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NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Z-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Z-2 - Public policy relative to derivation, use of certain cells of humans.

26:2Z-2 Public policy relative to derivation, use of certain cells of humans.  2. a. It is the public policy of this State that research involving the derivation and use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells and human adult stem cells, including somatic cell nuclear transplantation, shall: (1) be permitted in this State; (2) be conducted with full consideration for the ethical and medical implications of this research; and (3) be reviewed, in each case, by an institutional review board operating in accordance with applicable federal regulations. b. (1) A physician or other health care provider who is treating a patient for infertility shall provide the patient with timely, relevant and appropriate information sufficient to allow that person to make an informed and voluntary choice regarding the disposition of any human embryos remaining following the infertility treatment. (2) A person to whom information is provided pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be presented with the option of storing any unused embryos, donating them to another person, donating the remaining embryos for research purposes, or other means of disposition. (3) A person who elects to donate, for research purposes, any embryos remaining after receiving infertility treatment shall provide written consent to that donation. c. (1) A person shall not knowingly, for valuable consideration, purchase or sell, or otherwise transfer or obtain, or promote the sale or transfer of, embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue for research purposes pursuant to this act; however, embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue may be donated for research purposes in accordance with the provisions of subsection b. of this section or other applicable State or federal law. For the purposes of this subsection, "valuable consideration" means financial gain or advantage, but shall not include reasonable payment for the removal, processing, disposal, preservation, quality control, storage, transplantation, or implantation of embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue. (2) A person or entity who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree and, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, shall be subject to a fine of up to $50,000 for each violation. L.2003,c.203,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2ZZ-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2ZZ-1 - Findings, declarations relative to aphasia.

26:2ZZ-1 Findings, declarations relative to aphasia.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Aphasia is a disorder of the brain, which affects a person's ability to communicate, and which most commonly occurs after a stroke or traumatic brain injury; b. Although aphasia is most common among older people, it can be acquired by people of all ages who have suffered severe head trauma; c. A person with aphasia typically has difficulty speaking and, sometimes, difficulty with reading, writing, and understanding what other people are saying; however, the condition does not affect a person's intellect; d. The type and severity of language dysfunction suffered by a person with aphasia depends on the precise location and extent of damaged brain tissue; e. Generally, there are four types of aphasia: (1) expressive aphasia, which involves difficulty in conveying thoughts through speech or writing; (2) receptive aphasia, which involves difficulty in understanding spoken or written language; (3) anomic or amnesia aphasia, the least severe form of aphasia, which involves difficulty in using the correct names for particular objects, people, places, or events; and (4) global aphasia, the most severe form of aphasia, which involves the loss of almost all language function, both comprehension and expression; f. There is no one treatment process that is proven to be effective for all types of aphasia, and although persons with aphasia usually experience improvement over time with the aid of speech therapy, rehabilitation services, and counseling, many persons with aphasia are prone to depression, hopelessness, and isolation, and tend to avoid social situations, since communication with others may lead to mutual frustration; g. It is estimated that one million people in the United States have aphasia, more than the number of people suffering from Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy; and h. It is, therefore, in the public interest for the State to establish a permanent aphasia task force to ensure that there are appropriate informational resources and support systems available in the State to assist persons with aphasia, and their families. L.2017, c.55, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-1 - Establishment of local board

26:3-1. Establishment of local board  There shall be a board of health in every municipality in this state, which board shall consist of members appointed or designated, or both, as provided by this chapter, except that in any municipality operating under laws establishing a form of government for such municipality under which the full powers of a local board of health can not be exercised by a local board of health so appointed or designated, the respective functions of a local board of health shall be exercised by such boards, bodies, or officers as may exercise the same according to law. Amended by L.1951, c. 69, p. 457, s. 68.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-2 - Rules and regulations

26:3-2. Rules and regulations  A local board may adopt rules, regulations or ordinances for its government and that of its officers and employees not inconsistent with law or the state sanitary code.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-3 - Composition of local board.

26:3-3 Composition of local board.  26:3-3. The local board in every municipality, other than a township, which is subject to the provisions of subdivision C of this article, shall be composed of not less than five nor more than seven members, except that in a city of the first class the board shall consist of 10 members, and in a city having a population of over 80,000, but not of the first class, the board shall consist of not less than five nor more than 10 members. Upon the consent of the prospective appointee, the governing body of a municipality may appoint a school nurse or the municipal physician to the local board, notwithstanding that the nurse or physician is not a resident of the municipality. The local board may, by ordinance, provide for the appointment of two alternate members. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law or charter heretofore adopted, the ordinance shall provide the method of appointment of the alternate members. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment by the authority appointing them as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The terms of the alternate members shall be for two years, except that the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be two years for Alternate No. 1 and one year for Alternate No. 2, so that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term only. An alternate member shall not be permitted to act on any matter in which he has either directly or indirectly any personal or financial interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing if he requests one, be removed by the governing body for cause. An alternate member may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote first. Amended 1953, c.349, s.1; 1981, c.462, s.28; 1989, c.168, s.1; 2000, c.126, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-4 - Qualification of members in cities of first class

