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NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-12.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-12.1 - Enforcement of act

45:16-12.1. Enforcement of act  The provisions of this act and the act to which this act is amendatory and supplementary shall be enforced pursuant to P.L.1978, chapter 73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.). L.1983, c. 98, s. 16, eff. March 11, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-13 - Title of act

45:16-13. Title of act  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Unretrieved Animal Act." L.1979, c. 354, s. 1, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-14 - Definitions

45:16-14. Definitions  As used in this act: "Unretrieved animal" means an animal placed for confined treatment or boarding by its owner or an agent thereof in the care and custody of a veterinarian or boarding kennel, which animal is not retrieved by the owner or agent thereof from the veterinarian within 72 hours of being notified in any manner that the confined treatment is completed or from the boarding kennel within 72 hours of the last day the animal was to be boarded. "Humane disposal" means euthanasia by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or placement in a suitable home or animal shelter which shall not include any home or shelter which engages in animal experimentation or, by sale or otherwise, makes animals available for the purpose of animal experimentation. Humane disposal shall not include hypoxia induced by decompression or in any other manner or the administration of a lethal gas other than an inhalant anesthetic. L.1979, c. 354, s. 2, eff. Jan. 29, 1980. Amended by L.1982, c. 76, s. 2, eff. July 22, 1982; L.1982, c. 158, s. 1, eff. Oct. 27, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-15 - Humane disposal of unretrieved animals; notice to owner

45:16-15. Humane disposal of unretrieved animals; notice to owner  A veterinarian or boarding kennel may elect the humane disposal of an unretrieved animal no sooner than 4 days after the owner or agent thereof has signed or refused to sign for the receipt of a certified letter from the veterinarian or boarding kennel owner indicating intent to humanely dispose of the animal, which letter shall be sent to the owner's or agent's last known address. In the event the owner cannot be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, the veterinarian or boarding kennel owner may elect humane disposal any time after 4 days following return of the certified mail receipt. The veterinarian or boarding kennel manager shall keep an accurate record of the date and method of disposal and the name, address and telephone number of the person or shelter receiving the animal. L.1979, c. 354, s. 3, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-16 - Financial liability of owner for treatment of animal

45:16-16. Financial liability of owner for treatment of animal  The humane disposal of an unretrieved animal shall not relieve the owner or agent thereof of any financial obligation incurred for treatment, boarding or care by the veterinarian or boarding kennel. L.1979, c. 354, s. 4, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-17 - Liability of veterinarian or boarding kennel

45:16-17. Liability of veterinarian or boarding kennel  Notification and humane disposal as provided in section 3 of this act shall relieve the veterinarian or boarding kennel of any further liability regarding the unretrieved animal. L.1979, c. 354, s. 5, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-18 - Posting of humane disposal requirements of act in hospital or kennel

45:16-18. Posting of humane disposal requirements of act in hospital or kennel  The veterinarian or boarding kennel shall post in a conspicuous location in the hospital or kennel a resume of the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 354, s. 6, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-1 - Short title.

45:16A-1 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 28 of this act shall be known and may be cited as "The State Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contracting License Law." L.2007, c.211, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-3 - State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.

45:16A-3 State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.  3. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. The board shall consist of eleven members who are residents of the State of New Jersey and who, except for the member from the department in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be appointed by the Governor. In addition to the two public members appointed to represent the interests of the public pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), one member shall be from a department in the Executive Branch of State Government who shall serve without compensation at the pleasure of the Governor; one member shall be appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the Senate President; one member shall be appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly; three members shall be practicing Master HVACR contractors with at least 10 years' experience; two members shall be mechanical inspectors with at least 10 years' experience; and one member shall be an HVACR journeyperson of at least 10 years' experience. The Governor shall appoint each member, other than the State executive department member, for terms of four years. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. The Governor may remove any member of the board, other than the State executive department member, for cause. L.2007, c.211, s.3; amended 2019, c.342, s.2; 2021, c.86.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-4 - Additional powers, duties of board.

45:16A-4 Additional powers, duties of board.  4. The board shall, in addition to other powers and duties it may possess by law: a. Administer the provisions of this act; b. Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for license under this act, and issue a license to each qualified successful applicant; c. Examine, evaluate and supervise all examinations and procedures; d. Adopt a seal which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by it; e. Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to enforce the provisions of this act; f. Annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are licensed under this act; g. Establish standards for continuing education; and h. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures, renewals and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.). L.2007, c.211, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-5 - Application for licensure; fees, examination.

45:16A-5 Application for licensure; fees, examination.  5. Any person desiring to obtain a State Master HVACR contractor's license shall make application for licensure to the board and shall pay all the fees required in connection with the application, and be examined as required by this act. L.2007, c.211, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-6 - Issuance, renewal by other agency prohibited.

