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NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-36.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-36.11 - Short title

26:1A-36.11. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Wellness Promotion Act."  L.1993,c.327,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-36.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-36.12 - Findings, declarations

26:1A-36.12. Findings, declarations  2. The Legislature finds and declares that the development of health promotion and health-risk reduction programs will serve the best interests of the public welfare by encouraging health care consumers to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors which will result in a reduction of the long-term costs of providing health care. To this end, participation in healthy lifestyles should be encouraged by requiring that health insurance benefits and health care services be provided for wellness health examinations and counselling.  L.1993,c.327,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-36.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-36.15 - Information relative to insurance coverage for newborn children.

26:1A-36.15 Information relative to insurance coverage for newborn children.  1. a. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, shall prepare and make available to each health care professional in the State informational literature on health insurance coverage for newborn children, which is to be provided to new parents in accordance with subsection b. of this section. At a minimum, the information shall inform new parents of: (1) the period of time during which applicable State and federal laws require a parent's health insurance policy to provide coverage for a newborn child; and (2) how to obtain coverage for the child after that period under the parent's policy, a separate private health insurance policy, or a public health coverage plan. The commissioner may make the informational literature available to health care professionals by posting it on the Department of Health's Internet website or by other electronic means. b. The Department of Health shall require each health care professional in the State to provide new parents, including adoptive parents, with the informational literature specified in section a. of this section. The informational literature shall be distributed to the mother and any other adult family member, including adult adoptive family members where possible, during the mother's prenatal care appointments in the last trimester of pregnancy . c. As used in this section "health care professional" means an individual who is licensed or certified pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, and who provides prenatal health care services as a part of the individual's authorized scope of professional practice. L.2017, c.153, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-36.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-36.16 - Rules, regulations.

26:1A-36.16 Rules, regulations.  2. The Commissioner of Health, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2017, c.153, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.1 - Charges for reports of statistical data

26:1A-37.1. Charges for reports of statistical data  1. The State Commissioner of Health may, with the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, make a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) for the preparation and furnishing of each report of statistical data, of the character described in subsection a of section thirty-seven of the act hereby supplemented, together with a charge at the rate of three dollars ($3.00) per hour for the time required in the preparation of such report and together with any additional fees prescribed by law for any item or service incidental to the preparation and furnishing of such report, which charges and fees shall be paid by the person for whom such report is prepared and shall be paid by the State Commissioner of Health into the State treasury. L.1951, c. 97, p. 500, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.2 - Information and data confidential; disclosure; exceptions

26:1A-37.2. Information and data confidential; disclosure; exceptions  Information and data in the possession of the State Department of Health, pertaining to the health of any named person, procured in connection with research studies approved by the Public Health Council for the purpose of reducing the morbidity or mortality from any cause or condition of health shall be kept in the confidence of the department and shall not be revealed or disclosed in any manner or under any circumstances by any person connected with such research studies or by the department or any person therein except (a) to persons within the department, (b) to other persons participating in such research studies or (c) in such impersonal form that the individual to whom the information or data relates cannot be identified therefrom. L.1963, c. 68, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.3 - Liability for furnishing information or data

26:1A-37.3. Liability for furnishing information or data  No person may be held liable for damages or otherwise prejudiced in any manner by reason of furnishing information or data pertaining to the health of any person to the State Department of Health for use in connection with research studies described in section 1 of this act. L.1963, c. 68, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.4 - Unlawful disclosure; violation

26:1A-37.4. Unlawful disclosure; violation  Any person who reveals or discloses any information or data pertaining to the health of any named person in violation of this act is a disorderly person. L.1963, c. 68, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.5 - Definitions relative to New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

26:1A-37.5. Definitions relative to New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports  1. As used in this act: "Council" means the New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. "Physical Fitness" means good or improved life-style habits of a State resident through the utilization of recreational opportunities, consistent and medically correct exercise and leisure time management for the express purpose of decreasing stress-related maladies, thereby promoting a more healthful environment for the citizens of the State. "Sports" means those team or individual competitive athletic activities that are participated in on an amateur, nonprofit basis by the citizens of the State for the express purposes of enjoyment, exercise and sportsmanship. L.1999,c.265,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.6 - New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

26:1A-37.6 New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.  2. There is established in the Department of Health a New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports which shall serve the citizens of the State by developing safe, healthful, and enjoyable physical fitness and sports programs. The council shall provide instruments of motivation and education, and shall promote public awareness to ensure that all citizens of the State have the opportunity to pursue a more healthful lifestyle. L.1999, c.265, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.98.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.7 - Council, members, terms, compensation, administration.

