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NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-15.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-15.1 - Residential facilities for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities; duty to inspect; report.

30:1-15.1 Residential facilities for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities; duty to inspect; report.  3. Inspection and approval of all residential facilities within the State providing diagnosis, care or treatment of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities shall be a responsibility of the department. The commissioner shall have the duty and is hereby authorized to set standards, and through his agents, including professionally qualified persons, to visit and inspect as often as is necessary, but at least once a year, all residential facilities which provide diagnosis, care or treatment of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities, whether State, county, municipal, public or private, in order to determine the conditions under which such persons are lodged, cared for, maintained or treated, and in order to assure that adequate standards of care and treatment are maintained, that civil liberties of individuals receiving care are preserved and that the public may be informed of the adequacy of these facilities. The State board and the commissioner, or their agents, shall have the right of admission to all parts of any building or buildings in which persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities are lodged, cared for or treated, as often as may be necessary. The extent and results of such visitation and inspection shall be included in the annual or any special report of the commissioner or the State board with such recommendations as they may deem necessary. Such report shall be available to the public. L.1965, c.59, s.3; amended 1971, c.384, s.22; 2010, c.50, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-15.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-15.2 - Inspection of premises, books, records, accounts.

30:1-15.2 Inspection of premises, books, records, accounts.  4. The premises, books, records and accounts of any facility or organization to which payments are made from the treasury of the State, directly or indirectly, for or on account of the diagnosis, care, treatment, rehabilitation, or maintenance of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities shall be open to the inspection of the commissioner or his agents; such books, records and accounts shall be available for inspection and audit by the State Auditor or any of his agents insofar as they relate to the receipt and expenditure of State moneys, in order to determine whether the amount so paid by the State is a proper charge, which question the commissioner shall determine. In order to encourage the continual improvement of standards of care, the commissioner shall make available, within the limits of appropriations therefor, professional consultative services to those facilities in the State which minister to persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities. L.1965, c.59, s.4; amended 1971, c.384, s.23; 2010, c.50, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-15.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-15.3 - Rules, regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Human Services concerning out-of-State placements for children.

30:1-15.3 Rules, regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Human Services concerning out-of-State placements for children.  3. a. The Commissioner of Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) and within 180 days after the effective date of this act, shall adopt rules and regulations that prescribe standards for the placement of children from this State in out-of-State residential schools and programs, and shall include the following: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, prior to entering into a contract with or licensing an out-of-State residential school or program, the Department of Human Services shall conduct an evaluation and inspection of the school or program, which shall include a site visit and such other means, as established by the rules and regulations, to evaluate the school or program. The department may conduct its own inspection or contract with another entity to perform the inspection; (2) In the case of the need for an emergency placement in an out-of-State residential school or program, the department shall ensure that the school or program meets the applicable rules and regulations within 30 days after the placement. If the school or program does not meet the rules and regulations within the 30-day period, the department shall find an alternate school or program that does meet them; (3) The department shall include in its contract with an out-of-State residential school or program the authority to conduct unannounced inspections of the school or program; (4) The department shall include on its official website a list of out-of-State residential schools and programs that the department licenses or contracts with; and (5) The department shall share with the Department of Children and Families reports it receives concerning any accidents, unusual incidents as defined by applicable rules and regulations, or incidents involving suspected abuse or neglect at an out-of-State residential school or program. b. The department, within 18 months after the adoption of rules and regulations pursuant to subsection a. of this section, shall report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on the implementation of the provisions of this section and the department's efforts to expand the State's capacity to provide in-State residential schools and programs and reduce out-of-State placements. L.2007, c.286, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-16 - Order of court to remedy improper conditions

30:1-16. Order of court to remedy improper conditions  If it shall appear after any such investigation of any of the institutions or noninstitutional agencies enumerated in sections 30:1-14 and 30:1-15 of this Title, that the laws relating to the construction, management and affairs of any such institution, and the care, treatment, government and discipline of its inmates or patients are being violated, or that inmates or patients in any such institution are cruelly, negligently or improperly treated or inadequate provision is made for their sustenance, clothing, care, supervision or other condition necessary to their suitable and proper well being, the commissioner or the State board may institute a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the proper superintendent, commissioner, agent, medical director, warden, manager, keeper, chief executive officer or other officer of such institution or in control thereof, or responsible for such violation or omission. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise and may direct him to modify any treatment or to apply such remedy, or both, or carry out the requirements of the commissioner or the State board as may be just and effectual. Amended by L.1953, c. 29, p. 504, s. 1; L.1971, c. 384, s. 12, eff. Jan. 5, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-17 - Action against officials in charge of institutions; notice; county prosecutor's duties

30:1-17. Action against officials in charge of institutions; notice; county prosecutor's duties  30:1-17. The rights and powers conferred upon the State board and the commissioner by sections 30:1-14, 30:1-15 and 30:1-16 of this Title, so far as they relate to the investigation of the institutions and noninstitutional agencies enumerated therein may be enforced by a civil action against the officer or board having charge of the institution, brought in the Superior Court. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise.  If, in the opinion of the commissioner or the State board, any matter with regard to the management or affairs of any such institution or any inmate or person in any way connected with either required legal investigation or action of any kind, notice thereof may be given by the commissioner or the State board to the county prosecutor of the county, and he shall thereupon make inquiry and take such proceedings in the premises as he may deem necessary and proper. It shall be the duty of the county prosecutor when so required to furnish such legal assistance, counsel or advice as the commissioner or the State board may require in the discharge of his or its duties.  Amended 1953,c.29,s.2; 1971,c.384,s.13; 1991,c.91,s.310.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-18 - Jurisdiction of Superior Court over persons who are mentally ill or incapacitated not affected.