45:16A-6 Issuance, renewal by other agency prohibited.  6. On or after the effective date of this act, a municipality, local board of health or any other agency shall not issue or renew any Master HVACR contractor's license. L.2007, c.211, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-7 - Licensure required for use of certain titles.

45:16A-7 Licensure required for use of certain titles.  7. a. A person shall not work as a Master HVACR contractor or use the title or designation of "licensed Master HVACR contractor" or "Master HVACR contractor" unless licensed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.). b. A person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall not engage in the business of HVACR contracting or advertise in any manner as a Master HVACR contractor or use the title or designation of "licensed Master HVACR contractor" or "Master HVACR contractor" unless authorized to act as a Master HVACR contractor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.). c. In addition to any penalty authorized pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-25), any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity that knowingly violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2007, c.211, s.7; amended 2017, c.173, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-8 - Construction of act relative to other occupations.

45:16A-8 Construction of act relative to other occupations.  8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent any person licensed by the State, including, but not limited to, architects, professional engineers, electrical contractors, master plumbers, or any chimney service professional registered as a home improvement contractor with the Division of Consumer Affairs, from acting within the scope of practice of his profession or occupation, but no person shall use the designation "licensed Master HVACR contractor" unless licensed as a Master HVACR contractor under the provisions of this act. L.2007, c.211, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-9 - Applicability of act relative to single family home owner.

45:16A-9 Applicability of act relative to single family home owner.  9. The provisions of this act shall not apply to a single family home owner who personally occupies his own dwelling and who solely performs HVACR work on his own dwelling, upon receipt of all required permits, except that any HVACR work involving chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC's) shall be performed only by a licensed Master HVACR contractor. L.2007, c.211, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-10 - Applicability of act relative to public utility, public utility holding company.

45:16A-10 Applicability of act relative to public utility, public utility holding company.  10. The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any public utility company regulated by the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes, or any related competitive business segment of that public utility that offers competitive services pursuant to the "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.). The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any related competitive business segment of a public utility holding company that offers to provide or provides competitive services pursuant to the "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.). The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) also shall not apply to HVACR work performed on buildings, structures or premises owned or operated by a public utility holding company or its subsidiaries. L.2007, c.211, s.10; amended 2018, c.125, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-11 - Applicability of act relative to powers of municipalities.

45:16A-11 Applicability of act relative to powers of municipalities.  11. The provisions of this act shall not deny to any municipality the power to inspect HVACR work or equipment or the power to enforce the standards and manner in which HVACR work shall be done, but no municipality, local board of health or other agency shall require any Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act, or authorized to engage in the business of HVACR contracting under this act, to obtain any additional license, apply for or take any examination, or pay any licensing fee. L.2007, c.211, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-12 - Applicability of act relative to liquefied petroleum marketer.

45:16A-12 Applicability of act relative to liquefied petroleum marketer.  12. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any liquefied petroleum gas marketer licensed by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to subchapter 10 of chapter 18 of Title 5 of the New Jersey Administrative Code. L.2007, c.211, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-12.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-12.1 - Exemptions from HVACR licensing requirement.

45:16A-12.1 Exemptions from HVACR licensing requirement.  1. a. The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to a person who is working for an employer as an employee and performs service, repair or maintenance work necessary for the continued normal performance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, if that work is performed in any of the following locations that are owned or operated by the employer: (1) a general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.); (2) a building that contains a steam boiler, pressure vessel or refrigeration plant, which is subject to test and inspection pursuant to R.S.34:7-1 et seq.; and (3) a casino-hotel facility operated under the provisions of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.), which shall include any building containing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems operated by one or more casino-hotel facilities as part of an agreement or arrangement to share systems. b. Except as otherwise provided in subsection a. of this section, the provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to a person who performs service, repair or maintenance work necessary for the continued normal performance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, other than those provisions pertaining to the educational requirements for licensure pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-13), and any regulations adopted thereto, if: (1) The person is a regular employee of the owner or lessee of the property, and works at the property where the work is being performed; and (2) The person and the person's employer do not engage in HVACR contracting with the public. L.2014, c.8, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-13 - Application fee; requirements for licensure.

