled to have someone represent you as a Buyer's Agent if you are interested in this property. The duties of a Buyer's Agent include helping you evaluate the property, prepare an offer on the property and negotiate in your best interests. If you, as the Buyer, are already exclusively represented by a Buyer's Agent, you are required to disclose this representation on the sign-in sheet. If you, as the Buyer, are not already exclusively represented by a Buyer's Agent, please be advised that the Open House agent is not precluded from being a disclosed dual agent or designated agent and can enter into any relationship with you as explained in the Consumer Information Statement." L.2024, c.32, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:6-15.3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-15.3
Rules and regulations; standards
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules and regulations and establish standards for the establishment, operation, conduct and maintenance of industrial or corporate dental clinics. L.1951, c. 199, p. 729, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-100 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-100
Eligibility for licensure as an assistant applied behavior analyst.
Status: in_force

10. To be eligible to be licensed as a licensed assistant applied behavior analyst, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: a. be at least 21 years of age; b. be of good moral character; c. have a current certification from a nonprofit organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, the American National Standards Institute, or a substantial equivalent to credential professional practitioners of applied behavior analysis related to the principles and practice of the profession of applied behavior analysis that is approved by the board; d. submit proof that the applicant holds an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or other institution of higher learning; and e. submit proof satisfactory to the board of ongoing supervision by a licensed applied behavior analyst in accordance with the board's requirements. L.2019, c.337, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-11.7 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-11.7
Temporary license, out-of-State individual; rules, restrictions.
Status: in_force

11. a. Upon payment to the board and submission of an application, the board may issue without examination a temporary license to an individual from another state or jurisdiction to perform services in New Jersey as a Class A journeyman electrician, Class A electrical apprentice, or a Class B wireman. However, notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, an individual holding a temporary Class A journeyman electrician license shall be permitted to work only under the supervision of a licensed electrical contractor and shall not be permitted to supervise electrical work. b. An individual from another state or jurisdiction shall not be issued more than one temporary license per triennial renewal period. c. If the amount of time in which the individual from another state or jurisdiction is to provide services exceeds 30 days, the individual shall be required to apply to the board for a full license and shall be subject to all requirements for the license for which the individual is applying. L.2021, c.479, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-42 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-42
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Commission is authorized to issue rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act. L.1976, c. 112, s. 9, eff. Feb. 1, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.1
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

8. Consistent with their enabling acts, P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) and the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the boards and others set forth in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15) are authorized to adopt rules and regulations to serve the public health, safety and welfare. L.1999,c.403,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-35 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-35
Additional amount payable upon initial issuance of license.
Status: in_force

2. Upon the initial issuance of a biennial license as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson the licensee shall pay to the commission, in addition to the license fee fixed by R.S.45:15-15, an additional amount to be forwarded by the commission to the State Treasurer and accounted for and credited by him to the real estate guaranty fund. The additional amount payable by a broker or broker-salesperson shall be $20 and by a salesperson, $10. L.1976, c.112, s.2; amended 1993, c.51, s.36; 1996, c.38, s.4; 2009, c.238, s.18; 2018, c.71, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-46 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-46
License issuance, renewals, fees
Status: in_force

8. a. Licenses shall be issued to qualified applicants seeking licensure to engage in pool and spa service contracting or pool and spa building and installation for a three-year period, upon payment of a licensing fee. License renewals shall be issued for a three-year period upon the payment of a renewal fee. A renewal application shall be filed with the board at least 45 days prior to expiration of a license. A license issued pursuant to this act shall not be transferable. b. Fees shall be established, prescribed or changed by the board, in consultation with the committee, to the extent necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by the committee, the board, and any staff employed to administer the provisions of this act, except that fees shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to be so required. All fees and any fines imposed under this act shall be paid to the board and shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and become part of the General Fund. L.2019, c.22, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-42.20 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-42.20
Exemptions.
Status: in_force

20. The provisions of this act shall not affect: a. Physicians or members of other professions who, in their private practices perform bio-analytical laboratory tests in their own offices or laboratories for their own patients pursuant to licenses respectively granted to them according to law. b. Nonprofit research institutions. c. Bio-analytical laboratories of hospitals, licensed by the Department of Health, where the work is confined to regularly admitted patients or registered clinic patients of the hospital. d. Bio-analytical laboratories operated by the United States Government, the Department of Health, or any county or municipality of the State. e. Facilities at which the only testing that is conducted is point-of-care laboratory testing L.1953, c.420, s.20; amended 2016, c.86, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-27.9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.9
Violations; disorderly person
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this act is a disorderly person. L.1975, c. 240, s. 5, eff. Oct. 24, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-46 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-46
Membership; terms; vacancies; removal.
Status: in_force