26:3-4. Qualification of members in cities of first class  In a city of the first class, only citizens of the city shall be eligible to appointment on the local board; not more than one-half of the members shall belong to the same political party; and at least one-half of the members shall be practicing physicians.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-5 - Appointment of members

26:3-5. Appointment of members  The members of the local board in every municipality, other than a township which is subject to the provisions of subdivision C of this article, shall be appointed in such manner as the governing body may by ordinance provide, except that in a city of the first class all the members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the board or body having charge of the finances in such city. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1918, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-6 - Term of members

26:3-6. Term of members  The members of the local board in every municipality, other than a township, which is subject to the provisions of subdivision C of this article, shall serve for such term as the governing body may by ordinance provide, but, except in a city having a population of over 80,000 but not of the first class, no term shall exceed 4 years, and in a city of the first class the term shall be 3 years. The terms shall be so arranged that the terms of not more than three members shall expire in any 1 year, except that in a city of the first class the terms of three members shall expire in 1 year, the terms of an additional three members in the next succeeding year, and the terms of the remaining members in the second succeeding year. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1919, s. 3; L.1981, c. 462, s. 29.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-7 - Vacancy on board

26:3-7. Vacancy on board  If any vacancy shall occur on the local board of any municipality, other than a township which is subject to the provisions of subdivision C of this article, it shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made, but for the unexpired portion of the term only. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1919, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-8 - Compensation of board members in cities of first class

26:3-8. Compensation of board members in cities of first class  The members of the local board in a city of the first class shall receive no compensation for their services as members of the board.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-8.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-8.1 - Secretary to board in certain cities

26:3-8.1. Secretary to board in certain cities  The boards of health of any city in second class counties now or hereafter having a population of not less than one hundred and thirty thousand nor more than one hundred fifty thousand inhabitants, may appoint a secretary to such board of health, and said secretary shall hold his position during good behavior. Any such secretary in office on June second, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven, shall continue therein and his term of office is hereby extended during good behavior. Every such secretary shall receive an annual salary of not less than one thousand seven hundred dollars. Such salary shall be paid by the municipality in the same manner as other salaries are paid, and the governing body shall provide the necessary funds for such payment.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-9 - Composition of local board in townships of 20,000 or less.

26:3-9 Composition of local board in townships of 20,000 or less.  26:3-9. a. The local board in every township having a population of not more than 20,000 inhabitants may be composed of the members of the township committee, the township assessor or, if the township has a board of assessors, the township clerk, and one physician or school nurse, to be appointed by the township committee for a term of three years from the time of his appointment and until the successor is appointed. Upon the consent of the prospective appointee, the township committee may appoint, as the physician or school nurse appointment, the township physician or a school nurse to the local board, notwithstanding that the physician or nurse is not a resident of the township. The township committee may by ordinance provide for the appointment of not more than two alternate members. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No 2." The term of the alternate members shall be for two years, except that of the first two alternate members appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of one year so that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term only. Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote. b. Any such township may by ordinance adopt the provisions of subdivision B of this article and thereafter shall be subject to the provisions thereof and shall not be subject to the provisions of this subdivision of this article. Amended 1938, c.105; 1953, c.349, s.5; 1986, c.78; 2000, c.126, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-10 - Composition of local board in townships of more than 20,000.

26:3-10 Composition of local board in townships of more than 20,000.  26:3-10. The local board in every township having a population of more than twenty thousand inhabitants shall be composed of not less than five nor more than seven members who shall be appointed in such manner and hold their respective offices for such terms, not exceeding four years, as the township committee or other governing body may by ordinance provide, but the terms of not more than three members shall expire in any one year, but any such township may by ordinance adopt the provisions of subdivision B of this article and thereafter shall be subject to the provisions thereof and shall not be subject to the provisions of this subdivision of this article. Upon the consent of the prospective appointee, the township committee may appoint a school nurse or the township physician to the local board, notwithstanding that the nurse or physician is not a resident of the township. Amended 1953, c.349, s.6; 2000, c.126, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-11 - Territorial jurisdiction of local board

26:3-11. Territorial jurisdiction of local board  In any township within whose limits any other form of local municipal government exists, the jurisdiction of the local board of the township shall extend only to such parts of the township as are outside of the territorial limits of the other local municipal government. In every other case the jurisdiction of the township board shall be coextensive with the limits of the township.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-12 - Meetings of board

