N.J. Stat. § 26:2D-9 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2D / Section 2D-9
Duties of department
Status: in_force

The department shall: (a) Administer this act and codes, rules or regulations promulgated by the commission; (b) Provide the commission with the necessary personnel required to carry out its duties; (c) Develop comprehensive policies and programs for the evaluation and determination of hazards associated with the use of radiation, and for their amelioration; (d) Advise, consult, and cooperate with other agencies of the State, the Federal Government, other states and interstate agencies, and with affected groups, political subdivisions and industries; (e) Accept and administer according to law loans, grants or other funds or gifts from the Federal Government and from other sources, public or private, for carrying out its functions under this act; (f) Encourage, participate in or conduct studies, investigations, training, research and demonstrations relating to the control of radiation hazards, the measurement of radiation, the effects on health of exposure to radiation and related problems as it may deem necessary or advisable for the discharge of its duties under this act; (g) Collect and disseminate health education information relating to radiation protection; (h) Require registration of sources of radiation, and require records concerning sources of radiation to be kept in such manner as may be prescribed by codes, rules or regulations of the commission; (i) Review plans and specifications on the design and shielding for radiation sources submitted pursuant to codes, rules or regulations of the commission for the purpose of determining possible radiation hazards; (j) Enter and inspect any building or place for the purpose of investigating an actual or suspected source of radiation and ascertaining compliance with this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or issued pursuant thereto and inspect radiation sources, their shielding and immediate surroundings and records concerning their operation for the determination of any possible radiation hazard; (k) Have power, to be exercised subject to codes, rules and regulations of the commission, to require, issue, renew, amend, suspend and revoke licenses for the construction, operation or maintenance of sources of radiation including byproduct materials, source materials and special nuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass. The codes, rules and regulations may provide for recognition of other State or Federal licenses, subject to the registration requirements prescribed by or under the authority of this act; (l) Have the power in accordance with a fee schedule adopted as a rule or regulation in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52-14B-1 et seq.), to establish and charge fees for any of the services it performs, which fees shall be annual or periodic as the department shall determine. The fees charged by the department pursuant to this section shall be based on criteria contained in the fee schedule. The criteria shall reflect the actual or projected expense incurred by the department in the performance of the service for which the fee is charged; (m) Be empowered to issue orders for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this act or of any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto. L.1958, c. 116, p. 594, s. 9. Amended by L.1961, c. 124, p. 742, s. 1; L.1971, c. 155, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1971; L.1981, c. 296, s. 3, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2KK-6 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2KK / Section 2KK-6
Violence prevention in certain trauma centers; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) A hospital in the State, which provides services in a municipality that has a disproportionately high rate of firearm violence or homicide, and is designated as a Level One or Level Two trauma center, under the provisions of P.L.2013, c.233 (C.26:2KK-1 et seq.) and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, upon the availability of monies which are necessary to fully fund a hospital-based or hospital-linked violence intervention program, shall operate or contract with a hospital-based or hospital-linked violence intervention program that provides appropriate counseling, case management, and social services to patients who have been injured as a result of violence. (2) For the purposes of enforcing the provisions of this subsection, the commissioner shall establish criteria to be used in identifying municipalities that have disproportionately high rates of firearm violence or homicide, and shall develop a list of such municipalities, based on the application of identified criteria, in coordination with the Department of Law and Public Safety. The list shall be published on the department's Internet website, and shall be revised and updated as necessary, on at least an annual basis. b. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section. Such rules and regulations shall identify, at a minimum, the criteria that the department will use, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section, to determine which of the State's municipalities have a disproportionately high rate of firearm violence or homicide. c. As used in this section: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Department" means the Department of Health. "Hospital-based or hospital-linked violence intervention program" means a program that is operated by a hospital, or by a person or entity who is contracted by the hospital, and which works to end cycles of violence through the provision of intensive counseling, case management, and social services to patients in the hospital who are recovering from gunshot wounds and other injuries resulting from violence. L.2019, c.209.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2D-29 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2D / Section 2D-29
Qualifications.
Status: in_force

6. a. The board shall admit to examination for licensing any applicant who shall pay to the department a nonrefundable fee established by rule of the commission and submit satisfactory evidence, verified by oath or affirmation, that the applicant: (1) At the time of application is at least 18 years of age; (2) Is of good moral character; (3) Has successfully completed a four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the State Board of Education, or passed an approved equivalency test. b. In addition to the requirements of subsection a. hereof, any person seeking to obtain a license in a specific area of radiologic technology shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Each applicant for a license as a diagnostic x-ray technologist (LRT (R)) shall have satisfactorily completed a 24-month course of study in radiologic technology approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (2) Each applicant for a license as a radiation therapy technologist (LRT(T)) shall have satisfactorily completed a 24-month course in radiation therapy technology approved by the board or the equivalent of such, as determined by the board. (3) Each applicant for a license as a chest x-ray technologist (LRT(C)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for chest radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (4) Each applicant for a license as a dental x-ray technologist (LRT(D)) shall have satisfactorily completed the curriculum for dental radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (5) Each applicant for a license as a podiatric x-ray technologist (LRT(P)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for podiatric radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (6) Each applicant for a license as an orthopedic x-ray technologist (LRT(O)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for orthopedic radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (7) Each applicant for a license as an urologic x-ray technologist (LRT(U)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for urologic radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (8) Each applicant for a license as a radiologist assistant (RA) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for a radiologist assistant as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. c. The board shall establish criteria and standards for programs of diagnostic or radiation therapy and approve these programs upon a finding that the standards and criteria have been met. L.1981, c.295, s.6; amended 1984, c.242, s.4; 1985, c.540, s.4; 2017, c.281, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2B-21 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-21
Rights of person who received treatment at facility; person with an alcohol use disorder.
Status: in_force

15. No person who has received treatment at a facility in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1975, c.305 (C.26:2B-7 et seq.) or person who is a person with an alcohol use disorder shall be denied any right or privilege under the Constitution of the United States or of the State for the reason that the person has received treatment at a facility or that the person is a person with an alcohol use disorder. L.1975, c.305, s.15; amended 2017, c.131, s.77.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-103.4 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-103.4
Hospital, birthing center to provide for newborn screening for hearing loss.
Status: in_force

4. Every hospital that provides inpatient maternity services and every birthing center licensed in the State pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) shall be required to provide for newborn screening for hearing loss for all newborns born at the facility. The hospital or birthing center shall file a plan with the department, in a manner and on forms prescribed by the commissioner, detailing how the hospital or birthing center will implement the newborn hearing screening requirements established pursuant to this act. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following: a. the electrophysiologic screening measure to be performed; b. the qualifications of the personnel designated to perform the electrophysiologic screening measure; c. guidelines for the provision of follow-up services for newborns identified as having or being at risk of developing a hearing loss; d. the educational services to be provided to the parents of newborns identified as having or being at risk for developing a hearing loss; and e. the protocol to be followed to ensure the confidentiality of any patient identifying information furnished to the department for the purposes of the central registry established pursuant to this act. L.2001,c.373,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 26:18-7 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-7
Duties of committee upon organization relative to reporting, recordkeeping of maternal deaths.
Status: in_force

7. a. Within 90 days after the committee's organizational meeting, the committee shall: (1) develop a mandatory maternal death reporting process, pursuant to which health care practitioners, medical examiners, hospitals, birthing centers, and other relevant professional actors and health care facilities will be required to confidentially report to the Department of Health on individual cases of maternal death. In developing a mandatory maternal death reporting process pursuant to this paragraph, the committee may, as deemed to be appropriate, review and incorporate elements of the maternal death reporting process that is used by the Maternal Mortality Case Review Team as of the effective date of this act; and (2) develop a voluntary maternal death reporting process, pursuant to which the family members of a deceased woman, and any other interested members of the public, will be permitted, but not required, to confidentially report to the Department of Health on individual cases of perceived maternal death. At a minimum, the process developed pursuant to this paragraph shall require the department to: (a) post on its Internet website a hyperlink, a toll-free telephone number, and an email address, which may each be used for the voluntary submission of public reports of maternal death; and (b) publicize the availability of these resources to professional organizations, community organizations, social service agencies, and members of the public. b. The department shall keep a record of all reports of maternal death that are submitted thereto through the reporting processes that are established by the committee pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection a. of this section. The department shall also ensure that a copy of each such report of maternal death is promptly forwarded to the committee, so that the committee may properly execute its investigatory functions and other duties and responsibilities under this act. L.2019, c.75, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-184.1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-184.1
Findings, declarations relative to an ovarian cancer public awareness campaign.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system; it ranks fourth as a cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States; b. In the United States, from 1993 to 1997, the rate of new cases of ovarian cancer was 14.6 and the rate of mortality from ovarian cancer was 7.3 for every 100,000 women; in New Jersey, during the same period, the rate of new cases of ovarian cancer was 16.1 and the rate of mortality was 8.6 for every 100,000 women; c. When ovarian cancer is found and treated in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 95%; however, most women who suffer from ovarian cancer are not diagnosed until the later stages of the cancer when the disease has spread and the five-year survival rate decreases to 30%; d. More than half of the deaths from ovarian cancer occur in women between the ages of 55 and 74 years of age and approximately one quarter of ovarian cancer deaths occur in women between 35 and 54 years of age; e. Because early detection and treatment often mean the difference between life and death, it is important to increase awareness of the factors that put certain women at a higher risk for the disease: increased age; having a personal history of breast cancer or a family history of breast, ovarian, uterine, colon or other gastrointestinal cancers; and bearing no children; f. The symptoms of ovarian cancer include: general abdominal discomfort or pain, such as gas, indigestion, pressure, swelling, bloating or cramps; nausea, diarrhea, constipation or frequent urination; loss of appetite; feeling of fullness after a light meal; weight gain or loss with no known reason; and abnormal bleeding from the vagina; g. Because these symptoms are vague and non-specific, women and their physicians often attribute them to more common conditions so that by the time the cancer is diagnosed the tumor has often spread beyond the ovaries; and h. Although development of a screening test to detect ovarian cancer remains a very active area of research, currently there is no definitive prevention strategy, but having regular pelvic examinations may decrease the overall risk of dying from ovarian cancer. L.2011, c.155, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-157 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-157
Annual surcharge per employee under unemployment compensation fund for relief fund.
Status: in_force

10. For the purpose of providing the moneys necessary to establish and meet the purposes of the fund, the commission shall establish a $1.50 annual surcharge per employee for all employers who are subject to the New Jersey "Unemployment Compensation Law," R.S. 43:21-1 et seq. The surcharge shall be collected by the controller for the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Fund and paid over to the State Treasurer for deposit in the fund annually as provided by the commission. L.1987, c.370, s.10; amended 2007, c.342, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-18 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2K / Section 2K-18
Duties of mobile intensive care paramedic; interpretation of act
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be interpreted to permit a mobile intensive care paramedic to perform the duties or fill the position of another health care professional employed by the hospital, except that the paramedic may perform those functions that are necessary to assure the orderly transfer of advanced life support care from the mobile intensive care unit to hospital staff upon arrival at an emergency room, and that are necessary to obtain the clinical training in the provision of advanced life support services required by the department. L.1984, c. 146, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2S-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2S / Section 2S-6.1
Managed care plan to pay full contractual rate to out-of-network provider, direct payments, certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

2. a. With respect to a carrier which offers a managed care plan that provides for both in-network and out-of-network benefits, in the event that: (1) a covered person is admitted by an out-of-network health care provider to an in-network health care facility for covered, medically necessary health care services; or (2) the covered person receives covered, medically necessary health care services from an out-of-network health care provider while the covered person is a patient at an in-network health care facility and was admitted to the health care facility by an in-network provider, the carrier shall reimburse the health care facility for the services provided by the facility at the carrier's full contracted rate without any penalty for the patient's selection of an out-of-network provider, in accordance with the in-network policies and in-network copayment, coinsurance or deductible requirements of the managed care plan. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall apply only if the covered person complies with the preauthorization or review requirements of the health benefits plan regarding the determination of medical necessity to access in-network inpatient benefits, as set forth in writing pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1997, c.192 (C.26:2S-5). c. With respect to a carrier which offers a managed care plan that provides for both in-network and out-of-network benefits, in the event that the covered person assigns, through an assignment of benefits, his right to receive reimbursement for medically necessary health care services to an out-of-network health care provider, the carrier shall remit payment for the reimbursement directly to the health care provider in the form of a check payable to the health care provider, or in the alternative, to the health care provider and the covered person as joint payees, with a signature line for each of the payees. Payment shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this section and P.L.1999, c.154 (C.17B:30-23 et al.). Any payment made only to the covered person rather than the health care provider under these circumstances shall be considered unpaid, and unless remitted to the health care provider within the time frames established by P.L.1999, c.154 (C.17B:30-23 et al.), shall be considered overdue and subject to an interest charge as provided in that act. L.2001, c.367, s.2; amended 2009, c.209.
N.J. Stat. § 26:6-6 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-6
Execution of death certificate.
Status: in_force

26:6-6. a. The funeral director in charge of the funeral or disposition of the body of any person dying in this State shall be responsible for the proper execution of a death certificate in a legible manner, or by means of the NJ-EDRS, and filed in exchange for a burial or removal or transit permit with the local registrar of the district in which the death occurred or the body was found or with the registrar of the district in which the funeral director has his funeral home or where the burial or other disposition is to take place. In the event the death certificate is filed with the registrar of a district other than that in which the death took place or the body was found, that registrar shall, within 24 hours after issuing the permit, sign and forward the certificate of death to the registrar of the district where the death took place or the body was found, with a statement that the permit was issued. In case the death certificate is filed with the deputy registrar, alternate deputy registrar or subregistrar, he shall within 12 hours forward the certificate to his own registrar, who in turn shall forward the certificate as heretofore directed. A record created on the NJ-EDRS shall be deemed to have been transmitted to the other local registrar, or by the deputy registrar, alternate deputy registrar or subregistrar, as applicable, in accordance with the requirements of this subsection. b. Any funeral director filing a death certificate in a registration district other than that in which the death occurred or the body was found shall immediately send the State registrar written notice by first class mail, except that a record created on the NJ-EDRS shall be deemed to have been transmitted to the State registrar in accordance with the requirements of this subsection. The notice shall contain the name of the deceased, the place and date of death, the date the certificate was filed, the name and address of the registrar with whom the certificate was filed, and the name and address of the funeral director. Failure of the State registrar to receive the notice shall be considered as failure of the funeral director to have sent it. In that case, the funeral director shall be subject to a penalty of $25, and the State registrar shall notify the State Board of Mortuary Science of the facts in the matter. Amended 1965, c.78, s.4; 1977, c.147; 2003, c.221, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2J-29 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2J / Section 2J-29
Enrollment of State employees
Status: in_force

Any employee of the State or any subdivision of the State or any institution supported in whole or in part by the State may elect to enroll in a health maintenance organization and have all deductions from his salary or wages and all contributions being paid by his employer to any health insurer paid instead to a health maintenance organization; provided, however, in no event, shall an employer under this section make a contribution to any alternative health benefits program greater than the contribution being made to any health plan pursuant to a contract in existence on the effective date of this act. Any such employee shall at least annually be allowed to choose an alternative health benefits program made available through his employer. L.1973, c. 337, s. 29, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 26:16-6 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-6
Responsibilities of attending physician.
Status: in_force