5. The board shall consist of 12 members as follows: nine of whom shall have been engaged in the practice of public accountancy in this State, with not more than two of them being public accountants, and at least one of whom holds both a Registered Municipal Accountant's license and a Public School Accountant's license; two of whom shall be public members; and one of whom shall be a State executive department member. Each member engaged in the practice of public accountancy shall maintain an active license in New Jersey during his term of service on the board. Each member, other than the State executive department member, shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years and shall hold office until reappointed or a successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term only. The public members and the State executive department member shall be appointed by the Governor in accordance with and subject to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1 et seq.). Except for the State executive department member, no member may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed, except that any member who has served two such successive terms may be reappointed after an intervening period of one year. The Governor may remove any member of the board, other than the State executive department member, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. L.1997, c.259, s.5; amended 2001, c.149, s.2; 2014, c.59, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-17
Expenses of board and its members
Status: in_force

The board may cause to be paid out of the registration fees, penalties, and other fees received by it, all proper expenses incurred by it under the provisions of this chapter, including the salary of its secretary-treasurer and compensation for clerical assistance, inspectors and agents, as shall be determined by the board from time to time, but in no case shall any such expenses be paid by or be a charge against the state. The members of the board shall be entitled to reimbursement for their traveling and hotel expenses, incurred in pursuance of their duties.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-52 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-52
Practical experience, requirements.
Status: in_force

13. a. All applicants for licensure by examination shall obtain practical experience in the practice of pharmacy under terms and conditions determined by the board. b. The board may establish licensure requirements for interns and standards for internship, or any other experiential program necessary to qualify an applicant for the licensure examination, and shall also determine the qualifications of preceptors used in practical experience programs. L.2003,c.280,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-42.23 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-42.23
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

In the event that any section or portion thereof, or any provision of this act, shall be adjudged to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not impair the remainder thereof, but shall be confined strictly in its operation to the particular clause, section, paragraph or part thereof so held to be invalid. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2111, s. 23.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22A-33 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-33
Cease and desist orders; grounds
Status: in_force

a. If the agency determines after notice and hearing that a person has: (1) Violated any provision of this act; (2) Directly or through an agent or employee knowingly engaged in any false, deceptive, or misleading advertising, promotional, or sales methods to offer or dispose of a unit; (3) Made any substantial change in the plan of disposition and development of the subdivision subsequent to the order of registration without obtaining prior written approval from the agency; (4) Disposed of any units, lots, parcels, or interests in a planned real estate development which have not been registered with the agency, or; (5) Violated any lawful order or rule of the agency; it may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice or to take such other affirmative action as in the judgment of the agency will carry out the purposes of this act. b. If the agency makes a finding of fact in writing that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing an order, it may issue a temporary cease and desist order. Every temporary cease and desist order shall include in its terms a provision that upon request a hearing shall be held within 10 days of such request to determine whether or not it becomes permanent. Such temporary cease and desist order shall be forwarded by certified mail. L.1977, c. 419, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-35.15 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-35.15
Inapplicability to initial registration.
Status: in_force

5. The board shall not require completion of professional engineering continuing professional competency credits for initial registration. L.2009, c.294, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:17A-29 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-29
Written contract from commercial co-venturer.
Status: in_force

12. a. Every charitable organization which permits a charitable sales promotion to be conducted on its behalf shall obtain a written contract from the commercial co-venturer and shall file a copy of the agreement with the Attorney General at least 10 business days prior to the initiation of that charitable sales promotion. All parties to the contract shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1994, c.16 (C.45:17A-18 et seq.) and any rules adopted pursuant thereto. Every contract shall contain a provision clearly and conspicuously stating that the parties are subject to this act and any rules adopted pursuant thereto. b. A charitable organization shall file in writing on forms prescribed by the Attorney General the following information at the conclusion of the charitable sales promotion: (1) A certification from an officer or principal of the commercial co-venturer attesting to the gross amount of income received by the commercial co-venturer attributable to the charitable sales promotion, solicitation or venture undertaken; (2) The amount of money or other contribution remitted to the organization covering each event or portion of an extended charitable sales promotion; (3) A copy of each advertisement, publication, solicitation or other material used as part of the charitable sales promotion to directly or indirectly induce a contribution; and (4) Any other information as may be required by rules adopted by the Attorney General. c. All filings pursuant to this section shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed pursuant to the provisions of this act. d. The commercial co-venturer shall disclose in each advertisement for the charitable sales promotion the dollar amount or percent per unit of goods or services purchased or used that will benefit the charitable organization or purpose. If the actual dollar amount or percent cannot reasonably be determined prior to the final date of the charitable sales promotion, the commercial co-venturer shall disclose an estimated dollar amount or percent. Any such estimate shall be reasonable and shall be based upon all of the relevant facts known to the commercial co-venturer and the charitable organization regarding the charitable sales promotion. L.1994,c.16,s.12; amended 2005, c,283, s,8.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14-54 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-54
Continuing pharmacy education.
Status: in_force

