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NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.62 - Requirements for licensure as occupational therapy assistant

45:9-37.62. Requirements for licensure as occupational therapy assistant  12. To be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:  a. Be at least 18 years of age; b. Be of good moral character; c. Present evidence to the director of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the director, in consultation with the council;  d. Submit to the director evidence of having successfully completed at least 12 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience approved by the educational institution at which the applicant completed the occupational therapy educational program; and  e. Successfully complete an examination administered or approved by the director, in consultation with the council, to determine the applicant's competence to practice occupational therapy.  L.1993,c.85,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.63 - Examinations

45:9-37.63. Examinations  13. The examinations required by sections 11 and 12 of this act shall test the applicant's knowledge of basic and clinical sciences as they relate to occupational therapy, occupational therapy techniques and methods, and any other subjects the director, in consultation with the council, may require to determine the applicant's fitness to practice occupational therapy. Examinations shall be held within the State at least twice a year at a time and place to be determined by the director, in consultation with the council. The director shall give adequate written notice of the examination to applicants for licensure and examination. An applicant who fails an examination may apply for re-examination upon payment of the prescribed fee.  L.1993,c.85,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.64 - Issuance of license

45:9-37.64. Issuance of license  14. a. The director, in consultation with the council, shall issue a license to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this act. No license shall be issued to an applicant if the applicant has: (1) committed any act which if committed by a licensee would be grounds for suspension or revocation; or (2) misrepresented any material fact on the applicant's application.  b. Except in the case of a temporary license issued pursuant to section 17 of this act, all licenses shall be issued for a two-year period upon the payment of the licensing fee prescribed by the director, and shall be renewed upon the filing of a renewal application and the payment of a licensing renewal fee. The director may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee in accordance with rules and regulations, but no late renewal of a license may be granted more than five years after its expiration.  c. A practitioner whose license is suspended or revoked or whose surrender of license with or without prejudice has been accepted by the director or the council shall promptly deliver the original license and current biennial registration to the council.  L.1993,c.85,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.65 - Licensing without examination

45:9-37.65. Licensing without examination  15. For one year following the date procedures for licensure are established by the council, any person who is practicing or residing in this State shall be licensed by the director without examination upon completion of a licensing application and the payment of the appropriate fee if the applicant is certified or registered prior to the effective date of this act by a nationally recognized professional association of occupational therapists approved by the director, except that no license shall be issued to an applicant if the applicant has: a. committed any act which if committed by a licensee would be grounds for suspension or revocation; or b. misrepresented any material fact on the applicant's application. The director may waive the examination for licensure under this act and grant a license to any person who is certified or registered after the effective date of this act by a nationally recognized professional association of occupational therapists approved by the director, if the director, in consultation with the council, determines the requirements for certification or registration are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure.  L.1993,c.85,s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.66 - Waiving of examination

45:9-37.66. Waiving of examination  16. Upon payment to the director of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by the director, the director may waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State as determined by the director, in consultation with the council.  L.1993,c.85,s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.67 - Issuance of temporary license

45:9-37.67. Issuance of temporary license  17. Upon payment to the director of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by the director, the director shall issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for licensure pursuant to this act and who, in the judgment of the director, in consultation with the council, is eligible for licensure pursuant to section 11 or section 12 of this act. A temporary license shall be available to an applicant with his initial application for examination and he may practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. A temporary license shall expire automatically upon the holder being notified of failure of the licensure examination. The temporary license may be renewed for an additional period until the results of the next licensure examination at which time it shall automatically expire and be surrendered to the director.  L.1993,c.85,s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.68 - Inactive license status

45:9-37.68. Inactive license status  18. The director may grant inactive license status to a licensee who: a. is not actively practicing as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant; b. does not represent himself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant; and c. completes any continuing education requirements which may be established by the director, in consultation with the council.  L.1993,c.85,s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.69 - Examination of foreign trained applicants

45:9-37.69. Examination of foreign trained applicants  19. A foreign trained occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall satisfy the examination requirements of this act. Prior to taking the examination, the director shall require a foreign trained applicant to furnish proof of good moral character and the completion of educational and supervised fieldwork requirements substantially equivalent to those of this State.  L.1993,c.85,s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.70 - Fees

