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NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.18 - Legislative findings and declarations

45:9-41.18. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that it is a valid public purpose to establish a separate board to regulate the practice of chiropractic in this State to properly protect the citizenry who receive the services of a chiropractor by maintaining and ensuring standards of competency and integrity of the profession and preventing unsafe, fraudulent or deceptive practices which may damage the health of those citizens, as well as the reputation of the profession in this State.  L.1989,c.153,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.19 - Definitions.

45:9-41.19 Definitions.  3. As used in P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.) and sections 7 through 14 and sections 19 and 20 of P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 through C.45:9-41.13 inclusive): a. "Board" means the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.20). b. "Doctor of Chiropractic," "Chiropractor" or "Chiropractic Physician" means a person trained and qualified in the discipline of chiropractic whose license is in force and not suspended or revoked at the time in question. A person licensed to practice chiropractic may use the title doctor, or its abbreviation, in the practice of chiropractic, however, it must be qualified by the words doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor or chiropractic physician, or its abbreviation, D.C. The use of the title doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic physician, or its abbreviation, D.C., may be used interchangeably. c. "Chiropractic assistance" means assisting a chiropractor with providing certain clinical procedures common and customary to the chiropractic setting including:  (1) collecting general health data, such as the taking of an oral history or vital sign measurement; (2) applying thermal, sound, light, mechanical and electrical modalities and hydrotherapy; and (3) instructing and monitoring prescribed rehabilitative activities. Chiropractic assistance shall not include administrative activities of a non-clinical nature, chiropractic adjustment, manual therapy, nutritional instruction, counseling or other therapeutic service or procedure which requires individual licensure in the State.  d. "Licensed chiropractic assistant" means a person who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.) to practice chiropractic assistance under the supervision of a chiropractor.  e. "Supervision" means the oversight provided by a licensed chiropractor of the clinical services performed by a licensed chiropractic assistant, and for which the chiropractor shall be on the premises at all times and readily available to instruct the licensed chiropractic assistant throughout the performance of the clinical services. L.1989, c.153, s.3; amended 2009, c.322, s.3; 2015, c.283, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.20 - State Board of Chiropractic Examiners created

45:9-41.20. State Board of Chiropractic Examiners created  There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The board shall consist of 11 members who are residents of the State, two of whom shall be public members and one of whom shall be a State executive department member appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1 et seq.). The remaining eight members shall be licensed chiropractors who have been actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in this State for at least five years immediately preceding their appointments.  The Governor shall appoint each member, other than the State executive department member, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of three years, except that three of the initial chiropractic members of the board shall consist of the incumbent chiropractic member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, who shall serve until the expiration of his current term as a chiropractic member, and the two incumbent chiropractic assistants of the State Board of Medical Examiners, each of whom shall serve until the expiration of his current term as a chiropractic assistant, and except that of the remaining five chiropractic members first appointed, two shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years and one shall serve for a term of one year. Each member shall hold office until his successor has been qualified. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. No member of the board may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed.  L.1989,c.153,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.21 - Compensation of board members

45:9-41.21. Compensation of board members  Members of the board shall be compensated and reimbursed for expenses and provided with office and meeting facilities pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1977, c.285 (C.45:1-2.5). L.1989,c.153,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.22 - Election of officers, meetings

45:9-41.22. Election of officers, meetings  The board shall annually elect from among its members a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. The board shall meet at least four times per year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties.  L.1989,c.153,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.23 - Duties of the board.

45:9-41.23 Duties of the board.  7. The board shall: a. Appoint and prescribe the duties of an executive secretary. The executive secretary shall serve at its pleasure; b. Review the qualifications of applicants for licensure; c. Insure the proper conduct and standards of examinations; d. Issue and renew licenses for chiropractors pursuant to this act, R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6 and R.S.45:9-14.10, P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.5 et al.), and chiropractic assistants pursuant to sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.); e. Refuse to admit a person to an examination, or refuse to issue a license, or suspend, revoke or fail to renew the license of a chiropractor or chiropractic assistant pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); f. Maintain a record of chiropractors and chiropractic assistants licensed in this State, their places of business, places of residence and the date and number of their licenses; g. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures, renewals and other services it performs pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.) and sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.); h. Establish standards pursuant to which a chiropractor shall maintain medical malpractice liability insurance coverage, at appropriate amounts, as set forth in regulations; i. Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6 and R.S.45:9-14.10, and sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.), and P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.5 et al.). L.1989, c.153, s.7; amended 2009, c.322, s.10; 2015, c.283, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.24 - Transfer of records to the board

45:9-41.24. Transfer of records to the board  All records of the State Board of Medical Examiners relating to the practice of chiropractic shall be transferred to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the State board of Chiropractic Examiners is empowered to take over and complete all unfinished undertakings of the State Board of Medical Examiners concerning the practice of chiropractic.  L.1989,c.153,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.25 - Transfer of jurisdiction, powers, duties and responsibilities to the board

