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NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-7.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-7.9 - Applications for professional, occupational licensure; names required.

45:1-7.9 Applications for professional, occupational licensure; names required.  1. a. An application to be completed for a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification, or renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification, shall include: (1) a line for the applicant to list a professional name; (2) a line for the individual to list a legal name, if different from the professional name; and (3) the ability for the applicant to choose which of the names is to appear on the license, certificate of registration or certification.  b. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall apply to every applicant for or holder of a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification issued, renewed, reactivated, or reinstated by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.2013, c. 253 (C.45:1-15), or by any principal department of the Executive Branch of State government or any entity within any department or any other entity hereafter created to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation. L.2021, c.88.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-8 - Contractors; application of s. 45:1-9

45:1-8. Contractors; application of s. 45:1-9  The provisions of this act apply to the following classes of contractors: a. Tree experts, certified pursuant to P.L.1940, c. 100 (C. 13:1-28 et seq.); b. Home repair contractors, licensed pursuant to P.L.1960, c. 41 (C. 17:16C-62 et seq.); c. Electrical contractors, licensed pursuant to P.L.1962, c. 162 (C. 45:5A-1 et seq.); d. Master plumbers, licensed pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 362 (C. 45:14C-1 et seq.); e. Well drillers, licensed pursuant to P.L.1947, c. 377 (C. 58:4A-5 et seq.); and f. Any class of contractors who hereafter are licensed by the State. L.1973, c. 254, s. 1, eff. Nov. 26, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-9 - Indication of license, certificate number.

45:1-9 Indication of license, certificate number.  2. Any contractor licensed by the State shall indicate his license or certificate number on all contracts, subcontracts, bids, construction permits, and all forms of advertising as a contractor. L.1973, c.254, s.2; amended 2012, c.71, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-10 - Agreement by practitioner for payments to laboratory for tests without disclosure to patient, third party payor; prohibited.

45:1-10 Agreement by practitioner for payments to laboratory for tests without disclosure to patient, third party payor; prohibited.  1. It shall be unlawful for any person licensed in the State of New Jersey to practice medicine or surgery, dentistry, osteopathy, podiatric medicine or chiropractic to agree with any clinical, bio-analytical or hospital laboratory, wheresoever located, to make payments to such laboratory for individual tests, combination of tests, or test series for patients unless such person discloses on the bills to patients and third party payors the name and address of such laboratory and the net amount or amounts paid or to be paid to such laboratory for individual tests, combination of tests or test series. L.1973,c.322,s.1; amended 1977, c.323; 2005, c.259, s.36.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-11 - Violations; penalty

45:1-11. Violations; penalty  Any person violating this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1973, c. 322, s. 2, eff. Dec. 18, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-12 - Extra fee for completion of medical claim form, certain practitioners, penalty.

45:1-12 Extra fee for completion of medical claim form, certain practitioners, penalty.  1. No podiatrist, optometrist or psychologist and no professional service corporation engaging in the practice of podiatric medicine, optometry or psychology in this State shall charge a patient an extra fee for services rendered in completing a medical claim form in connection with a health insurance policy. Any person violating this act shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 for each offense. Such penalty shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The Superior Court and municipal court shall have jurisdiction within its territory of such proceedings. Process shall be either in the nature of a summons or warrant and shall issue in the name of the State, upon the complaint of the State Board of Medical Examiners with respect to podiatrists, the New Jersey State Board of Optometry for optometrists or the State Board of Psychological Examiners for psychologists. L.1975,c.300,s.1; amended 1991, c.91, s.447; 2005, c.259, s.37.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-14 - Legislative findings and declarations; liberal construction of act

45:1-14. Legislative findings and declarations; liberal construction of act  The Legislature finds and declares that effective implementation of consumer protection laws and the administration of laws pertaining to the professional and occupational boards located within the Division of Consumer Affairs require uniform investigative and enforcement powers and procedures and uniform standards for license revocation, suspension and other disciplinary proceedings by such boards. This act is deemed remedial, and the provisions hereof should be afforded a liberal construction. L.1978, c. 73, s. 1, eff. July 13, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15 - Application of act.

