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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-14 - New Jersey motion picture and television development commission in department of labor and industry; continuance and transfer to department

52:27H-14. New Jersey motion picture and television development commission in department of labor and industry; continuance and transfer to department  The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Development Commission in the Department of Labor and Industry, established pursuant to P.L.1977, c. 44 (C. 34:1B-22 et seq.), together with all its powers, functions and duties, is continued and transferred to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the commission. The members of the commission shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law, except that the Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development shall also serve as an ex officio member of the commission. L.1981, c. 122, s. 15, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-15 - Division of travel and tourism in department of labor and industry; continuance and transfer to department

52:27H-15. Division of travel and tourism in department of labor and industry; continuance and transfer to department  The Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of Labor and Industry, established pursuant to P.L.1977, c. 225 (C. 34:1A-45 et seq.), together with all its powers, functions and duties, is continued and transferred to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the Tourism Advisory Council in the Division of Travel and Tourism and the members of the commission shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law. L.1981, c. 122, s. 16, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-16 - Office for promoting technical innovation in department of labor and industry; continuance and transfer to department

52:27H-16. Office for promoting technical innovation in department of labor and industry; continuance and transfer to department  The Office for Promoting Technical Innovation in the Department of Labor and Industry, established pursuant to P.L.1977, c. 429 (C. 34:1A-64 et seq.), together with all its powers, functions and duties, is continued and transferred to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the Technical Advisory Board in the Office for Promoting Technical Innovation and the members of the board shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law. L.1981, c. 122, s. 17, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-17 - Establishment of office of economic research, division of economic development and division of international trade

52:27H-17. Establishment of office of economic research, division of economic development and division of international trade  There is established in the department an Office of Economic Research, a Division of Economic Development, and a Division of International Trade. L.1981, c. 122, s. 18, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-18 - Office of economic research; powers and duties; economic development research activity in office of economic research in division of planning and research in department of labor and industry; transfer

52:27H-18. Office of economic research; powers and duties; economic development research activity in office of economic research in division of planning and research in department of labor and industry; transfer  The Office of Economic Research shall: a. Study trends and developments in the industries of the State and analyze the reasons underlying such trends; study costs and other factors affecting successful operation of businesses within the State; and make recommendations regarding circumstances promoting or hampering business and industrial development; b. Investigate and study conditions affecting New Jersey business, industry, and commerce, and collect and disseminate information, and engage in technical studies, statistical research, and educational activities necessary or useful in promoting and developing New Jersey business, industry, and commerce, both within and outside the State; c. Develop an effective business information service both for the direct assistance of industry of the State and for the encouragement of industries outside the State to use business facilities within the State; d. Serve as a clearinghouse for business and industrial problems of the State; e. Collect and disseminate information related to population, housing trends and needs and serve as a clearinghouse for the exchange of information on the condition and needs of the housing industry of the State; f. Provide information to existing and proposed small business ventures relative to organization, financing, regulation and compliance with government regulations; g. Develop and make available, periodically, indices and other information relating to current business conditions; h. Make recommendations to the Economic Development Council from time to time, for the remedy or improvement of any conditions, and for the elimination of any restrictions and burdens imposed by law, or otherwise existing, which adversely affect or retard the development and expansion of business and industry. i. The functions, duties, records, property and personnel of the economic development research activity, now located in the Office of Economic Research in the Division of Planning and Research in the Department of Labor and Industry, are transferred to the Office of Economic Research in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. L.1981, c. 122, s. 19, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-19 - Office of economic research; director; qualifications; appointment; terms; duties

52:27H-19. Office of economic research; director; qualifications; appointment; terms; duties  The Office of Economic Research shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such division. The director of such division shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The director shall administer the work of such division under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe. L.1981, c. 122, s. 20, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-20 - Division of Economic Development; powers and duties

