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NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-58 - Penalties

45:6-58. Penalties  11. Any person practicing dental hygiene in this State without first having obtained a license as provided by this act, or without the current biennial certificate of registration, or contrary to any of the provisions of this act, or any person who fails to comply with the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1979, c.46 (C.45:6-56), except a person on the inactive status list, or who practices dental hygiene or works as a registered dental assistant or limited registered dental assistant under a false or assumed name, or buys, sells or fraudulently obtains a diploma or certificate showing or purporting to show graduation or completion of a course in dental hygiene or dental assisting, or who violates any of the provisions of this act, shall be liable to a penalty of $300.00 for the first offense and of $500.00 for the second and each subsequent offense. L.1979,c.46,s.11; amended 1988,c.31,s.2; 1995,c.367,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-60 - Disorderly persons offense; fines

45:6-60. Disorderly persons offense; fines  13. Any person, company or association who commits any of the following acts is a disorderly person, and upon every conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $300.00 nor more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment: a. Selling or bartering, or offering to sell or barter, any diploma or document showing or purporting to show graduation as a dental hygienist or dental assistant; b. Purchasing or procuring by barter any such diploma, certificate or transcript with intent that it be used as evidence of the qualifications of the holder to practice dental hygiene or work as a registered dental assistant or limited registered dental assistant, or in fraud of the laws regulating such practice or work; c. With fraudulent intent, altering in a material regard, such diploma, certificate or transcript; d. Using or attempting to use such diploma, certificate or transcript which has been purchased, fraudulently issued, and counterfeited or materially altered, either as a license or registration or color of license or registration to practice dental hygiene or work as a registered dental assistant or limited registered dental assistant, or in order to procure registration as a dental hygienist; or e. In any affidavit or examination required of an applicant for examination, license or registration under the laws regulating the practice of dental hygiene or dental assisting, willfully making a false statement in a material regard, or impersonating another applicant at an examination. L.1979,c.46,s.13; amended 1995,c.367,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-61 - Penalty for violations by dentist

45:6-61. Penalty for violations by dentist  14. Any licensed dentist who shall permit any unlicensed or unregistered person to practice dental hygiene or work as a registered dental assistant or limited registered dental assistant under his direction or control or shall permit or direct a licensed dental hygienist, registered dental assistant or limited registered dental assistant to perform any act not authorized in this act shall be guilty of a violation of this act and of conduct constituting willful and gross malpractice or willful and gross neglect in the practice of dentistry. L.1979,c.46,s.14; amended 1995,c.367,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-62 - Practice of dental hygiene.

45:6-62 Practice of dental hygiene.  15. a. Any person who has graduated from a school or college of dental hygiene approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and has been licensed to practice dental hygiene in this State and holds a current certification in Basic or Advanced Cardiac Life Support by an association approved by the board may, subject to the supervision of a New Jersey licensed dentist, practice dental hygiene in an office in which general dentistry or any special area of dentistry recognized by the board is regularly practiced, or in any appropriately equipped school, dental clinic, or institution, except that a New Jersey licensed dentist may, in his sole discretion, require direct supervision in his dental office. b. A dental hygienist acting under supervision in a dental office or dental clinic may treat only patients who are existing patients of record. c. Each licensed dentist may provide supervision to no more than three licensed dental hygienists at one time. d. A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene under direct supervision or supervision only in a facility having readily available emergency equipment as may be designated by the board, by regulation. L.1979, c.46, s.15; amended 2012, c.29, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-64 - Establishment of independent office, practice, of dental hygienist; prohibition.

45:6-64 Establishment of independent office, practice, of dental hygienist; prohibition.  17. Nothing in this act shall be construed as permitting a licensed dental hygienist to establish an independent office or engage in independent practice in connection with the performance of traditional hygienist services whether or not there is supervision or direct supervision of a licensed dentist. L.1979, c.46, s.17; amended 2012, c.29, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-65 - Continuance of proceedings dependent on law prior to effective date of law

45:6-65. Continuance of proceedings dependent on law prior to effective date of law  All proceedings pending and undisposed of, and any new proceedings based upon any event or transaction occurring before the effective date of this act, shall be continued, or may be initiated and processed to completion and shall be governed, to the extent that it is fair and feasible to do so, in accordance with the law in force at the time of the occurrence of the event or transaction involved, notwithstanding the repeal by this act of any statute now in force. L.1979, c. 46, s. 18, eff. March 21, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-66 - Rules and regulations; continuation

45:6-66. Rules and regulations; continuation  All rules and regulations heretofore adopted by the board shall continue to be effective on an interim basis as though hereafter adopted as rules and regulations of the board to the extent they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 46, s. 19, eff. March 21, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-67 - Rules and regulations on practice of dental hygienists and registered dental assistants; expiration of s. 45:6-63