26:3-12. Meetings of board  The local board in every township, which is subject to the provisions of this subdivision of this article, shall appoint, on the day of its organization, a place, day, and hour for the regular meeting of the board for the hearing of complaints, reports, and general business, and shall cause to be published in the township newspaper, or a paper circulating in the township, notice of the same. At least one regular meeting shall be held in each year. Special meetings may be called at any time by the president of the board or by the State department. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1920, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-13 - Compensation of board members

26:3-13. Compensation of board members  For attendance on meetings of the board, members of a township board, which is subject to the provisions of this subdivision of this article, shall each receive the sum of two dollars ($2.00) for each meeting, to be paid in the same manner as members of township committees are paid for their services. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1920, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-14 - Vacancy in office of physician member

26:3-14. Vacancy in office of physician member  If a township committee in a township having a population of not more than twenty thousand inhabitants, which is subject to the provisions of this subdivision of this article, shall fail to appoint a physician member within ten days after the death, removal or resignation of any physician, or after the expiration of his term, the State department may appoint a physician as a member of the local board, who shall hold his office for the term of three years from the time of his appointment by the State department and until his successor shall be appointed. If a physician shall not be appointed either by the township committee or by the State department, the members of the township committee and the assessor shall constitute the local board of the township and shall continue to constitute the board until the appointment shall be made. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1921, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-15 - Vacancy in office of assessor member

26:3-15. Vacancy in office of assessor member  In a township having a population of not more than twenty thousand inhabitants, which is subject to the provisions of this subdivision of this article, in case of the death, removal, or resignation of an assessor before the time of electing his successor, the township clerk shall succeed the assessor as a member of the local board, and shall continue as a member until an assessor shall be elected or appointed. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1921, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-16 - Vacancy in township of over 20,000

26:3-16. Vacancy in township of over 20,000  If a vacancy shall occur in the board of any township having a population of more than twenty thousand inhabitants, which is subject to the provisions of this subdivision of this article, it shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made, but for the unexpired portion of the term only. Amended by L.1953, c. 349, p. 1921, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-18.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-18.1 - "Public health laboratory technician" defined

26:3-18.1. "Public health laboratory technician" defined  As used in this act, "public health laboratory technician" applies to every officer appointed by a board of health to perform bacteriological, serological, chemical and related technical laboratory tests in a laboratory conducted by a board of health, excepting health officers, public health nurses, sanitary inspectors, plumbing inspectors, food and drug inspectors, milk inspectors, meat inspectors, and persons performing washing or cleaning services or clerical duties in the office of the board of health. L.1950, c. 119, p. 220, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-19 - Employees of local board

26:3-19 Employees of local board  26:3-19. The local board may employ such personnel as it may deem necessary, to carry into effect the powers vested in it. It shall fix the duties and compensation of every appointee and, as to local boards which shall not be operating under the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, fix the term of every appointee. The appointees, agents and officers of a local board, which shall not be operating under the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes shall hold their offices during the term for which they are severally appointed, and shall not be removed except for cause and after an opportunity has been given them for a hearing. Any duly appointed health officer shall, subject to the superior authority of the local board appointing him, be its general agent for the enforcement of its ordinances and the sanitary laws of the State. The health officer shall provide leadership in the field of public health in the community served by the local board as required under the "Recognized Public Health Activities and Minimum Standards of Performance." In addition to being the chief executive officer of the local board, the health officer is responsible for evaluating the health problems of the community served by the local board, planning appropriate activities to meet the health problems of the citizens thereof, developing necessary budget procedures to cover these activities and directing the staff of the local board to carry out these activities efficiently and economically. Any other duly appointed person shall be the agent of the local board appointing him for the performance of such services not inconsistent with the license held as such local board, or any officer under the authority of such board, shall assign to him. A registered environmental health specialist is authorized to make all types of inspections for a local board except plumbing inspections. A registered environmental health specialist is required to compile proper records of these inspections, inform persons of their violations, the bases thereof, and the methods of abating these violations and obtain any evidence necessary for legal action. The licensure requirements of this section shall not apply to a person engaged in the administration and enforcement of environmental protection laws and regulations governed by the State Department of Environmental Protection. Amended 1947, c.181, s.1; 1950, c.119, s.5; 1997, c.416, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:3-19.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:3-19.1 - Civil service status of employees of local board of health.

26:3-19.1 Civil service status of employees of local board of health.  1. All health officers, registered environmental health specialists and other persons selected to fill available positions in a local board of health in any municipality, which has adopted, or shall hereafter adopt, the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service of the New Jersey Statutes, shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes and all such health officers, sanitary inspectors and employees of any such local board of health now holding office, position or employment and who were holding such office, position or employment on July 1, 1950, shall be placed in the career service of the civil service, without examination, and shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and benefits of such classified service and their successors shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1951,c.333,s.1; amended 1997, c.416, s.10.