15. a. The board shall require each person registered as a pharmacist, as a condition for biennial renewal certification, to complete continuing pharmacy education during each biennial period immediately preceding the date of renewal and submit proof thereof to the board. b. The board shall: (1) Establish standards for continuing pharmacy education, including the number of credits, the subject matter and content of courses of study, the selection of instructors and the type of continuing education credits required of a registered pharmacist as a condition of biennial registration; (2) Approve educational programs offering credit towards continuing pharmacy education requirements; and (3) Approve other equivalent educational programs, including, but not limited to, home study courses, and establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. In the case of continuing education courses and programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit. c. (1) The board shall only approve programs that are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. The board shall permit any pharmacy association or organization offering a continuing pharmacy education program approved by the board pursuant to subsection b. of this section to impose a reasonable differential in registration fees for courses upon registered pharmacists who are not members of that pharmacy association or organization. The board may approve programs held within or outside the State. (2) In no event shall the board grant credits for, or approve as, a component of a continuing education program: (a) participation in a routine business portion of a meeting of a pharmacy association or organization; or (b) any presentation that is offered to sell a product or promote a business enterprise. d. (1) The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as illness or disability, retirement of the registration certificate, or any other good cause. (2) The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for an initial renewal of registration. (3) If a pharmacist completes a number of continuing education credit hours in excess of the number required for a biennial period, the board may allow, by rule or regulation, credits to be carried over to satisfy the pharmacist's continuing education requirement for the next biennial renewal period, but shall not be applicable thereafter. L.2003,c.280,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-38 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-38
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

18. The board, after consultation with the committee, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1997, c.305,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.31 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.31
Subdivisions, subdivided lands subject to this act
Status: in_force

Disposition of subdivision or subdivided lands are subject to this act if: a. Any offer or disposition of subdivided lands is made in this State; or b. Any offer of subdivided land originating outside this State is directed by the subdivider or his agent to a person or resident within this State. L.1989, c.239, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9A-9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-9
Application for license
Status: in_force

Any person desiring to commence the practice of dispensing and fitting hearing aids in this State shall file with the secretary of the committee an application, to be furnished by said secretary and verified by oath of the applicant, stating therein that he is a person of good moral character, more than 18 years of age, has received training and has had experience in the practice of dispensing and fitting hearing aids. The applicant shall file with the secretary of the committee a fee of $20.00 for the examination. L.1973, c. 19, s. 9, eff. Jan. 31, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3B-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-16
Practice without licensure if licensed practitioners employed
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall prohibit any person from engaging in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology without licensure if he employs licensed individuals in the direct practice of audiology or of speech-language pathology. Such a person shall file a statement with the director, on a form approved by the director that he submits himself to the rules and regulations of the director and the provisions of this act which are applicable to him. L.1983, c. 420, s. 16, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-22.19 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.19
Schedule II controlled dangerous substance prescription quantities, conditions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Except in the case of an initial prescription issued pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2017, c.28 (C.24:21-15.2), a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes may prescribe a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance for the use of a patient in any quantity which does not exceed a 30-day supply, as defined by regulations adopted by the State Board of Medical Examiners in consultation with the Department of Health. The physician shall document the diagnosis and the medical need for the prescription in the patient's medical record, in accordance with guidelines established by the State Board of Medical Examiners. b. Except in the case of an initial prescription issued pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2017, c.28 (C.24:21-15.2), a physician may issue multiple prescriptions authorizing the patient to receive a total of up to a 90-day supply of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, provided that the following conditions are met: (1) each separate prescription is issued for a legitimate medical purpose by the physician acting in the usual course of professional practice; (2) the physician provides written instructions on each prescription, other than the first prescription if it is to be filled immediately, indicating the earliest date on which a pharmacy may fill each prescription; (3) the physician determines that providing the patient with multiple prescriptions in this manner does not create an undue risk of diversion or abuse; and (4) the physician complies with all other applicable State and federal laws and regulations. L.1997, c.249, s.1; amended 2009, c.165, s.1; 2017, c.28, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:24-10 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-10
Issuance of license by county clerk; prerequisites
Status: in_force

In the case of an exempt fireman, on the presentation to the clerk of the county in which such person may be or resides of such certificate of exemption, the clerk shall issue without cost to such exempt fireman a license certifying him to be entitled to the benefits of this article. In the case a person who has been honorably discharged from the active military service of the United States, on the presentation to the clerk of the county in which such person resides of an application sworn to by said applicant together with a certificate of honorable discharge from the active military service of the United States, which application shall also set forth that the applicant has resided within the state for at least six months and in the county at least three months immediately preceding his application for license, the county clerk shall forward a copy of such application to the adjutant general of the State for permanent record. The adjutant general, upon receipt of such copy, shall notify the county clerk whether or not such applicant has theretofore been a licensee and whether or not such license has been canceled. If the applicant has not previously held a license, or if it has been more than one year since the cancellation of the license previously held by the applicant, the county clerk shall issue to the applicant a license entitling him to the benefits of this article; except that the clerk may deny the application where the provisions of P.L. 1968, c. 282 (C. 2A:168A-1 et seq.) or P.L.1974, c. 161 (C. 2A:168A-4 et seq.) are applicable. Amended by L.1984, c. 194, s. 2, eff. Nov. 27, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8B-49 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-49
Confidentiality of communications
Status: in_force

16. Any communication between a licensed professional counselor, licensed associate counselor or licensed rehabilitation counselor and the person or persons counseled while performing counseling or rehabilitation counseling shall be confidential and its secrecy preserved. This privilege shall not be subject to waiver, except when disclosure is required by State law or when the licensed professional counselor, licensed associate counselor or licensed rehabilitation counselor is a party defendant to a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from that counseling or rehabilitation counseling, in which case the waiver of the privilege accorded by this section shall be limited to that action. L.1993,c.340,s.16; amended 1997, c.155, s.14; per s.20 of 1993, c.340, act to expire if certain contingency met.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-22.24 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.24
Contracts with public, private entity for profiles.
Status: in_force