45:9-41.25. Transfer of jurisdiction, powers, duties and responsibilities to the board  All jurisdiction, powers, duties and responsibilities heretofore vested in the State Board of Medical Examiners with respect to the practice of chiropractic and the granting, suspension or revocation of licenses of chiropractors under chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes shall be immediately transferred to and vested in the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners created by this act, which board shall hereafter govern the practice of chiropractic in this State in accordance with all applicable laws.  L.1989,c.153,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.26 - Existing laws, licenses unaffected

45:9-41.26. Existing laws, licenses unaffected  Laws of this State relating to the practice of chiropractic and not amended by, or inconsistent with, this act shall remain in effect. Chiropractic licenses heretofore issued shall be unaffected by this act. L.1989,c.153,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.27 - Scope of practice of chiropractic unaffected.

45:9-41.27 Scope of practice of chiropractic unaffected.  11. The scope of practice of chiropractic shall remain as defined in existing statutes. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to prohibit a chiropractor from caring for chiropractic subluxation. Chiropractic analysis which identifies the existence of a chiropractic subluxation may be the basis for chiropractic care even in the absence of a subjective complaint or other objective findings. L.1989, c.153, s.11; amended 2009, c.322, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.28 - Continuing education required for licensure.

45:9-41.28 Continuing education required for licensure.  5. The board shall require each person licensed as a chiropractor, as a condition for biennial registration, to complete 30 credits of continuing chiropractic education as provided in section 6 of this amendatory and supplementary act during each biennial registration period. A minimum of two of the 30 credits shall consist of the study of State laws and regulations governing chiropractic professional ethics or record keeping and documentation as it pertains to the practice of chiropractic in this State, and a minimum of two credits shall consist of nutrition education. L.2009, c.322, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.29 - Duties of board relative to continuing education.

45:9-41.29 Duties of board relative to continuing education.  6. a. The board: (1) Shall establish standards for continuing chiropractic and chiropractic assistant education, including, but not limited to, the subject matter and content of courses of study that are taught by chiropractic schools, colleges, institutions and universities or tested on for licensure; (2) May accredit educational programs offering credit towards the continuing chiropractic and chiropractic assistant education requirements; (3) May accredit other educational programs, including, but not limited to educational programs offered by professional organizations or societies, health care professions, schools, colleges, institutions, universities or healthcare facilities; (4) May allow satisfactory completion of continuing chiropractic and chiropractic assistant education requirements through equivalent education programs such as examinations, papers, publications, scientific presentations, teaching and research appointments, scientific exhibits and independent study or Internet courses such as distance learning, including, but not limited to, video and audio tapes or Internet education programs; and (5) Shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. b. Each 50 minutes of instruction in a board approved education course or program shall be equivalent to one credit. L.2009, c.322, s.6; amended 2015, c.283, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.30 - Procedures.

45:9-41.30 Procedures.  7. The board shall: a. Establish procedures for monitoring compliance with the continuing education requirements; and b. Establish procedures to evaluate and grant approval to providers of continuing education courses. L.2009, c.322, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.31 - Waiver of requirements.

45:9-41.31 Waiver of requirements.  8. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing chiropractic and chiropractic assistant education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as illness or disability, retirement of the license, or other good cause. L.2009, c.322, s.8; amended 2015, c.283, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.32 - Noncompliance, civil penalty; regulations.

45:9-41.32 Noncompliance, civil penalty; regulations.  9. a. The board shall not require a new licensee to complete required continuing chiropractic education credits for any registration period commencing within 12 months of the licensee's participation in and completion of an accredited graduate chiropractic education program. b. Any person who fails to complete the continuing chiropractic education requirements established pursuant to section 5 of this amendatory and supplementary act shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $500 or a designated number of additional hours of continuing chiropractic education, or both, as imposed by the board for a first offense. A second or subsequent offense by a licensee may be considered professional misconduct. c. The board shall promulgate regulations concerning continuing education requirements within 180 days of the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act. L.2009, c.322, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.33 - License necessary to practice as chiropractic assistant; exceptions.

45:9-41.33 License necessary to practice as chiropractic assistant; exceptions.  5. a. No person shall practice as a chiropractic assistant unless the person holds a valid license to practice as a chiropractic assistant in this State pursuant to sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.), except any student enrolled in an educational program recognized by the board that leads to a diploma or certification as a chiropractic assistant shall be permitted to provide clinical services under the supervision of a chiropractor to gain the necessary practical clinical experience. A licensed chiropractic assistant shall be considered a licensed healthcare professional and the chiropractic assistance services delegated to the assistant by a supervising chiropractor shall be considered performed incident to the license of the supervising chiropractor. b. No person, business entity or its employees, agents, or representatives shall use the title "chiropractic assistant" or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating the practice of chiropractic assistance unless licensed to practice chiropractic assistance under the provisions of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et al.). L.2015, c.283, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.34 - Qualifications for licensure.