52:27H-20. Division of Economic Development; powers and duties  21. The Division of Economic Development shall: a. Promote and encourage the location and development of new business, industry, and commerce in the State as well as the maintenance and expansion of existing business, industry, and commerce; b. Promote and encourage the expansion and development of markets for products and services of New Jersey businesses and industries. In promoting and encouraging the expansion and development of those markets, the division shall place a priority on using any business directories developed pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.210 (C.34:1B-104) to stimulate the purchase of goods and services produced by New Jersey businesses and industries and shall, to the extent feasible, seek to coordinate the "New Jersey Purchase First Program" established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.210 (C.34:1B-103) with partnership campaigns which are privately funded or otherwise supported to promote the purchase of goods and services produced in the State; c. Conduct or encourage research designed to further new and more extensive uses of the resources of the State, and designed to develop new products and industrial processes; d. Cooperate with business service organizations, utility companies, railroads, financial institutions and similar groups and agencies actively engaged in economic development within the State and plan its program of work to supplement and support the programs of such voluntary private organizations and agencies; e. Advise and cooperate with municipal, county, regional and other local agencies and officers within the State, to provide guidance and assistance, when requested, in their efforts toward economic development of their respective areas, and to assist them to make an effective selection of economic promotional activities best suited to their potentialities and needs; f. Cooperate with other State and interstate agencies engaged in formulating and promoting the adoption of interstate compacts and agreements helpful to business, industry and commerce; and g. Investigate, study, and undertake ways and means of promoting or encouraging the prosperous development and protection of the legitimate interests and welfare of New Jersey business and industry within and outside the State. L.1981,c.122,s.21; amended 1995,c.210,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-20.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-20.1 - Division of Energy Planning and Conservation

52:27H-20.1. Division of Energy Planning and Conservation  a. The Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Energy, together with all its functions, powers and duties, except as herein otherwise provided, is continued and this division is transferred to and constituted the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development.  b. The Division of Energy Planning and Conservation shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.  The director shall administer the work of the division under the direction and supervision of the commissioner and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe.  c. The commissioner shall organize the work of the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation and establish therein such administrative subdivisions as he may deem necessary, proper and expedient.  d. Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Energy, the same shall mean and refer to the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development.  L. 1987,c.365, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-20.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-20.2 - Advisory Council on Energy Planning and Conservation

52:27H-20.2. Advisory Council on Energy Planning and Conservation  a. The Advisory Council on Energy Planning and Conservation in the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Energy, together with all its functions, powers and duties, is continued and transferred to and constituted the Advisory Council on Energy Planning and Conservation in the Division of Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development.  b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Advisory Council on Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Energy, the same shall mean and refer to the Advisory Council on Energy Planning and Conservation in the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development.  L. 1987,c.365, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21 - Division of economic development; director; qualifications; appointment; term; duties

52:27H-21. Division of economic development; director; qualifications; appointment; term; duties  The Division of Economic Development shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who, prior to his appointment, shall be qualified by responsible work in economic development activities or its equivalent in training and experience. The director of such division shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The director shall administer the work of such division under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe. L.1981, c. 122, s. 22, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.7 - Findings, declarations

52:27H-21.7. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares:  a. That small businesses play a major role in the economy of this State; and  b. That small businesses, and businesses owned by minorities and women in particular, are often in need of financial and technical assistance which may be unavailable to them through traditional sources; and  c. That it is the public policy of this State to provide a source of technical assistance and financial assistance in order to encourage the establishment and the growth of small businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women; and  d. That, in the interest of efficiency, the services now provided by the State to these businesses should be combined into a single division within the Department of Commerce and Economic Development; and  e. That it is the intention of this Legislature that the division, in concert with the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises created pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1985, c. 386 (C. 34:1B-47 et seq.), provide a full range of financial and technical assistance to small businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women in order to ensure their success and their growth.  L. 1987, c. 55, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.8 - Definitions