45:9-37.70. Fees  20. The director, in consultation with the council, shall by rule or regulation establish, prescribe or change the fees for licenses, renewals of licenses or other services. Licenses shall be renewed on a biennial basis and shall be renewed upon payment to the director of a renewal fee accompanied by a renewal application on a form prescribed by the director.  The revenue generated from these fees shall not exceed the operating costs of the director and the council required for the implementation of this act.  L.1993,c.85,s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.71 - Fees, civil penalties deposited in General Fund

45:9-37.71. Fees, civil penalties deposited in General Fund  21. All fees and any civil penalties imposed by the director shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and shall be deposited in the General Fund. All expenditures deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the funds collected and forwarded by the director subject to, and within the limits of, appropriations made pursuant to law, but expenditures shall not exceed revenues from the operation of this act during any fiscal year.  L.1993,c.85,s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.72 - Restoration of license

45:9-37.72. Restoration of license  22. The director, in consultation with the council, may restore a license after one year from the date of its revocation. The director shall hold a hearing to consider any application for reinstatement.  L.1993,c.85,s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.73 - Applicability of uniform enforcement law

45:9-37.73. Applicability of uniform enforcement law  23. The provisions of the uniform enforcement law, P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) shall apply to this act and the director shall be deemed to have all authority granted to any board under that act. The authority of the director may be delegated to the council at the discretion of the director.  If any person practices without a valid license or holds himself out as being able to practice occupational therapy in violation of section 9 of this act, each day during which the violation continues shall constitute an additional and separate and distinct offense for the purposes of this section. L.1993,c.85,s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.74 - Inapplicability of act

45:9-37.74. Inapplicability of act  24. Nothing in this act shall authorize: the diagnosis of disease or the practice of medicine and surgery by any person not licensed to do so pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; the practice of psychology by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the "Practicing Psychology Licensing Act," P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.); the practice of chiropractic by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.); the practice of nursing by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.); or the practice of physical therapy by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the "Physical Therapist Licensing Act of 1983," P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.) except the practice of occupational therapy as defined in section 3 of this act.  L.1993,c.85,s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.75 - Regulations

45:9-37.75. Regulations  25. The director, in consultation with the council, shall adopt, amend or repeal regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L.1993,c.85,s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.76 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.76 - Short title.

45:9-37.76 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Electrology Practice Act." L.1997,c.347,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.77 - Definitions relative to practice of electrology.

45:9-37.77 Definitions relative to practice of electrology.  2. As used in this act:  "Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners. "Committee" means the Electrologists Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Electrologist" means a person who is licensed to practice electrology pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Electrology" means the removal of hair permanently through the utilization of solid probe electrode-type epilation, including thermolysis, being of a short-wave, high frequency type, and including electrolysis, being of a galvanic type, or a combination of both, which is accomplished by a super-imposed or sequential blend. "Electrology instructor" means a person who is licensed to teach the clinical and theoretical practice of electrology pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Office" means any fixed establishment or place where one or more persons engage in the practice of electrology. L.1997,c.347,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.78 - "Electrologist's Advisory Committee."

45:9-37.78 "Electrologist's Advisory Committee."  3. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Medical Examiners, an "Electrologists Advisory Committee." The committee shall consist of five members who are residents of this State as follows: one physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; three electrologists who have successfully passed the American Electrologist Association/International Board of Electrologist Certification Certified Professional Electrology Examination, and who shall be appointed from a list of nominees submitted by the Electrologists Association of New Jersey; and one public member to represent consumer interests. Each electrologist member shall be actively engaged in the delivery of electrology services in this State for at least four years prior to his appointment. No electrologist member of the committee shall be affiliated as an instructor or member of the board of trustees of an electrology school; nor shall any electrologist member own any interest in any electrology school; nor shall any member engage in the business or own any interest in an entity engaged in the business of manufacturing or supplying electrology equipment or supplies.  The Governor shall appoint each committee member for a term of three years, except that of the electrologist members first appointed, two shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years and one shall serve for a term of one year. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided by the original appointment. No member of the committee may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed. L.1997,c.347,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.79 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.79 - Election of chairperson; meeting frequency.

