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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.17 - Findings, declarations

52:27H-21.17. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that:  a. Historically, businesses owned by minorities and women have been small establishments offering products and services and their participation in the nation's business community has been disproportionate to their numbers in society as a whole.  b. The opportunity for full participation in our free enterprise system by minorities and women is essential if social and economic justice for them is to be attained, and the functioning of our economy improved.  c. The role of government at the national, State and local levels in encouraging the development of businesses owned by minorities and women has been recognized and is developing at a rapid pace, with technical and financial assistance, contract procurement, contract set-asides and other programs designed to encourage development.  d. As a result, each year entrepreneurs in New Jersey spend an average of $5,000.00 to demonstrate that they qualify for these programs designed to foster the growth and development of their businesses, so that the public agencies administering the programs can be certain that the businesses which benefit are bona fide minority or women's businesses.  e. A unified procedure for the certification of businesses owned by minorities and women, administered by the State, for the purpose of certifying the eligibility of the businesses for various State programs will eliminate duplication of effort and improve efficiency, thereby increasing productivity and reducing costs in the public and the private sectors.  L. 1986, c. 195, s. 1, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.19 - Certification by division

52:27H-21.19. Certification by division  Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the division shall have the exclusive authority within State government to certify to public agencies the eligibility of a business to bid on contracts as a "minority business" or "women's business" under any program conducted by the public agency for which such certification is so required. That certification by the division shall be binding on the public agency.  L. 1986, c. 195, s. 3, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.20 - Procedure for certification

52:27H-21.20. Procedure for certification  The division shall establish a unified procedure for the certification of a business as a minority business or women's business, for the purpose of establishing eligibility to bid on public contracts.  In establishing and administering the procedure required by this section, the director shall insure that the application and certification process is clear, concise, and, to the extent practicable, does not require duplication of effort on the part of the applicant or the division or the public agency administering the program. In furtherance of these objectives, the director shall:  a. Establish criteria to be used to determine the status of a business as a minority business or women's business, as defined by section 2 of this act, which criteria, to the extent not inconsistent with this act, shall conform to federal law or regulations and criteria used by the division;  b. Provide a single form for application for certification, which form shall be written in a simple, clear, understandable and easily readable way, and include instructions as to the certification procedure and any additional documents or information required to be separately supplied by the applicant for a particular program;  c. Have the authority to require the payment of a single fee, to be established by the director, to compensate the division for its cost in administering the certification process;  d. Screen applicants to insure that businesses seeking certification are not misrepresenting their status as minority businesses or women's businesses, as the case may be, and that the minority or women's business applicants are, in fact, in the control of members of minority groups or women, and are not merely "fronts" for businesses controlled by persons other than minorities or women;  e. Monitor the status of certified businesses to insure continued compliance with the criteria for certification and control by the appropriate persons;  f. Compile, maintain and make available to the public agencies lists of businesses certified as minority businesses or women's businesses; and  g. Provide for dissemination of information to interested parties, and the public at large, concerning the certification of businesses as minority businesses or women's businesses, as required by this act.  L. 1986, c. 195, s. 4, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.21 - Precedence to federal certification procedure

52:27H-21.21. Precedence to federal certification procedure  When the division's procedure for certification of a business as a minority business or women's business conflicts with a federal certification procedure that affects a State project in which the federal government participates, the federal certification procedure shall take precedence. Public agencies shall identify those projects and shall notify the division.  L. 1986, c. 195, s. 5, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.22 - Determining eligibility.

52:27H-21.22 Determining eligibility.  6. The director may require of a first-time applicant for certification as a minority business or women's business the documentation that is necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for certification. Such documentation may include, but not be limited to: a. Names and addresses of the owner, partners or shareholders, as applicable, and their representative shares of ownership; b. Names and addresses of members of the board of directors, in the case of corporations; c. Names and addresses of the officers of the business; d. Number of shares of stock issued and outstanding, in the case of a corporation; e. Articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreements, or joint venture agreements, as applicable; f. Organizational charts; g. An applicant's certificate of birth and motor vehicle driver's license; and h. An affidavit certifying that the applicant is a minority business or women's business, as defined pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1986, c.195 (C.52:27H-21.18). The director shall not require an applicant to provide any personal federal or personal State income tax returns. L.1986,c.195,s.6; amended 2003, c.189, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.22a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.22a - Application for recertification for first-time applicant.

