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NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-16 - Additional external inspection; fee.

34:7-16 Additional external inspection; fee.  34:7-16. In addition to the annual internal and external inspection, there may be an external inspection if found necessary of each vessel specified in subsection a. of R.S.34:7-14, which shall be made as nearly as may be at the expiration of 6 months from each annual inspection and for which the owner, lessee or operator shall pay to the Department of Labor a fee of $50. The fees established hereunder pursuant to the amendatory provisions of P.L.2003, c.117 shall be in effect for State fiscal years 2003-04 and 2004-05 and thereafter may be adjusted by the Commissioner of Labor in accordance with fee schedules adopted by regulation. Each vessel insured by an insurance company may also be given an external inspection by a certified inspector.  Amended 1946, c.92, s.3; 1967, c.211, ss.3,10; 1971, c.154, s.11; 1982, c.54, s.4; 1991, c.205, s.10; 2003, c.117, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-17 - Commissioner may order additional inspections

34:7-17. Commissioner may order additional inspections  Whenever it shall be deemed necessary by the commissioner, additional inspections may be made of vessels specified in section 34:7-14a. of this Title, which shall be paid for in accordance with section 34:7-16 of this Title. Amended by L.1967, c. 211, s. 4; L.1971, c. 154, s. 12, eff. May 20, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-18 - Rules and regulations

34:7-18. Rules and regulations  The commissioner may make such rules and regulations covering the manner of conducting inspections, the method of collecting fees, the settlement of accounts and payment of money on the part of certified inspectors by insurance companies or registered inspection agencies as he may deem necessary. Amended by L.1971, c. 154, s. 13, eff. May 20, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-19 - Report by insurance company making inspection.

34:7-19 Report by insurance company making inspection.  34:7-19. An insurance company making an inspection of any vessel specified in R.S. 34:7-14 shall make a report of such inspection to the commissioner in such manner and at such intervals as he may by rules provide, and shall pay the commissioner a fee of $20. The fee established hereunder pursuant to the amendatory provisions of P.L.2003, c.117 shall be in effect for State fiscal years 2003-04 and 2004-05, and thereafter may be adjusted by the Commissioner of Labor in accordance with fee schedules adopted by regulation. The fees shall be payable by and collected from the owner, lessee or operator by the insurer or inspector at the time of inspection for each boiler insured within the State. It is further provided that payment of these fees may be made by the insurer through other methods when required or allowed by the commissioner, as provided in R.S.34:7-18.  Amended 1946, c.92, s.4; 1967, c.211, s.5; 1991, c.205, s.11; 2003, c.117, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-20 - Report by owner; fees

34:7-20. Report by owner; fees  The owner of any vessel specified in section 34:7-14 of this Title shall within 30 days after service on him of written notice so to do, furnish to the commissioner a report of an inspection made in accordance with this article, in default of which the commissioner shall assign an inspector to make the inspection in accordance with the terms of such notice. The fees for any inspection made under this section shall be paid by the owner to the commissioner. On the owner's failure to pay such fee within 30 days after the inspection the commissioner is authorized to sue for its collection in any court of competent jurisdiction. Amended by L.1967, c. 211, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-21 - Unfit vessel not to be used

34:7-21. Unfit vessel not to be used  If after inspection it is found that any vessel specified in section 34:7-14 of this Title is unfit for use the inspector shall order its use to be discontinued until properly repaired or replaced. The owner before resuming its use shall cause proper repairs or replacements to be made and shall on the completion thereof notify the commissioner who shall cause a further inspection to be made. If the inspector finds such vessel fit for use he shall deliver to the owner evidence of approval for further use. Amended by L.1967, c. 211, s. 7; L.1971, c. 154, s. 14, eff. May 20, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-22 - Reinspection

34:7-22. Reinspection  The owner or operator of any vessel specified in section 34:7-14 of this Title, dissatisfied with the result of any inspection may appeal to the commissioner by mail. Upon receipt of the appeal, the commissioner shall direct one of the members of the Mechanical Inspection Bureau to conduct an inspection of such vessel and make a report to him, and he shall thereupon render his decision, which shall be final. Amended by L.1967, c. 211, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-23 - Conformance to standards