30:1-18 Jurisdiction of Superior Court over persons who are mentally ill or incapacitated not affected.  30:1-18. No provision of this Title shall restrain or abridge the power and authority of the Superior Court over the persons and property of persons who are mentally ill or incapacitated. amended 1953, c.29, s.3; 1965, c.59, s.5; 2013, c.103, s.75.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-19 - Federal aid for hospitals; State agency designated to receive moneys

30:1-19. Federal aid for hospitals; State agency designated to receive moneys  The State Department of Institutions and Agencies is hereby authorized to receive from the Federal Government any moneys which the Federal Government shall offer to the State of New Jersey to assist the State to inventory its hospitals, to survey the need for construction of hospitals, to develop a program for construction of public and other nonprofit hospitals and to construct such hospitals in accordance with such program, and generally for all the purposes for which any such moneys shall be offered under or pursuant to any Federal law heretofore or hereafter enacted authorizing grants to the States for such purposes or for similar purposes, including payment to political subdivisions of, and public or other nonprofit agencies in the State. As used in this act, the term "hospitals" includes public health centers and related facilities. L.1947, c. 83, p. 463, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-20 - Governor to designate State administrative agency

30:1-20. Governor to designate State administrative agency  In the event that under or pursuant to any such Federal law it is required that a State agency in this State be designated to carry out the purposes of such law, including the administration, or the suspension of administration, of any plan pursuant thereto, the Department of Institutions and Agencies, or such other State agency as may be designated by the Governor, shall be the sole agency in this State for carrying out such purposes. The Governor is hereby authorized to make such designation, and the Department of Institutions and Agencies, or such other agency in the State so designated is hereby empowered to act as the sole agency in the State for carrying out such purposes. L.1947, c. 83, p. 464, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-21 - Applications for Federal funds authorized

30:1-21. Applications for Federal funds authorized  The State agency so designated, acting as such agency, is hereby authorized to submit to the surgeon-general of the United States Public Health Service applications for funds for carrying out the purposes of any such Federal law, and to administer or supervise the administration of any plans or otherwise act thereunder. L.1947, c. 83, p. 464, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-22 - Deposit and disposition of Federal moneys received

30:1-22. Deposit and disposition of Federal moneys received  The Department of Institutions and Agencies shall accept and receive as custodian any and all grants and money awarded for assistance in this State under or pursuant to any such Federal law. All moneys so received shall be deposited by the Department of Institutions and Agencies in a special fund or funds and shall be used exclusively for the purposes of any such Federal law. Such money shall be paid from such fund or funds in exactly the same manner as other funds of the State are expended upon vouchers certified or approved by the head of the State agency designated as the sole agency of this State for carrying out the purposes of such Federal law or other duly authorized representative of such agency, as provided by law. L.1947, c. 83, p. 464, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-23 - Surplus or unsuitable lands; sale to municipality; conveyance of title by department

30:1-23. Surplus or unsuitable lands; sale to municipality; conveyance of title by department  When any lands of the Department of Institutions and Agencies have been declared by the Commissioner of the Department of Institutions and Agencies to be surplus or unsuitable for use for the purposes of the Department of Institutions and Agencies, and the sale of such lands is authorized by the Governor, such lands may be sold to the municipality in which same are situate, at such fair price and upon such terms and conditions as shall be fixed by the State House Commission. Upon acceptance by the municipality of the terms and conditions fixed by the State House Commission, and performance by the municipality of such of the terms and conditions as the State House Commission may require to be performed prior to the conveyance of title, the Commissioner of the Department of Institutions and Agencies, on behalf of the State, shall be authorized to convey to such municipality title to said property. L.1956, c. 223, p. 788, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 384, s. 14, eff. Jan. 5, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-24 - Deposit of proceeds of sale

30:1-24. Deposit of proceeds of sale  The proceeds from the sale of said lands shall be paid into the treasury of the State of New Jersey. L.1956, c. 223, p. 788, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-25 - Transfer of functions, powers and duties of department of education and state board of education pursuant to child care centers and child development centers to department of institutions and agencies

30:1-25. Transfer of functions, powers and duties of department of education and state board of education pursuant to child care centers and child development centers to department of institutions and agencies  The functions, powers and duties of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education in connection with Child Care Centers pursuant to chapter 70 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes and early Child Development Centers pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 149 (C. 18A:6-79 et seq.) are hereby transferred to the Department of Institutions and Agencies. L.1972, c. 110, s. 1, eff. July 27, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1-26 - Method of transfer