45:6-67. Rules and regulations on practice of dental hygienists and registered dental assistants; expiration of s. 45:6-63  Section 16 of this act shall remain in force and effect for a period not to exceed 2 years after the effective date of this act. Within 1 year after the effective date of this act, the board shall propose rules and regulations governing the practice of dental hygiene, establish a program for registration of registered dental assistants, and establish the tasks which a duly licensed dentist may assign to a registered dental assistant. Such rules and regulations shall take effect 2 years after the enactment of this act. L.1979, c. 46, s. 20, eff. March 21, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-68 - Severability

45:6-68. Severability  If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this act shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered. L.1979, c. 46, s. 21, eff. March 21, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-69 - Compliance with law on radiologic technology

45:6-69. Compliance with law on radiologic technology  23. Nothing herein shall be construed to exempt registered dental assistants, limited registered dental assistants, dental assistants or other dental office personnel from compliance with P.L.1981, c.295 (C.26:2D-24 et seq.). L.1979,c.46,s.23; amended 1995,c.367,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-69.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-69.1 - Direct supervision required for certain procedures.

45:6-69.1 Direct supervision required for certain procedures.  4. The administration of local anesthesia, the monitoring of a patient administered nitrous oxide, and any other anesthetic procedures that may be designated by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, by regulation, shall be performed by a licensed dental hygienist only under direct supervision. L.2012, c.29, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-69.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-69.2 - Restrictions relative to dental hygienists.

45:6-69.2 Restrictions relative to dental hygienists.  5. A licensed dental hygienist shall not perform any intra-oral service, other than administering preventive measures such as the application of fluorides, pit and fissure sealants as well as other recognized topical agents for the prevention of oral disease or associated discomfort and the detection of caries in a school setting, upon any living person who the dental hygienist reasonably believes has not received an examination by a duly licensed dentist within the immediately preceding 365-day period. After performing an assessment, a dental hygienist acting under supervision who reasonably believes that a person has either dental caries or some other medical or dental condition requiring diagnosis or treatment by a dentist shall so inform in writing, within seven days, the dentist who is providing the supervision, except if it appears that emergent care is indicated, the dental hygienist shall immediately notify the supervising dentist. L.2012, c.29, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-70 - Issuance of limited registration certificate.

45:6-70 Issuance of limited registration certificate.  4. The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry shall issue to a dentist in good standing holding an active license to practice dentistry in any other state a limited registration certificate authorizing the registrant to make dental decisions pursuant to P.L.2007, c.259 (C.17:48G-1 et al.), if there is no pending dental license disciplinary action and no adverse information disclosed in a criminal background check or data bank search. A limited registration certificate shall not be deemed to authorize the registrant to treat patients or otherwise engage in the private practice of dentistry in this State. L.2007, c.259, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-71 - Fee for certificate.

45:6-71 Fee for certificate.  5. Each applicant for a limited registration certificate and each registrant shall pay to the board a fee in the amount established by the board, not to exceed a sum equal to 20 percent of the fee established for the issuance of a two-year active dentist registration; except that, the fee for submitting the application for the initial limited registration certificate shall be $125, which shall be deemed to include the fee which would otherwise be due for the unexpired portion of the first biennial registration period. The board shall process and issue a limited registration certificate to each qualified applicant within 30 days of its receipt of a completed application therefor.  L.2007, c.259, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-72 - Standards for dentists and holders of limited registration certificates.

45:6-72 Standards for dentists and holders of limited registration certificates.  6. Dentists licensed in New Jersey and holders of limited registration certificates are intended to be subject to the same standards of honesty, integrity and competency. In exercising its powers under R.S.45:6-1 et seq., the board shall apply the same standards as to honesty, integrity and competency to New Jersey dentists and to holders of limited registration certificates. L.2007, c.259, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:6-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:6-73 - License to practice dentistry required under certain circumstances.

45:6-73 License to practice dentistry required under certain circumstances.  6. Except as otherwise provided in P.L.1964, c.186 (C.45:6-16.1 et seq.), R.S.45:6-19 and R.S.45:6-20, no person other than a person duly licensed to practice dentistry in this State shall: a. make any diagnosis or develop any treatment plan with respect to the dental condition or treatment of any living person in this State; b. perform any surgical or irreversible procedure, including, but not limited to, the cutting of hard or soft tissue or the extraction of any tooth on any living person in this State; c. either bill or submit a claim for any service rendered involving the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in this State; or d. receive payment for the performance of dental or dental hygienist services from any source other than an employer authorized by law to practice dentistry in this State or any dental clinic, institution, or employment agency, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43), that employs licensed dental hygienists to provide temporary dental hygiene services. L.2012, c.29, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-32 - Mortuary Science Act; short title

45:7-32. Mortuary Science Act; short title  This act shall be known as the "Mortuary Science Act." L.1952, c. 340, p. 1097, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-33 - Practice of embalming and funeral directing declared occupation subject to strict regulation

45:7-33. Practice of embalming and funeral directing declared occupation subject to strict regulation  In the interest of, and to better secure, the public health, safety and welfare and for the more efficient administration and supervision of sanitary codes and health regulations, the practice of mortuary science and the practice of embalming and funeral directing are hereby declared to be occupations charged with a high degree of public interest and subject to strict regulation and control. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1097, s. 2. Amended by L.1960, c. 184, p. 760, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-35 - State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey created

