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NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-10 - Examinations; reexamination after failure to pass

45:2C-10. Examinations; reexamination after failure to pass  The board shall administer an examination to applicants who comply with section 9 of this act. The examination shall be written in the English language and shall test the applicant's knowledge of the practice of acupuncture, human anatomy, modern sterilization techniques, the storage and handling of sterile equipment, and such other subjects as the board may require. The examination shall include a practical test of the skills required to competently practice acupuncture, and demonstrate the applicant's ability to meaningfully communicate in English with a patient regarding the patient's acupuncture treatment. Examinations shall be held within the State at least once a year at a time and place to be designated by the board. If an applicant fails to pass the examination, he may be reexamined at the next examination upon payment of the reexamination fee. L.1983, c. 7, s. 10, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-11 - Licensing.

45:2C-11 Licensing.  11. The board shall license each applicant who passes the examination, in accordance with standards fixed by it and who is not disqualified to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act or P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). L.1983, c.7, s.11; amended 2009, c.56, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-13 - Standards for approval of courses of study, schools.

45:2C-13 Standards for approval of courses of study, schools.  13. a. The board shall establish standards for the approval or recognition of courses of stud and schools, completion of which will satisfy the requirements of subsection c. of section 9 of this act. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56) L.1983, c.7, s.13; amended 1984, c.76, s.4; 2009, c.56, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-15 - Continuing education; standards

45:2C-15. Continuing education; standards  The board shall establish standards for the continuing education of acupuncturists. L.1983, c. 7, s. 15, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-16 - Posting license, notification of change of address.

45:2C-16 Posting license, notification of change of address.  16. Before practicing acupuncture, an acupuncturist shall post his license in a conspicuous location in his office. If an acupuncturist has more than one office, he shall obtain from the board a duplicate license for each additional office. Where a license or duplicate is lost or destroyed, notice of the loss or destruction shall be given to the board forthwith and the board may issue a copy thereof. An acupuncturist shall notify the board in writing of any change of address or location of his office at least five days prior to the change, returning therewith his license and any duplicates, so that the board may either endorse thereon the change or issue a new license and duplicates as of the same date as the original license, in lieu of the license and duplicates so surrendered. L.1983, c.7, s.16; amended 2009, c.56, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-17 - Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license; grounds.

45:2C-17 Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license; grounds.  17. In addition to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), the board may refuse to grant or may suspend or revoke a license to practice acupuncture upon proof to the satisfaction of the board that the holder thereof has: a. Employed unlicensed persons to practice acupuncture; or b. Advertised the practice of acupuncture so as to disseminate false, deceptive or misleading information, whether as an individual, through a professional service corporation or through a third party. L.1983, c.7, s.17; amended 2009, c.56, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-18 - Annual report

45:2C-18. Annual report  For 5 years following enactment of this act the board shall submit a report to the Legislature in January of each year. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a summary of the implementation of this act; the number of acupuncturists certified in the preceding year; and a description of all complaints received and disciplinary action taken against acupuncturists by the board and State Board of Medical Examiners in the preceding year. The report may include any legislative bills which the board may desire to recommend for adoption by the Legislature. L.1983, c. 7, s. 18, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-19 - Herbology in practice of acupuncture, certification.

45:2C-19 Herbology in practice of acupuncture, certification.  14. a. An acupuncturist licensed on or after the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), before employing herbology in his practice, shall submit to the board proof of current certification in either Chinese Herbology or Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), or its successor. b. (1) The board may, as provided in this subsection, approve the employment of herbology in the practice of acupuncture by the following persons who do not meet the herbology certification requirements of subsection a. of this section: (a) An acupuncturist certified on or before the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), who employs herbology in his practice; or (b) A person who, on or before the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), is enrolled in and graduates, or has graduated, from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). (2) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the appropriate criteria for approval pursuant to this subsection, which shall include: (a) professional level training in herbology at a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM); (b) experience in the professional use of herbology in the acupuncturist's practice; or (c) any other criteria deemed appropriate by the board. (3) Persons seeking approval to employ herbology pursuant to this subsection shall apply to the board within six months after the final adoption of the rules and regulations establishing the criteria. L.2009, c.56, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-1 - Short title.

45:2D-1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Alcohol and Drug Counselor Licensing and Certification Act." L.1997,c.331,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-2 - Findings, declarations relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.