4. The Division of Consumer Affairs may contract with a public or private entity for the purpose of developing, administering and maintaining the physician, podiatrist and optometrist profiles required pursuant to this act. a. The contract shall specify the duties and responsibilities of the entity with respect to the development, administration and maintenance of the profile. The contract shall specify the duties and responsibilities of the division with respect to providing the information required pursuant to section 3 of this act to the entity on a regular and timely basis. b. The contract shall specify that any identifying information concerning a physician, podiatrist or optometrist provided to the entity by the division, the State Board of Medical Examiners, or the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists or the optometrist, respectively, or the physician or podiatrist shall be used only for the purpose of the profile. c. The division shall monitor the work of the entity to ensure that physician, podiatrist and optometrist profiles are properly developed and maintained pursuant to the requirements of this act. L.2003,c.96,s.4; amended 2004, c.115, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.96 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.96
Real estate transaction, brokerage firm compensation.
Status: in_force

11. a. In any real estate transaction, a brokerage firm's compensation may be paid by one or more of the following: the seller; the buyer; a third party; or by sharing the compensation between brokerage firms. Agreements on compensation shall be in writing signed by the seller or buyer, as applicable. b. An agreement to pay or payment of compensation shall not establish an agency relationship between the party who paid the compensation and the brokerage firm. c. A seller may agree that a seller's agent's or transaction broker's brokerage firm may share with another brokerage firm the compensation paid by the seller, provided that this type of agreement is in writing and signed by the seller. d. A buyer may agree that a buyer's agent's or transaction broker's brokerage firm may share with another brokerage firm the compensation paid by the buyer, provided that this type of agreement is in writing and signed by the buyer. e. Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, including, but not limited to, subsection i. of R.S.45:15-17, a brokerage firm may be compensated by more than one party for real estate brokerage services in a real estate transaction regardless of the agency or transaction broker relationship the brokerage firm has with the parties. f. A brokerage firm may receive compensation based upon a flat fee arrangement, a percentage of the purchase price, or other method permitted by law, all of which shall be a commission payment for any real estate brokerage services rendered, without breaching any duty to the buyer or seller. g. To receive compensation for rendering real estate brokerage services from any party, firm, or third party, a brokerage firm shall have a written brokerage services agreement with the buyer or the seller, as applicable, in a residential real estate transaction and a written brokerage services agreement with the seller but not with the buyer in a commercial real estate transaction containing the following: (1) the terms of compensation, including: (a) the amount the principal agrees to compensate the brokerage firm; (b) the principal's consent, if any, and any terms of the consent to compensation sharing between brokerage firms and parties sharing the payment of the compensation; and (c) the principal's consent, if any, and any terms of consent to compensation of the brokerage firm by more than one party; and (2) in a brokerage services agreement with a buyer, if there is no agreement, offer, or a limited offer by any other party or brokerage firm to pay compensation to the brokerage firm, if the buyer will pay the difference between the offer and the compensation the buyer has agreed is due to the buyer's agent and, if not, the buyer's agreement as to how to proceed in this situation, including, but not limited to, directing the buyer's agent not to introduce the buyer to properties where the seller is not offering compensation or is offering less compensation to the buyer's agent than the buyer agreed is due to the buyer's agent. h. A brokerage firm may receive compensation, which shall be deemed to be the payment of a commission, without a brokerage services agreement for the provision of a broker's price opinion, comparative market analysis, or a referral by one firm to another firm if the referring firm provided no real estate brokerage services in the transaction. L.2024, c.32, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-16.95 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-16.95
Established agency, transaction broker relationships, completion, expiration of terms, termination, conditions.
Status: in_force

10. a. The agency or transaction broker relationships established pursuant to this chapter shall continue until the earliest of the following: (1) completion of performance by the brokerage firm; (2) expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties; (3) termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties; or (4) termination of the relationship by written notice from either party to the other as provided in the brokerage services agreement, if applicable, except that a termination does not otherwise affect the contractual rights of either party. b. If the agency or transaction broker relationship is being terminated pursuant to paragraphs (3) or (4) of subsection a. of this section, written confirmation of termination shall be required for the termination to take effect. Written confirmation of termination shall not be required for the termination to take effect pursuant to paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection a. of this section. c. Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a brokerage firm shall owe no further duty or other responsibility after termination of the agency or transaction broker relationship, other than the duty: (1) to provide an accounting to its principal as necessary in a timely manner for all moneys and property received from or on behalf of any party to the transaction; and (2) to not disclose confidential information if there was an agency relationship, except under subpoena, court order, or otherwise as provided by law or as expressly authorized by the applicable party. d. With respect to the termination of disclosed dual agent relationships, absent a termination by expiration or fulfillment by a completed closing, brokerage services agreements between a disclosed dual agent and a buyer and a seller shall otherwise only be terminated in writing signed by the buyer or seller, as applicable, with confirmed delivery to the disclosed dual agent. L.2024, c.32, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-61 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-61
Operating and maintaining mortuary; conditions.
Status: in_force

