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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-32 - Findings, declarations relative to elderly, incapacitated adults.

52:27G-32 Findings, declarations relative to elderly, incapacitated adults.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. As the elderly and other incapacitated adult populations in the State continue to grow, the need for an increasing number of qualified individuals to be available to serve as court-appointed guardians for this population increases; b. New Jersey has established the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults to perform guardian services for adults age 60 years or older who do not have family or friends willing or able to furnish guardian services. The registration of professional guardians, to be available when family, friends or the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults are unable to act, will enhance the quality of care given to vulnerable adults; c. To the extent that many elderly and other incapacitated adults in the State do not have family or friends available to serve as guardians, it is prudent, after giving first consideration for guardianship of elderly adults to the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults, or when that office is not available, to develop other qualified individuals who can serve as professional guardians; and d. The establishment of standards for professional guardians will help protect adults who are adjudicated mentally incapacitated and need guardianship services. L.2005,c.370,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-36 - Application, annual registration fees.

52:27G-36 Application, annual registration fees.  5. a. The Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults shall charge each professional guardian an initial application fee and an annual registration fee. The initial application fee shall be in addition to the cost of a credit history report and child abuse registry and criminal history record background checks. Annual registration shall be made on forms furnished by the office and accompanied by the applicable fee, as established by the office. The initial application and annual registration fees shall not exceed $300. Such fees shall be retained by the office for the implementation of this act.  b. The Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults shall approve a vendor to provide initial training and continuing education courses biennially in accordance with procedures to be established by the office. In order to administer this program efficiently, the office may limit the number of vendors providing this service. L.2005,c.370,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-38 - Information provided for background checks.

52:27G-38 Information provided for background checks.  7. a. A person who is required to undergo a criminal history record background, child abuse registry and domestic violence central registry check pursuant to section 6 of this act shall submit to the public guardian his name, address and fingerprints, in accordance with the applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. The Office of the Public Guardian is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police for use in making the determinations required pursuant to this act. b. Upon receipt of the criminal history record information for a person from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Division of State Police, the public guardian shall, within a reasonable time, notify the person in writing of his qualification or disqualification for registration under this act. If the person is disqualified, the conviction or convictions which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the notice to the person. c. Upon receipt of the information for a person from the child abuse registry in the Department of Children and Families or the domestic violence central registry in the Administrative Office of the Courts, the public guardian shall, within a reasonable time, notify the person in writing of his qualification or disqualification for registration under this act. If the person is disqualified, the incident or incidents which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the notice to the person. d. The person has a right to be heard by the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults, within 30 days from the date of the written notice of disqualification, on the accuracy of his criminal history record, child abuse registry or domestic violence central registry information or to establish his rehabilitation under subsection b. of section 6 of this act. Upon the issuance of a final decision by the public guardian, pursuant to this subsection, the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults shall notify the person as to whether he remains disqualified. A person disputing an adverse determination by the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults may file with the Office of Administrative Law for an administrative hearing. L.2005, c.370, s.7; amended 2006, c.47, s.199.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-39 - Applicant to assume cost of background checks.

52:27G-39 Applicant to assume cost of background checks.  10. A person seeking registration as a professional guardian shall assume the cost of the criminal history record background and child abuse registry checks conducted pursuant to this act, in accordance with regulations as may be adopted by the public guardian. L.2005,c.370,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-40 - Statewide registry of registered professional guardians; information included.

52:27G-40 Statewide registry of registered professional guardians; information included.  11. a. The Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults shall maintain a Statewide registry of registered professional guardians and make all information in the registry available to the Administrative Director of the Courts for the use of the Superior Court, or to other interested parties upon request. The registry shall include the following information for each registered guardian: (1) full name used within the past 10 years; (2) date of birth; (3) business address; (4) business telephone number; (5) educational background and professional experience, including work in any related field germane to furnishing of guardianship services; and (6) the insurance company issuing the registered guardian's professional liability insurance coverage; b. In addition to the information listed in subsection a. of this section, if known to the public guardian, the registry shall include the following information for each registered guardian: (1) whether that person has ever been removed for cause or resigned as guardian in a specific case, the circumstances of the removal or resignation, and the case names, court locations and case numbers; (2) any judgment entered against the person as a result of the performance of services as a guardian; (3) any finding by a court that the person is accountable for malfeasance, nonfeasance or misfeasance; (4) any finding by a court that the person has violated the guardian's duties to the incapacitated adult, his estate or his insurance policy; and (5) any known pending or final licensing or disciplinary actions. L.2005,c.370,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-41 - Suspension, revocation of registration as professional guardian.