34:7-23. Conformance to standards  34:7-23. No steam boiler, pressure vessel or refrigeration system shall be sold, installed or used in this State unless it conforms to such rules, regulations and standards as are from time to time adopted by the Board of Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Rules and approval by the commissioner under authority of R.S. 34:1-47.  Amended by L. 1960,c.133,s.3; 1987,c.336,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-24 - Evidence of approval

34:7-24. Evidence of approval  Upon payment of inspection fees and filing of inspection report, the commissioner shall deliver evidence of approval to the owner or operator of any vessel passing inspection. Amended by L.1946, c. 92, p. 314, s. 5; L.1967, c. 211, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:7-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:7-26 - Penalties; recovery.

34:7-26 Penalties; recovery.  34:7-26. Any owner, lessee, seller or operator of any steam or hot water boiler or similar equipment specified in R.S.34:7-14, pressure vessel or refrigeration system who shall sell, use, cause or allow to be used such steam or hot water boiler or similar equipment specified in R.S.34:7-14, pressure vessel or refrigeration system in violation of any provision of this article shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $500.00 nor more than $10,000.00 for each first offense and not less than $500.00 nor more than $25,000.00 for each subsequent offense, to be collected by a civil action or, in the commissioner's discretion, to be imposed by the commissioner as a compromise. All civil actions shall be brought by the Department of Labor as plaintiff, and may be brought in the Special Civil Part, Law Division of the Superior Court of the county, or municipal court of the municipality, wherein such violation shall occur. Any sum collected as a penalty pursuant to this section shall be applied toward enforcement and administration costs of the Division of Workplace Standards in the Department of Labor.  Amended 1946, c.92, s.6; 1953, c.33, s.25; 1960, c.133, s.5; 1987, c.366, s.2; 1991, c.205, s.13; 2003, c.117, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-44 - Disclosure statement; hearing after denial of registration, license; notification of change in disclosure statement

34:8-44. Disclosure statement; hearing after denial of registration, license; notification of change in disclosure statement  In addition to any other procedure, condition or information required by this act: a. Every applicant shall file a disclosure statement with the chief stating whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, which for the purposes of this act shall mean a violation of any of the following provisions of the "New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice," Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes as amended and supplemented, or the equivalent under the laws of any other jurisdiction:  (1) Any crime of the first degree; (2) Any crime which is a second or third degree crime and is a violation of chapter 20 or 21 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; or (3) Any other crime which is a violation of N.J.S.2C:5-1, 2C:5-2, 2C:11-2 through 2C:11-4, 2C:12-1, 2C:12-3, 2C:13-1, 2C:14-2, 2C:15-1, subsection a. or b. of 2C:17-1, subsection a. or b. of 2C:17-2, 2C:18-2, 2C:20-1, 2C:20-2, 2C:20-4, 2C:20-5, 2C:20-7, 2C:20-9, 2C:21-2 through 2C:21-4, 2C:21-6, 2C:21-7, 2C:21-12, 2C:21-14, 2C:21-15, or 2C:21-19, chapter 27 or 28 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.2C:30-2, 2C:30-3, 2C:35-5, 2C:35-10, or 2C:37-1 through 2C:37-4.  b. Each disclosure statement may be reviewed and used by the director as grounds for denying licensure or registration, except that in cases in which the provisions of P.L.1968, c.282 (C.2A:168A-1 et seq.) apply, the director shall comply with the requirements of that act.  c. An applicant who is denied licensure or registration pursuant to this section shall, upon a written request transmitted to the director within 30 calendar days of the denial, be afforded an opportunity for a hearing in the manner provided for contested cases pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).  d. An applicant shall have the continuing duty to provide any assistance or information requested by the director, and to cooperate in any inquiry, investigation, or hearing conducted by the director. e. If any of the information required to be included in the disclosure statement changes, or if any additional information should be added after the filing of the statement, the applicant shall provide that information to the chief, in writing, within 30 calendar days of the change or addition.  L.1989, c.331, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-45 - Applicability of act; licensure or registration required for court action