6. a. The attending physician shall ensure that all appropriate steps are carried out in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.) before writing a prescription for medication that a qualified terminally ill patient may choose to self-administer pursuant to P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.), including such actions as are necessary to: (1) make the initial determination of whether a patient is terminally ill, is capable, and has voluntarily made the request for medication pursuant to P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.); (2) require that the patient demonstrate New Jersey residency pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-11); (3) inform the patient of: the patient's medical diagnosis and prognosis; the potential risks associated with taking the medication to be prescribed; the probable result of taking the medication to be prescribed; and the feasible alternatives to taking the medication, including, but not limited to, concurrent or additional treatment opportunities, palliative care, comfort care, hospice care, and pain control; (4) refer the patient to a consulting physician for medical confirmation of the diagnosis and prognosis, and for a determination that the patient is capable and acting voluntarily; (5) refer the patient to a mental health care professional, if appropriate, pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-8); (6) recommend that the patient participate in a consultation concerning concurrent or additional treatment opportunities, palliative care, comfort care, hospice care, and pain control options for the patient, and provide the patient with a referral to a health care professional qualified to discuss these options with the patient; (7) advise the patient about the importance of having another person present if and when the patient chooses to self-administer medication prescribed under P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.) and of not taking the medication in a public place; (8) inform the patient of the patient's opportunity to rescind the request at any time and in any manner, and offer the patient an opportunity to rescind the request at the time the patient makes a second oral request as provided in section 10 of P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-10); and (9) fulfill the medical record documentation requirements of P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.). b. The attending physician shall: (1) dispense medication directly, including ancillary medication intended to facilitate the desired effect to minimize the patient's discomfort, if the attending physician is authorized under law to dispense and has a current federal Drug Enforcement Administration certificate of registration; or (2) contact a pharmacist to inform the latter of the prescription, and transmit the written prescription personally, by mail, or by permissible electronic communication to the pharmacist, who shall dispense the medication directly to either the patient, the attending physician, or an expressly identified agent of the patient. Medication dispensed pursuant to this subsection shall not be dispensed to the patient by mail or other form of courier. L.2019, c.59, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-67 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2K / Section 2K-67
Report by provider to department.
Status: in_force

2. a. Each emergency medical services provider shall report to the department, in the most recent National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) format, the following information concerning each incident in which the entity provides emergency medical services: (1) The date, time, and location of the encounter; (2) The nature of the medical emergency, including the number of persons requiring emergency medical services and the condition of each person requiring emergency medical services at the time the provider arrived at the scene of the encounter; (3) Any emergency medical treatment or other services provided, including any specific procedures performed, any medications administered including, but not limited to, an opioid antidote, and any modalities administered; (4) The name and certification or professional licensure of each emergency medical service professional staffing the provider unit during the encounter, regardless of whether the professional provided direct treatment or services to any person; (5) Whether any other emergency medical services provider responded to the request for emergency medical services, and, if so, whether they provided emergency medical treatment or other services to any person; (6) The outcome of the encounter, including whether each person receiving emergency medical services was treated, refused additional treatment, was transported to a hospital or other health care facility or transferred to another emergency medical services provider for further treatment, or died. In the case of a person who was transported by a provider other than the reporting provider, the reporting provider shall identify the transporting provider and the receiving facility, if known. In the case of a person who died, the provider shall indicate the cause of death, if known, and whether the person died before, during, or after the provision of emergency medical services; and (7) Any other particulars of the encounter as may be relevant or as may be required by the commissioner. b. Each emergency medical services dispatch center shall report to the department, in a standardized format as the commissioner shall prescribe by regulation, the following information concerning each request for emergency medical services received by the dispatch center: (1) The date, time, and location of the request for emergency medical services; (2) The nature and circumstances of the emergency, as provided to the dispatch center; (3) The identity of each emergency medical services provider dispatched to the scene of the encounter; and (4) Any other particulars of the request as may be relevant or as may be required by the commissioner. L.2017, c.116, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-14 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-14
Unlicensed health care facility; rules; violations; penalties.
Status: in_force

14. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association who shall operate or conduct a health care facility without first obtaining the license required by this act, or who shall operate such health care facility after revocation or suspension of license, shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $2,500 as provided for by regulation for each day of operation in violation hereof for the first offense and $5,000 for any subsequent offense. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association who violates any rule or regulation adopted in accordance with this act as the same pertains to the care of patients and physical plant standards shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $5,000 as provided for by regulation for each day that he is in violation of such rule or regulation. Upon notification to the facility of such violations as pertain to the care of patients or to the hazardous or unsafe condition existing in or upon the structure in which the licensed facility is maintained, the commissioner shall allow the facility 72 hours in which to correct any such violation and if at the end of such period the violation is not corrected and it poses an imminent threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public or the residents of the facility, he may, in his discretion, summarily suspend the license of the facility without a hearing and may order immediate correction of such violation as a prerequisite of reinstatement of licensure. If a licensee that is subject to summary suspension shall deny that a violation exists or has occurred, he shall be have the right to apply to the commissioner for a hearing. Such hearing shall be held and a decision rendered within 48 hours of receipt of said request. If the commissioner shall rule against the licensee, the licensee shall have the right to apply for injunctive relief against the commissioner's order. Jurisdiction of such injunctive relief shall be in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the commissioner from thereafter suspending or revoking the license in accordance with the procedure set forth in section 13. If, within one year after such violation such person, firm, partnership, corporation or association is found guilty of the same violation such penalties as hereinbefore set forth shall be doubled, and if there be a third violation within such time, such penalties shall be tripled. In addition thereto the department may, in its discretion, suspend the license for such time as it may deem proper or revoke said license. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association who shall, except in cases of an emergency, maintain more patients in his premises than he is licensed so to do, shall be subject to a penalty, in accordance with the procedure set forth in section 13, in an amount equal to the daily charge collected from such patient or patients plus $25.00 for each day each extra patient is so maintained. L.1971,c.136,s.14; amended 1978, c.83, s.9; 1986, c.96, s.1; 1998, c.43, s.14; 2003, c.117, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2B-23 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-23
Program of education; services of division.
Status: in_force

17. The division shall establish and maintain, in cooperation with the office of the Attorney General, the State, municipal and local police, the courts, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, and other public and private agencies, a program for the education of police officers, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, judges of the Superior Court, probation and parole officers, correctional personnel, other law enforcement personnel, and State welfare and vocational rehabilitation personnel, with respect to the causes, effects, and treatment of intoxication and alcohol use disorder. The division shall serve in a consulting capacity to such public and private agencies and shall foster and coordinate a full range of services which will be available for diagnosis, counseling and treatment for alcohol use disorder. L.1975, c.305, s.17; amended 1991, c.91, s.287; 2017, c.131, s.78.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-5.16 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-5.16
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

7. The commissioner, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.413 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1999,c.311,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2G-15 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2G / Section 2G-15
Repeal of inconsistent acts
Status: in_force

All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with any of the provisions of this act are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed. L.1969, c. 152, s. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-36.2 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-36.2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The federal "WIC" program provides nutritious foods to low-income pregnant and lactating women and infants and children up to five years of age who are determined to be at special nutritional risk because of poor health or inadequate nutrition, or both; b. The federal "WIC" program is essential to the well-being of all eligible persons, and these persons should receive the benefits of the program; c. The Department of Health has limited participation in the "WIC" program and did not spend all of the federal moneys available for the program to ensure that the program did not overspend its federal allotment, because the federal government requires that any WIC program funds not spent during the federal fiscal year in which they are appropriated be returned to the federal government, and because there are currently no State funds provided to support the WIC program in New Jersey; d. If a contingency fund was established, the State would be able to ensure that program benefits are provided to all eligible women, infants and children; and e. It is therefore, in the interest of the State to establish a contingency fund for the "WIC" program in order to provide a stable, nutritional food program for all eligible women, infants, and children with nutritious foods. L. 1987, c. 261, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2L-6 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2L / Section 2L-6
Schedule I controlled dangerous substance; agreement for receipt for purposes of act; transfer to certified practitioners for use; inapplicability of act to receipt from National Cancer Institute
Status: in_force

a. The commissioner shall enter into an agreement with the National Institute on Drug Abuse for receipt of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance for the purposes prescribed in this act, subject to the provisions of all Federal controlled dangerous substances laws and rules adopted pursuant to such laws. b. The commissioner shall provide for a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance received pursuant to subsection a. of this section to be transferred to those practitioners certified by the board to participate in the program. c. Patients and practitioners receiving Schedule I controlled dangerous substances through the National Cancer Institute's Investigational Drug Branch shall not be subject to the provisions of this act. L.1981, c. 72, s. 6, eff. March 23, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 26:6-76 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-76
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

9. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to carry out the purposes of this act. The regulations may specify qualifications for personnel, including the medical director, employed at an anatomical research recovery organization and standards related to recovery of human bodies or parts. L.2008, c.49, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-138 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-138
Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

10. a. A patient's representative shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for any action taken by that individual to carry out the terms of a completed POLST form that is performed in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act. b. A health care professional shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability or to discipline by a health care institution or the applicable State licensing board for professional misconduct for any action taken by the health care professional to carry out the terms of a completed POLST form that is performed in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act. c. A health care institution shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for any action taken by the institution to carry out the terms of a completed POLST form that is performed in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act. d. An emergency care provider shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability or to discipline by a health care institution or any other entity for professional misconduct for any action taken by the provider to carry out the terms of a completed POLST form that is performed in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act. e. The withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining treatment pursuant to a completed POLST form, when performed in good faith and in accordance with the terms of that form and the provisions of this act, shall not constitute homicide, suicide, assisted suicide, or active euthanasia. L.2011, c.145, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-184.5 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-184.5
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

12. The Commissioner of Health, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 10 and 11 of P.L.2013, c.196 (C.26:2-184.3 and C.26:2-184.4). L.2013, c.196, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2D-45 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2D / Section 2D-45
Duties of department of health
Status: in_force

The Department of Health shall, within 1 year of the effective date of this act: a. Complete and update annually a study of the public health aspects of nuclear emergency response planning, which study shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, an evaluation of existing medical facilities and personnel to determine the State's present capacity to respond to any radiation threat to public health; an evaluation of the evacuation plans of hospitals and other health care facilities and alternate sources of care for patients; and an inventory of the standby plans, capacity, and distribution of all prophylactic or preventive supplies and equipment deemed medically advisable for use, as well as an evaluation of the feasibility and desirability of the State purchase and distribution of potassium iodide in order to minimize the adverse effects of the radiation accident. The results of the study, and any recommendations, shall be submitted to the department and the division for their use in preparing the plan and relevant portions of such study shall be submitted by the department to the municipalities charged with developing local emergency response plans to assist them in the preparation of such plans; b. Establish standards and criteria to identify those persons at greatest health risk in the event of radiation exposure so that they may be afforded maximum protection; c. Develop a plan for medical services to evacuees en route and at the sites of temporary shelter, and submit such plan to the department and the division for incorporation into the plan; d. Develop and implement appropriate training programs for emergency medical personnel, health facility managers, and health officers; e. Develop and implement, in cooperation with the division and the department, public educational programs concerning the effects and hazards of radiation. L.1981, c. 302, s. 9, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2S-9.3 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2S / Section 2S-9.3
Violations, penalty.
Status: in_force

2. A carrier which violates any provision of this act shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation. Each failure to timely respond to a health care provider's request for a fee schedule shall be considered a separate violation. The penalty shall be collected by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance in the name of the State in a summary proceeding in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2005,c.286,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2W-6 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2W / Section 2W-6
DOH to review data, provide availability to public.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Department of Health shall review data reported to the registry to identify trends in cancer incidence among firefighters throughout the State, including identifying any regional disparities in cancer incidence and developing strategies to mitigate risk factors for firefighters developing cancer. The department shall make registry data available to the public and shall furnish epidemiological registry data, without fee, to any entity requesting the data for research purposes. The department may authorize the use of registry information in journal articles and other print and Internet-based publications. Data made available pursuant to this section shall include, but shall not be limited to, raw, de-identified data, cancer incidence statistics, and trends and other findings identified based on the department's review of registry data. b. The commissioner shall periodically review the cancer registry to identify and implement improvements to registry infrastructure and Statewide monitoring of cancer incidence data, as well as to develop a strategy for increasing awareness of the firefighter cancer registry and maximizing the voluntary reporting of information to the registry. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the disclosure of any confidential or personal identifying information. L.2019, c.113, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-21 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-21
Annual conference of local health officials
Status: in_force

At least once in every year the commissioner shall call together local health officials for a general conference on the subject of the health of the people of the State, and a discussion of ways and means to promote the same and to prevent disease. L.1947, c. 177, p. 802, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2G-39 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2G / Section 2G-39
"Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund" established; Department of the Treasury.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a dedicated, non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund." b. To the extent consistent with the terms of a national opioid litigation resolution subject to this act, the State Treasurer shall deposit into the fund the State's share of moneys received as a result of such resolution. Any interest and other income earned on moneys in the fund, and any other moneys that may be appropriated or otherwise become available for purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund. For the purposes of this section, moneys paid to counties or municipalities shall not be considered to be part of the State's share of moneys received as a result of a national opioid litigation resolution. Any moneys received by any State department pursuant to a national opioid litigation settlement subject to this act shall be transferred into the fund. c. (1) Moneys in the fund are hereby appropriated, shall be subject to the applicable requirements of the relevant national opioid litigation resolution and any applicable agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41), and shall be dedicated and used only for: (a) the purposes described in subsection e. of this section; and (b) the payment of attorneys' fees, costs, and related litigation expenses related to the national opioid litigation resolution. (2) The Department of Human Services shall be designated the lead agency for the State for purposes of directing the disbursement and allocation of the State's share of any moneys that are allocated to or otherwise received by the State as a result of a national opioid litigation resolution and for monitoring the use of moneys disbursed to counties or municipalities under a national opioid litigation resolution or under an agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41), to the extent required by such agreements, and, in coordination with the State Comptroller and the Attorney General, ensuring that the use of such moneys complies with the purposes set forth in this act and is consistent with the terms of the applicable national opioid litigation resolution and any applicable agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41). (a) The department shall have primary responsibility for ensuring that the various reporting, compliance, and administrative functions imposed upon the State pursuant to the terms and conditions of any national opioid litigation resolution and any applicable agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41) are performed, and shall serve as the single point of contact for the State for settlement fund administrators and trustees to submit requests for disbursement of settlement funds. (b) The department shall be authorized to make determinations regarding disbursement and allocation of the State's share of such proceeds in accordance with the requirements or terms of any national opioid litigation resolution and any applicable agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41), which may include designations of regions for the allocation of the State's share of such proceeds, in addition to taking such other actions as may be assigned or required to be performed by the lead agency or single point of contact for the State under the terms of any national opioid litigation resolution and any applicable agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41). (c) The department shall receive and review reports from each county regarding the expenditure of any moneys received by the county as a result of a national opioid litigation resolution. (d) (i) The department shall be authorized to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations as necessary to carry out the intent and provisions of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-39 et seq.). (ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the department may, immediately upon filing proper notice with the Office of Administrative Law, adopt rules and regulations as shall be necessary to enable it to carry out the department's duties, functions, and powers with respect to this act. Rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this subsubparagraph shall be effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law and shall be in effect for a period not to exceed 18 months, and shall, thereafter, be amended, adopted, or readopted by the department in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). (3) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary, there is hereby appropriated: (a) moneys from the fund to the Department of Human Services, which shall allocate the appropriated funds in accordance with the provisions of subsections d., e., and f. of this section; and (b) to the extent applicable, moneys paid to the State as a result of a national opioid litigation resolution that have been allocated to a county or municipality in accordance with the terms of the national opioid litigation resolution or a related agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41), and to the extent necessary to effectuate such resolution, which shall be used in accordance with the provisions of subsections d., e., and f. of this section. (4) Moneys from the fund may be transferred to other State departments as directed by the Commissioner of Human Services in support of the purposes provided for in this act, subject to the approval of the Director of Budget and Accounting. d. Notwithstanding section 2 of P.L.1999, c.129 (C.56:8-14.3), section 15 of P.L.2003, c.76 (C.56:8-133), and the "New Jersey False Claims Act," P.L.2007, c.265 (C.2A:32C-1 et seq.), the department shall direct the allocation and disbursement of moneys in the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund established by this section, and shall do so in consultation with the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council, established pursuant to section 2 of this act. The department shall allocate funds with an emphasis on supporting programs and strategies that are evidence-based or evidence-informed and, in making such allocations, shall consider equitable access for underserviced communities Statewide. e. Moneys, other than attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses related to litigation, that are allocated to or otherwise received by the State or any county or municipality as a result of a national opioid litigation resolution, shall be dedicated and used, consistent with the terms of an applicable national opioid litigation resolution and any applicable agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41), for the purpose of addressing opioid use disorder and any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence-based or evidence-informed practices or strategies that may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) Supporting the treatment of opioid use disorders and any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies; (2) Supporting individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder, as well as any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions, through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies, including, but not limited to, providing support services to the families of such individuals; (3) Providing connections to care for people who have, or are at risk of developing, an opioid use disorder or a co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health condition, through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies; (4) Using evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies to address the needs of persons with an opioid use disorder or a co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health condition who are involved in, are at risk of becoming involved in, or are transitioning out of, the criminal justice system; (5) Using evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies to address the needs of pregnant or parenting persons with opioid use disorder or a co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health condition, and the needs of the families of such individuals, including babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome; (6) Supporting efforts to prevent over-prescribing and ensure appropriate prescribing and dispensing of opioids through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies; (7) Using evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies to support efforts to discourage or prevent the misuse of, and the development of substance use disorders involving, opioids; (8) Using evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies to support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms; (9) Educating law enforcement or other first responders regarding appropriate practices and precautions when dealing with fentanyl and other drugs; (10) Providing wellness and support services for first responders and others who experience secondary trauma associated with opioid-related emergency events; (11) Supporting efforts to provide leadership, planning, coordination, facilitations, training, and technical assistance to abate the opioid epidemic through activities, programs, and strategies; (12) Supporting training to abate the opioid epidemic through activities, programs, or strategies; (13) Supporting opioid abatement research; (14) Supporting such other strategies as may be expressly identified in any national opioid litigation resolution; and (15) Administrative expenses, subject to limits imposed by any national opioid litigation resolution or by any agreement entered pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41). f. Moneys, other than attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses related to litigation, that are allocated to or otherwise received by the State or any of its counties or municipalities as a result of a national opioid litigation resolution shall be used to supplement, and shall not supplant, federal, State, county, or municipal funds, as the case may be, that otherwise would have been used to carry out the purposes delineated in this act, and no amount of such moneys shall be used to reimburse the State or any of its counties or municipalities for past expenditures, except as may otherwise be required to refund to the federal government a portion of the moneys. g. For the purposes of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-39 et seq.), "national opioid litigation resolution" means a settlement agreement, entered into by the Attorney General of New Jersey on behalf of the State and by other state attorneys general on behalf of their respective states, which provides for the participation of states, counties, and municipalities to resolve claims by the State attorneys general and counties and municipalities against opioid manufacturers, opioid distributors, or pharmacies, or persons or entities affiliated with an opioid manufacturer, opioid distributor, or pharmacy, related to the manufacture, marketing, distribution, or dispensing of opioids, or a bankruptcy plan which is governed by an agreement entered into pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.25 (C.26:2G-41) and which has received final approval and that channels, releases, or otherwise finally disposes of such claims including those of the State and its counties and municipalities. L.2023, c.25, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-70 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-70
State Board of Barber Examiners, department of beauty culture and board of beauty culture control transferred
Status: in_force