30. No person shall operate, maintain or use a mortuary within this State unless: (a) He, they or it shall annually register with the board in accordance with the provisions of section 24 of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-55); (b) The certificate of registration issued by the board shall be conspicuously displayed within the establishment; (c) The licenses of the individual owner, of all partners, or of the manager of the establishment in all cases where the establishment is not managed by a licensed individual owner or licensed partners, shall be conspicuously displayed within the establishment; (d) It shall be under the immediate and personal supervision, direction, management, and control of a person duly licensed as a practitioner of mortuary and embalming science under the provisions of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.) or of any prior law of this State, or of a person duly licensed as a practitioner of mortuary science under the provisions of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:70-32 et seq.) or P.L.2025, c.52 (C.45:7-32.1 et al.); and all funeral directing shall be under the immediate and personal supervision, direction, management, and control of a person duly licensed as a practitioner of mortuary and embalming science, under the provisions of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.) or of any prior law of this State, or of a person duly licensed as a practitioner of mortuary science under the provisions of P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.); (e) Its construction, maintenance and operation shall conform to the rules and regulations of the board promulgated to safeguard and promote the public health, safety, morals and welfare. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1111, s. 30; amended 2025, c.52, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:5A-3 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-3
Board of examiners; creation; membership; qualifications; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

3. a. There is created a Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors in the Department of Law and Public Safety consisting of nine members, hereinafter referred to as the "board." The members of such board shall be citizens of the State appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Members shall be appointed for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Any vacancy in said board for the unexpired portion of a term shall be filled in the manner provided for the original appointment. No more than five members of the board shall be members of the same political party. Three members of the board shall be qualified electrical contractors with experience of not less than 10 years as an electrical contractor, one shall be a qualified electrical inspector, with experience of not less than five years as an electrical inspector, one shall be a Class A journeyman electrician employed in the electrical construction industry for not less than five years, one shall be appointed by the Governor as recommended by the President of the Senate, one shall be appointed by the Governor as recommended by the Speaker of the General Assembly, one shall be a public member not associated with the electrical industry, and one shall be a licensed professional engineer with experience of not less than five years in the electrical industry. b. For a period of two years after the enactment of P.L.2021, c.479 (C.45:5A-11.7 et al.), the Governor may, if he determines it would be in the public interest, transfer the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors to another principal department in the Executive branch, which transfer shall not be subject to the requirements of the "Executive Reorganization Act," P.L.1969, c.203 (C.52:14C-1 et seq.). Any transfer under this subsection may include the transfer of the records, property, and personnel affected by the reorganization, as well as the transfer of unexpended balances of appropriations, or other funds available for use in connection with a function of the board, provided that the unexpended balances so transferred may be used only for the purposes for which the appropriation was made. L.1962, c. 162, s. 3, eff. Aug. 20, 1962. Amended by L.1962, c. 185, s. 2, eff. Dec. 7, 1962; 2021, c.479, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-13
Meetings; chairman, vice-chairman and secretary; seal; quorum; rules and regulations; issuance of permit or license; expenses; subpoenas
Status: in_force

The board shall, at its first meeting, to be called by the Governor as soon as may be following the appointment of its members, and at all annual meetings, to be held in June of each year thereafter, organize by electing from among its members a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary whose election shall be subject to the approval of the Attorney General. Such officers shall serve until the following June 30 and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The board shall adopt a seal which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by the board. The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this act. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year; but additional meetings may be held upon call of the chairman or at the written request of any 2 members of the board. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum and no action at any meeting shall be taken without at least 3 votes in accord. The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations and such amendments thereof and supplements thereto as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to carry into effect the provisions of this act. The board shall examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for permits or licenses under the act, and shall issue a permit or license to each qualified successful applicant therefor, attesting to his professional qualifications to engage in the practice of psychology. Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties as a member of or on behalf of the board. Subject to the approval of the Attorney General, the board shall be empowered to hire such assistants as it may deem necessary to carry on its activities. All expenditures deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the license fees and other sources of income of the board, within the limits of available appropriations according to law, but in no event shall expenditures exceed the revenues of the board during any fiscal year. The board, through its chairman or secretary, may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before the board and produce relevant books, records and papers before the board and may administer oaths in taking testimony, in any matter pertaining to its duties under the act (including, without limitation, any hearing authorized or required to be held by the board under any provisions of this act), which subpoenas shall issue under the seal of the board and shall be served in the same manner as subpoenas issued out of the Superior Court. Every person who refuses or neglects to obey the command of any such subpoena, or who, after hearing, refuses to be sworn and testify, shall, in either event, be liable to a penalty of $50.00 to be sued for in the name of the board in any court of competent jurisdiction, which penalty when collected shall be paid to the secretary of the board. L.1966, c. 282, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-46 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-46
Construction of act relative to uncertified interior designers.
Status: in_force

16. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize the board or committee to regulate persons who are rendering interior design services and are not certified interior designers under the provisions of this act or to adopt regulations that would exceed the powers and responsibilities expressly authorized under this act. L.2002,c.86,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-31 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-31
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Administrative information" means a patient's name, age, sex, address, educational status, identifying number, date of onset of difficulty, date of initial consultation, dates and character of sessions (individual or group), and fees; b. "Diagnostic information" means therapeutic characterizations which are of the types that are found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM III), of the American Psychiatric Association, or other professionally recognized diagnostic manual; c. "Disclose" means to communicate any information in any form; d. "Independent professional review committee" means that group of licensed psychologists established pursuant to section 14 of this act by the State Board of Psychological Examiners; e. "Third-party payor" means any provider of benefits for psychological services, including but not limited to insurance carriers and employers, whether on an indemnity, reimbursement, service or prepaid basis, but excluding governmental agencies; f. "Usual, customary or reasonable." In applying this standard the following definitions are applicable: (1) "Usual" means a practice in keeping with the particular psychologist's general mode of operation; (2) "Customary" means that range of usual practices provided by psychologists of similar education, experience, and orientation within a similar geographic or socioeconomic area; (3) "Reasonable" means that there is an acceptable probability that the patient will realize a significant benefit from the continuation of the psychological treatment. In applying the standards of "usual, customary, and reasonable," the following guidelines are applicable: If a psychological treatment is "usual" or "customary," an inference that the treatment is also "reasonable" is warranted. If the treatment is neither "usual" nor "customary," then it shall satisfy the criterion of "reasonable." L. 1985, c. 256, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12-17.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-17.1
Allowance to members of Board; reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

Each member of the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists shall receive the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each examination held pursuant to section 45:12-4 of the Revised Statutes and shall be entitled to reimbursement for all proper expenses incurred in pursuance of his duties. L.1949, c. 170, p. 559, s. 2. Amended by L.1952, c. 128, p. 474, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-17
Filing of license; moving to another county; affidavit
Status: in_force

Any person receiving a license under the provisions of this article shall file it, or a certified copy thereof, with the clerk of the county in which he resides, and the clerk shall file the same and enter a memorandum thereof in a book to be approved by the board and to be kept for that purpose, giving the date of said license, the name and address of the licensee and the date of filing, for which registry said clerk shall be entitled to a fee of one dollar. If the licensee moves into another county, he shall procure from said clerk a certified copy of such registration and file the same with the clerk of the county to which he removes, who shall file and enter the same with like effect as if the same were an original license, and for which registry the clerk shall be entitled to a fee of one dollar. Upon each registry or reregistry, the registrant shall make an affidavit that he is the person described in the license or registration copy. Each county clerk shall, upon the last day of November of each year, furnish the secretary of the board a list of all licenses, and certified copies of licenses and registration of licenses of the board filed in his office during the previous year, together with any certified copies of registrations issued by him as above provided, and upon notice to him of the change of location or death of a licensee or of the revocation of a license, the clerk shall enter, at the appropriate place in the records so kept by him, a memorandum of the fact, which memorandum shall be furnished by said clerk to the secretary of the board in the annual report above required. Amended by L.1939, c. 115, p. 416, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 45:21-13 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-13
Violations of act
Status: in_force

Any such person who shall fail to keep, maintain and make available such register for inspection, as aforesaid, or who shall rent or lease any motor vehicle to any other person without requesting the proper information and making the appropriate entries in such register, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1949, c. 206, p. 677, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 45:7-45 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-45
Compensation; expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the board shall receive twenty-five dollars per diem for time spent in discharge of their duties and in addition shall be entitled to have and receive their necessary traveling expenses. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1103, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:16-17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-17
Liability of veterinarian or boarding kennel
Status: in_force

Notification and humane disposal as provided in section 3 of this act shall relieve the veterinarian or boarding kennel of any further liability regarding the unretrieved animal. L.1979, c. 354, s. 5, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-36.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-36.2
Retirement procedures; resuming practice after retirement
Status: in_force

3. A licensed professional engineer or land surveyor who has been licensed for a minimum of 25 years and is 62 years of age or older may apply to the board for retirement license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed retired status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets these requirements, the board shall declare the licensee retired and shall place the licensee on a retired status list. A person whose license is retired shall not offer or practice professional engineering or land surveying, or both, as the case may be, within the State. A person on the retired status list who wants to resume the practice of professional engineering or land surveying, or both, as the case may be, shall make application in the manner determined by the board for reinstatement of licensure to the board as a professional engineer or land surveyor, as the case may be, and pay the prescribed reinstatement fee as required by regulation of the board. Any person who has been on the retired status list for five or more years shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence of current knowledge, competency and skill in the practice of professional engineering or land surveying as required by law or any regulation of the board. L.1995,c.36,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14B-12 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-12
Removal; hearing; written notice
Status: in_force

The Governor shall have power to remove from office any member of the board for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct or moral turpitude; but no board member may be thus removed until after a public hearing of the charges against him, and at least 30 days prior written notice to such accused member of the charges against him and of the date fixed for such hearing. L.1966, c. 282, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-31 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-31
Applicant or licensee to assume cost.
Status: in_force