26:1A-37.7 Council, members, terms, compensation, administration.  3. a. The council shall consist of 16 members, including: the Commissioner of Health, or the commissioner's designee, who shall serve as an ex officio member; and 15 public members to be appointed by the Governor as follows: one member each from the New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association; the Medical Society of New Jersey; the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association; and such other persons or professionals as are interested in the physical fitness of the citizens of the State. The council shall meet and organize immediately after appointment of the members and shall elect from its membership a chairperson and vice chairperson. b. Each public member of the council shall serve for a term of three years, expiring on January 1 in the appropriate year; except that of the members first appointed, four shall be appointed for a term of one year, five shall be appointed for a term of two years and six shall be appointed for a term of three years, as determined by the Governor. Each member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. A public member of the council shall be eligible for reappointment. Members appointed to fill a vacancy occurring for any reason other than the expiration of the term shall serve for the unexpired term only. c. Public members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. d. The council shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business and shall keep a record of its business, including a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations. A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold a hearing. e. The council shall meet at least once in each quarter of the fiscal year, and as often thereafter as shall be deemed necessary by the chairperson. f. By a two-thirds vote of the council, a member may be dismissed from membership for such reasons as the council may establish, which reasons shall include lack of interest in council duties or repeated absences from council meetings. g. The council shall be administrated by the Department of Health. The department shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the council as otherwise provided in this act or as otherwise provided by law. L.1999, c.265, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.99.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.8 - Powers, duties of council

26:1A-37.8. Powers, duties of council  4. The council shall have the powers and duties to: a. Enlist the active support and assistance of individual citizens, civic groups, private enterprise, voluntary organizations and others in an effort to promote and improve the fitness of all the citizens of the State through regular participation in physical fitness and sports activities; b. Initiate programs to inform the general public of the importance of exercise and the link that exists between regular physical activity and such qualities as good health, wellness and effective performance; c. Develop, foster, and coordinate services and programs of physical fitness and sports for the people of the State; d. Develop programs to promote personal health, wellness and physical fitness in cooperation with medical, dental and other similar professional societies; e. Assist the Department of Education in helping schools to develop health, physical fitness and wellness programs for students; f. Sponsor physical fitness and sports workshops, clinics, conferences and other similar activities; g. Give recognition to outstanding developments and achievements in, and contributions to, physical fitness and sports; h. Assist recreation agencies and State sports governing bodies at all levels in developing "sports for all" programs which emphasize the value of sports to physical, mental and emotional fitness; i. Collect and disseminate physical fitness and sports information; j. Encourage State agencies, local governments and communities to develop local physical fitness programs, wellness programs and amateur athletic competitions; k. Assist business, industry, government and labor organizations in establishing sound physical fitness programs to elevate employee fitness and in reducing the financial and human costs resulting from physical inactivity; and l. Stimulate and encourage research in the areas of sports medicine, physical fitness and sports performance. L.1999,c.265,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.9 - Acceptance of grants, gifts

26:1A-37.9. Acceptance of grants, gifts  5. The council is authorized and empowered to accept from the State government, or any instrumentality thereof, or from any person, firm, or corporation in the name of and for the State, services, equipment, supplies, materials or funds by way of gift or grant for the purpose of physical fitness. L.1999,c.265,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-37.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-37.10 - Annual report to Governor, Legislature

26:1A-37.10. Annual report to Governor, Legislature  6. The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature, including therein suggestions and recommendations for protecting and improving the physical fitness of the State. L.1999,c.265,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-38 - Qualifications for licensing of health officers, registered environmental health specialists.

26:1A-38 Qualifications for licensing of health officers, registered environmental health specialists.  38. The Public Health Council shall prescribe the qualifications necessary for the licensing of health officers and registered environmental health specialists and shall prescribe the qualifications necessary for the renewal of any license permitted to remain in effect under section 41 of P.L.1947, c.177 (C.26:1A-41). L.1947,c.177,s.38; amended 1950, c.119, ss.2,10; 1997, c.416, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-39 - Examinations for applicants for licensure.

26:1A-39 Examinations for applicants for licensure.  39. The commissioner in consultation with the Public Health Council shall cause examinations to be conducted in such manner and at such times and places as may be necessary for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for licenses set forth in section 41 of P.L.1947, c.177 (C.26:1A-41). Applications for examination for any of the licenses enumerated in section 41 of P.L.1947, c.177 (C.26:1A-41), must be made in writing upon forms supplied by the department.  L.1947,c.177,s.39; amended 1949, c.210; 1950, c.119, ss.3,10; 1956, c.171, s.1; 1971, c.157, s.1; 1997, c.416, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-40 - Examinations; subjects

26:1A-40. Examinations; subjects  Every such examination shall be in such public health subjects as the commissioner shall direct. L.1947, c. 177, p. 808, s. 40.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-41 - Issuance of licenses for health officer, registered environmental health specialist.