The State Board of Barber Examiners, the department of beauty culture control, and the board of beauty culture control, and all of their respective functions, powers, duties, records and property are hereby transferred to the Bureau of Examination and Licensing established hereunder in the State Department of Health. L.1948, c. 444, p. 1749, s. 4. Amended by L.1951, c. 42, p. 154, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:18-6 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-6
Powers, duties, responsibilities of Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
Status: in_force

6. a. The Maternal Mortality Review Committee shall have the power to: (1) carry out any power, duty, or responsibility expressly granted by this act; (2) adopt, amend, or repeal suitable bylaws for the management of its affairs; (3) maintain an office at such place or places as it may designate; (4) apply for, receive, and accept, from any federal, State, or other public or private source, grants, loans, or other moneys that are made available for, or in aid of, the committee's authorized purposes, or that are made available to assist the committee in carrying out its powers, duties, and responsibilities under this act; (5) enter into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient, or desirable to further the purposes of the committee; (6) call to its assistance, and avail itself of the services of, such employees of any State entity or local government unit as may be required and available for the committee's purposes; (7) review and investigate reports of maternal death; conduct witness interviews, and hear testimony provided under oath at public or private hearings, on any material matter; and request, or compel through the issuance of a subpoena, the attendance of relevant witnesses and the production of relevant documents, records, and papers; (8) solicit and consider public input and comment on the committee's activities by periodically holding public hearings or conferences, and by providing other opportunities for such input and comment by interested parties; and (9) identify, and promote the use of, best practices in maternal care, and encourage and facilitate cooperation and collaboration among health care facilities, health care professionals, administrative agencies, and local government units for the purposes of ensuring the provision of the highest quality maternal care throughout the State. b. The Maternal Mortality Review Committee shall have the duty and responsibility to: (1) develop mandatory and voluntary maternal death reporting processes, in accordance with the provisions of section 7 of this act and, at a minimum meet or exceed current federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting methodologies; (2) conduct an investigation of each reported case of maternal death, and prepare a de-identified case summary for each such case, in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of this act; (3) review the statistical data on maternal deaths that is forwarded by the Maternal Data Center pursuant to section 14 of this act, and the reports of maternal death that are forwarded by the department, pursuant to subsection b. of section 7 of this act, in order to identify Statewide and regional maternal death rates; trends, patterns, and disparities in adverse maternal outcomes; and medical, non-medical, and system-related factors that may have contributed to maternal deaths and treatment disparities; and (4) annually report its findings and recommendations on maternal mortality to the department, the Governor, and the Legislature, in accordance with section 9of this act. L.2019, c.75, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-111 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-111
Director; compensation; term
Status: in_force

The director shall be deemed to be a full-time State official and he shall be paid such compensation as shall be provided by law. The director shall serve during the term of office of the Governor but he shall continue in office after the expiration of his term until his successor shall be appointed and shall qualify; provided, however, that the director in office on the effective date of this act shall complete the term to which he was appointed. L.1957, c. 72, p. 140, s. 5. Amended by L.1966, c. 61, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-80 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-80
Report by parent or guardian when child is bitten and no physician attends
Status: in_force

The parent or guardian of a child bitten by a dog, cat or other animal, when no physician attends such child, shall within twelve hours after first having knowledge that the child was so bitten, report to the person designated by law or by the local board, under authority of law, to receive reports of reportable communicable diseases in the municipality in which the child so bitten may be, the name, age, sex, color and the precise location of the child.
N.J. Stat. § 26:18-30 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-30
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Pregnancy is a significant health event in the lives of many women that presents unique physical, mental, and medical issues, many of which a woman will not encounter at any other point in her life. b. Women experiencing pregnancy, particularly a first pregnancy, frequently lack information and guidance concerning many of the physical symptoms encountered during and after pregnancy. Because so many aspects of a woman's body change during pregnancy, it can be difficult to determine when a particular symptom is normal or may be a sign of an adverse complication that requires medical attention, particularly with regard to symptoms occurring during the postpartum period and after a pregnancy loss or stillbirth. c. Maternal mortality and morbidity rates have increased over the last 20 years both in New Jersey and nationwide, which increased rates have disproportionately affected minority communities. In many cases, the common causes of maternal mortality, including excessive bleeding and infection, are preventable if diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. Moreover, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth issues that are not typically fatal can seriously affect a woman's quality of life if left untreated. d. Frequently, postpartum issues cannot be detected before the woman is discharged from the hospital. Many symptoms do not manifest until after the woman has returned home, and issues may occur up to one year after birth. It is estimated that between one-third and one-half of pregnancy-associated deaths occur during the postpartum period. All women are susceptible to postpartum complications, not just those identified as "high risk" for complications during pregnancy. e. As many as 40 percent of women never seek out or receive postpartum care, which represents a missed opportunity to screen for postpartum issues and provide necessary medical care. f. Although New Jersey has taken significant steps to improve the provision of maternity care in this State, more needs to be done to ensure that women have the information and resources necessary to enable them to identify and seek treatment for potentially fatal postpartum, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth issues. g. Therefore, it is essential that women have the opportunity to develop an individualized postpartum treatment plan in the course of prenatal care and that they be provided with postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information prior to discharge, including information about normal and abnormal postpartum symptoms, to enable them to make informed observations about their postpartum, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth experiences and seek out medical care when needed. L.2024, c.89, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2SS-11 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2SS / Section 2SS-11
Payment disputes for member of self-funded plan, binding arbitration.
Status: in_force

11. a. If attempts to negotiate reimbursement for services between an out-of-network health care provider and a member of a self-funded plan that does not elect to be subject to the provisions of section 9 of this act do not result in a resolution of the payment dispute within 30 days after the plan member is sent a bill for the services, the plan member or out-of-network health care provider may initiate binding arbitration to determine payment for the services. Unless negotiations for reimbursement result in an agreement between the provider and the plan member within the 30 days, a provider shall not collect or attempt to collect reimbursement, including initiation of any collection proceedings, until the provider files a request for arbitration with the department pursuant to this section. b. The binding arbitration shall adhere to the following requirements: (1) Arbitration shall be initiated by filing a request with the department. The department shall establish a process to notify the other party that arbitration has been initiated and to inform a plan member of the process to arbitrate pursuant to this section; (2) The arbitrator with which the department contracts pursuant to section 10 of this act shall conduct the arbitration pursuant to this section; (3) The arbitrator shall consider information supplied by both parties; and (4) The arbitrator's decision shall include written findings, including a final binding amount that the arbitrator determines is reasonable for the service, which shall include a non-binding recommendation to the entity providing or administering the self-funded health benefits plan of an amount that would be reasonable for the entity to contribute to payment for the service, and shall be issued within 30 days after the request is filed with the department. c. The arbitrator's expenses and fees shall be divided equally among the parties, unless the payment would pose a financial hardship to the plan member, in which case the department shall establish an agreement with the arbitrator to waive any part or all of the cost of arbitration. Each party shall be responsible for its own costs and fees, including legal fees, if any. d. This section shall not apply to a covered person who knowingly, voluntarily, and specifically selected an out-of-network provider for health care services. L.2018, c.32, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2J-4.53 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2J / Section 2J-4.53
Benefits provided under enrollee agreements.
Status: in_force

6. a. Every enrollee agreement that provides hospital or medical expense benefits and is delivered, issued, executed, or renewed in this State pursuant to P.L.1973, c.337 (C.26:2J-1 et seq.), or approved for issuance or renewal in this State by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance on or after the effective date of P.L.2025, c.200 (C. 17:48-6bbb et al.), shall provide benefits to any enrollee or other person covered thereunder for expenses incurred in obtaining medically necessary treatment for women with a diagnosis of perimenopause and menopause, including, but not limited to: (1) hormonal therapies such as hormone replacement therapy and bioidentical hormone treatments; (2) non-hormonal treatments, including medications to manage menopausal symptoms; (3) behavioral health care services; (4) pelvic floor physical therapy; (5) bone health treatments, including screenings and medications due to hormonal changes related to perimenopause and menopause; (6) preventative services that have a rating of “A” or “B” in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force for early detection and treatment of health conditions related to perimenopause and menopause such as osteoporosis and cancer; and (7) counseling and education regarding menopause management. b. A health maintenance organization shall provide clear and accessible information to enrollees regarding covered perimenopause and menopause treatments. c. The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the enrollee agreement. d. The provisions of this section shall apply to all enrollee agreements in which the health maintenance organization has reserved the right to change the schedule of charges. e. As used in this section: “Menopause” means the permanent end of a female’s menstrual cycle, diagnosed by a licensed medical provider after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. “Perimenopause” means the transitional period leading to menopause, marked by fluctuating hormone levels and changes in menstrual cycles. L.2025, c.200, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2M-7 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2M / Section 2M-7
Alzheimer's Disease training
Status: in_force

a. The Commissioner of the Department of Health shall establish a training program for health care providers in licensed long-term health care facilities in the specialized care of patients with Alzheimer's Disease. The training program shall include methods to deal with the specific problems encountered in the care of Alzheimer's Disease patients, including communicating with patients and necessary safety measures. b. The training program shall be made available, on a voluntary basis, to licensed long-term health care facilities which provide treatment and care to Alzheimer's Disease patients. Upon request, the commissioner shall provide the training program at the long-term health care facility. L. 1987, c. 440, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-28 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-28
"Area" defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act "area" means and refers not only to that portion or portions of the State as shall be described in the air pollution emergency declaration of the Governor but also to any other portion or portions of the State where activities are carried on which contribute or may contribute to the air pollution emergency in the portion or portions of the State described in the Governor's declaration. L.1967, c. 108, s. 3, eff. June 15, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2G-16 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2G / Section 2G-16
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances or the exercise of any power or authority thereunder is held invalid or contrary to law, such holding shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications or affect other exercises of power or authority under said provisions not contrary to law, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. L.1969, c. 152, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-18g — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-18g
Designation of acute care children's hospitals for Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Health, subject to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, shall designate Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, each, as the State's specialty acute care children's hospitals for Monmouth and Ocean counties, subject to the commissioner's determination that each hospital meets all of the licensure criteria that apply to a children's hospital and has met and complied with all of the requirements to obtain State authorization to offer the component services that constitute a children's hospital. The commissioner's determination and the designation pursuant thereto shall be made separately for each hospital; and the commissioner's decision on the designation of each hospital shall be made independently of, and shall not be contingent upon, the decision on the designation of the other hospital. b. The designation of each hospital by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be made subsequent to, and shall be contingent upon, the execution of written transfer agreements, respectively, between: Jersey Shore University Medical Center and a majority of the acute care hospitals providing inpatient pediatric services located in Monmouth and Ocean counties; and Monmouth Medical Center and a majority of the acute care hospitals providing inpatient pediatric services located in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The written agreement shall state that the other facility recognizes Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, as applicable, as the State's specialty acute care children's hospitals for Monmouth and Ocean counties and shall set forth the basis on which the other facility shall make referrals to Jersey Shore University Medical Center or Monmouth Medical Center, as applicable. L.2005, c.116, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.218.
N.J. Stat. § 26:9-12.9 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.9
Hearings; annual reports
Status: in_force

The commission may meet and hold hearings at such place or places as it shall designate from time to time and shall report annually its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature, accompanying the same with any legislative bills which it may desire to recommend for adoption by the Legislature. L.1956, c. 135, p. 558, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-57.2 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-57.2
Inquiry by director of health
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of any such application the director shall inquire into the circumstances for the purpose of determining whether such person should properly receive medical or surgical treatment and hospital care as a result of the carrier condition and is unable to pay for such treatment and care, and whether such person is in need of aid for maintenance as a result of inability to earn a livelihood for himself or dependents because of restrictions placed upon such a carrier by the laws of this state or by regulations enacted by the state department of health to protect the public health.
N.J. Stat. § 26:6-86.2 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-86.2
Eligibility to receive anatomical gift.
Status: in_force

2. a. An individual who is a candidate to receive an anatomical gift shall not be deemed ineligible to receive an anatomical gift solely because of the individual's physical or mental disability, except to the extent that the physical or mental disability has been found by a physician or surgeon, following an individualized evaluation of the potential recipient, to be medically significant to the provision of the anatomical gift. If an individual has the necessary support system to assist the individual in complying with post-transplant medical requirements, an individual's inability to independently comply with those requirements shall not be deemed to be medically significant. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to each part of the organ transplant process. b. The court shall accord priority on its calendar and expeditiously proceed with an action brought to seek any remedy authorized by law for purposes of enforcing compliance with the provisions of this section. c. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to require referrals or recommendations for, or the performance of, medically inappropriate organ transplants. d. As used in this section, "disability" has the same meaning as in the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990," Pub. L.101-336 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). L.2013, c.80, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-29 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2K / Section 2K-29
Immunity
Status: in_force