4. An applicant or licensee shall be required to assume the cost of the criminal history record background check conducted pursuant to sections 1 through 3 of P.L.2002, c.104 (C.45:1-28 through 45:1-30) and section 14 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.53:1-20.9a), in accordance with procedures determined by regulation of the director. L.2002,c.104,s.4; amended 2005, c.83, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-36
Management and investment of funds
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer shall hold, manage and through the Division of Investment, invest and reinvest funds of the real estate guaranty fund and credit all interest and other income earned thereon to the real estate guaranty fund in the same manner as provided by law with respect to investment of pension and retirement funds administered by the State. The Real Estate Commission shall keep the State Treasurer advised of the anticipated cash demands for payment of claims against the fund. L.1976, c. 112, s. 3, eff. Feb. 1, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-19.4 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-19.4
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Professional Medical Conduct Reform Act of 1989." L.1989, c.300, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19-38 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-38
Powers of superintendent.
Status: in_force

11. For the purpose of investigating whether a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, any act or practice declared unlawful under this act, or for the purpose of investigating the character, competency, integrity or methods of operation of applicants or licensees hereunder, the superintendent shall have the power to: a. require any person to file on such form as may be prescribed by the superintendent, a statement or report in writing under oath, or otherwise, as to the facts and circumstances concerning any matter being investigated; b. administer oaths or affirmations and examine any person in connection with any investigation; c. inspect any premises and examine any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing, without prior notification, in connection with any investigation; d. upon court order or warrant, seize and impound any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing in connection with any investigation, except that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the seizure and impoundment of any of the foregoing items in the absence of a court order or warrant: (1) with the consent of the applicant, licensee or other person being investigated or the employee, agent or other individual who is in control of the premises upon which an investigation is being conducted; (2) when circumstances presenting an imminent danger to the public health or safety exist; or (3) when any other legally recognized exception to the warrant requirement exists and a court order or warrant is not constitutionally required; e. hold investigative hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person or the production of any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing in connection with any investigation; and f. apply to the Superior Court for an order compelling compliance with any subpoena or other request for information. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit, waive or abrogate the scope or effect of any statutory or common law privilege, including but not limited to, the attorney-client privilege. L.2005,c.376,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 45:22-33 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-33
Affidavit of ownership of mechanic's tools pledged or pawned
Status: in_force

No pawnbroker, his agent or attorney, shall receive, by way of pledge or pawn, from any person any mechanic's tools used in the erection, addition or alteration of any building or structure, unless said person produces before said pawnbroker, his agent or attorney, two reputable citizens who reside in the county in which the pawnbroker is doing business, and who shall respectively subscribe to an affidavit containing the name, residence and occupation of such affiant, and setting forth that said affiant verily believes that the person desiring to pledge said mechanic's tools is the true owner thereof. Every such affidavit shall be kept on file by the pawnbroker and a note thereof made in his book and shall be subject to the same inspection as his books, and the pawnbroker shall furnish without charge a true copy of said affidavit to each person making the same. A pawnbroker who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.J. Stat. § 45:4B-14 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-14
Violation of act deemed professional misconduct
Status: in_force

a. Consistent with section 5 of this act, any licensed architect who, or business association authorized to offer architectural services which, violates this act shall be disciplined by the New Jersey State Board of Architects. Such a violation shall be deemed professional misconduct. Any professional engineer who, or business association authorized to offer engineering services which, violates this act shall be disciplined by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Such a violation shall be deemed professional misconduct. b. Any violation of this 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 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. L.1989, c.277, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 45:2B-42 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-42
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Accountancy Act of 1997." L.1997,c.259,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 45:8-77 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-77
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

17. The board, after consultation with the committee, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1997,c.323,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:15-29 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-29
Payment of fines, penalties; funding of commission's expenses
Status: in_force

45:15-29. a. All fines and penalties received by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be paid by it into the State treasury monthly. The payments shall be made on or before the tenth day of each month following their receipt, and at the time of payment a statement thereof shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. b. All expenses incurred by the commission shall be paid from fees collected by the commission pursuant to the provisions of article I of chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. Monies collected annually pursuant to this subsection shall be dedicated to the commission for the purposes of funding its incurred expenses for the current fiscal year, which expenses shall include, in addition to the direct cost of personal service, the cost of maintenance and operation, the cost of employee benefits and the workers' compensation paid for and on account of personnel, rentals for space occupied in State-owned or State-leased buildings and all other direct and indirect costs of the administration thereof. Amended 1995,c.156,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14F-36 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14F / Section 14F-36
Prohibitions relative to an AMC.
Status: in_force

10. a. An appraisal management company applying to the board for registration in this State shall not: (1) in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, be owned by any person who has had an appraiser license or certificate in this State or in any other state, refused, denied, cancelled, surrendered in lieu of revocation, or revoked; (2) be subject to the ownership, control, direction, or authority of, or employ, appoint, or otherwise retain, a controlling person who is not of good moral character, which for purposes of this section shall require that such person has not been convicted of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, a crime relating to the practice of appraisal or any crime involving financial services, fraud, misrepresentation or moral turpitude. b. For purposes of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section, each controlling person of an appraisal management company shall submit to a background investigation to be carried out by the board, in accordance with standards as established by the board by regulation. c. The background investigation authorized under subsection b. of this section shall include but is not limited to a criminal history record information check conducted in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of P.L.1997, c.401 (C.45:14F-10.1 and C.45:14F-10.2). L.2017, c.72, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:19A-6.2 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-6.2
Weapon secured in security holster.
Status: in_force