45:2D-2 Findings, declarations relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: the profession of alcohol and drug counseling profoundly affects the lives and public safety of the people of New Jersey; the public interest requires the establishment of professional licensing and certification standards for alcohol and drug counselors to protect the citizens of this State by setting standards of education, ethics, competencies and experience for those persons presently practicing and for those seeking to practice and be licensed or certified as alcohol and drug counselors in this State; licensing and certification will enable other professionals, health services providers, employers and the general public to recognize qualified practicing alcohol and drug counselors; and licensing and certification will provide assurances that professionals engaged in alcohol and drug counseling meet acceptable standards of education, experience, ethics and competency in practice which will encourage and promote quality treatment and rehabilitation for drug and alcohol abusers. L.1997,c.331,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-3 - Definitions relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.

45:2D-3 Definitions relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.  3. As used in this act: "Alcohol and drug counseling" means the professional application of alcohol and drug counseling methods which assist an individual or group to develop an understanding of alcohol and drug dependency problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting the individual's or group's interest, abilities and needs as affected by alcohol and drug dependency problems. "Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc." means the member of the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc. which certifies alcohol and drug counselors in the State of New Jersey. "Board" means the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners. "Certified alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who holds a current, valid certificate issued pursuant to section 5 of this act. "Committee" means the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee established pursuant to section 12 of this act. "Department" means the Department of Law and Public Safety. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. "Licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section 4 of this act. "Self-help group" means a voluntary group of persons who offer peer support to each other in recovering from an addiction. "Supervised practical training" means supervision which seeks to teach the knowledge and skills related to alcohol and drug counseling. "Supervision" means the direct review of a supervisee for the purpose of accountability, teaching, training, administering, or clinical review by a supervisor in the same area of specialized practice. L.1997,c.331,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-4 - Requirements for licensure as licensed clinical alcohol, drug counselor.

45:2D-4 Requirements for licensure as licensed clinical alcohol, drug counselor.  4. a. Each person applying for licensure as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor shall make application to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board shall immediately refer each application to the committee for appropriate action. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the committee that he has: (1) Received a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in counseling or counseling related subjects; and (2) Successfully completed all the requirements to be a certified alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to section 5 of this act. b. The board shall issue a license as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor to any health care provider licensed by this State who, within the scope of that provider's practice, diagnoses and treats drug or alcohol related disorders, or both, and demonstrates to the board that the person has equivalent education, training and comparable years of experience as required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, except that the person shall be exempt from meeting the provisions of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act. L.1997,c.331,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-5 - Requirements for certification as certified alcohol, drug counselor.

45:2D-5 Requirements for certification as certified alcohol, drug counselor.  5. a. Each person applying for certification as a certified alcohol and drug counselor shall make application to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board shall immediately refer each application to the committee for appropriate action. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the committee that he has received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency and that he has: (1) Had 300 hours of supervised practical training in alcohol and drug counseling acceptable to the board. This practical training may be part of the work experience pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection a. and may be completed under more than one agency or supervisor; (2) Had two years of supervised work experience acceptable to the board which may be paid or voluntary time working directly with alcohol or other drug clients. This experience may include both direct and indirect functions. Formal education or unsupervised work experience may not be substituted for the required experience; (3) Completed 270 hours of alcohol and drug education, including formal classroom education, workshops, seminars, institutes, in-service training and college or university work. This education shall be related to the knowledge and skill base associated with the functions of an alcohol and drug counselor. All education shall be approved by the board; (4) Attended alcohol and drug abuse self-help group meetings as prescribed by the board; and (5) Successfully completed an oral examination on the applicant's written case presentation; and (6) Successfully completed a written examination provided by the board, which may be a written examination administered by a nationally recognized alcohol and drug counseling certification organization. b. The experience and education requirements in subsection a. of this section shall insure that the applicant is competent in the functions of an alcohol and drug abuse counselor , which include: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, education and prevention, referral, consultation with other professionals in regard to client treatment and services, and reporting and recordkeeping. L.1997,c.331,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-6 - Review of qualifications.

45:2D-6 Review of qualifications.  6. The committee shall review the qualifications of each person who applies for licensure or certification. No applicant shall be licensed or certified by the board unless a majority of the full committee first determines that the applicant has met the education and experience requirements and performed satisfactorily on the appropriate examinations required pursuant to this act. All applicants who are determined to be qualified and are recommended for licensure or certification by the committee shall be considered for licensure or certification by the board, with the final decisions to be made by the board. The board is authorized to review the actions taken by the committee with respect to the committee's evaluation and examination of applicants for licensure as licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors or for certification as certified alcohol and drug counselors and the board may reverse, modify or fail to implement any determination by the committee with an affirmative vote of a majority of the board. L.1997,c.331,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-7 - Application fee, renewal.