No EMT-intermediate, licensed physician, hospital or its board of trustees, officers and members of the medical staff, nurses or other employees of the hospital, or officers and members of a first aid, ambulance or rescue squad shall be liable for any civil damages as the result of an act or the omission of an act committed while in training for or in the rendering of intermediate life support services in good faith and in accordance with this act. L. 1985, c. 351, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-95.4 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-95.4
Public awareness campaign about HPV.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education and the Director of the Division on Women in the Department of Children and Families, shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about the clinical significance and public health implications of the human papillomavirus, including its causes and the most effective means of prevention and treatment. The public awareness campaign shall be established in accordance with accepted public health practice and recommendations of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and within the limits of available funds and any other resources available for the purposes thereof. b. The commissioner shall prepare a patient information brochure regarding the human papillomavirus, including its causes and the most effective means of prevention and treatment. The department shall distribute the pamphlet, at no charge, to all pediatricians in the State. The department shall update the pamphlet as necessary, and shall make additional copies of the pamphlet available to other health care providers upon request. L.2007, c.134, s.3; amended 2012, c.16, s.51; 2012, c.17, s.338.
N.J. Stat. § 26:5D-4 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-4
SIDS Resource Center
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Department of Health shall establish a "SIDS Resource Center" within a State medical school. The SIDS Resource Center shall, in coordination with the Department of Health, serve as a technical advisory center and may offer diagnostic procedures, medical treatment and counseling, as well as any other services that may be necessary to assist potential SIDS victims and their families. L. 1987,c.331, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 26:13-18 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-18
Emergency powers regarding health care personnel.
Status: in_force

18. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may exercise, for such period as the state of public health emergency exists, the following emergency powers regarding health care personnel: a. To require in-State health care providers to assist in the performance of vaccination, treatment, examination or testing of any individual; b. To appoint and prescribe the duties of such out-of-State emergency health care providers as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, as provided in this subsection. (1) The appointment of out-of-State emergency health care providers may be for such period of time as the commissioner deems appropriate, but shall not exceed the duration of the public health emergency. The commissioner may terminate the out-of-State appointments at any time or for any reason if the termination will not jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of the people of this State. (2) The commissioner may waive any State licensing requirements, permits, fees, applicable orders, rules, and regulations concerning professional practice in this State by health care providers from other jurisdictions; and c. To authorize the Chief State Medical Examiner, during the public health emergency, to appoint and prescribe the duties of county or intercounty medical examiners and assistant county or intercounty medical examiners, designated forensic pathologists, their assistants, out-of-State medical examiners, and others as may be required for the proper performance of the duties of the office. (1) The appointment of persons pursuant to this subsection may be for a limited or unlimited time, but shall not exceed the duration of the public health emergency. The Chief State Medical Examiner may terminate the out-of-State appointments at any time or for any reason. (2) The Chief State Medical Examiner may waive any licensing requirements, permits or fees otherwise required for the performance of these duties, so long as the appointed emergency assistant medical examiner is competent to properly perform the duties of the office. In addition, if from another jurisdiction, the appointee shall possess the licensing, permit or fee requirement for medical examiners or assistant medical examiners in that jurisdiction. d. (1) An in-State health care provider required to assist pursuant to subsection a. of this section and an out-of-State emergency health care provider appointed pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of the provider's acts or omissions in providing medical care or treatment related to the public health emergency in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act. (2) An in-State health care provider required to assist pursuant to subsection a. of this section and an out-of-State emergency health care provider appointed pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of the provider's acts or omissions in undertaking public health preparedness activities, which activities shall include but not be limited to pre-event planning, drills and other public health preparedness efforts, in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act. L.2005, c.222, s.18; amended 2018, c.62, s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-92 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-92
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Nursing Home Quality of Care Improvement Fund Act." L.2003,c.105,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-18.32 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-18.32
Designation of hospitals where county welfare agency employee will be stationed to determine Medicaid eligibility
Status: in_force

9. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, shall designate those hospitals at which an employee from the county welfare agency shall be stationed, on either a full or part-time basis, as appropriate, to perform eligibility determinations for the Medicaid program pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). A designated hospital shall reimburse the county welfare agency for the nonfederal share of costs associated with the county welfare agency employee, as certified by the Commissioner of Human Services. The Commissioner of Human Services shall bill the hospital quarterly for the nonfederal share of costs and reimburse the county welfare agency upon receipt of payment from the hospital. L.1991,c.187,s.9; amended 1992,c.160,s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-100.10 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-100.10
Powers of Commissioner; violation
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall have the power and authority, upon a finding that the vaccine continues to be in short supply, to make, promulgate, suspend, repeal and enforce rules and regulations concerning the purchase, sale, distribution, and use of the vaccine, to the end that the vaccine, whether distributed by an agency of the State or through private channels, shall be fairly and equitably available to all children and others in accordance with priority groups based on the relative susceptibility of various age groups of children and others to poliomyelitis, as found and determined by the commissioner and prohibiting the sale, offer to sell, purchase, distribution and use of the vaccine in contravention of such rules and regulations. No person shall buy, sell, offer to sell, distribute or use the vaccine except in accordance with such rules and regulations. (b) Such rules and regulations and all amendments thereof may be adopted with or without public hearing; shall be filed with the Secretary of State; and shall become effective immediately upon the filing thereof, unless otherwise therein provided. (c) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted thereunder, or who conspires with or knowingly aids, abets or assists another to do so, is a disorderly person. (d) The expiration or other termination of a rule or regulation shall not terminate or affect the liability of a person for violation thereof or of this act. L.1955, c. 69, p. 232, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-184.4 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-184.4
Purpose of information required.
Status: in_force

11. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the provisions of section 10 of P.L.2013, c.196 (C.26:2-184.3) shall not impose a standard of care obligation upon a patient's health care provider. The information required to be provided by section 10 of P.L.2013, c.196 (C.26:2-184.3) is intended to increase awareness of breast cancer and help facilitate a conversation between a patient and a patient's health care provider regarding the patient's risks for breast cancer. L.2013, c.196, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-133 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-133
Definitions relative to Statewide automated and electronic immunization registry.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Department" means the Department of Health. "Health care provider" means a health care facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) or a health care professional whose practice is regulated pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. "Registry" means the New Jersey Immunization Information System established pursuant to this act. L.2004, c.138, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.339.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-6 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-6
Meetings of Public Health Council
Status: in_force

The Public Health Council shall enact and from time to time may amend rules in relation to its meetings and the transaction of its business. It shall meet in the offices of the department at Trenton in each month at such times as its rules may prescribe. It shall meet at such other times and places within the State as, in its judgment, may be necessary. Four members of the council shall constitute a quorum thereof and, except as otherwise provided in section seven of this act, all action shall be taken by a majority vote. The commissioner shall attend all meetings of the council. The council shall elect one of its members chairman who shall hold office for one year and until his successor shall be elected. The council shall keep complete and accurate minutes of all its meetings, hearings, and other sessions. All such minutes shall be retained in a permanent record, and shall be available for public inspection at all times during the office hours of the department. L.1947, c. 177, p. 794, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-5 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-5
Commissioner's powers.
Status: in_force

5. a. The commissioner, to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this act, shall have the power to inquire into health care services and the operation of health care facilities and to conduct periodic inspections of such facilities with respect to the fitness and adequacy of the premises, equipment, personnel, rules and bylaws and the adequacy of financial resources and sources of future revenues. b. The commissioner, with the approval of the board, shall adopt and amend rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this act, including but not limited to: (1) the establishment of requirements for a uniform Statewide system of reports and audits relating to the quality of health care provided, health care facility utilization and costs; (2) certification by the department of schedules of rates, payments, reimbursement, grants and other charges for health care services as provided in section 18; and (3) standards and procedures relating to the licensing of health care facilities and the institution of certain additional health care services. c. The commissioner may enter into contracts with any government agency, institution of higher learning, voluntary nonprofit agency, or appropriate planning agency or council; and such entities are authorized to enter into contracts with the commissioner to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this act. d. The commissioner may provide consultation and assistance to health care facilities in operational techniques, including but not limited to, planning, principles of management, and standards of health care services, and, in the case of a general hospital, to appoint a monitor if the commissioner determines that a monitor is warranted for a hospital that is in financial distress or at risk of being in financial distress, and to participate in the development and oversight of corrective measures to resolve a hospital's financial or potential financial difficulties, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2008, c.58 (C.26:2H-5.1a). e. At the request of the commissioner, health care facilities shall furnish to the Department of Health and Senior Services such reports and information as it may require to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this act, excluding confidential communications from patients. f. The commissioner may institute or cause to be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction proceedings to compel compliance with the provisions of this act or the determinations, rules, regulations and orders of the commissioner. g. Notwithstanding any rules and regulations governing private long-term health care facilities and enforcing the 1967 Life Safety Code, as amended and supplemented, the commissioner shall permit third floor occupancy of such facilities by owners, members of their immediate families, and licensed professionals employed at such facilities. L.1971, c.136, s.5; amended 1977, c.251, s.2; 1998, c.43, s.3; 2008, c.58,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-61 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2K / Section 2K-61
Agreements for mutual first aid, ambulance, rescue squad assistance
Status: in_force

2. The governing bodies of two or more municipalities may, by enacting reciprocal ordinances, enter into agreements with each other for mutual first aid, ambulance or rescue squad assistance in case of emergency, subject to the written approval of the volunteer first aid, ambulance or rescue squad or squads involved. The agreements may provide for: a. Terms and conditions for payment by the municipality receiving assistance to the municipality rendering assistance for each member and each equipped first aid, ambulance or rescue squad apparatus for each hour supplied; b. The reimbursement of the municipality or municipalities rendering assistance for any damage to first aid, ambulance or rescue squad equipment or other property and for payment to any member of a first aid, ambulance or rescue squad for injuries sustained while serving pursuant to such agreements, or to a surviving spouse or other dependent if death results; and c. A joint meeting of the municipalities entering into such agreements regarding other matters as are mutually deemed necessary. L.1993,c.58,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:14-4 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-4
Informed consent defined; use.
Status: in_force

4. As used in this act, "informed consent" means the authorization given pursuant to this act to participate in medical research performed on a subject after each of the following conditions has been satisfied: a. The subject or his guardian, or authorized representative as provided in section 5 of this act, as applicable, is informed both verbally and within the written consent form, in nontechnical terms and in a language in which the subject or the subject's guardian or authorized representative is fluent, of the following facts that include: (1) an explanation of the procedures to be followed in the research and any drugs or devices to be utilized, including the purposes of the procedures, drugs, or devices and, when applicable, the use of placebo controls and the process by which persons will be assigned to control groups; (2) a description of any attendant discomfort and reasonably foreseeable risks to the subject; (3) an explanation of any potential direct benefits to the subject. If no such direct benefits are reasonably expected, that fact should be made clear; (4) a disclosure of any appropriate alternative procedures, drugs or devices that might be advantageous to the subject, and their relative risks and benefits; (5) an estimate of the expected duration of the research procedure or study; (6) an offer to answer any inquiries concerning the research or the procedures involved and an explanation of whom to contact for answers to pertinent questions about the research and the research subject's rights, and whom to contact in the event of a research-related injury; (7) an instruction to the subject or his guardian or authorized representative, as applicable, that he is free to withdraw his prior consent to the medical experiment and discontinue participation in the research at any time, without prejudice to the subject; (8) the name, institutional affiliation, if any, and address of the person or persons actually performing and primarily responsible for the conduct of the research; (9) the name of the sponsor or funding source, if any, or manufacturer if the research involves a drug or device, and the organization, if any, under whose general aegis the research is being conducted; (10) the name, address, and phone number of an impartial third party, not associated with the research, to whom the subject may address complaints about the research and the contact information for the institutional review board connected with the research; and (11) the material financial stake or interest, if any, that the investigator or research institution has in the research. For purposes of this section, "material" means $10,000 or more in securities or other assets valued at the date of disclosure, or in relevant cumulative salary or other income, regardless of when it is earned or expected to be earned or as otherwise determined by the research institution. b. The subject or his guardian or authorized representative, as applicable, has signed and dated a written consent form. c. The written consent form is signed and dated by a person, who is not the subject, his guardian or authorized representative, or the researcher, and who can attest that the requirements for informed consent to the medical research have been satisfied. d. Consent is given voluntarily and freely by the subject or his guardian or authorized representative without the intervention of force, fraud, deceit, duress, coercion or undue influence. L.2007, c.316, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 26:8-40.20 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-40.20
Legislative findings and declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: major birth defects occur in approximately 1% of all births and are related to over 25% of all infant deaths; while the cause of many birth defects is unknown, there is much concern that certain birth defects may be related to environmental factors such as pollution and toxic chemicals; about 60% of newborns develop jaundice, which is caused by a buildup of bilirubin, pigment that results from the natural breakdown of red blood cells, and toxic levels of bilirubin can cause severe neurological damage, called kernicterus, which is associated with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, hearing loss and complications with vision and teeth; in order to effectively address these public health problems, it is necessary to collect and compile complete and accurate information concerning the occurrence of birth defects and cases of severe hyperbilirubinemia in this State; and a birth defects and severe neonatal jaundice registry would provide a needed base of information to analyze these problems and plan for and provide services to children with birth defects and severe hyperbilirubinemia and their families. L.1983,c.291,s.1; amended 2005, c.176, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2RR-5 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2RR / Section 2RR-5
Dissemination of information relative to Parkinson's disease.
Status: in_force

5. The department, in consultation with the New Jersey Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association and the Movement Disorders Center at the Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, shall prepare, and make available on the department's Internet website, in English and Spanish, and in a manner that is easily understandable by a patient or other non-health care professional, information about the symptoms and treatment of Parkinson's disease and any other information that the commissioner deems to be necessary. This information may be revised by the department whenever new information about Parkinson's disease becomes available. L.2014, c.76, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-62 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-62
"Public place" defined
Status: in_force

Within the meaning of this act a public place shall be any restaurant, lunchroom, cabin, barroom, hotel or other place where food or drink is offered for sale to the public, and any camp, trailer camp, tourist home or public recreation place or place of business where toilet facilities or water for drinking or culinary purposes may be available for use of the public. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:8-17 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17
Local registrar; appointment of deputy, alternate deputy registrar.
Status: in_force

26:8-17. The local registrar, immediately upon acceptance of the appointment, shall appoint a deputy to assist in the normal, day-to-day operation of the office and whose duty shall be to act in the registrar's stead in case of absence, disability or death of the registrar. In case of death of the local registrar the deputy shall act as local registrar until a new local registrar has been appointed and qualified. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the local registrar may appoint one or two alternate deputy registrars if the local registrar deems such an appointment to be necessary for the office to function efficiently and to provide quality service to the public. If the local registrar determines that the appointment of more than two alternate deputy registrars is necessary for the office to function efficiently and to provide quality services to the public, the local registrar may submit a request to the governing body of the municipality to appoint a specific number of additional alternate deputy registrars based upon the specific needs of the municipality. The governing body of the municipality may, by resolution, permit the local registrar to appoint more than two alternate deputy registrars if the appointments are necessary for the office to function efficiently and to provide quality service to the public. The local registrar shall file a copy of an approved resolution with the State registrar to allow for appropriate oversight. The deputy registrar and alternate deputy registrar shall have the authority to receive birth certificates and death certificates; to issue burial permits, and copies of birth, death, marriage, civil union and domestic partnership certificates; to take the oath on marriage and civil union license applications; and to issue marriage and civil union licenses and register domestic partnerships. The deputy registrar and alternate deputy registrar shall receive instructions from and perform their duties under the direct supervision of the registrar, who shall be the final authority with the responsibility of fulfilling the duties of the local registrar outlined in R.S.26:8-25. The deputy registrar and any alternate deputy registrar shall serve at the pleasure of the local registrar. Amended 1948, c.205, s.2; 1995, c.87, s.1; 2003, c.246, s.16; 2006, c.103, s.39; 2023, c.22.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2I-31 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2I / Section 2I-31
Deposit of moneys received from health care organizations.
Status: in_force