30:1-26. Method of transfer  The transfer directed by this act shall be made in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.). L.1972, c. 110, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-1 - Change of name of department of institutions and agencies; reference to department or commissioner of institutions and agencies to mean department or commissioner of human services

30:1A-1. Change of name of department of institutions and agencies; reference to department or commissioner of institutions and agencies to mean department or commissioner of human services  All the functions, powers and duties of the existing Department of Institutions and Agencies and the commissioner thereof not herein transferred to the Department of Corrections are continued; provided, however, that the Department of Institutions and Agencies continued hereunder shall hereinafter be known and referred to as the Department of Human Services. With respect to the functions, powers and duties of the Department of Institutions and Agencies not herein transferred to the Department of Corrections, whenever in any law, rule, regulation, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Department of Institutions and Agencies, or to the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies, the same shall mean and refer to the Department of Human Services and the Commissioner of Human Services, respectively. L.1976, c. 98, s. 25, eff. Nov. 1, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-1.1 - References to "Division of Mental Health and Hospitals"

30:1A-1.1. References to "Division of Mental Health and Hospitals"  11. Whenever the term "Division of Mental Health and Hospitals" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the "Division of Mental Health Services."  L.1995,c.4,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-4 - New Jersey Boarding Home Advisory Council.

30:1A-4 New Jersey Boarding Home Advisory Council.  1. a. There is established in, but not of, the Department of Human Services the New Jersey Boarding Home Advisory Council. The council shall consist of 14 members, to be appointed by the Commissioner of Human Services in consultation with the Commissioners of Community Affairs and Health and Senior Services, the Public Defender, the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults and the Ombudsperson for the Institutionalized Elderly, as follows: two persons who own or operate a boarding house as defined in P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-1 et al.); two persons who own or operate a residential health care facility as defined in section 1 of P.L.1953, c.212 (C.30:11A-1) or licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.); two persons who currently reside in a boarding house or a residential health care facility; one person who is a member of the organization which represents operators of boarding houses or residential health care facilities, or both; one person who represents the health care professions; one person who represents a county office on aging; one person who represents a municipal building code department; one person who represents an organization or agency which advocates for mentally ill persons in this State; one person who represents an organization or agency which advocates for physically disabled persons in this State; and two other members who shall be chosen from among persons whose work, knowledge or interest relates to boarding houses or residential health care facilities and the residents thereof, including but not limited to municipal and county elected officials, county prosecutors, social workers, and persons knowledgeable about fire prevention standards and measures needed to assure safety from structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical deficiencies in boarding houses and residential health care facilities. In addition, the Chairman of the General Assembly Standing Reference Committee on Health and Human Services and the Chairman of the Senate Standing Reference Committee on Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens or their designees shall serve as ex officio members of the council. b. The terms of office of each appointed member shall be three years, but of the members first appointed, two shall be appointed for a term of one year, five for terms of two years, and seven for terms of three years. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The members of the council shall not receive any compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the council.  L.1986, c.205, s.1; amended 1994, c.58, s.47; 2005, c.155, s.88; 2010, c.34, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-5 - Organization of council

30:1A-5. Organization of council  a. The council shall organize as soon as may be practicable after the appointment of its members and shall select a chairman from among its members and a secretary who need not be a member of the counciL.  b. The Department of Human Services shall provide the council with such legal, stenographic, clerical and technical assistance as the council may require in order to perform its duties under this act.  c. The council shall meet on a quarterly basis during each calendar year, but may at the discretion of the chairman hold additional meetings as deemed necessary to carry out its duties under this act.  L. 1986, c. 205, s. 2, eff. Jan. 5, 1987.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-6 - Duties of council

30:1A-6. Duties of council  It shall be the duty of the council:  a. To make policy recommendations to the interdepartmental policy coordinating committee established pursuant to section 17 of P.L. 1979, c. 496 (C. 30:1A-2) regarding the development and coordination of licensing and enforcement standards in boarding houses and residential health care facilities and the provision of services to their residents;  b. To advise the Departments of Human Services, Community Affairs, and Health regarding methods for identification of boarding houses and residential health care facilities for which no license has been issued;  c. To advise the departments during the development and revision of regulations; and  d. To review and comment upon proposed regulations.  L. 1986, c. 205, s. 3, eff. Jan. 5, 1987.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-7 - Short title.

30:1A-7 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program Act." L.2001,c.62,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-8 - New Jersey Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.

30:1A-8 New Jersey Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.  2. There is established in the Department of Human Services, the New Jersey Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program. The purpose of the program is to: improve the health and nutritional status of State residents in need of food assistance, supplement the efforts of emergency food programs in the State to reduce hunger, and enable families and individuals to become food secure and self-sufficient. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish the program in conjunction with the regional food banks in the State. b. The goals of the program are to: (1) enhance the accessibility and availability of safe, nutritious food and food-related resources; (2) develop and provide comprehensive nutrition education programs; (3) periodically conduct assessments of the needs of persons requesting food assistance and hunger-related issues to ensure program funds are used effectively; and (4) empower persons requesting food assistance or at risk of needing food assistance to increase their independence from emergency food assistance programs. L.2001,c.62,s.2.