45:1-15 Application of act.  2. The provisions of this act shall apply to the following boards and all professions or occupations regulated by, through or with the advice of those boards: the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Professional Planners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, the State Board of Court Reporting, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the State Real Estate Appraiser Board, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Polysomnography, the Professional Counselor Examiners Committee, the New Jersey Cemetery Board, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, the Electrologists Advisory Committee, the Acupuncture Advisory Committee, the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee, the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, the Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee, the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee, the Home Inspection Advisory Committee, the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee, the Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee, the Perfusionists Advisory Committee, the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee, the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, and any other entity hereafter created under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation. L.1978, c.73, s.2; amended 1983, c.7, s.21; 1984, c.205, s.43; 1989, c.153, s.24; 1991, c.31, s.18; 1991, c.68, s.30; 1991, c.134, s.14; 1995, c.366, s.23; 1999, c.403, s.1; 2003, c.18, s.20; 2005, c.244, s.16; 2005, c.308, s.11; 2007, c.211, s.31; 2007, c.337, s.12; 2009, c.41, s.13; 2012, c.71, s.17; 2013, c.253, s.34; 2019, c.331, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15.1 - Rules, regulations

45:1-15.1. Rules, regulations  8. Consistent with their enabling acts, P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) and the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the boards and others set forth in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15) are authorized to adopt rules and regulations to serve the public health, safety and welfare. L.1999,c.403,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15.2 - Professional, occupational licenses, registrations, expiration date for individuals with certain types of military service; delayed.

45:1-15.2 Professional, occupational licenses, registrations, expiration date for individuals with certain types of military service; delayed.  1. Any license issued by a professional or occupational board designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), and any registration issued under the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et al.), shall not expire while the licensee or registrant is an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States and shall be extended for up to 120 days after his or her return from active service. Any late renewal fees, reinstatement fees and other reinstatement requirements shall be waived by the applicable professional or occupational board or the Division of Consumer Affairs upon application by the licensee or registrant within 120 days after he or she returns from active service. If the license or registration is renewed during the 120-day period after his or her return from active service, and the licensee or registrant submits documentation verifying his or her active military service, the licensee or registrant shall only be responsible for normal fees and activities relating to renewal of the license or registration and shall not be charged any additional costs, such as, but not limited to, late fees or delinquency fees. As used in this section, "active member" means an individual or member of an organized unit ordered into active service in the Armed Forces of the United States by reason of membership in a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. L.2008, c.62, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15.3 - Issuance of certain professional, occupational licenses to veterans with equivalent training.

45:1-15.3 Issuance of certain professional, occupational licenses to veterans with equivalent training.  1. a. Notwithstanding any other act or regulation to the contrary, a professional or occupational board designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15) that issues a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification for which professional training, education, or experience is required shall give credit toward its requirements for licensure or certification for training, education, and experience received while serving as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States that is substantially equivalent to the training, education, or experience required for licensure or certification.  b. A professional or occupational board shall issue a license or certification to an applicant who presents evidence to the board that: (1) the applicant has been honorably discharged from active military service; (2) the training, education, and experience the applicant received while serving as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, together with any training, education, and experience obtained outside of the Armed Forces, is substantially equivalent to training, education, or experience required for licensure or certification; and (3) the applicant complies with all other requirements for licensure, including, without limitation, any requirement for examination. c. For the purpose of determining substantial equivalence of education, a professional or occupational board shall consider education courses directly relevant to the profession or occupation for which a license or certification is sought that are part of the applicant's military training or service that meet the equivalence standards of the American Council on Education. d. For the purpose of determining substantial equivalence of experience, a professional or occupational board shall consider whether the experience gained in the military is of a character equivalent to that which would have been gained in the civilian sector doing similar work. e. A professional or occupational board may require an applicant to provide such documentation of the applicant's training, education, or experience as deemed necessary by the board to determine substantial equivalency. An applicant seeking credit for military training, experience, or both shall submit to the appropriate professional or occupational board the applicant's Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) Document, DD Form 2586. f. To the extent that an applicant's military training, education, or experience, or a portion thereof, is not deemed substantially equivalent, a professional or occupational board shall credit whatever portion of the military training, education, or experience that is substantially equivalent towards meeting the requirements for the issuance of the license or certificate. L.2013, c.49, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15.4 - Rules, regulations.

45:1-15.4 Rules, regulations.  2. Each professional or occupational board designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), subject to the provisions of this act, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this act. L.2013, c.49, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15.6 - Charge for professional, occupations license under certain circumstances; prohibited.

45:1-15.6 Charge for professional, occupations license under certain circumstances; prohibited.  2. Notwithstanding the provision of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a professional or occupational board, designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), that issues a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification shall not charge a license fee for the issuance of a license to an applicant who holds a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation issued pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.165 (C.39:3-10f6) or section 2 of P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.3), respectively. L.2017, c.175, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15.7 - Internet to provide secure process for obtaining, renewing professional, occupational licenses, certificates of registration.