45:2D-7 Application fee, renewal.  7. Each initial application under this act shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the committee. Licenses and certifications shall be renewed biennially upon a form provided by the board, accompanied by payment of a fee prescribed by the board. Each applicant shall apply for renewal of licensure or certification within 180 days of expiration, and shall present satisfactory evidence that the continuing education requirements have been completed. If the certificate or license is not renewed within 180 days of expiration, the license or certification shall be revoked upon notice by the board. A license or certification which has been revoked may be reinstated within three years, upon payment to the board of a prescribed reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee for each year or part thereof during which the license or certification was ineffective. After the three-year period, the license or certification may be reinstated only by complying with the provisions of this act regarding initial licensure or certification. L.1997,c.331,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-8 - Licensure, certification required for practice.

45:2D-8 Licensure, certification required for practice.  8. a. No person shall engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor unless licensed under this act. No person shall engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling as a certified alcohol and drug counselor unless certified under this act. No person shall present, call or represent himself as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor unless licensed under this act. No person shall present, call or represent himself as a certified alcohol and drug counselor unless certified under this act. b. No person shall assume, represent himself as, or use the title or designation "alcoholism counselor," "alcohol counselor," "drug counselor," "alcohol and drug counselor," "alcoholism and drug counselor," "licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor," "certified alcohol and drug counselor," "substance abuse counselor," "chemical dependency counselor," or "chemical dependency supervisor," or any of the abbreviations for the above titles, unless licensed or certified under this act, and unless the title or designation corresponds to the license or certification held by the person pursuant to this act. c. No person shall engage in the independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling for a fee unless the person is licensed under this act as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or the person is a certified alcohol and drug counselor practicing under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. L.1997,c.331,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-9 - Construction of act.

45:2D-9 Construction of act.  9. a. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to prevent a person from engaging in or offering services for alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder involving drugs, such as self-help, sponsorship through alcoholics and narcotics anonymous groups or other uncompensated counseling assistance for alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder involving drugs. b. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a designated employee or other agent of a private employer who has been designated to be involved in the evaluation or referral for counseling of employees of the private employer, or an employee or other agent of a recognized academic institution, a federal, State, county, or local government institution, agency, or facility, or a school district, if the individual is performing these activities solely within the company or agency, as the case may be, or under the jurisdiction of that company or agency and if a license granted under P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) is not a requirement for employment. c. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a rabbi, priest, minister, Christian Science practitioner or member of the clergy of any religious denomination or sect, when engaging in activities which are within the scope of the performance of the person's regular or specialized ministerial duties and for which no separate charge is made, or when these activities are performed, with or without charge, for or under the auspices or sponsorship, individually or in conjunction with others, of an established and legally cognizable church, denomination, or sect, and when the person rendering services remains accountable to the established authority thereof. d. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a student, intern or trainee in counseling for alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder involving drugs pursuing a course of study in counseling in a regionally accredited institution of higher education or training institution, if these activities are performed under supervision and constitute a part of the supervised course of study. e. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to prevent a person from doing work of an alcohol or drug counseling nature, or advertising those services, when acting within the scope of the person's profession or occupation and doing work consistent with the person's training, including physicians, clinical social workers, psychologists, nurses, or any other profession or occupation licensed by the State, or students within accredited programs of these professions, if the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as possessing a license or certification issued pursuant to P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.). L.1997, c.331, s.9; amended 2017, c.131, s.180.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-10 - Granting license, certification to individual licensed, certified out-of-State.

45:2D-10 Granting license, certification to individual licensed, certified out-of-State.  10. The board may grant a license or certification to any person who at the time of application is licensed or certified by a governmental agency located in another state, territory or jurisdiction, if in the opinion of the committee the requirements of that licensure or certification are substantially similar to the requirements of this act. L.1997,c.331,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-11 - Disclosure of confidential information prohibited.

45:2D-11 Disclosure of confidential information prohibited.  11. An alcohol and drug counselor or clinical alcohol and drug counselor certified or licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act, or his employee, shall not disclose any confidential information that the counselor, or his employee, may have acquired while performing alcohol and drug counseling services for a patient unless in accordance with the federal regulations regarding the confidentiality of alcohol and drug patient records pursuant to 42 C.F.R. 2.1 et seq. L.1997,c.331,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2D-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2D-12 - Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.

45:2D-12 Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.  12. There is established a committee of the board to be known as the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. The committee shall consist of five members who are residents of the State, one of whom shall be a public member appointed pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2). Of the four remaining members, all shall have been actively engaged in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment, have spent the major portion of time devoted to such activity, during the two years preceding appointment, in this State, and except for the members first appointed, two shall be licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors and two shall be certified alcohol and drug counselors. L.1997,c.331,s.12.