6. A security officer, when carrying a firearm in the performance of his duties, shall secure the weapon in a level 3 or higher security holster. L.2015, c.295, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 45:12B-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12B / Section 12B-11.1
Requirements for licensure as assistant; examinations.
Status: in_force

10. To be eligible for licensure as an orthotist assistant, prosthetist assistant or prosthetist-orthotist assistant, an individual shall submit satisfactory evidence to the board that he: a. Is at least 18 years of age; b. Is of good moral character; c. Possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent; d. Has completed not less than 40 hours of a formal training program in orthotics or prosthetics in the case of an individual seeking licensure as an orthotist assistant or prosthetist assistant, as the case may be, or not less than 80 hours of a formal training program in the case of an individual seeking licensure as a prosthetist-orthotist assistant; e. Has completed 1900 hours of clinical practice in the professional area in which a license is sought under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist, as the case may be; and f. Has passed all written, practical and oral examinations, which shall be approved and required by the board for the examination of assistants and which shall be administered at least once each year. L.1999,c.115,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-3.1
Applicability of act.
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of this act shall apply to the following boards and commissions: the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Professional Planners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, the State Board of Court Reporting, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, the Acupuncture Examining Board, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the State Real Estate Appraiser Board, the New Jersey Cemetery Board, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Polysomnography, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee, the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, and any other entity hereafter created under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation. L.1974, c.46, s.1; amended 1983, c.7, s.20; 1984, c.205, s.42; 1989, c.153, s.23; 1991, c.31, s.17; 1991, c.68, s.29; 1991, c.134, s.17; 1995, c.366, s.22; 2003, c.18, s.19; 2003, c.261, s.39; 2005, c.244, s.15; 2005, c.308, s.10; 2007, c.211, s.30; 2007, c.337, s.11; 2009, c.41, s.12; 2012, c.71, s.15; 2019, c.331, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 45:1-15.9 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.9
Issuance of license, certification, registration.
Status: in_force

3. a. Any entity designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), or any principal department of the Executive Branch of State government or any entity within any department or any other entity hereafter created to license or otherwise regulate a health care profession or occupation shall not issue an initial license, certification or registration, or renew, reinstate or reactivate a license, certification or registration unless the entity has first determined that no criminal history record or record with the National Practitioner Data Bank exists demonstrating that an applicant for a license, certification, or registration in a health care profession or occupation has been convicted of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact or lewdness pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2, N.J.S.2C:14-3, and N.J.S.2C:14-4 that is of the first, second, third or fourth degree, endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:24-4, attempting to lure or entice a child pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), or equivalent offenses in another jurisdiction. b. Nothing in this section shall preclude any entity designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), or any principal department of the Executive Branch of State government or any entity within any department or any other entity hereafter created to license or otherwise regulate a health care profession or occupation from considering criminal convictions for offenses other than those offenses included in subsection a. of this section, pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), or from considering other information provided by the National Practitioner Data Bank or any other source when reviewing the qualifications of an applicant for licensure, certification, or registration. L. 2021, c.345, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 45:14C-16 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14C / Section 14C-16
Examinations; fees
Status: in_force

(a) Every State master plumber's license examination shall be substantially uniform and shall be designed so as to establish the competence and qualifications of the applicant to perform the type of work and business as described by this act. The examination may be theoretical or practical in nature, or both. (b) The examination shall be held at least 4 times a year, at Trenton or such other place as the State board shall deem necessary. Public notice of the time and place of the examination shall be given. (c) No person who has failed the examination shall be eligible to be reexamined for a period of 6 months from the date of the examination failed by such person. (d) The following shall be the fees charged by the State board: First application for master plumber's license .......... $100.00 Annual renewal of master plumber's State license .......... $ 50.00 Re-examination for master plumber's State examination .......... $ 35.00 Any licensed master plumber, however, who serves as a plumbing inspector pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," and who presents satisfactory evidence to the State board indicating same, shall not be required to pay the master plumber's license renewal fee; provided, however, that said license shall be invalid during such period of service as plumbing inspector. Upon termination of service as a plumbing inspector, the licensee shall present satisfactory evidence to the State board indicating same, whereupon the master plumber's license shall become valid, subject to other requirements of this act. L.1968, c. 362, s. 16, eff. Dec. 26, 1968. Amended by L.1979, c. 62, s. 1, eff. April 4, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 45:3-30 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-30
Continuing education requirement; conditions
Status: in_force

7. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for initial registrations. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for any registration periods commencing within 12 months of the effective date of this act. The board shall require completion of continuing education credits on a pro rata basis for any registration periods commencing more than 12 but less than 24 months following the effective date of this act. L.1997,c.95,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 45:9-41.17 — NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-41.17
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Chiropractic Board Act." L.1989,c.153,s.1.