31. Moneys of the authority received from any health care organization in payment of any sum due to the authority pursuant to the terms of any loan or other agreement or any bond, note or other evidence of indebtedness, shall be deposited in an account in which only moneys received from health care organizations shall be deposited and shall be kept separate and apart from and not commingled with any other moneys of the authority. Moneys deposited in such account shall be paid out on checks signed by the chairman of the authority or by such other person or persons as the authority may authorize, and countersigned by one other member of the authority. L.1972,c.29,s.31; amended 1997, c.435, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)." L.1954, c. 212, p. 780, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:6-84 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-84
Person other than donor prohibited from making anatomical gift, exceptions.
Status: in_force

8. a. In the absence of an express, contrary indication by the donor, a person other than the donor shall be prohibited from making, amending, or revoking an anatomical gift of a donor's body or part if the donor made an anatomical gift of the donor's body or part or an amendment to an anatomical gift of the donor's body or part. b. A donor's revocation of an anatomical gift pursuant to section 6 of this act shall not be deemed to be a refusal and shall not preclude another person as specified in section 4 or section 9 of this act from making an anatomical gift of the donor's body or part. c. If a person other than the donor makes an unrevoked anatomical gift of the donor's body or part pursuant to section 5 of this act or an amendment to an anatomical gift of the donor's body or part pursuant to section 6 of this act, another person shall not make, amend, or revoke the gift of the donor's body or part. d. A revocation of an anatomical gift by a person other than the donor pursuant to section 6 of this act shall not preclude another person from making an anatomical gift of the body or part. e. In the absence of an express, contrary indication by a donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under this act, an anatomical gift of a part shall not be deemed to be a refusal to give another part nor a limitation on the making of an anatomical gift of another part at a later time by the donor or other person. f. In the absence of an express, contrary indication by the donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under this act, an anatomical gift of a part for any of the purposes set forth in section 4 of this act shall not be deemed to limit the making of an anatomical gift of the part for any of those other purposes by the donor or other person. g. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, in the event of the death of a donor who is an unemancipated minor, a parent of the donor who is reasonably available may revoke or amend an anatomical gift of the donor's body or part. h. In the event of the death of an unemancipated minor who has signed a refusal, a parent of the minor who is reasonably available may revoke the minor's refusal. L.2008, c.50, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 26:13-9 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-9
Powers of commissioner relative to health care, other facilities, property, roads, public areas.
Status: in_force

9. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may exercise, for such period as the state of public health emergency exists, the following powers concerning health care and other facilities, property, roads, or public areas: a. Use of property and facilities. To procure, by condemnation or otherwise, subject to the payment of reasonable costs as provided for in sections 24 and 25 of this act, construct, lease, transport, store, maintain, renovate or distribute property and facilities as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, with the right to take immediate possession thereof. Such property and facilities include, but are not limited to, communication devices, carriers, real estate, food and clothing. This authority shall also include the ability to accept and manage those goods and services donated for the purpose of responding to a public health emergency. The authority provided to the commissioner pursuant to this section shall not affect the existing authority or emergency response of other State agencies. b. Use of health care facilities. (1) To require, subject to the payment of reasonable costs as provided for in sections 24 and 25 of this act, a health care facility to provide services or the use of its facility if such services or use are reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, as a condition of licensure, authorization or the ability to continue doing business in the State as a health care facility. After consultation with the management of the health care facility, the commissioner may determine that the use of the facility may include transferring the management and supervision of the facility to the commissioner for a limited or unlimited period of time, but shall not exceed the duration of the public health emergency. In the event of such a transfer, the commissioner shall use the existing management of the health care facility. (2) Concurrent with or within 24 hours of the transfer of the management and supervision of a health care facility, the commissioner shall provide the facility with a written order notifying the facility of: (a) the premises designated for transfer; (b) the date and time at which the transfer will commence; (c) a statement of the terms and condition of the transfer; (d) a statement of the basis upon which the transfer is justified; and (e) the availability of a hearing to contest the order, as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) A health care facility subject to an order to transfer management and supervision to the commissioner pursuant to this section may request a hearing in the Superior Court to contest the order. (a) Upon receiving a request for a hearing, the court shall fix a date for a hearing. The hearing shall be held within 72 hours of receipt of the request by the court, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. The court may proceed in a summary manner. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the commissioner to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that transfer of the management and supervision of the health care facility is reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency and the order issued by the commissioner is warranted to address the need. (b) If, upon a hearing, the court finds that the transfer of the management and supervision of the health care facility is not warranted, the facility shall be released immediately from the transfer order. (c) The manner in which the request for a hearing pursuant to this subsection is filed and acted upon shall be in accordance with the Rules of Court. (4) A health care facility which provides services or the use of its facility or whose management or supervision is transferred to the commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of the commissioner's acts or omissions in providing medical care or treatment or any other services related to the public health emergency. (5) For the duration of a state of public health emergency, the commissioner shall confer with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to request that the Department of Banking and Insurance waive regulations requiring compliance by a health care provider or health care facility with a managed care plan's administrative protocols, including but not limited to, prior authorization and pre-certification. (6) The commissioner may waive any staffing ratio requirements for any health care facility for the duration of a state of public health emergency. c. Control of property. To inspect, control, restrict, and regulate by rationing and using quotas, prohibitions on shipments, allocation or other means, the use, sale, dispensing, distribution or transportation of food, clothing and other commodities, as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency. d. To identify areas that are or may be dangerous to the public health and to recommend to the Governor and the Attorney General that movement of persons within that area be restricted, if such action is reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency. L.2005, c.222, s.9; amended 2020, c.13, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:18-26 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-26
New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority, call to assistance, State, county, municipal department, board, bureau, commission, agency employees.
Status: in_force

10. a. The authority established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.109 (C.26:18-19) shall be entitled to call to its assistance, and avail itself of, the services of employees of any State, county, or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes. All departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and agencies are authorized and directed, to the extent not inconsistent with law, to cooperate with the authority. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of any State law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the authority may direct State departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and agencies to report any data collected or maintained by such entity related to maternal and infant health care, social determinants of health, clinical services, and any other information that may advance the purposes of the authority, as deemed necessary by the authority, and such data shall be provided by the reporting entity on an annual basis, or at such times as otherwise requested by the authority. Nothing in this section shall require the disclosure of information when such disclosure would violate any provision of federal law, rule, or regulation. c. Except as provided in subsection d. of this section, the information required pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall be provided by the reporting entity in such manner as may be necessary to protect against the disclosure of any confidential or personal identifying information of any individual. d. In the event the authority requests that a reporting entity provide data that includes any confidential or personal identifying information of any individual, such data shall be kept confidential by the authority consistent with any applicable State and federal law, rule, or regulation. L.2023, c.109, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 26:8-7 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-7
Registration of vital records by state department
Status: in_force

The State department shall provide for registration of vital records. Amended by L.1965, c. 78, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 26:3D-60 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 3D / Section 3D-60
Hotel, motel, lodging establishment, smoking permitted, certain areas.
Status: in_force

6. a. The person having control of a hotel, motel or other lodging establishment may permit smoking in up to 20% of its guest rooms. b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a hotel, motel or other lodging establishment to provide a nonsmoking room to a guest if all the designated nonsmoking rooms are occupied. L.2005,c.383,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-8.41 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-8.41
Compliance forms for regulated equipment.
Status: in_force

16. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall develop and issue to each owner of regulated equipment compliance forms for the regulated equipment no later than 180 days after the submittal of a notice to comply pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 9 of P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.34), or 180 days after the date of the final approval of the fleet plan, combined fleet plan, fleet averaging plan, or supplement or modification thereto, as applicable. The compliance form shall include a section for providing the cost of any retrofit device installed and any cost associated with the installation of the required best available retrofit technology for the regulated equipment. b. As soon as practicable after the required best available retrofit technologies have been installed on the regulated equipment, the owner of regulated equipment shall complete the compliance form, retain a copy of the owner's records, and return it to the Department of Environmental Protection. Thereafter, a current copy of the completed compliance form shall be kept on each piece of regulated equipment at all times. c. Each owner of regulated equipment seeking reimbursement for the cost of any retrofit device installed and any cost associated with the installation of the required best available retrofit technology for the regulated equipment shall submit a copy of the completed compliance form to the Department of Environmental Protection. The department shall review the submitted compliance form and forward it to the State Treasurer, who shall reimburse the owner the costs indicated on the completed compliance form. L.2005,c.219,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-33 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-33
Violation of order; penalty
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, corporation or other entity within this State which violates any Governor's order with knowledge of same, or knowingly fails to comply with the directions of those authorized by the Governor to enforce said order, or knowingly interferes with the enforcement of such an order or such directions, shall be guilty of a high misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. L.1967, c. 108, s. 8, eff. June 15, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-134 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-134
Definitions relative to health information technology.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Health information technology" means technology that is used to electronically collect, store, retrieve, and transfer clinical, administrative, and financial health information. "Interoperative" means that entities are able to exchange data accurately, effectively, securely, and consistently with different information technology systems, software applications, and networks in such a way that the clinical or operational purposes and meaning of the data are preserved and unaltered. "Office for e-HIT" means the Office for the Development, Implementation, and Deployment of Electronic Health Information Technology, established in the Department of Banking and Insurance, pursuant to section 8 of this act (C.17:1D-1). "Plan" means the Statewide health information technology plan that is developed and implemented pursuant to this act. L.2007, c.330, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 26:8-68 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-68
Duty of attorney general; proceedings by local registrar.
Status: in_force

26:8-68. Upon request of the State registrar, the Attorney General shall assist in the enforcement of the provisions of R.S.26:6-1 et seq., R.S.26:8-1 et seq., R.S.37:1-1 et seq. or P.L.2006, c.103 (C.37:1-28 et al.), or the State registrar may direct that local registrars institute proceedings or civil actions in the name of the State department. Such a proceeding or action may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction. Amended 1953, c.26, s.60; 1965, c.78, s.77; 2006, c.103, s.62.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-8.31 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-8.31
Closed crankcase technology for regulated school buses.
Status: in_force

6. a. No later than two years after the effective date of P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.26 et al.), or two years after the date on or by which both certifications required in this subsection have been made, whichever is later, every owner of a regulated school bus shall have installed on the regulated school bus closed crankcase technology as specified by the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.28). No owner of a regulated school bus shall be required to install closed crankcase technology pursuant to this subsection unless: (1) the State Treasurer certifies in each of the two years after the effective date of P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.26 et al.) that the constitutionally dedicated moneys have been deposited in the Diesel Risk Mitigation Fund; and (2) the Department of Environmental Protection certifies that sufficient moneys are available in the fund to pay the cost of purchase and installation of the closed crankcase technology required pursuant to this subsection in that two-year period. Provided that the State Treasurer has issued the certification required under paragraph (1) of this subsection for that year, the department may determine the amount of moneys available in the fund for that year, require the purchase and installation of those retrofit devices in those regulated vehicles or pieces of regulated equipment for which sufficient moneys are available, and certify that sufficient moneys are available for those retrofit devices in those regulated vehicles or pieces of equipment. b. The Department of Environmental Protection shall provide, and each owner of a regulated school bus shall obtain from the department, a compliance form for each regulated school bus. The owner of the regulated school bus shall submit a cost estimate to the department detailing the cost of any retrofit device to be installed as part of the closed crankcase technology and any cost associated with the installation of the closed crankcase technology prior to its purchase or installation. The department may determine whether the estimated costs are unreasonable, based upon criteria including, but not limited to, prevailing market rates and acquisition by the State of comparable technology. If the department makes such a determination, the department shall enter into negotiations with the owner of the regulated school bus to resolve the discrepancy. The owner of the regulated school bus shall complete the compliance form, retain a copy for the owner's records, and return it to the department as soon as practicable after the installation of the closed crankcase technology to verify compliance with the requirements of subsection a. of this section and to seek reimbursement for the cost of the closed crankcase technology. The compliance form shall include the cost of any retrofit device installed as part of the closed crankcase technology and any cost associated with the installation of the closed crankcase technology. After the installation of the closed crankcase technology on a regulated school bus, a copy of the completed compliance form shall be kept on each regulated school bus at all times. c. The department shall review the compliance forms submitted pursuant to subsection b. of this section and forward them to the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall reimburse each owner of a regulated school bus the cost of any retrofit device installed as part of the closed crankcase technology requirement and any cost associated with the installation of the closed crankcase technology indicated on the compliance form, in accordance with the provisions of sections 28 through 31, inclusive, of P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.53 through C.26:2C-8.56). d. The Department of Environmental Protection shall provide any training necessary to implement the provisions of subsection d. of this section for any employees of, or persons contracted or licensed by, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, as determined necessary by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. e. The Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall adopt jointly, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations concerning the installation of the crankcase technology required pursuant to this section and establishing the inspection requirements and procedures for verification of compliance with the crankcase technology requirement established pursuant to this section, the use of the compliance form in any inspection or as part of the inspection procedures and verification of compliance, any training necessary for any employees of, or persons contracted or licensed by, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, and the extent of that training to be provided by the Department of Environmental Protection, and in what manner that training shall be provided. f. If for any reason, the owner of the regulated school bus is unable to comply with the requirements specified in this section, the owner shall notify the department, as soon as practicable, of the inability to comply. The department shall resolve the situation with the owner as soon as practicable, and the department shall issue any necessary documentation and other information to the owner of the regulated school bus. L.2005,c.219,s.6; amended 2006, c.94, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-66 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2K / Section 2K-66
Definitions relative to emergency medical services.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.2017, c.116 (C.26:2K-66 et seq.): "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Department" means the Department of Health. "Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council" means the Emergency Medical Services Council constituted in the department as of the effective date of P.L.2017, c.116 (C.26:2K-66 et seq.), which serves as the main emergency medical services advisory council to the commissioner and the Office of Emergency Medical Services, makes recommendations and advises on emergency medical services in New Jersey, monitors legislative developments at all levels and in other states, and supports Statewide public information and education for consumers regarding emergency medical services. "Emergency Medical Services Task Force" means the Emergency Medical Services Task Force constituted in the department as of the effective date of P.L.2017, c.116 (C.26:2K-66 et seq.). "Emergency medical services dispatch center" means any communications center which provides services in connection with the coordination of requests for emergency medical services, including, but not limited to, call intake, call processing, emergency medical dispatch, call triage, unit assignment, and dispatch and tracking of any emergency medical services provider or other first responder. "Emergency medical services provider" means any association, organization, company, department, agency, service, program, unit, or other entity that provides pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients in this State, including, but not limited to, a basic life support ambulance service, a mobile intensive care unit, an air medical service, or a volunteer or non-volunteer first aid, rescue, and ambulance squad. "First responder" means a police officer, firefighter, or other person who has been trained to provide emergency medical first response services in a program recognized by the commissioner. "Opioid antidote" means naloxone hydrochloride, or any other similarly acting drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid overdose. "Pre-hospital emergency medical care" means the provision of emergency medical care or transportation by trained and certified or licensed emergency medical services personnel at the scene of an emergency and while transporting sick or injured persons to a medical care facility or provider. L.2017, c.116, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:3A2-20.1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 3A2 / Section 3A2-20.1
Sale of tobacco to persons under age 21, prohibition, enforcement; reports.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Commissioner of Health is authorized to enforce the provisions of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.87 (C.2A:170-51.4) with respect to the prohibition on the sale and commercial distribution of tobacco products to persons under 21 years of age. The commissioner may delegate the enforcement authority provided in this section to local health agencies, subject to the availability of sufficient funding. The commissioner shall report quarterly to the Legislature on the enforcement program's progress, use of grants awarded pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1966, c.36 (C.26:2F-7), results of enforcement efforts and other matters the commissioner deems appropriate. b. The Department of the Treasury shall provide the commissioner with information about retail tobacco dealer licensees necessary to carry out the purpose of this section. L.1995, c.320, s.2; amended 2000, c.87, s.3; 2005, c.384, s.4; 2017, c.118, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 26:8-40 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-40
Change of surname of child born out of wedlock; amendment of original birth record
Status: in_force

a. The State registrar shall amend the original birth record of a child born out of wedlock to change its surname on the request of both natural parents or the child who is 18 years of age or older and on proof under oath of the marriage of its natural parents. If one of the parents of the child is deceased, the State registrar shall amend the record on proof under oath by the surviving parent or guardian or the child who is 18 years of age or older: (1) of the death of the other parent and (2) that the male parent was presumed to be the child's natural father pursuant to the "New Jersey Parentage Act," P.L.1983, c.17 (C.9:17-38 et seq.). b. When parentage is adjudicated by any court, the State registrar shall amend the birth record to conform it to the court decree or make any other necessary changes pursuant to a request by the parent to whom custody has been awarded, the child's guardian or the child who is 18 years of age or older. A request for amendment shall be made under oath by the parent, guardian or child and shall be accompanied by a copy of the court decree. Amended by L.1965, c. 78, s. 55; L.1983, c. 10, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:3E-18 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 3E / Section 3E-18
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2009, c.306, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.336.
N.J. Stat. § 26:3A2-18 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 3A2 / Section 3A2-18
Terminated part-time employee; placement on preferential reemployment list
Status: in_force