52:27G-41 Suspension, revocation of registration as professional guardian.  12. The public guardian may suspend or revoke a person's registration as a professional guardian and remove the person from the Statewide registry established pursuant to section 11 of this act if: the public guardian has reasonable cause to suspect the trustworthiness or capability of that person to perform the duties of a professional guardian; or the person is no longer in compliance with the requirements of section 2 of this act or becomes ineligible for registration as a professional guardian as provided for in subsection a. of section 3 of this act. Notice of the suspension or revocation of the registration and removal from the registry shall be sent, within 30 days,to the Administrative Office of the Courts and the known local Surrogates on behalf of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part having jurisdiction over the professional guardian's wards.  L.2005,c.370,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-42 - Registered Professional Guardian Fund.

52:27G-42 Registered Professional Guardian Fund.  15. a. There is established in the Department of Human Services a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the Registered Professional Guardian Fund, which shall be a dedicated fund to serve as a depository for monies collected from the estate of an incapacitated adult pursuant to this section. The fund shall be administered by the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults, and all interest on monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund. The monies in the fund shall be made available to the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults to be used exclusively for the implementation of this act. b. Sixty days after receiving plenary letters of guardianship or letters of guardianship of property, a guardian appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey, with the exception of the appointment of the public guardian pursuant to P.L.1985, c.298 (C.52:27G-20 et seq.), a guardian for a veteran pursuant to N.J.S.3B:13-1 et seq. and guardianship services provided by the Bureau of Guardianship Services in the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services pursuant to P.L.1965, c.59 (C.30:4-165.1 et seq.), shall pay out of the estate of the incapacitated adult a fee of $150 to the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults for deposit into the fund, except that no such charge shall be made to an incapacitated adult's estate for an incapacitated adult whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty level and whose assets are less than $50,000. c. If the guardian seeks an exemption from the fee based on the ward's income or assets, as set forth in subsection b. of this section, the guardian shall make an application to the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults on forms adopted by that office. d. If a guardian who is obligated to pay an assessment imposed pursuant to subsection b. of this section fails to pay the assessment, upon application by the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults, the court shall afford the guardian notice and an opportunity to be heard on the issue of default. Failure to make the assessed payment when due shall be considered a default. The standard of proof shall be by a preponderance of the evidence, and the burden of establishing good cause for a default shall be on the guardian who has defaulted. If the court finds that the guardian has defaulted without good cause, the court may: (1) compel the guardian of the estate to account and ascertain the financial condition of the incapacitated adult's estate; (2) remove the guardian; (3) enter judgment against the guardian of the estate for the amount of the assessment; or (4) take such other action as may be permitted by law. L.2005, c.37, s.15; amended 2012, c.17, s.429.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27G-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27G-43 - Rules, regulations, Rules of Court.

52:27G-43 Rules, regulations, Rules of Court.  16. a. The Commissioner of Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this act. b. The Supreme Court may adopt Rules of Court for the implementation of this act. L.2005, c.37, s.16; amended 2012, c.17, s.430.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-1 - Short title

52:27H-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Department of Commerce and Economic Development Act" . L.1981, c. 122, s. 1, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-3 - Definitions

52:27H-3. Definitions  As used in this act:  a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development.  b. "Department" means the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development established by this act.  L.1981,c.122,s.3; 1987,c.365,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-4 - Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development

52:27H-4. Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development  There is established in the Executive Branch of the State Government a principal department which shall be known as the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development.  L. 1981,c.122,s.4; amended 1987,c.365,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-5 - Commissioner

52:27H-5. Commissioner  The administrator and chief executive officer of the department shall be a commissioner, who shall be known as the Commissioner of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development, and who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office. The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the commissioner's successor. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of the office and shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. Any vacancy occurring in the office of the commissioner shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.  L.1981,c.122,s.5; amended 1987,c.365,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-6 - Duties and powers

52:27H-6. Duties and powers  The commissioner shall: a. Administer the work of the department; b. Appoint and remove officers and other personnel employed within the department, subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, and other applicable statutes, except as herein otherwise specifically provided; c. Have authority to organize and maintain an administrative division and to assign to employment therein such secretarial, clerical and other assistants in the department as his office and the internal operations of the department may require in accordance with Title 11 of the Revised Statutes; d. Perform, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the department through such divisions as may be established by this act or otherwise by law; e. Organize the work of the department in such divisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, and in such bureaus and other organizational units as he may determine to be necessary for efficient and effective operation; f. Adopt, issue and promulgate, in the name of the department, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules and regulations as may be authorized by law; g. Formulate and adopt rules and regulations for the efficient conduct of the work and general administration of the department, its officers and employees; h. Institute or cause to be instituted such legal proceedings or processes as may be necessary to properly enforce and give effect to any of his powers or duties; i. Make an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature of the department's operations, and render such other reports as the Governor shall from time to time request or as may be required by law; j. Coordinate the activities of the department, and the several divisions and other agencies therein, in a manner designed to eliminate overlapping and duplicative functions; k. Integrate within the department, so far as practicable, all staff services of the department and of the several divisions and other agencies therein; l . Have access to all relevant files and records of other State agencies and require any officer or employee therein to provide such information as he may deem necessary in the performance of the functions of the department; m. Maintain suitable headquarters for the department and such other quarters as he shall deem necessary to the proper functioning of the department; and n. Perform such other functions as may be prescribed in this act or by any other law. L.1981, c. 122, s. 6, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-6.1 - Functions, powers, duties continued and transferred