26:1A-41 Issuance of licenses for health officer, registered environmental health specialist.  41. The commissioner shall, in the name of the department, issue the following licenses: a. Health officer's license; b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). i. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). j. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.416). k. Registered environmental health specialist's license. However, any health officer's license, sanitary inspector's license, and plumbing inspector's license issued before the effective date of P.L.1947, c.177 (C.26:1A-1 et seq.) by the Department of Health shall, unless suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of sections 43 and 44 of that act, remain in effect during the employment as such of the holder thereof. Upon enactment of P.L.1997, c.416 (C.26:1A-42.1 et al.) any existing Sanitary Inspector, First Grade license shall become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist license without any further action required of the licensee. Any license eliminated by P.L.1997, c.416 (C.26:1A-42.1 et al.) shall, unless suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of sections 43 and 44 of P.L.1947, c.177 (C.26:1A-43 and C.26:1A-44), remain in effect until the holder thereof does not renew the license within two years from the date of its expiration, or the commissioner does not renew the license in accordance with section 42 of that act, whichever comes first. L.1947, c.177, s.41; amended 1950, c.119, ss.4,10; 1956, c.171, ss.2,3; 1997, c.416, s.6; 2012, c.17, s.100.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-42 - Issuance of initial license.

26:1A-42 Issuance of initial license.  42. Each applicant whose examination shall be approved by the commissioner shall receive the initial license to which his examination may entitle him. All licenses issued by the commissioner shall expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed upon the payment of a renewal fee adopted by the commissioner under section 19 of P.L.1997, c.416 (C.26:1A-42.1) and upon the satisfactory completion by the applicant of any further requirements which may be adopted by the commissioner under that section. L.1947,c.177,s.42; amended 1971, c.157, s.2; 1997, c.416, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-42.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-42.1 - Preparation, adoption of fee schedule.

26:1A-42.1 Preparation, adoption of fee schedule.  19. The commissioner shall prepare a fee schedule to cover the reasonable administrative costs associated with examination and licensing procedures and submit the fee schedule to the Legislature for review. The commissioner shall subsequently adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the fee schedule. These fees shall be maintained in a separate account and used only for the purposes set forth in this section. L.1997,c.416,s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-43 - Suspension, revocation of license.

26:1A-43 Suspension, revocation of license.  43. Any license issued in accordance with the provisions of this article, and any health officer's license or sanitary inspector's license heretofore issued by the Department of Health, may be suspended or revoked, after notice and hearing conducted by an administrative law judge pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), for any of the following causes: a. Violation of any of the provisions of this act or of any law relating to public health; b. Violation of any provision of the State Sanitary Code; c. Violation of any applicable local health regulation or ordinance; d. Any act or happening occurring after the making of application for such license which, if the same had occurred prior to said time, would have prevented the issuance of such license; or e. A conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside this State, of a crime involving moral turpitude, except that if the conviction is reversed and the holder of the license is discharged or acquitted, or if the holder is pardoned or the civil rights of the holder are restored, the holder may obtain a license. Notwithstanding any provision of section 10 of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-10) to the contrary, the commissioner, before adopting, rejecting or modifying the recommended report and decision of an administrative law judge, shall consult with the Public Health Council. The suspension or revocation of a license shall be effected by a notice in writing of the suspension or revocation, designating the effective date thereof, and in the case of a suspension, the term of the suspension, which notice may be served upon the licensee personally or by mailing the same by registered mail addressed to the licensee at the licensee's home address. The commissioner shall file a copy of the notice of suspension or revocation of license with the local board of health. L.1947, c.177, s.43; amended 1997, c.416, s.8; 2012, c.17, s.101.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-45 - Hearing before whom; rules

26:1A-45. Hearing before whom; rules  Whenever it is necessary for the Department of Health to hold any hearing or to make any investigation, under any law or rule, the hearing may be held or the examination be made by the direction of the commissioner, in accordance with such rules as he may prescribe. The hearing or investigation may be before the commissioner or a member of the department designated by him. If before a member of the department so designated, he shall submit to the commissioner the evidence taken by him, together with his recommendations. L.1947, c. 177, p. 810, s. 45.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-46 - Administering oaths; examining witnesses; perjury

26:1A-46. Administering oaths; examining witnesses; perjury  The commissioner and any member of the department authorized for such purpose by him, may, in any part of the State, administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath in any matter relating to the powers and duties of the department, or to the health of the people of the State, or to the prevention of disease. Any persons who, having been so sworn, willfully gives false testimony shall be guilty of perjury. L.1947, c. 177, p. 811, s. 46.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-47 - Subpoenas

26:1A-47. Subpoenas  The commissioner may issue subpoenas, signed by him requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers in any part of the State before him, or a member of the department designated by him. L.1947, c. 177, p. 811, s. 47.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-48 - Failure to obey subpoena; penalty

26:1A-48. Failure to obey subpoena; penalty  Any person who, being served with a subpoena issued pursuant to the provisions of section forty-seven of this act, shall fail to attend or give testimony, unless such testimony incriminate him or subject him to a fine or punishment, shall be liable to a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense, to be recovered in the name of the State; the penalty, when recovered, to be paid to the State Treasurer. L.1947, c. 177, p. 811, s. 48.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:1A-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:1A-49 - Action for penalty under section 26:1A-48

26:1A-49. Action for penalty under section 26:1A-48  The Attorney General shall prosecute the action for the recovery of the penalty prescribed in section forty-eight of this act when requested so to do by the commissioner, and when, in his judgment, the facts and the law warrant such prosecution. L.1947, c. 177, p. 811, s. 49.