52:27H-21.8. Definitions  For the purposes of this act:  a. "Authority" means the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises established pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1985, c. 386 (C. 34:1B-47 et seq.);  b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development;  c. "Division" means the Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses;  d. "Eligible business" means a small business or a minority or women's business certified by the division and determined to be eligible to receive assistance and to participate in programs according to the standards established pursuant to this act;  e. "Minority" means a person who is:  (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa;  (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture, with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race;  (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or  (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America;  f. "Minority business" means a business which is:  (1) A sole proprietorship, owned and controlled by a minority;  (2) A partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51% of the ownership interest is held by minorities and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or  (3) A corporation or other entity the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more minorities who own it, and which is at least 51% owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities;  g. "Small business" means a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation which is a size and type defined by the commissioner;  h. "Women's business" means a business which is:  (1) A sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; or  (2) A partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51% of the ownership is held by women; or  (3) A corporation or other entity the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51% owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more women.  L. 1987, c. 55, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.9 - Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses

52:27H-21.9. Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses  There is established within the Department of Commerce and Economic Development a Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses. The administrative head of the division shall be a division director, who shall be appointed by the commissioner and who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner during the commissioner's term of office and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy occurring in the office of division director shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The position of division director shall be a full-time position and the salary shall be as provided by law. The division director may employ professional, technical, research and clerical staff as necessary within the limits of available appropriations. The provisions of Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes shall be construed to extend to all those personnel.  L. 1987, c. 55, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.12 - Fees

52:27H-21.12. Fees  The division may charge any fees to eligible businesses as are reasonable and necessary for the provision of technical or other assistance under this act. The division may contract with any person to provide technical or other assistance to eligible businesses on a discounted fee basis or otherwise, or it may provide these services directly.  L. 1987, c. 55, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.13 - Advertising, promotional campaigns

52:27H-21.13. Advertising, promotional campaigns  The division shall conduct advertising and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of the services provided by the division to eligible businesses and shall prepare, compile, and disseminate research and other information useful to eligible businesses. The division shall sponsor seminars and programs directed toward eligible businesses to provide information which is useful to persons seeking practical information on business management, marketing, and other matters, and shall compile lists of qualified professionals in specific areas of expertise, which shall be disseminated to eligible businesses or used by the division in making referrals.  L. 1987, c. 55, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.14 - Assistance

52:27H-21.14. Assistance  The division may, in order to carry out the purpose of this act, request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the State or from any public corporation or district, and the same are authorized to provide, any assistance, services and data as will enable the division properly to carry out its functions, powers, and duties hereunder.  L. 1987, c. 55, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.14a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.14a - Toll-free telephone information line providing assistance to small businesses

52:27H-21.14a. Toll-free telephone information line providing assistance to small businesses  1. a. The Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development , in consultation with the New Jersey small business development centers, shall establish a toll-free telephone information line which shall be readily accessible to the public and shall provide information regarding entrepreneurial or business assistance programs available to small businesses, including sources of financing for training, micro-loans and venture capital, from the following entities: (1) The Department of Commerce and Economic Development; (2) The New Jersey Economic Development Authority; (3) The Department of Labor; (4) The New Jersey small business development centers; and (5) Private organizations, individuals or corporations that provide technical assistance and services to small businesses in this State. b. The telephone information line shall provide information regarding the nature of the assistance and benefits available from the programs provided by the entities set forth in subsection a. of this section, and shall provide information on how to access and apply for these programs. c. To pay for the assistance provided to small businesses pursuant to this act the division shall make use of any available State or federal funding and shall solicit contributions from any private business organizations, individuals or corporations that provide technical assistance or services to small businesses. d. The division may assess a fee, to be determined by the division, upon any private business organization, individual or corporation that wishes to have information regarding its small business assistance programs available through the telephone information line. The fee shall not exceed the cost of providing the information regarding the business organization, individual or corporation to the public through the telephone information line. The fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be used to pay for the services provided pursuant to this act.L.1996,c.37,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.15 - Rules, regulations

52:27H-21.15. Rules, regulations  The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L. 1987, c. 55, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.16 - Functions transferred

52:27H-21.16. Functions transferred  The functions of the Office of Small Business Assistance and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises are transferred to the Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses and the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L. 1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.) shall apply to the transfer.  P.L. 1987,c.55,s.10.