52:27H-6.1. Functions, powers, duties continued and transferred  All of the functions, powers and duties heretofore exercised by the Department of Energy and the commissioner thereof pursuant to P.L.1980, c. 68; P.L.1981, c. 302 (C. 26:2D-37 et seq.); section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C. 40A:11-15) as amended by P.L.1981, c. 551; P.L.1983, c. 115 (C. 48:7-16 et seq.); P.L.1983, c. 559 (C. 52:27F-16.1 et seq.); and N.J.S. 18A:18A-42 and N.J.S. 18A:18A-5 as amended by P.L.1984, c. 49 are transferred to and vested in the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development and the commissioner thereof.  L. 1987,c.365,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-7 - Deputy commissioner; appointment; powers, functions and duties; qualifications

52:27H-7. Deputy commissioner; appointment; powers, functions and duties; qualifications  The commissioner shall appoint a deputy commissioner, who shall be designated to perform all of the powers, functions and duties of the commissioner during the absence or disability of the commissioner, and who shall perform such other duties as are assigned by the commissioner. Such appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Governor and shall be filed with the Secretary of State. The deputy commissioner shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. L.1981, c. 122, s. 7, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-8 - Responsibility for support and development of business and industry, and research, statistics and business information service

52:27H-8. Responsibility for support and development of business and industry, and research, statistics and business information service  The department and the commissioner, through the councils, divisions, offices and bureaus shall be responsible for the activities of the State Government in the support and development of business and industry through aid, promotion and advertising of resort facilities, convention bureaus, domestic and foreign commerce and business and industrial growth and related programs. It shall also be responsible for research and statistics in the fields of commerce and industry and maintenance of a business information service. L.1981, c. 122, s. 8, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-9 - Economic development council; transfer to department; members; continuance in office; duties; advisory committees

52:27H-9. Economic development council; transfer to department; members; continuance in office; duties; advisory committees  The Economic Development Council created by P.L.1965, c. 21 (C. 13:1B-15.75 et seq.), shall be transferred to the department. The chairperson and other members of the Economic Development Council in office on the effective date of this act shall continue in office respectively as members of the council for the duration of the terms for which they were appointed. The council shall provide advice to the commissioner and assist the commissioner in the recommendation of comprehensive policies for the implementation of the functions, powers and duties assigned to the department for the promotion of a healthy business and industrial climate in New Jersey. The council shall consult with and advise the commissioner with respect to the work of the department, hold hearings with respect thereto and report to the commissioner annually, and at such other times as it deems to be in the public interest, with respect to its findings, conclusions and recommendations. The council may, in its discretion, create advisory committees. L.1981, c. 122, s. 9, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-10 - Division of economic development in department of labor and industry; abolishment; transfer of employees to division of economic development in department

52:27H-10. Division of economic development in department of labor and industry; abolishment; transfer of employees to division of economic development in department  The Division of Economic Development in the Department of Labor and Industry established pursuant to P.L.1965, c. 21 (C. 13:1B-15.75 et seq.) is abolished and the employees of this division as it was originally constituted are transferred, pursuant to the "State Agency Transfer Act" , P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.) to the new Division of Economic Development in the Department of Commerce and Economic Development established pursuant to this act. L.1981, c. 122, s. 10, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-12 - New Jersey economic development authority in department of labor and industry with its functions, powers and duties to department

52:27H-12. New Jersey economic development authority in department of labor and industry with its functions, powers and duties to department  The New Jersey Economic Development Authority in the Department of Labor and Industry, established pursuant to P.L.1974, c. 80 (C. 34:1B-1 et seq.), together with all its functions, powers, and duties, is continued and transferred to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. This shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the authority. L.1981, c. 122, s. 12, eff. April 16, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27H-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27H-13 - South Jersey Port Corporation; continuance and transfer from department of labor and industry to department

52:27H-13. South Jersey Port Corporation; continuance and transfer from department of labor and industry to department  The South Jersey Port Corporation in the Department of Labor and Industry, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 60 (C. 12:11A-1 et seq.), together with all its functions, powers and duties, is continued and transferred to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. This shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the corporation. The members of the corporation shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law. L.1981, c. 122, s. 14, eff. April 16, 1981.