34:8-45. Applicability of act; licensure or registration required for court action  a. The provisions of this act shall apply to any person engaging in any of the activities regulated by this act including persons whose residence or principal place of business is located outside of this State. b. A person shall not bring or maintain an action in any court of this State for the collection of a fee, charge or commission for the performance of any of the activities regulated by this act without alleging and proving licensure or registration, as appropriate, at the time the alleged cause of action arose.  L.1989, c.331, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-45.1a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-45.1a - Memorandum of understanding; standards, procedures for accreditation.

34:8-45.1a Memorandum of understanding; standards, procedures for accreditation.  2. a. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with an accrediting body chosen by the director through appropriate procurement processes authorized to accredit a health care service firm pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2002, c.126 (C.34:8-45.1). The memorandum of understanding shall establish the standards for accreditation and for reporting the results of audits performed pursuant to subsection d. of section 1 of P.L.2002, c.126 to the Division. b. The director shall, in consultation with representatives of health care service firms registered with the division, develop an agreed-upon set of standards and procedures for independent third party practitioners to review health care service firm financial statements and records, general management, and internal controls pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection d. of section 1 of P.L.2002, c.126 (C.34:8-45.1). At a minimum, the standards and procedures developed pursuant to this subsection shall address: (1) the minimum educational, training, and professional certification qualifications for independent third party practitioners performing reviews of health care service firm financial statements and records; (2) the data points and metrics to be included in a review of a health care service firm's financial statements and records, general management, and internal controls which shall include, at a minimum, verification of the accreditation and licensing status of the firm; review of the firm's ownership structure; review of contracts and funding sources as well as payments, cash transactions, and reconciliation of account balances; review of the adequacy of the firm's insurance coverage; review of billing practices and invoices to ensure the adequacy of supporting documentation and the inclusion of appropriate authorizations; review of any history of litigation involving the firm, regulatory actions taken against the firm, or past audits of the firm; review of the use of independent contractors; and review of large transactions and liabilities that exceed a specified percentage of the firm's total billings or liabilities, as appropriate; and (3) the thresholds and requirements for the division to make an adverse finding and take corrective action against a firm based upon a review of an independent third party report concerning the firm's financial statements and records. L.2014, c.29, s.2; amended 2020, c.132, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-45.1b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-45.1b - Report to Governor, Legislature.

34:8-45.1b Report to Governor, Legislature.  3. No more than three years after the enactment of P.L.2014, c.29, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs shall submit a written report to the Governor and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), providing a comprehensive review and analysis on the effectiveness of the licensure, accreditation, and audit provisions of P.L.2014, c.29 and recommendations for any additional resources necessary to make such provisions more effective. L.2014, c.29, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-45.1c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-45.1c - Rules, regulations.

34:8-45.1c Rules, regulations.  4. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2014, c.29, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-45.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-45.2 - Rules, regulations.

34:8-45.2 Rules, regulations.  2. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2002,c.126,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-47 - Application for employment agency license

34:8-47. Application for employment agency license  a. An application for an employment agency license required by this act shall be made in writing to the chief in the form prescribed by the director. The application shall state the complete address, including street and number, of the building and place where the agency is to be conducted and shall enumerate the types of services which the applicant intends to provide. The applicant shall furnish any additional information as may be required by the director for the purpose of investigating the character and responsibility of the applicant and its principal owners or its officers and directors.  b. The chief shall act upon any application for a license within 30 days after receiving it, except that the director may extend the maximum time for acting upon an application to 60 days for the purpose of allowing an applicant to submit additional information or if a hearing on an application is required.  c. The director shall provide for the issuance of, and shall prescribe the form for, the licenses to be issued pursuant to this act. d. An employment agency license shall not be transferred by the licensee to another person or amended without the written consent of the director and the payment of the fee prescribed by this act. e. All licenses shall expire on January 1 of the year following their issuance. L.1989, c.331, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-49 - Posting of bond as surety; suit on bond; revocation of license