45:9-41.34 Qualifications for licensure.  6. To qualify for licensure as a chiropractic assistant by the board, an applicant shall: a. Be at least 18 years of age;  b. Have received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency; c. Be of good moral character;  d. Have completed an application in a manner and form prescribed by the board and paid all applicable fees required by the board; e. Have completed an education program suitable for licensed chiropractic assistants, as determined by the board; f. Have passed a competency examination approved by the board; and g. Have completed practical clinical training, as determined by the board.  L.2015, c.283, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.35 - Issuance of license; renewal; fee.

45:9-41.35 Issuance of license; renewal; fee.  7. The board shall issue a license to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.). All licenses shall be issued for a two-year period upon the payment of the licensure fee prescribed by the board, and shall be renewed upon filing of a renewal application, the payment of a licensure fee, and presentation of satisfactory evidence that the renewal applicant has successfully completed 15 credit hours of continuing education, to be completed during each biennial period. L.2015, c.283, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-41.36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-41.36 - Conditions for issuance of license.

45:9-41.36 Conditions for issuance of license.  8. The board shall issue a license to any applicant who has: a. complied with subsections a. through d. of section 6 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.34); b. a current chiropractic assistant license, registration, certification, or equivalent, in good standing, in another state whose requirements are substantially similar to or greater than the requirements under sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.), as determined by the board; and c. presented documentation to the board that the license in another jurisdiction has not been suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted for any reason except non-renewal. L.2015, c.283, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-42.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-42.1 - Short title

45:9-42.1. Short title  This act shall be known, and may be cited as the "Bio-analytical Laboratory and Laboratory Directors Act (1953)." L.1953, c. 420, p. 2100, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-42.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-42.3 - Meetings for examination and licensure of applicants for license; record; register

45:9-42.3. Meetings for examination and licensure of applicants for license; record; register  The State Board of Medical Examiners shall, in addition to conducting examinations for licenses to practice all professions placed under its jurisdiction, hold meetings for the licensure or examination, or both, of all applicants under this act for a license as a bio-analytical laboratory director not less than twice each year which meetings shall be held at such times and places as the board shall designate. The board shall keep an official record of all such meetings and an official register of all applicants for such license. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2101, s. 3. Amended by L.1981, c. 314, s. 2, eff. Dec. 3, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-42.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-42.4 - Application for plenary or specialty license; fee

45:9-42.4. Application for plenary or specialty license; fee  All persons desiring a bio-analytical laboratory director's license shall apply therefor to the board. a. Every applicant for plenary license shall present to the secretary of the board, at least 30 days before the examination at which he requests to be examined and every applicant for a specialty license shall also present to the secretary of the board a written application on a form provided by the board, together with satisfactory proof that he is more than 18 years of age, is of good moral character and has met satisfactorily all the necessary requirements of education, training and experience or certification as hereinafter provided. b. A fee of $100.00 shall accompany all applications. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2102, s. 4. Amended by L.1981, c. 314, s. 3, eff. Dec. 3, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-42.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-42.10 - Retention of application and examination papers

45:9-42.10. Retention of application and examination papers  All application and examination papers shall be retained in the files of the said board for at least five years, and they shall be prima facie evidence of all matters therein contained. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2104, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-42.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-42.11 - License certificates

45:9-42.11. License certificates  License certificates shall be issued to successful applicants and shall be signed by the president and the secretary of the board and shall be attested by the seal thereof. The certificate shall be displayed in a prominent place in the laboratory where the licensee practices. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2105, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-42.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-42.12 - License required to conduct laboratory

45:9-42.12. License required to conduct laboratory  On and after January first, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four, it shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a bio-analytical laboratory in this State, unless such person is the holder of a bio-analytical laboratory director's license. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2105, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-42.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-42.15 - Annual certificate of registration

45:9-42.15. Annual certificate of registration  Every licensed bio-analytical laboratory director shall procure each year from the secretary of the board, on or before January 1, an annual certificate of registration which shall be issued by said secretary upon the payment of a fee, in an amount to be fixed by the board, not to exceed $15.00. The secretary shall mail to each licensed bio-analytical laboratory director, on or before October 1 of each year, a printed blank form to be properly filled in and returned to said secretary by such licensee on or before the succeeding November 1, together with such fee. Upon the receipt of said form, properly filled in, and such fee, the annual certificate of registration shall be issued and transmitted. Said secretary shall annually, on or before March 1, mail to each licensed bio-analytical laboratory director, and to each physician, or member of other profession licensed by the board, a list of the names and addresses of all bio-analytical laboratories and licensed bio-analytical laboratory directors registered under this act for said year. Every bio-analytical laboratory director, who continues to operate or direct a laboratory after having failed to obtain an annual certificate of registration at the time and in the manner required by this act, shall be subject to a penalty of $25.00 for each such failure. L.1953, c. 420, p. 2106, s. 15. Amended by L.1971, c. 236, s. 4, eff. June 23, 1971.