45:1-15.7 Internet to provide secure process for obtaining, renewing professional, occupational licenses, certificates of registration.  1. Each professional or occupational board designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), shall provide on its Internet website a secure process to allow applicants to complete online any application documents, including any fee payments, required to obtain an initial license, certificate of registration, or certification, or renewal of an existing license, certificate of registration, or certification, as the case may be, and to submit electronically all necessary documentation for review and approval of that board. L.2017, c.298, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-15.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-15.8 - Rules, regulations.

45:1-15.8 Rules, regulations.  2. Each professional or occupational board designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this act. L.2017, c.298, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-16 - Definitions

45:1-16. Definitions  As used within this act the following words or terms shall have the indicated definition unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Board" means any professional or occupational licensing board designated in section 2 of this act. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. "Person" means any natural person or his legal representative, partnership, corporation, company, trust, business entity or association, and any agent, employee, salesman, partner, officer, director, member, stockholder, associate, trustee or cestuis que trust thereof. L.1978, c. 73, s. 3, eff. July 13, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-18.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-18.1 - Findings, declarations relative to unauthorized practice of certain occupations, professions.

45:1-18.1 Findings, declarations relative to unauthorized practice of certain occupations, professions.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The regulation of certain professions or occupations through the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs or the boards or committees within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this State; b. The unauthorized practice of a regulated profession or occupation inures to the detriment of the public; c. The professional and occupational licensing boards and committees within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety are unable to consistently and effectively prevent and sanction the unauthorized practice of regulated professions and occupations due, in part, to limitations in the investigative and enforcement powers currently afforded to the boards and commissions, and to the applicable procedures available to address these issues; and d. It is therefore necessary and appropriate to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this State to provide the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs and the boards and committees within the Division of Consumer Affairs with additional investigative and enforcement powers and enhanced procedures to more effectively deter individuals from engaging in the unauthorized practice of a regulated profession or occupation. L.2009, c.267, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-18.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-18.2 - Exercise of investigative power.

45:1-18.2 Exercise of investigative power.  2. a. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs or any board or committee within the division may exercise its investigative power pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-18) whenever there is reason to believe that there has been a violation of any applicable law or regulation by a person who: (1) is not licensed, certified, or otherwise permitted by law or regulation to practice a profession or occupation and who represents to the public by any means, that he is able to practice a profession or occupation regulated under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; or (2) has engaged or is engaging in the unauthorized practice of a profession or occupation regulated under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes in violation of any law or regulation administered by the director or a board or committee within the Division of Consumer Affairs. b. Any person who, following notice and a hearing, has been found to have engaged in the conduct specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection a. of this section shall: (1) immediately cease and desist from practicing that profession or occupation, as ordered by the director or a board or committee; and (2) be liable to a penalty of not more than $10,000 for the first offense, and not more than $20,000 for each subsequent offense, to be recovered by the director or the board or committee within the Division of Consumer Affairs. c. Any proceeding instituted pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any other proceeding authorized by section 10 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-23), or by any other law. L.2009, c.267, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-18.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-18.3 - Regulations.

45:1-18.3 Regulations.  3. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety may promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.2009, c.267, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-19 - Failure or refusal to file statement or report, refuse access to premises or failure to obey subpena; penalty

45:1-19. Failure or refusal to file statement or report, refuse access to premises or failure to obey subpena; penalty  If any person shall fail or refuse to file any statement or report or refuse access to premises from which a licensed profession or occupation is conducted in any lawfully conducted investigative matter or fail to obey a subpena issued pursuant to this act, the Attorney General may apply to the Superior Court and obtain an order: a. Adjudging such person in contempt of court; or b. Granting such other relief as may be required; or c. Suspending the license of any such person unless and until compliance with the subpena or investigative demand is effected. L.1978, c. 73, s. 6, eff. July 13, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-20 - Compelling testimony or production of book, paper or document; immunity from prosecution

45:1-20. Compelling testimony or production of book, paper or document; immunity from prosecution  If any person shall refuse to testify or produce any book, paper, or other document in any proceeding under this act for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him may tend to incriminate him, convict him of a crime, or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture, and shall, notwithstanding, be directed to testify or to produce such book, paper, or document by the Attorney General, he shall comply with such direction. A person who is entitled by law to, and does assert such privilege, and who complies with such direction of the Attorney General shall not thereafter be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture in any criminal proceeding which arises out of and relates to the subject matter of the proceeding. No person so testifying shall be exempt from prosecution or punishment for perjury or false swearing committed by him in giving such testimony or from any civil or administrative action arising from such testimony. L.1978, c. 73, s. 7, eff. July 13, 1978.