34:8-49. Posting of bond as surety; suit on bond; revocation of license  a. Before an employment agency license is issued, the applicant shall post with the director a bond in the amount of $10,000, with a duly authorized surety company as surety, to be approved by the director. b. The bond shall be retained by the chief until 90 days after either the expiration or revocation of the employment agency license, as appropriate. c. The bond shall be payable to the State of New Jersey and upon the condition that the person applying for the license will comply with this act and will pay all damages occasioned to any person by reason of any misrepresentative, deceptive, or misleading act or practice, or any unlawful act or omission of any licensed person, agents, or employees, while acting within the scope of employment, made, committed or omitted in the business conducted under the license, or caused by any violation of this act in carrying on the business for which the license is granted.  d. In case of a breach of the condition of any bond, application may be made to the director by the person injured by the breach for leave to sue upon the bond, which shall be granted by the director if it is proven that the condition of the bond has been breached and that the person has been injured. The person obtaining leave to sue shall be furnished with a certified copy of the bond and shall be authorized to institute suit on the bond in the person's name for the recovery of damages sustained by the breach.  e. If at any time, in the opinion of the director, the surety on any bond shall become irresponsible, the person holding the license shall, upon notice from the director, give a new bond, subject to the provisions of this section. The failure to give a new bond within 10 days after notice, at the direction of the director, shall operate as revocation of the license, and the license shall be returned to the director.  L.1989, c.331, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-50 - Annual fees

34:8-50. Annual fees  Any license issued in accordance with this act shall be issued upon an annual basis. The fees therefor shall be nonrefundable and shall be charged as follows: a. Employment agency license. . . . . . . . . . $250 b. Agent's license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 c. Transfer of agent's license . . . . . . . . . . . 10 L.1989, c.331, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-53 - Refusal or revocation; suspension; renewal

34:8-53. Refusal or revocation; suspension; renewal  The director may refuse to issue, and may revoke, any license for failure to comply with, or violation of, the provisions of this act or for any other good cause shown, within the meaning and purpose of this act. A refusal or revocation shall not be made except upon reasonable notice to, and opportunity to be heard by, the applicant or licensee. The director may, if he finds it to be in the public interest, suspend a license for any period of time that he determines to be proper or assess a penalty in lieu of suspension, or both, and may issue a new license, notwithstanding the revocation of a prior license, provided that he finds the applicant to have become entitled to the new license.  L.1989, c.331, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-54 - Powers of director

34:8-54. Powers of director  To accomplish the objectives and carry out the duties prescribed by this act, the director may issue subpoenas to any person, administer an oath or affirmation to any person, conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry, promulgate rules and regulations, and prescribe forms as may be necessary.  L.1989, c.331, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-55 - Investigation

34:8-55. Investigation  Whenever it appears to the director that a person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in, any practice declared to be unlawful by this act, or whenever the director believes it to be in the public interest that an investigation should be made to ascertain whether a person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in, any unlawful practice, the director may:  a. Require the person to file, on forms prescribed by him, a written statement or report, under oath or otherwise, concerning the facts and circumstances regarding the practice which is under investigation; b. Examine under oath any person in connection with the practice under investigation; c. Examine any record, book, document, account, contract, or paper as he deems necessary; and d. Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court, impound any record, book, document, account, contract, or paper that is produced in accordance with this act, and retain it until the completion of all proceedings in connection with the materials produced.  L.1989, c.331, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:8-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:8-56 - Service of notice or subpoena

34:8-56. Service of notice or subpoena  Service by the director of any notice requiring a person to file a statement or report, or of a subpoena upon the person, shall be made personally within this State, but if this cannot be done, substituted service may be made in the following manner:  a. Personal service outside this State; b. The mailing by registered or certified mail to the last known place of business or residence inside or outside the State of the person; c. As to any person other than an individual, in accordance with the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey pertaining to service of process, provided, however, that service shall be made by the director; or d. Any service as the Superior Court may direct in lieu of personal service within the State. L.1989, c.331, s.15.