Every person, who shall have been employed as a part-time employee of a local board of health for a period of 2 years or more, and whose employment by such agency shall be terminated by reason of the assumption by another local health agency of activities and responsibilities, shall be placed on a preferential reemployment list for a period of at least 2 years for positions in that local health agency requiring the same license and type and class of work. L.1975, c. 329, s. 18, eff. April 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 26:3-63 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-63
Officers required to assist in execution of warrant
Status: in_force

26:3-63. The sheriff of the county and any marshal or police officer of any county or municipality shall, if required by any officer to whom the search warrant may be directed, be present and assist in the execution of the warrant.
amended 2023, c.250, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-69 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-69
Bureau of Examination and Licensing established
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the State Department of Health a Bureau of Examination and Licensing. L.1948, c. 444, p. 1749, s. 3. Amended by L.1951, c. 42, p. 153, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-5.15 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-5.15
Annual report to Legislature.
Status: in_force

6. The commissioner shall report annually to the Senate and General Assembly Health Committees on the implementation of this act. The report shall include the number of needle stick injuries, the type and brand names of the needles or other sharp devices involved in the injuries, the number of waivers that were granted and the number of emergency uses of needles or other sharp devices without integrated safety features. The report shall include such recommendations for legislative action as the commissioner deems appropriate to ensure that the purposes of this act are realized. L.1999,c.311,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-16 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-16
Health Care Facilities Improvement Fund
Status: in_force

The penalties prescribed and authorized by this act shall be recovered in a summary civil proceeding, brought in the name of the State in the Superior Court pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). The commissioner may, in his discretion and subject to rules and regulations, accept from any licensee an offer in compromise in such amount as may in his judgment be proper under the circumstances in lieu of any suspension of any license by the commissioner. In no case shall the penalty be compromised for a sum less than $250.00 for the first offense and $500.00 for the second and each subsequent offense; provided, however, that any penalty of less than $250.00 or $500.00, as the case may be, may be compromised for a lesser sum. All penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a special fund which is designated as the "Health Care Facilities Improvement Fund." The fund shall be dedicated for use by the commissioner to make corrections in a health care facility which is in violation of a licensure standard and in which the owner or operator is unable or unwilling to make the necessary corrections. The owner of the facility is required to repay the fund any monies plus interest at the prevailing rate that were expended by the State to correct the violation at the facility. If the owner fails to promptly reimburse the fund, the commissioner shall have a lien in the name of the State against the facility for the cost of the corrections plus interest and for any administrative cost incurred in filing the lien. The department may maintain an action in the name of the State to enjoin any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation from continuing to conduct, manage or operate a health care facility without a license, or after suspension or revocation of license, or in violation of rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. L. 1971, c. 136, s. 16. Amended by L. 1986, c. 96, s. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-33 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-33
Analyses and examinations of materials
Status: in_force

The commissioner may cause to be made, in the State laboratory, analyses and examinations of samples of water, food, drugs, pathological materials and similar substances, when requested to do so by any official agency in this State or by any duly licensed physician, dentist, pharmacist, or veterinarian of this State. The commissioner shall fix the charges to be made for analyses and examinations and shall make rules governing the collection and examination of samples. All moneys received for the analyses and examinations of such samples shall be paid by the commissioner to the State Treasurer. L.1947, c. 177, p. 805, s. 33.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-12.41 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-12.41
Quarterly reports by general hospital to Department of Health.
Status: in_force

3. A general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.) shall be required to report quarterly to the Department of Health, in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Health: a. process quality indicators of hospital infection control that have been identified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, as selected by the commissioner in consultation with the Quality Improvement Advisory Committee within the department; and b. beginning 30 days after the adoption of regulations pursuant to this act, data on infection rates for the major site categories that define health care facility-associated infection locations, multiple infections, and device-related and non-device related infections, identified by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as selected by the commissioner in consultation with the Quality Improvement Advisory Committee within the department. L.2007, c.196, s.3; amended 2011, c.42, s.1; 2012, c.17, s.202.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-143 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-143
Blood specimen from all pregnant women
Status: in_force

Every licensed physician or other licensed health professional engaged in the prenatal care of a pregnant woman or attending the woman at the time of delivery, miscarriage or abortion shall obtain or cause to be obtained a blood specimen of the woman prior to delivery or abortion or within 24 hours after delivery, miscarriage or abortion. L. 1987, c. 166, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-12 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-12
Local by-laws or ordinances to be filed with commissioner; modification or annulment
Status: in_force

Every local board of health shall file with the commissioner a certified copy of every by-law or ordinance of such board immediately upon passage of the same. The Public Health Council may modify or annul any order, regulation, by-law or ordinance of any local board of health if, after giving reasonable notice and affording an opportunity to be heard to the members of such local board, the council shall determine that such order, regulation, by-law or ordinance concerns a matter which affects the public health beyond the territory over which such local board has jurisdiction. L.1947, c. 177, p. 799, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-61 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-61
Authority to make health care decisions
Status: in_force

9. a. If it has been determined that the patient lacks decision making capacity, a health care representative shall have authority to make health care decisions on behalf of the patient. The health care representative shall act in good faith and within the bounds of the authority granted by the advance directive and by this act. b. If a different individual has been appointed as the patient's legal guardian, the health care representative shall retain legal authority to make health care decisions on the patient's behalf, unless the terms of the legal guardian's court appointment or other court decree provide otherwise. c. The conferral of legal authority on the health care representative shall not be construed to impose liability upon the health care representative for any portion of the patient's health care costs. d. An individual designated as a health care representative or as an alternate health care representative may decline to serve in that capacity. e. The health care representative shall exercise the patient's right to be informed of the patient's medical condition, prognosis and treatment options, and to give informed consent to, or refusal of, health care. f. In the exercise of these rights and responsibilities, the health care representative shall seek to make the health care decision the patient would have made had he possessed decision making capacity under the circumstances, or, when the patient's wishes cannot adequately be determined, shall make a health care decision in the best interests of the patient. L.1991,c.201,s.9
N.J. Stat. § 26:17-2 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-2
Department and corporation responsibilities.
Status: in_force

2. The New Jersey Transit Corporation and the Department of Human Services shall partner with the Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system and shall be responsible for providing the appropriate information to the system so that all relevant public transit providers and information are included and available. The Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system, in conjunction with the corporation and the department, shall review, revise, and maintain information concerning the current modes of available public transit, information on accessing various modes of public transit, and information on how to use the services. Information shall be collected on all transportation services, including fixed route transportation services, and transportation network company and taxi services, with particular attention to be paid to information concerning available paratransit services and private and volunteer services. L.2021, c.361, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2Q-5 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2Q / Section 2Q-5
Denial, suspension, conditions upon, revocation, refusal to renew certification
Status: in_force

5. a. The department may deny, suspend, impose conditions upon, revoke, or refuse to renew a certification for good cause, including but not limited to, the department's finding that: (1) a person has obtained a certification based upon a misrepresentation or fraud; (2) a person performed work without a certification as required in section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3); (3) a person engaged in unsafe work practices, violated the rules promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 through C.52:27D-437), failed to obtain a permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C.5:23-1.1 et seq. or acted in a manner which posed a health risk to others; (4) the quality of the person's performance is below standards set by the department and remedial measures such as consultation and training are not accepted or do not result in improvement to a level of acceptable proficiency; (5) a person made false reports or reports not based on work done; (6) a person knowingly authorized or permitted the use of the name of a certified person to an uncertified person; (7) a person falsely represented his certification credentials; or (8) a person has violated any provision of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12). b. An applicant or certificate holder whose application or certification is denied, suspended, conditionally issued, revoked or not renewed is entitled to a hearing pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). c. Denial of, suspension of, imposition of conditions upon, revocation of, or refusal to renew a certification shall not limit the department from pursuing against the applicant or certificate holder any other lawful remedy available to the department. d. Any person whose certification has been revoked shall be ineligible to apply for certification for three years from the date of revocation. L.1993,c.288,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-134 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-134
Statewide automated and electronic immunization registry.
Status: in_force

4. a. There is established a Statewide automated and electronic immunization registry, to be designated as the New Jersey Immunization Information System, in the Department of Health. The registry shall be designed to serve as a single repository of immunization records to aid, coordinate, and help promote effective and cost-efficient disease screening, prevention, and control efforts in the State. b. A newborn infant in New Jersey, who is born on or after January 1, 1998, shall be enrolled in the registry immediately following birth unless the parent or legal guardian of the infant provides a written request to not participate in the registry. A child born prior to January 1, 1998 may be enrolled in the registry at the parent's or legal guardian's written request. c. Access to the information in the registry shall be limited to: health care providers, schools, colleges, licensed child care centers, and public agencies, and private organizations as determined by regulation of the commissioner. A registrant, or the registrant's parent or legal guardian if the registrant is a minor, shall have access to the registrant's immunization and other preventive health screening information in the registry. d. The information contained in the registry shall be used for the following purposes: (1) to help ensure that registrants receive all recommended immunizations in a timely manner by providing access to the registrants' immunization records; (2) to help improve immunization rates by providing notice to registrants of overdue or upcoming immunizations; and (3) to help control communicable diseases by assisting in the identification of persons who require immediate immunization in the event of a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak. e. The authentic immunization and other preventive health screening record of a child, which shall consist of a paper or electronic copy of the registry entry that is a true and accurate representation of the information contained therein, obtained from the registry shall be accepted as a valid immunization and preventive health screening record of the registrant for the purpose of meeting immunization and preventive health screening documentation requirements for admission to a school, college, or licensed child care center. f. A health care provider shall not discriminate in any way against a person solely because the person elects not to participate in the registry. g. An authorized user granted access as provided in subsection c. of this section shall only access information in the registry on a specific patient or client who is presently receiving services, is under the user's care or is within the applicable governmental health authority's jurisdiction. h. An agency, organization, or other entity authorized to access information in the registry shall not use any report made by a health care provider pursuant to this act in any punitive manner against the provider. i. The commissioner, in consultation with the Public Health Council, shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act, including, but not limited to: (1) the establishment and maintenance of the registry; (2) the methods for submitting, and the content of, reports of immunizations to the registry, for which purpose the commissioner shall provide, to the maximum extent practicable, for reporting options to facilitate compliance with the requirements of subsection b. of this section; (3) procedures for the birth hospital of a newborn infant or health care provider, as applicable, to inform the parent or legal guardian of a newborn infant or minor of the purpose of the registry and its potential uses by parties having authorized access to registry information, and the content of that information; (4) procedures for a registrant, or the registrant's parent or legal guardian if the registrant is a minor, to review and correct information contained in the registry; (5) procedures for the parent or legal guardian of a newborn infant or minor, or a person over 18 years of age, to request to not participate in the registry at any time and to remove or inactivate information from the registry; (6) limits on, and methods of, access to the registry by those authorized pursuant to subsection c. of this section; (7) procedures for health insurers to obtain immunization information from the registry concerning only their covered persons, as well as summary statistics, which information or statistics shall not be used or disclosed for any other purpose than to: (a) improve patient care; (b) provide quality assurance to employers purchasing group coverage and to health care providers; (c) improve outreach and education efforts with respect to their covered persons and health care providers; and (d) monitor and improve quality of care standards as developed by professional organizations, accreditation agencies and government agencies in collaboration with the department; and (8) procedures for the department to disseminate statistical information and supporting commentary. L.2004, c.138, s.4; amended 2012, c.17, s.340.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-47 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2K / Section 2K-47
Performance of duties by other health care professional
Status: in_force

10. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent a licensed and qualified member of a health care profession from performing any of the duties of an EMT-D or a First Responder-D if the duties are consistent with the accepted standards of the member's profession. L.1989,c.314,s.10; amended 1996,c.136,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 26:3D-63 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 3D / Section 3D-63
Supersedure of other laws, etc.
Status: in_force

9. The provisions of this act shall supersede any other statute, municipal ordinance and rule or regulation adopted pursuant to law concerning smoking in an indoor public place or workplace or at a public park or beach, except where smoking is prohibited by municipal ordinance under authority of R.S.40:48-1 or 40:48-2, or by any other statute or regulation adopted pursuant to law for purposes of protecting life and property from fire or protecting public health, and except for those provisions of a municipal ordinance which provide restrictions on or prohibitions against smoking equivalent to, or greater than, those provided under this act. L.2005, c.383, s.9; amended 2018, c.64, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-23 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-23
Functions of Department of Health not impaired
Status: in_force

The powers, duties and functions vested in the State Department of Health under the provisions of this act shall not be construed to affect in any manner the powers, duties and functions vested in the State Department of Health under any other provisions of law. L.1954, c. 212, p. 785, s. 23.
N.J. Stat. § 26:9-12.4 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.4
Tenure; vacancies; compensation
Status: in_force

The appointed members of the commission shall serve for terms of 4 years, except that of the first appointed members of the commission 1 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 1 for a term of 2 years, and 2 for terms of 3 years. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the appointments were made but for the unexpired terms only. All members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in connection with the commission's work. L.1956, c. 135, p. 556, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-125 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-125
Appointment of director.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Health shall appoint a director for the office who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner during the commissioner's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the director's successor. The director shall devote his entire time to the duties of the position and shall receive a salary as provided by law. L.2001, c.376, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.107.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-18.41 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-18.41
Hospital shall not advertise availability of uncompensated care
Status: in_force

A hospital shall not advertise by any means the availability of uncompensated care that is provided at the hospital pursuant to this act. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a hospital from advertising its requirement to provide charity care under the federal Hill-Burton program pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s. 291 et seq. L.1991,c.187,s.19; per s.86 as amended by 1992, c.160, s.27, expired December 31, 1992.
N.J. Stat. § 26:3-4 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4
Qualification of members in cities of first class
Status: in_force

In a city of the first class, only citizens of the city shall be eligible to appointment on the local board; not more than one-half of the members shall belong to the same political party; and at least one-half of the members shall be practicing physicians.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2L-1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2L / Section 2L-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Controlled Dangerous Substances Therapeutic Research Act." L.1981, c. 72, s. 1, eff. March 23, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-12.31 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-12.31
Awarding of matching grants to designated stroke centers.
Status: in_force