52:27H-21.22a Application for recertification for first-time applicant.  4. The director shall require a first-time applicant to apply for recertification as a minority business or women's business one year after the original certification was issued. The director may require of the applicant the documentation that is necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for recertification, including but not limited to: a. Names and addresses of the owner, partners or shareholders, as applicable, and their representative shares of ownership;  b. Names and addresses of members of the board of directors, in the case of corporations;  c. Names and addresses of the officers of the business;  d. Names and addresses of capital investors;  e. Number of shares of stock issued and outstanding, in the case of a corporation;  f. Articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreements, or joint venture agreements, as applicable;  g. The capacity of the business to be bonded;  h. The affiliation of the business or any of its owners, officers or directors with any other business entity;  i. A representative list of prior and current clients;  j. Major real and personal property holdings of the business;  k. Financial statements and balance sheets;  l. Banking institutions with which the business is affiliated; and  m. Organizational charts; n. An applicant's certificate of birth and motor vehicle driver's license; o. Personal or corporate federal or State income tax returns; p. An affidavit certifying that the applicant is a minority business or women's business, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1986, c.195 (C.52:27H-21.18); and q. Any other information the director deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003,c.189,c.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.22b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.22b - Application for recertification every five years; required.

52:27H-21.22b Application for recertification every five years; required.  5. After a minority business or women's business has been recertified after first receiving initial certification, the director shall require the certified minority business or certified women's business to apply for recertification every five years. The director may require of the applicant the documentation that is necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for recertification, including but not limited to: a. Names and addresses of the owner, partners or shareholders, as applicable, and their representative shares of ownership;  b. Names and addresses of members of the board of directors, in the case of corporations;  c. Names and addresses of the officers of the business;  d. Names and addresses of capital investors;  e. Number of shares of stock issued and outstanding, in the case of a corporation;  f. Articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreements, or joint venture agreements, as applicable;  g. The capacity of the business to be bonded;  h. The affiliation of the business or any of its owners, officers or directors with any other business entity;  i. A representative list of prior and current clients;  j. Major real and personal property holdings of the business;  k. Financial statements and balance sheets;  l. Banking institutions with which the business is affiliated; and  m. Organizational charts; n. An applicant's certificate of birth and motor vehicle driver's license; o. Personal or corporate federal or State income tax returns; p. An affidavit certifying that the applicant is a minority business or women's business, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1986, c.195 (C.52:27H-21.18); and q. Any other information the director deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003,c.189,c.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.22c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.22c - Supplying false information, fourth degree crime.

52:27H-21.22c Supplying false information, fourth degree crime.  6. Any applicant who knowingly supplies false information or has been awarded a contract to which the business would not otherwise have been entitled under P.L.2003, c.189 (C.52:27H-21.22a et al.) shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2003,c.189,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.23 - Annual report

52:27H-21.23. Annual report  The commissioner shall report to the Governor and the Legislature annually as to the status of the uniform certification procedure required by this act, including any recommendations for legislation which would enable the division to more efficiently and effectively carry out its duties and responsibilities under this act.  L. 1986, c. 195, s. 7, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.24 - Rules, regulations

52:27H-21.24. Rules, regulations  The commissioner shall promulgate the rules and regulations he deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.).  L. 1986, c. 195, s. 8, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.25 - Findings, declarations

52:27H-21.25. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that:  a. The economy of our State is vitally dependent upon the health and stability of the small and independent businesses in the State. The Legislature finds further that the future welfare of the State depends on the continued existence and development of these same small and independent businesses. It is, therefore, the declared policy of the Legislature to assist, counsel, aid and protect small and independent business development in the furtherance of the general welfare.  b. Historically, businesses owned by minority group members and women have been small establishments offering products and services, and their participation in the nation's business community has been disproportionate to their numbers in society as a whole.  c. The opportunity for full participation in our free enterprise system by minority group members and women is essential if social and economic justice for them is to be attained, and the functioning of our economy improved.  d. The role of government at the national and State levels in encouraging the development of small businesses, as well as businesses owned by minority group members and women, has been recognized and is developing at a rapid pace with technical and financial assistance, contract procurement, contract set-asides and other programs designed to encourage development.  e. In addition to the national and State governments' role in providing assistance, local levels of government have a unique opportunity and responsibility in encouraging the development of such businesses within their jurisdictions, and for coordinating local assistance with assistance and certification procedures provided at the national and State levels of government.  f. The Legislature, therefore, declares that in order to aid local units of government in establishing pilot projects to provide development and coordination assistance to small, minority and women-owned businesses within their jurisdictions, the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development shall be authorized to make grants of financial assistance to county and municipal units of government; that the making of those grants to county and municipal governments shall be regarded as a complement to the State's program to directly assist small, minority and women's businesses; that the authority and powers conferred hereunder and the expenditure of public moneys as provided herein are in service of a valid public purpose; and that the enactment of the provisions hereinafter set forth is in the public interest and for the public benefit and good and is so declared as a matter of express legislative determination.  L. 1987, c. 56, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.27 - Application for financial assistance grants