45:9-37.79 Election of chairperson; meeting frequency.  4. The committee shall annually elect from among its members a chairperson. The committee shall meet at least twice a year and shall also meet upon the request of the Board of Medical Examiners or the Attorney General. The board shall provide the committee the facilities and personnel required for the proper conduct of its business. L.1997,c.347,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.80 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.80 - Membership reimbursement.

45:9-37.80 Membership reimbursement.  5. The board shall authorize reimbursement of the members of the committee for their actual expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members of the committee. L.1997,c.347,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.81 - Powers, duties.

45:9-37.81 Powers, duties.  6. The committee may have the following powers and duties, as delegated by the board: a. evaluate and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure; b. adopt and administer the examination to be taken by applicants for licensure; c. issue and renew biennial licenses for electrologists and electrology instructors pursuant to this act; d. approve electrology education programs offered within the State; e. refuse to admit a person to an examination or refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of an electrologist or electrology instructor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); f. maintain a record of every electrologist and electrology instructor licensed in this State, their places of business, places of residence and the date and number of their license; g. maintain a record of all offices licensed by the board to offer the services provided within the definition of electrology; h. take disciplinary action, in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) against an electrologist or an electrology instructor who violates any provision of this act; i. adopt standards for and approve continuing education programs, subject to the requirements of section 11 of this act; j. approve the types of instruments and procedures permitted in the practice and teaching of electrology;  k. review advertising by any licensee or any institution that offers a program in electrology approved by the board; l. direct the conduct of inspections or investigations of any premises from which the board may have reason to believe that electrology services are being offered; and m. direct the conduct of inspections or investigations of all licensed offices. L.1997,c.347,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.82 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.82 - License required; conditions.

45:9-37.82 License required; conditions.  7. a. No person shall practice electrology or teach electrology, whether or not compensation is received or expected, unless the person holds a valid license to practice or teach electrology in this State, except nothing in this act shall be construed to: (1) prohibit any person licensed to practice or certified to teach in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice or teaching for which he is licensed, regulated or certified; or (2) prohibit any student enrolled in an approved clinical electrology education program from performing that which is necessary to the student's course of study. b. No person, business entity or its employees, agents or representatives shall use the titles "licensed electrologist" or "licensed electrology instructor," or the letters "L.E." or "L.E.I.," or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating the practice or teaching of electrology, unless licensed to practice or teach electrology under the provisions of this act. c. No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall operate, maintain or use premises for the rendering of any service provided in the definition of electrology without first having secured an office license from the board. d. In addition to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), the board may refuse to grant or may suspend or revoke a license to practice or teach electrology upon proof to the satisfaction of the board that the holder thereof has: (1) employed unlicensed persons to practice electrology, or supervised or aided an unlicensed person in the practice of electrology; (2) advertised the practice of electrology so as to disseminate false, deceptive or misleading information, whether as an individual, through a professional service corporation, or through a third party; (3) promoted the sale of devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain; (4) used instruments or procedures in the practice of electrology that are not approved by the board; (5) maintained an office in a manner which is unsafe or unsanitary; or (6) acted in a manner inconsistent with standards for the practice of electrology approved by the board. L.1997,c.347,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.83 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.83 - Licensing requirements for electrologist.

45:9-37.83 Licensing requirements for electrologist.  8. To be eligible for licensure as an electrologist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: a. be at least 18 years of age; b. be of good moral character; c. have successfully completed high school or its equivalent; d. (1) have successfully completed an electrology education program approved by the board, in consultation with the committee, including: (a) at least 200 hours of instruction in the theory of electrology; and (b) at least 400 hours of instruction in the clinical practice of electrology taught by an electrology instructor licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act. The clinical program shall include instruction in all modalities of electrology including galvanic, thermolysis and any other modality approved by the board; or (2) have completed in another state an electrology education program determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to that required pursuant to this subsection; and e. have passed an examination administered or approved by the board to determine the applicant's competence to practice electrology. L.1997,c.347,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.84 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.84 - Licensing requirements for electrology instructor.

45:9-37.84 Licensing requirements for electrology instructor.  9. To be eligible for licensure as an electrology instructor an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:  a. be licensed as an electrologist pursuant to the provisions of this act; b. have been actively engaged in the practice of electrology for at least five years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure as an electrology instructor; and c. passed an examination administered or approved by the board, after consultation with the committee, to determine the applicant's competence to teach electrology. L.1997,c.347,s.9.