5. a. In order to encourage and ensure the establishment of stroke centers throughout the State, the Commissioner of Health shall award matching grants to hospitals that seek designation as stroke centers and demonstrate a need for financial assistance to develop the necessary infrastructure, including personnel and equipment, in order to satisfy the criteria for designation provided pursuant to this act. The matching grants shall not exceed $250,000 or 50% of the hospital's cost for developing the necessary infrastructure, whichever is less. b. A hospital seeking designation as a stroke center shall apply to the commissioner for a matching grant, in a manner and on a form required by the commissioner, and provide such information as the commissioner deems necessary to determine if the hospital is eligible for the grant. c. The commissioner may provide matching grants to as many hospitals as the commissioner deems appropriate, except that: (1) Matching grant awards shall be made to at least two applicant hospitals in the northern region of this State (comprising Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties), at least two applicant hospitals in the central region of this State (comprising Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth counties) and at least two applicant hospitals in the southern region of this State (comprising Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Cape May, Atlantic, and Ocean counties), provided in the case of each region that the applicant hospitals receiving the awards must be eligible therefor under the provisions of this act; and (2) No more than 20% of the funds appropriated pursuant to this act shall be allocated to hospitals that seek designation as comprehensive stroke centers. L.2004, c.136, s.5; amended 2012, c.17, s.195.
N.J. Stat. § 26:5C-9 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 5C / Section 5C-9
Order of court to disclose record of AIDS, HIV infection
Status: in_force

a. The record of a person who has or is suspected of having AIDS or HIV infection may be disclosed by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction which is granted pursuant to an application showing good cause therefor. At a good cause hearing the court shall weigh the public interest and need for disclosure against the injury to the person who is the subject of the record, to the physician-patient relationship, and to the services offered by the program. Upon the granting of the order, the court, in determining the extent to which a disclosure of all or any part of a record is necessary, shall impose appropriate safeguards to prevent an unauthorized disclosure. b. A court may authorize disclosure of a person's record for the purpose of conducting an investigation of or a prosecution for a crime of which the person is suspected, only if the crime is a first degree crime and there is a reasonable likelihood that the record in question will disclose material information or evidence of substantial value in connection with the investigation or prosecution. c. Except as provided in subsections a. and b. of this section, a record shall not be used to initiate or substantiate any criminal or civil charges against the person who is the subject of the record or to conduct any investigation of that person. d. The court shall deny an application for disclosure of a person's record unless the court makes a specific finding that the program was afforded the opportunity to be represented at the hearing. A program operated by a federal, State or local government agency or department shall be represented at the hearing. e. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize disclosure of any confidential communication which is otherwise protected by statute, court rule or common law. L.1989, c.303, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2R-1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2R / Section 2R-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program Act." L.1997,c.191,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-63 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-63
Pending proceedings
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against the State Board of Health or the State Department of Health, and pending on the first day of July, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, and such actions or proceedings may be prosecuted or defended in the same manner and to the same effect by the State Commissioner of Health as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect. Nor shall any of the foregoing provisions affect in any manner any order or recommendation made by, or other matters or proceedings before, such State Board of Health or State Department of Health, and all such matters and proceedings pending before such board or department on said date shall be continued before the State Commissioner of Health. L.1947, c. 177, p. 815, s. 63.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-12.44 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-12.44
Expansion of reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

6. The commissioner may, by regulation, expand the health care facility-associated infection reporting requirements in this act to other types of health care facilities, as the commissioner determines appropriate. L.2007, c.196, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-57 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-57
Proxy, instruction directive; reaffirmed, modified, revoked.
Status: in_force

5. a. A declarant may reaffirm or modify either a proxy directive, or an instruction directive, or both. The reaffirmation or modification shall be made in accordance with the requirements for execution of an advance directive pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.201 (C.26:2H-56). b. A declarant may revoke an advance directive, including a proxy directive, or an instruction directive, or both, by the following means: (1) Notification, orally or in writing, to the health care representative, physician, nurse, or other health care professional, or other reliable witness, or by any other act evidencing an intent to revoke the document; or (2) Execution of a subsequent proxy directive or instruction directive, or both, in accordance with section 4 of P.L.1991, c.201 (C.26:2H-56). c. Designation of the declarant's spouse as health care representative shall be revoked upon divorce or legal separation, and designation of the declarant's domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3) as health care representative shall be revoked upon termination of the declarant's domestic partnership or designation of the declarant's partner in a civil union as defined in section 2 of P.L.2006, c.103 (C.37:1-29) shall be revoked upon termination of the declarant's civil union, unless otherwise specified in the advance directive. d. A patient who lacks mental capacity may suspend an advance directive, including a proxy directive, an instruction directive, or both, by any of the means stated in paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section. A patient who lacks mental capacity and has suspended an advance directive may reinstate that advance directive by oral or written notification to the health care representative, physician, nurse, or other health care professional of an intent to reinstate the advance directive. e. Reaffirmation, modification, revocation, or suspension of an advance directive is effective upon communication to any person capable of transmitting the information including the health care representative, the attending physician, nurse, or other health care professional responsible for the patient's care. L.1991, c.201, s.5; amended 2003, c.246, s.28; 2013, c.103, s.65.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-8.25 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-8.25
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The department shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2005,c.192,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-5.27 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-5.27
Notification to designated caregiver of discharge, transfer.
Status: in_force

4. A hospital shall notify the patient's designated caregiver of the patient's discharge or transfer to another facility as soon as possible and, in any event, upon issuance of a discharge order by the patient's attending physician. In the event the hospital is unable to contact the designated caregiver, the lack of contact shall not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient, or an appropriate discharge of the patient. The hospital shall promptly document the attempt in the patient's medical record. L.2014, c.68, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-112 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-112
Duties of Perth Amboy port health officer
Status: in_force

Whenever any such vessel shall arrive at the designated anchorage place, the Perth Amboy port health officer shall, subject to any regulation or special order of the state department: a. Visit the vessel and examine the sanitary conditions of the vessel, and of any person, baggage, merchandise or materials on board; b. Order the vessel, and any baggage, merchandise or materials on board, to be cleansed, ventilated, and purified under his supervision and direction, and for that purpose to require the vessel to be unloaded if necessary; c. Order the vessel to be detained at quarantine for any period after the vessel, and baggage, merchandise or materials on board shall have been so cleansed, ventilated, and purified, which any regulation or special instruction of the state department may require; d. Prescribe a quarantine station for such vessel; e. Prohibit and prevent communication with any infected vessel; and f. Detain and isolate any infected person.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-141 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-141
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Children's Sudden Cardiac Events Reporting Act." L.2013, c.143,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-13 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2K / Section 2K-13
Provision of life support services; advertisement or dissemination of information prohibited; impersonation of paramedic prohibited
Status: in_force

7. a. No person may advertise or disseminate information to the public that the person provides advanced life support services by a mobile intensive care unit unless the person is authorized to do so pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1984, c.146 (C.26:2K-12). b. No person may impersonate or refer to himself or herself as a mobile intensive care paramedic unless the person is licensed or approved therefor, as appropriate. L.1984, c. 146, s. 7; amended 2022, c.118, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2Y-9 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2Y / Section 2Y-9
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

9. a. A person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association that operates or conducts an adult family care home or adult family care sponsor agency without first obtaining the license required by this act, or that operates an adult family care home or adult family care sponsor agency after a revocation or suspension of that license, shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $2,500 as provided for by regulation for each day of operation in violation hereof for the first offense and for any subsequent offense. b. A person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association that, except in cases of an emergency, maintains more clients in an adult family care home than it is licensed to maintain, shall be subject to penalty, in an amount equal to the daily charge collected from those clients plus $25 for each day multiplied by the number of clients maintained over the authorized limit. c. In addition to the authority granted to the department by this act or any other law, the department, after serving an applicant or licensee with specific charges in writing, may: assess penalties and collect the same within the limitations imposed by this act; deny a license; grant probationary or provisional status to a licensee; relocate clients; or revoke or suspend any and all licenses granted under authority of this act to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association violating or failing to comply with the provisions of this act, or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. d. A person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association that violates any rule or regulation adopted in accordance with this act as the same pertains to the care of clients or physical plant standards shall be subject to a monetary penalty of not more than $2,500 as provided for by regulation for each day in violation of the rule or regulation. e. Notice of the assessment of penalties, revocation, suspension, placement on probationary or provisional license status, relocation of clients or denial of a license, together with a specification of charges, shall be served on the applicant or licensee, personally or sent by certified mail to the address of record. The notice shall set forth the particular reasons for the administrative action being undertaken. f. The commissioner or his designee shall arrange for prompt and fair hearings on all contested cases, render written decisions stating conclusions and reasons therefor upon each matter so heard, and may enter orders of denial, suspension, placement on probationary or provisional license status, relocation of clients or revocation, consistent with the circumstances in each case, and may assess penalties and collect the same within the limitations imposed by this act. g. In the event of closure of an adult family care home, clients who are relocated by the department may be entitled to benefits pursuant to the "Relocation Assistance Act," P.L.1971, c.362 (C.20:4-1 et seq.) or the "Relocation Assistance Law of 1967," P.L.1967, c.79 (C.52:31B-1 et seq.), and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. L.2001,c.304,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 26:4-71.3 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-71.3
Person with communicable tuberculosis leaving hospital against medical advice; report.
Status: in_force

3. If any person who has tuberculosis in a communicable form shall leave any hospital against medical advice, the administrator shall report such person to the local board of health of the municipality in which such patient was residing when admitted to the hospital and to the Commissioner of Health within 12 hours. Such report shall be in writing and shall state whether the person has tuberculosis in a communicable form. L.1949, c.196, s.3; amended 1977, c.63, s.9; 2017, c.131, s.103.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-18.59 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-18.59
Allocation of funds.
Status: in_force

9. a. The commissioner shall allocate such funds as specified in subsection e. of this section to the charity care component of the disproportionate share hospital subsidy account. In a given year, the department shall transfer from the fund to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services such funds as may be necessary for the total approved charity care disproportionate share payments to hospitals for that year. b. For the period January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993, the commission shall allocate $500 million to the charity care component of the disproportionate share hospital subsidy account. The Department of Health shall recommend the amount that the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services shall pay to an eligible hospital on a provisional, monthly basis pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. The department shall also advise the commission and each eligible hospital of the amount a hospital is entitled to receive. (1) The department shall determine if a hospital is eligible to receive a charity care subsidy in 1993 based on the following: Hospital Specific Approved Uncompensated Care-1991 ____________________________________________________ Hospital Specific Preliminary Cost Base-1992 = Hospital Specific % Uncompensated Care (%UC) A hospital is eligible for a charity care subsidy in 1993 if, upon establishing a rank order of the %UC for all hospitals, the hospital is among the 80% of hospitals with the highest %UC. (2) The maximum amount of the charity care subsidy an eligible hospital may receive in 1993 shall be based on the following: Hospital Specific Approved Uncompensated Care-1991 ____________________________________________________ Total approved Uncompensated Care All Eligible Hospitals-1991 X $500 million = Maximum Amount of Hospital Specific Charity Care Subsidy for 1993 (3) A hospital shall be required to submit all claims for charity care cost reimbursement, as well as demographic information about the persons who qualify for charity care, to the department in a manner and time frame specified by the Commissioner of Health, in order to continue to be eligible for a charity care subsidy in 1993 and in subsequent years. The demographic information shall include the recipient's age, sex, marital status, employment status, type of health insurance coverage, if any, and if the recipient is a child under 18 years of age who does not have health insurance coverage or a married person who does not have health insurance coverage, whether the child's parent or the married person's spouse, as the case may be, has health insurance. (4) A hospital shall be reimbursed for the cost of eligible charity care at the same rate paid to that hospital by the Medicaid program; except that charity care services provided to emergency room patients who do not require those services on an emergency basis shall be reimbursed at a rate appropriate for primary care, according to a schedule of payments developed by the commission. (5) The department shall provide for an audit of a hospital's charity care for 1993 within a time frame established by the department. c. For the period January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994, a hospital shall receive disproportionate share payments from the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services based on the amount of charity care submitted to the commission or its designated agent, in a form and manner specified by the commission. The commission or its designated agent shall review and price all charity care claims and notify the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services of the amount it shall pay to each hospital on a monthly basis based on actual services rendered. (1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c.133.) (2) If the commission is not able to fully implement the charity care claims pricing system by January 1, 1994, the commission shall continue to make provisional disproportionate share payments to eligible hospitals, through the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, based on the charity care costs incurred by all hospitals in 1993, until such time as the commission is able to implement the claims pricing system. If there are additional charity care balances available after the 1994 distribution based on 1993 charity care costs, the department shall transfer these available balances from the fund to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services for an approved one-time additional disproportionate share payment to hospitals according to the methodology provided in section 12 of P.L.1995, c.133 (C.26:2H-18.59a). The total payment for all hospitals shall not exceed $75.5 million. (3) A hospital shall be reimbursed for the cost of eligible charity care at the same rate paid to that hospital by the Medicaid program; except that charity care services provided to emergency room patients who do not require those services on an emergency basis shall be reimbursed at a rate appropriate for primary care, according to a schedule of payments developed by the commission. (4) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c.133.) d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c.133.) e. The total amount allocated for charity care subsidy payments shall be: in 1994, $450 million; in 1995, $400 million; in 1996, $310 million; in 1997, $300 million; for the period January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998, $160 million; and in fiscal year 1999 and each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year 2004, $320 million. Total payments to hospitals shall not exceed the amount allocated for each given year. f. Beginning January 1, 1995: (1) The charity care subsidy shall be determined pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1995, c.133 (C.26:2H-18.59b). (2) A charity care claim shall be valued at the same rate paid to that hospital by the Medicaid program, except that charity care services provided to emergency room patients who do not require those services on an emergency basis shall be valued at a rate appropriate for primary care according to a schedule of payments adopted by the commissioner. (3) The department shall provide for an audit of a hospital's charity care within a time frame established by the commissioner. L.1992, c.160, s.9; amended 1995, c.133, s.5; 1996, c.28, ss.4,12; 1997, c.263, s.4; 2004, c.113, s.1; 2012, c.17, s.227.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2C-8.29 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2C / Section 2C-8.29
DEP to consult when developing rules, regulations concerning diesel commercial buses.
Status: in_force

4. The Department of Environmental Protection shall consult with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the New Jersey Transit Corporation when developing the provisions of the rules and regulations to be adopted pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.28) concerning diesel commercial buses. No later than 60 days before any proposed rules or regulations are filed for publication in the New Jersey Register, the Department of Environmental Protection shall submit for comment to the New Jersey Transit Corporation any rules or regulations concerning diesel commercial buses proposed for adoption pursuant to section 3, section 19, or section 20 of P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.28, C.26:2C-8.44, or C.26:2C-8.45). The Department of Environmental Protection, wherever possible, shall incorporate into requirements imposed on the New Jersey Transit Corporation the use of improved pollution control or fuels other than conventional diesel fuel used by the New Jersey Transit Corporation pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-22), but may require additional controls or fuel use for diesel commercial buses operated by, or under contract to, the New Jersey Transit Corporation. No provision of section 22 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-22) shall be construed to supersede, or exempt the New Jersey Transit Corporation from, any requirements the Department of Environmental Protection may establish pursuant to this section. The Department of Environmental Protection shall give due consideration to the efforts and actions of the New Jersey Transit Corporation for any reduction of fine particle diesel emissions that it has achieved by the installation of retrofit equipment on on-road diesel vehicles in its fleet or the use of special fuels by its fleet to use prior to the submittal of any fleet retrofit plan, combined fleet retrofit plan, or fleet averaging plan required pursuant to P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.26 et al.). L.2005,c.219,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 26:14-3 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-3
Applicability of act; minimal risk defined.
Status: in_force