52:27H-21.27. Application for financial assistance grants  The commissioner is authorized to consider and approve an application for a financial assistance grant of State funds from any county or municipality for the purpose of paying up to 50 percent of the cost of a pilot program to provide technical or certification assistance to small, minority and women-owned businesses within the grantee's jurisdiction. The commissioner may approve any one or more of the applications based on such criteria as he deems appropriate and shall not be required to provide a grant to every applicant. Any application for a grant shall include such information and documentation as the commissioner may require to insure that any financial assistance approved pursuant to the provisions of this section will further the purpose and intent of this act.  Any application to the commissioner for a financial assistance grant pursuant to the provisions of this section shall include the following:  a. A detailed budget for the services for which grant support is being applied;  b. Evidence of the availability to the grantee of otherwise unencumbered and uncommitted funds sufficient to finance that portion of the services which is not to be funded from the grant;  c. Any other information and documentation as the commissioner may require to insure that any grant approved pursuant to the provisions of this section will as effectively as possible further the purpose and intent of this act.  L. 1987, c. 56, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.28 - Report on pilot programs

52:27H-21.28. Report on pilot programs  The commissioner is authorized to require any periodic reports necessary to ascertain the progress of any activity supported directly or indirectly by a grant of financial assistance pursuant to the provisions of this act, and further to ascertain the extent of compliance with any contract for a grant. The commissioner shall submit to the Legislature, not more than 12 months following the effective date of this act, a report evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot programs which receive financial assistance pursuant to the provisions of this act. The report shall include recommendations concerning the appropriateness of continued State funding for the county and municipal programs of technical or certification assistance.  L. 1987, c. 56, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-21.29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-21.29 - Rules, regulations.

52:27H-21.29 Rules, regulations.  5. The commissioner shall issue and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this act, and may revise, repeal or amend them from time to time as he may deem necessary.   L.1987,c.56,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-22 - Division of international trade; duties; director

52:27H-22. Division of international trade; duties; director  There is established in the department a Division of International Trade. The Division of International Trade shall: a. Encourage and promote foreign investment in New Jersey by establishing and maintaining contact with representatives of foreign governments and businesses, and providing information on the benefits of investing in New Jersey; b. Encourage and promote the expansion and development of foreign export markets for products and services of New Jersey businesses and industries by providing information and assistance to those New Jersey companies wishing to penetrate foreign markets; c. The Division of International Trade shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who prior to appointment shall be qualified by responsible work in economic development and international trade activities or its equivalent in training and experience. The director of such division shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve during the term of office of the appointing commissioner and until such time a successor is appointed. L.1981, c. 122, s. 23, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-22.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-22.1 - Findings, determinations

52:27H-22.1. Findings, determinations  The Legislature finds and determines that:  a. The expansion of international trade is vital to the maintenance and continued growth of a healthy New Jersey economy;  b. An increase in exports from New Jersey would benefit the State and ultimately the nation by improving the United States balance of trade;  c. The State of New Jersey boasts a comprehensive and efficient transportation system, including a major international airport, an inter- and intrastate railway and extensive port facilities in both the northern and southern New Jersey regions;  d. As a major northeastern industrial state, New Jersey has a skilled labor force whose members produce manufactured and agricultural goods, high technology and services, all of which are marketable to foreign consumers;  e. The Legislature established the Division of International Trade in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development for the express purpose of promoting New Jersey in international commerce and encouraging firms with foreign trade potential to locate in New Jersey;  f. In order to realize New Jersey's export potential and effectively promote the State in international trade, it is necessary to augment certain functions of the Division of International Trade, thus confirming it as the leading State agency in the field of international commerce, and to establish a bipartisan commission of trade experts.  L. 1985, c. 160, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-22.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-22.2 - Duties of Division of International Trade

52:27H-22.2. Duties of Division of International Trade  In addition to duties otherwise prescribed by law, the Division of International Trade shall:  a. Conduct research and analysis of international markets, international business practices, specific business skills necessary to engage in international commerce and methods of stimulating reinvestment in New Jersey;  b. Establish a data center which provides information on commercial opportunities in international trade, resources for technical and financial trade assistance, and employment opportunities in international business, in cooperation with the Department of Education through the State Library and various agencies involved in international trade;  c. Regularly represent or assist in representing the interests of New Jersey-based firms in foreign market transactions through regularly scheduled trade delegations, missions and seminars;  d. Provide New Jersey-based firms with customized technical and other needed assistance in international trade;  e. Utilize sufficient funds for international travel by appropriate members of the division staff in order to promote New Jersey exports and publicize the advantages of the State of New Jersey as a location from which to engage in export trade; and  f. Recruit foreign capital investment in New Jersey to be applied toward economic development and job creation.  L. 1985, c. 160, s. 2, eff. April 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-22.2a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-22.2a - New Jersey State Trade Office in Asia

52:27H-22.2a. New Jersey State Trade Office in Asia  The Division of International Trade in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development shall establish a New Jersey State Trade Office located in Asia.  L. 1987, c. 303, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-22.2b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-22.2b - Purpose

52:27H-22.2b. Purpose  The purpose of the New Jersey State Trade Office in Asia shall be to assist in creating higher levels of employment in the State by promoting the export of goods and services produced in New Jersey and by encouraging companies to invest in manufacturing and other employment generating facilities in the State. The office shall publicize the many advantages of investing in New Jersey, including the high quality of the State's work force, transportation facilities and government services for productive enterprises.  L. 1987, c. 303, s. 2.