45:7-35. State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey created  4. There is hereby created in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety a State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, which board shall consist of 13 members as follows: two shall be public members and one shall be a State executive department member appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:2.1 et seq.); eight members, each of whom shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey, duly licensed as a practitioner of mortuary science and shall have had a minimum of five consecutive years of experience and practice as a practitioner of mortuary science in this State immediately preceding his appointment; and two additional public members, one of whom shall be 62 years of age or older. Members of the board shall be appointed annually by the Governor for a term of three years and shall not serve more than two successive terms. Each member, other than the State executive department member, shall hold office after the expiration of his term of office until his successor shall be duly appointed and qualified. Vacancies occurring by reason of the expiration of term of office shall be filled by the Governor in the calendar year in which any such vacancy occurs for a term of three years from the year of appointment. Vacancies occurring by reason of the failure or neglect of the Governor to make appointments upon the expiration of terms of office as hereinabove provided and vacancies occurring for any other reason whatsoever shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term only. Any member of the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, other than the State executive department member, may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. The Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of the State of New Jersey is hereby abolished and all of its functions, powers and duties, except as may be inconsistent with the provisions of this act, are hereby transferred to and vested in the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey established hereunder. The State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey established hereunder and its functions, powers and duties shall in all respects be subject to the provisions of sections 30, 32, 33, 35, 37, 39 and 40 of P.L.1948, c.439 (C.52:17B-30, 52:17B-32, 52:17B-33, 52:17B-35, 52:17B-37, 52:17B-39 and 52:17B-40). L.1952,c.340,s.4; amended 1960, c.184, s.3; 2003. c.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-37 - Oath of members of board; president and secretary; rules and regulations

45:7-37. Oath of members of board; president and secretary; rules and regulations  Each member of the board, before entering upon his duties and within thirty days after receiving notice of his appointment, shall take and subscribe an oath of office such as is provided for other State officials. Upon the failure of a member of the board to take the oath of office as provided herein, a vacancy in the membership of the board shall then exist which shall be filled by the Governor as provided in section four. The board shall annually select from its membership a president and secretary, who shall serve until their successors shall be elected and qualified. The board is authorized and empowered to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this act, as it may deem expedient for the transaction of its business and for the purpose of efficiently enforcing the provisions of this act. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1100, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-38 - Rules and regulations

45:7-38. Rules and regulations  The board is authorized and empowered to adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this entire act or any amendment or supplement which may hereafter be adopted, as shall be reasonably proper and advisable for the promotion or improvement of the standards of service, protection and practice to be followed in the practice of mortuary science, embalming and funeral directing by individuals, corporations, partnerships and associations in the State of New Jersey, and for and in the interest, preservation and improvement of the public health, morals, safety and welfare. In addition to the powers otherwise herein granted to the board, the board is specifically empowered to adopt rules and regulations concerning the following: (a) the manner in which a mortuary or funeral establishment is conducted, (b) establish minimum requirements for a preparation room and as to the manner in which it shall be maintained, (c) issuance of lists of licensees, (d) trainees, apprentices and preceptors, (e) unethical or unprofessional conduct, (f) practice of mortuary science by individuals, corporations, partnerships and associations. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1100, s. 7. Amended by L.1960, c. 184, p. 763, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-39 - Seal

45:7-39. Seal  The board shall adopt a seal, of which the secretary shall have the care and custody, and all courts of this State shall take judicial notice of such seal. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1101, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-40 - President's duties

45:7-40. President's duties  The president of the board shall preside at all meetings and he shall exercise and perform all duties and functions incidental to the office of president of the board. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1101, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:7-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:7-41 - Secretary's duties; compensation; bond

45:7-41. Secretary's duties; compensation; bond  The secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the board, shall exercise and perform all duties and functions incidental to his office and such other duties and functions as may be assigned by the board. He shall receive such compensation for his services, within the limits of available appropriations therefor, and shall give such bond for the faithful performance of his duties as the board may, with the approval of the Attorney-General, determine. The secretary of the board shall keep a record in which shall be registered the name and professional address of every person to whom licenses have been granted in accordance with the provisions of this act or in accordance with the provisions of prior laws of this State, the number and date of such license and the date of each renewal thereof. The secretary shall, whenever requested so to do, certify over the seal of the board, whether the records kept by the board show or fail to show a license to carry on the practice of mortuary science or of embalming or funeral directing, or both, or the issuance of any renewal of any such licenses or whether any person has or has not a license in full force and effect. The fee for any such certificate shall be one dollar ($1.00). Any such certificate, whether made by the secretary upon such request or for use in proceedings before the board or in which the board may be a party, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated. In the month of January of each and every year the secretary of said board shall supply to each licensed practitioner of mortuary science, to each licensed embalmer and to each licensed funeral director a list of all practitioners of mortuary science, embalmers, and funeral directors holding a license under this act or under prior laws of this State, giving the names of such persons, their professional address and the number and nature of their licenses. L.1952, c. 340, p. 1101, s. 10.