45:16A-13 Application fee; requirements for licensure.  13. Not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days prior to the date set for the examination for a Master HVACR contractor's license, every person, except as provided in this act, desiring to apply for a license, who meets the qualifications as set forth in this act, shall deliver to the board, personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, a certified check or money order payable to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey in the required amount, together with the written application required by the board, completed as described in the application, and together with proof of qualifications as described in this act. The qualifications for a Master HVACR contractor's license shall be as follows: The person shall be 21 or more years of age and a citizen or legal resident of the United States, and shall have been employed in the HVACR contracting business for a period of five years next preceding the date of his application for a license. One or more of the five years shall have been spent while engaged or employed as an HVACR journeyperson or licensed plumber engaged in the work described. At least four years of the five years shall have been spent in an HVACR apprenticeship or other training program, including, but not limited to, steamfitter, pipefitter or sheet metal apprenticeship programs, approved by the United States Department of Labor, with proof of passage and successful completion of this program while actively engaged or employed as an apprentice as determined by the board. Successful completion of an HVACR program given by an accredited technical school, trade school, county college or community college shall satisfy two years of the minimum four years that must be spent in an approved apprenticeship or other training program. In lieu of the above requirements a person shall have been awarded a bachelor's degree: a. in HVACR technology from an accredited college or university in the United States which the board finds acceptable and, in addition, shall have been engaged or employed in the practical work of installing HVACR systems for one year; or b. from an accredited college or university in the United States which the board finds acceptable and, in addition, shall have been engaged or employed in the direct supervision of the installation of HVACR systems for three years. Proof of compliance with the qualifications or those in lieu thereof shall be submitted to the board in writing, sworn to by the applicant, and accompanied by two recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. L.2007, c.211, s.13; amended 2018, c.99, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-14 - Uniformity of license examination, frequency, reexamination; fees.

45:16A-14 Uniformity of license examination, frequency, reexamination; fees.  14. a. Every Master HVACR contractor's license examination shall be substantially uniform and shall be designed so as to establish the competence and qualifications of the applicant to perform the type of work and business as described in this act. The examination may be theoretical or practical in nature, or both. b. The examination shall be held at least four times a year, at Trenton or other place the board deems necessary. Public notice of the time and place of the examination shall be given. c. No person who has failed the examination shall be eligible to be reexamined for a period of six months from the date of the examination failed by that person. d. All applicants for Master HVACR licenses, renewals or reexaminations shall pay a fee for each license issuance or renewal, or reexamination as determined by the board. L.2007, c.211, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-15 - Biennial renewal of license.

45:16A-15 Biennial renewal of license.  15. Licenses shall be renewed biennially by the board upon written application of the holder and payment of the prescribed fee and renewal of the bond required by section 23 of this act. A license may be renewed without reexamination, if the application for renewal is made within 30 days next preceding or following the scheduled expiration date. Any applicant for renewal making application at any time subsequent to the 30th day next following the scheduled expiration date may be required by the board to be reexamined, and that person shall not continue to act as a licensed Master HVACR contractor, as described in this act, and no firm, corporation or other legal entity for which the person is the bona fide representative shall operate under a license in the HVACR business, as described in this act, until a valid license has been secured or is held by a bona fide representative. Any license expiring while the holder is outside the continental limits of the United States in connection with any project undertaken by the government of the United States, or while in the services of the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be renewed without the holder being required to be reexamined, upon payment of the prescribed fee at any time within four months after the person's return to the United States or discharge from the armed forces, whichever is later. L.2007, c.211, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-16 - Continuing education requirements.

45:16A-16 Continuing education requirements.  16. The board shall require each Master HVACR contractor, as a condition for biennial license renewal pursuant to section 15 of this act, to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to section 17 of this act. L.2007, c.211, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-17 - Duties of board relative to continuing education.

45:16A-17 Duties of board relative to continuing education.  17. a. The board shall: (1) Establish standards for continuing HVACR education, including the subject matter and content of courses of study, the selection of instructors, and the number and type of continuing education credits required of a licensed Master HVACR contractor as a condition for biennial license renewal, except that the number of credits required shall not exceed five in any biennial license period; (2) Approve educational programs offering credit towards the continuing HVACR education requirements; and (3) Approve other equivalent educational programs, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. b. In the case of education courses and programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit. L.2007, c.211, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-18 - Waiver of requirements.

45:16A-18 Waiver of requirements.  18. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing HVACR education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of the license or other good cause. L.2007, c.211, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-19 - Initial renewal.

45:16A-19 Initial renewal.  19. The board shall not require completion of continuing HVACR education credits for an initial renewal of license. L.2007, c.211, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-20 - Extra credits carried over.

45:16A-20 Extra credits carried over.  20. In the event a Master HVACR contractor completes a number of continuing education credit hours in excess of the number required by the board pursuant to section 17 of this act, the board may allow those extra credits to be carried over to satisfy the Master HVACR contractor's continuing education requirement for the next biennial licensure period, but shall not be applicable thereafter. L.2007, c.211, s.20.