3. The provisions of this act shall apply to medical research on persons with cognitive impairments, lack of capacity, or serious physical or behavioral conditions and life-threatening diseases that is approved and monitored by an institutional review board that holds an assurance with the United States Department of Health and Human Services and either: a. offers the prospect of direct benefit to the individual subject, provided that the institutional review board has determined that the risk is justified by the anticipated benefits to the subject and that the relation of the anticipated benefit to the risk is at least as favorable to the subject as that presented by available alternative approaches. If a currently recognized treatment exists, the subject or his guardian or authorized representative, as applicable, shall be presented with the choice of the recognized treatment and the research protocol; or b. does not offer the prospect of direct benefit to the individual subject, provided that the institutional review board has determined that it: (1) is likely to yield generalizable knowledge about the subject's disorder or condition; (2) by its very nature cannot be conducted without the participation of decisionally incapacitated persons as subjects; and (3) involves no more than a minor increase over minimal risk. For purposes of this section, "minimal risk" means that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological exams or tests. L.2007, c.316, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-7.12 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-7.12
Exemption.
Status: in_force

3. A hospital owned and operated by a county is exempt from the provisions of this act. L.2000,c.143,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2I-39 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2I / Section 2I-39
Severability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall be severable, and if any of the provisions hereof shall be held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of any of the remaining provisions of this act. L.1972, c. 29, s. 39.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2R-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2R / Section 2R-3.1
Preparation, distribution of informational pamphlet on osteoporosis.
Status: in_force

1. The Department of Human Services shall prepare an informational pamphlet which describes the causes and nature of osteoporosis as well as methods which may be used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, including nutrition, diet, physical exercise, and medications. The department shall make a supply of these pamphlets available to all pharmacies registered with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy for distribution to the public. L.1999, c.330, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.293.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2J-23 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2J / Section 2J-23
Fees.
Status: in_force

23. Every health maintenance organization subject to this act shall pay to the commissioner the following fees: a. for filing an application for a certificate of authority or amendment thereto, $100.00; b. for filing each annual report, $10.00; and c. for the purpose of supporting the activities of the Department of Banking and Insurance associated with the regulation of health maintenance organizations, $1.50 per life per year, with payment being made annually no later than July 15 for the preceding calendar year. Payments made by a health maintenance organization pursuant to this act shall not in any way reduce payments that may be owed by a health maintenance organization pursuant to P.L.1995, c.156 (C.17:1C-19 et seq.) and subsequent amendments thereto. No such payment shall be required for any per life per year that is funded through the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.) or the NJ FamilyCare Program established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.156 (C.30:4J-8 et al.). In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations directing that additional fees be paid. From fees collected under the provisions of subsection c. of this section, the Legislature shall in each fiscal year appropriate to the community health law project the sum of $100,000 to fund a grant in support of a program to provide any senior citizen resident of this State who is covered as an enrollee in or beneficiary of a health plan administered by a health maintenance organization with information concerning the person's rights under the program and assistance with the procedures for receiving the benefits to which the person is entitled under the program. L.1973, c.337, s.23; amended 2002, c.34, s.18; 2012, c.17, s.277.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2D-13 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2D / Section 2D-13
Actions to prevent violations; injunctions; penalties
Status: in_force

The department may bring a civil action in the Superior Court to prevent the violation of the provisions of this act or codes, rules or regulations promulgated by the commission and orders of the department and said court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise and may restrain in all such cases any person or legal entity from violating any of the provisions of this act or said codes, rules, regulations or orders. Any person who violates the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or issued pursuant hereto or uses, removes, or disposes of any property in violation of an embargo imposed under the provisions of this act shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $2,500.00 to be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.) or in any case before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief has been requested. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. The department is authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section in an amount in the discretion of the department as may appear appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances. L.1958, c. 116, p. 596, s. 13. Amended by L.1981, c. 296, s. 4, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2B-36 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2B / Section 2B-36
Findings, declarations relative to alcoholism, drug abuse among the deaf, hard of hearing, disabled.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: there is growing evidence that people with deafness, hearing loss or other disabilities are at greater risk of having a substance use disorder than the general population; the deaf and hard of hearing have a communication disability which prevents them from receiving and communicating information that would enable them to make more informed decisions about their substance use disorder; and the combined impact of physical impairment, attitudinal and architectural barriers, societal discrimination and the psychological stresses that accompany disability may create a special vulnerability for substance use disorder in people with disabilities. The Legislature further finds and declares that: few rehabilitation centers and professionals working with the deaf, hard of hearing and other disabled persons are adequately prepared or trained to identify, recognize or deal with the signs of substance use disorder; and New Jersey needs the development of specialized services for people with disabilities who have a substance use disorder. L.1995, c.318, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.68.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2S-13 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2S / Section 2S-13
Immunity from civil liability for participants in Independent Health Care Appeals Program
Status: in_force

13. a. An employee of the department who participates in the Independent Health Care Appeals Program shall not be liable in any action for damages to any person for any action taken within the scope of his function in the Independent Health Care Appeals Program. The Attorney General shall defend the person in any civil suit and the State shall provide indemnification for any damages awarded. b. The carrier that is the subject of a review shall not be liable in any action for damages to any person for any action taken to implement a recommendation of the independent utilization review organization pursuant to this act. L.1997,c.192,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2D-76 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2D / Section 2D-76
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The department shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act. L. 1986, c. 83, s. 7, eff. Aug. 14, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2BB-2 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2BB / Section 2BB-2
Governor's Council on Substance Use Disorder.
Status: in_force

2. There is created a 26-member council in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury which shall be designated as the Governor's Council on Substance Use Disorder. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the Governor's Council on Substance Use Disorder is allocated to the Department of the Treasury, but, notwithstanding the allocation, the office shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. The council shall consist of 12 ex officio members and 14 public members. a. The ex officio members of the council shall be: the Attorney General, the Commissioners of Labor and Workforce Development, Education, Human Services, Health, Children and Families, Community Affairs, Personnel and Corrections, the chair of the executive board of the New Jersey Presidents' Council, the Administrative Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Adjutant General. An ex officio member may designate an officer or employee of the department or office which the ex officio member heads to serve as the member's alternate and exercise the member's functions and duties as a member of the Governor's Council on Substance Use Disorder. b. The 14 public members shall be residents of the State who are selected for their knowledge, competence, experience or interest in connection with substance use disorder. They shall be appointed as follows: two shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and 10 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least two of the public members appointed by the Governor shall be persons rehabilitated from alcohol use disorder and at least two of the public members appointed by the Governor shall be persons rehabilitated from substance use disorders involving drugs. c. The term of office of each public member shall be three years; except that of the first members appointed, four shall be appointed for a term of one year, five shall be appointed for a term of two years and five shall be appointed for a term of three years. Each member shall serve until a successor has been appointed and qualified, and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the remainder of the unexpired term. A public member shall be eligible for reappointment to the council. d. The chairperson of the council shall be appointed by the Governor from among the public members of the council and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the chairperson's successor. The members of the council shall elect a vice-chairperson from among the members of the council. The Governor may remove any public member for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. e. The council shall meet at least monthly and at such other times as designated by the chairperson. Fourteen members of the council shall constitute a quorum. The council may establish any advisory committees it deems advisable and feasible. f. The chairperson shall be the request officer for the council within the meaning of such term as defined in section 6 of article 3 of P.L.1944, c.112 (C.52:27B-15). g. The public members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for this purpose. L.1989, c.51, s.2; amended 1996, c.5; 2006, c.47, s.107; 2017, c.131, s.99; 2023, c.177, s.71.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-18.78 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-18.78
Conditions for receipt of grant; rules, regulations; annual report.
Status: in_force

5. a. The Commissioner of Health shall set reasonable conditions for the receipt of a grant by a general hospital or other licensed health care facility, which conditions may include, but need not be limited to, requirements to assure the efficient and effective delivery of health care services. The facility shall agree to: the provision of essential health care services to the community as determined by the commissioner; facilitating the enrollment of individuals in appropriate government insurance programs; and providing the Department of Health with quality of care, utilization, and financial information as determined by the commissioner to be reasonable and necessary. In the case of a facility whose financial condition created or contributed to the extraordinary circumstances necessitating the award of the grant, the facility shall agree to such corrective steps to its governance, management, and business operations as the commissioner deems reasonable and appropriate in light of the facility's circumstances and the health care needs of the community. b. Within one year of the award of a grant from the fund, the commissioner, in consultation with the State Comptroller, shall cause to be conducted an audit to evaluate: (1) whether a grantee's use of the funds was consistent with the provisions of this act, the commissioner's regulations, and any conditions imposed upon the award of the grant; and (2) whether a grantee's use of the funds furthered the purposes of this act. c. The commissioner, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. The regulations shall specify eligibility criteria for, and conditions that must be met by, a health care facility to receive a grant from the fund. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law such regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which shall be effective for a period not to exceed 270 days following enactment of this act and may thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the department in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410. d. The commissioner shall annually, by March 1 of each year, submit a report on the Health Care Stabilization Fund to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The commissioner shall include a copy of the report on the department's website. The report shall identify the health care facilities that received grants during the reporting period, the purpose for which the grant was allocated to the facility, and the extent to which the awarding of the grant furthered the purposes of this act. The report shall include a copy of any audits conducted pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.2008, c.33, s.5; amended 2012, c.17, s.238.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2J-4.48 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2J / Section 2J-4.48
HMO to cover newborn home nurse visitation.
Status: in_force

12. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a certificate of authority to establish and operate a health maintenance organization in this State shall not be issued or continued by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance on or after the effective date of this act unless the health maintenance organization provides health care services to any enrollee for expenses incurred for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-159). The benefits shall: (1) provide coverage for the services provided by the newborn home nurse visitation program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-159); (2) notify a covered person of the services provided by the newborn home nurse visitation program, upon application by the covered person for coverage of a newborn infant; (3) ensure that the plan does not contain any provision that requires a covered person to receive the services provided by the newborn home nurse visitation program as a condition of coverage, or that denies or limits benefits to the covered person if that person declines the services provided under the program; and (4) have the discretion to determine how best to reimburse for the expenses incurred for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program, including, but not limited to, utilizing: (a) a value-based payment methodology; (b) an invoice claim process; (c) a capitated payment arrangement; (d) a payment methodology that takes into account the need for an agency or organization providing services under the program to expand its capacity to provide services and address health disparities; or (e) any other payment arrangement agreed to by the carrier and an agency or organization providing services under the program. b. Any copayment, coinsurance, or deductible that may be required pursuant to the health benefits plan for such services shall be waived. c. Every health maintenance organization that is subject to the provisions of this section shall submit to the Department of Banking and Insurance, in a form and manner prescribed by the department, a report on the claims submitted for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program. The information contained in the report shall be shared with the Department of Children and Families and used by that department to assess the newborn home nurse visitation program pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-161). d. (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the contract shall specify that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement may be imposed on the coverage required pursuant to this section. (2) A contract offered by a health maintenance organization that qualifies as a high deductible health plan shall provide benefits for expenses incurred for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-159) at the lowest deductible and other cost-sharing requirement permitted for a high deductible health plan under section 223(c)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.223). (3) A contract offered by a health maintenance organization that meets the requirements of a catastrophic plan, as defined in 45 C.F.R. s.156.155, shall provide benefits for expenses incurred for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-159) at the lowest deductible and other cost-sharing requirement to the extent permitted for a catastrophic plan under federal law. e. The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract. L.2021, c.187, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 26:13-31 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-31
Guidelines for health care, social services resources offered at emergency warming centers during a Code Blue alert.
Status: in_force

1. The Department of Human Services shall establish guidelines for health care and social service resources that may be offered at emergency warming centers during a Code Blue alert declared pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2017, c.68 (App.A:9-43.20). a. Health care resources offered pursuant to this section may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) information regarding health care coverage and enrollment options, including, but not limited to, information related to coverage provided through NJ FamilyCare and the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," Pub.L.111-148, as amended by the federal "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010," Pub.L.111-152; (2) information regarding Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), including the locations and hours of operation of any FQHC that is located in the same county as, or in a neighboring county of, the warming center; (3) information regarding health care services available for veterans; (4) information regarding the REACHNJ hotline, which can be used to connect individuals to assessment and treatment referral services for substance use disorders; and (5) information regarding available mental health care services. b. Social service resources offered pursuant to this section may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) information regarding municipal and county social service agencies for the municipality and county in which the warming center is located; and (2) information regarding community-based assistance organizations in the municipality, county, or region of the State in which the warming center is located. c. The Department of Human Services shall compile and make available on its Internet website health and social service resource materials corresponding to the guidelines established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.2019, c.429, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2SS-7 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2SS / Section 2SS-7
Billing for emergency, urgent care.
Status: in_force

7. a. If a covered person receives medically necessary services at any health care facility on an emergency or urgent basis as defined by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, 42 U.S.C. s.1395dd et seq. and section 14 of P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-18.64), the facility shall not bill the covered person in excess of any deductible, copayment, or coinsurance amount applicable to in-network services pursuant to the covered person's health benefits plan. b. If a covered person receives medically necessary services at an out-of-network health care facility on an emergency or urgent basis as defined by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, 42 U.S.C. s.1395dd et seq. and section 14 of P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-18.64), and the carrier and facility cannot agree on the final offer as a reimbursement rate for these services pursuant to section 9 of this act, the carrier, health care facility, or covered person, as applicable, may initiate binding arbitration pursuant to section 10 or 11 of this act. c. If a health care facility is in-network with respect to any health benefits plan, the facility shall ensure that all providers providing services in the facility on an emergency or inadvertent basis are provided notification of the provisions of this act and information as to each health benefits plan with which the facility has a contract to be in-network. d. A health care facility that contracts with a carrier to be in-network with respect to any health benefits plan shall annually report to the Department of Health the health benefits plans with which the facility has an agreement to be in-network. e. Subsections a. and b. of this section shall only apply to providers providing services to members of entities providing or administering a self-funded health benefits plan and its plan members if the entity elects to be subject to section 9 of this act pursuant to subsection d. of that section. f. The Department of Health shall make the information collected pursuant to subsection d. of this section available to the Department of Banking and Insurance. L.2018, c.32, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2-132 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-132
Lead poisoning control program
Status: in_force

The department, within the limits of funds appropriated for this purpose, has the responsibility for the development, implementation and coordination of a program to control lead poisoning and abate identified lead hazards by: a. Identifying areas where there is a high risk of the presence of lead paint in a dwelling; b. Establishing testing procedures for the detection of the presence of lead in persons and dwellings; and c. Stimulating professional and public education concerning the need to test, detect and control lead poisoning and to abate identified lead hazards. L. 1985, c. 84, s. 3, eff. March 25, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2H / Section 2H-7.1
Exemption; land acquired prior to effective date of act
Status: in_force

Any nonprofit entity chartered by the State of New Jersey as a nonprofit corporation pursuant to Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, which had been so chartered and had acquired land for the purpose of constructing a hospital prior to the effective date of the act to which this act is a supplement, and when the land so acquired by such nonprofit corporation is located within a municipality that has provided an appropriation for the construction of a health care facility as authorized by P.L.1954, c. 266 (C. 44:5-10.2), then the proposed hospital of such nonprofit corporation shall be exempt from the requirement of section 7 of P.L.1971, c. 136 (C. 26:2H-7) relating to a certificate of need. L.1978, c. 107, s. 1, eff. Aug. 22, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-37.1 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-37.1
Charges for reports of statistical data
Status: in_force

1. The State Commissioner of Health may, with the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, make a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) for the preparation and furnishing of each report of statistical data, of the character described in subsection a of section thirty-seven of the act hereby supplemented, together with a charge at the rate of three dollars ($3.00) per hour for the time required in the preparation of such report and together with any additional fees prescribed by law for any item or service incidental to the preparation and furnishing of such report, which charges and fees shall be paid by the person for whom such report is prepared and shall be paid by the State Commissioner of Health into the State treasury. L.1951, c. 97, p. 500, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-11 — NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-11
Applicability of act.
Status: in_force

58. a. The provisions of sections 41 through 56, inclusive, of P.L.2003, c. 246 shall only apply in the case of two persons who are of the same sex and have established a domestic partnership pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-4). b. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not be deemed to be an unlawful discrimination under the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). L.2003,c.246,s.58.