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NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-2.1 - Applicability of act.

45:1-2.1 Applicability of act.  1. The provisions of this act shall apply to the following boards and commissions: the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Professional Planners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, the State Board of Court Reporting, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, the Acupuncture Examining Board, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the State Real Estate Appraiser Board, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the New Jersey Cemetery Board, the State Board of Polysomnography, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee, the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, and any other entity hereafter created under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation. L.1971, c.60, s.1; amended 1983, c.7, s.19; 1984, c.205, s.40; 1989, c.153, s.22; 1991, c.31, s.16; 1991, c.68, s.27; 1991, c.134, s.15; 1993, c.365, s.18; 1995, c.366, s.20; 2003, c.18, s.18; 2005, c.244, s.14; 2005, c.308, s.8; 2007, c.211, s.29; 2007, c.337, s.10; 2009, c.41, s.11; 2012, c.71, s.13; 2019, c.331, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-2.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-2.3 - Qualifications; rights and duties

45:1-2.3. Qualifications; rights and duties  Such additional members: a. Need not meet the educational and professional requirements for membership on such boards or commissions as provided in the several statutes establishing such boards and commissions; and b. Shall be voting members subject to the same rights, obligations and duties as other members of their respective boards or commissions. L.1971, c. 60, s. 3, eff. March 25, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-2.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-2.4 - Effect of act on term of member in office

45:1-2.4. Effect of act on term of member in office  Nothing in this act shall affect the right of a board or commission member in office on the effective date of this act to continue to serve for the term for which he was appointed. L.1971, c. 60, s. 4, eff. March 25, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-2.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-2.5 - Compensation and reimbursement of expenses of members; executive secretaries; compensation and terms; office and meeting places

45:1-2.5. Compensation and reimbursement of expenses of members; executive secretaries; compensation and terms; office and meeting places  With respect to the boards or commissions designated in section 1 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1), except as otherwise provided in subsection d. of this section, and notwithstanding the provisions of any other law:  a. The officers and members shall be compensated on a per diem basis in the amount of $25.00 or an amount to be determined by the Attorney General, with the approval of the State Treasurer, but not to exceed $100.00 per diem or $2,500.00 annually, and shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their official duties. Such moneys shall be paid according to rules and regulations promulgated by the Attorney General.  b. The executive secretary shall receive such salary as shall be determined by the appointing authority within the limits of available appropriations and shall serve at its pleasure. Any such executive secretary who holds a certificate, license or registration issued by the board or commission by which he is employed shall not during such employment be permitted to engage in any profession or occupation regulated by the board or commission.  c. The head of the department to which such board or commission is assigned shall maintain within any public building, whether owned or leased by the State, suitable quarters for the board's or commission's office and meeting place, provided that no such office or meeting place shall be within premises owned or occupied by an officer or member of such board or commission.  d. The compensation schedule for members of boards and commissions provided in subsection a. of this section shall not apply to the members of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, who shall be compensated pursuant to R.S.45:15-6 or to members of the State Board of Medical Examiners who shall receive compensation of $150 per diem.  L.1977, c.285, s.2; amended 1981,c.91,s.1; 1985,c.137,s.2; 1989,c.300,s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-2.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-2.6 - Inapplicability of act to rights under civil service or any pension law or retirement system

45:1-2.6. Inapplicability of act to rights under civil service or any pension law or retirement system  Nothing in this act shall deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any right or protection provided him by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, or any pension law or retirement system. L.1977, c. 285, s. 3, eff. Nov. 12, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-3 - Expenses of boards paid from income; surplus paid to state treasurer; accounts

45:1-3. Expenses of boards paid from income; surplus paid to state treasurer; accounts  Each member of the boards mentioned in section 45:1-2 of this title shall be entitled to his actual traveling and other expenses incurred in the performance of his duties, which sum shall be paid from the license fees and other sources of income of such boards. Such boards shall also be entitled to expend from their income such sums as shall be necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties, including the compensation of any of their officers or agents whom they are authorized to compensate. Such boards, if authorized to collect an annual registration or license fee from persons licensed by them, may retain in their treasuries the fees so collected and use the same for the purpose of defraying the expenses of securing evidence against and prosecuting persons violating the provisions of the laws with the enforcement of which they are charged, or, in case the revenue of the boards from other sources shall be insufficient to pay the salary of their secretaries and their other expenses, such fees may be expended for such purposes. Such boards shall be entitled to retain, in addition to the above, at least one hundred dollars in their treasuries for the purpose of preparing and holding their examinations. On or before October thirty-first in each year such boards shall pay to the state treasurer all moneys remaining in their treasuries, except as above stated, which sum, when so paid, shall form a part of the state fund. Such boards shall keep accurate accounts of their receipts and expenditures, which accounts shall be subject to audit by the state comptroller.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-3.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-3.1 - Applicability of act.

45:1-3.1 Applicability of act.  1. The provisions of this act shall apply to the following boards and commissions: the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Professional Planners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, the State Board of Court Reporting, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, the Acupuncture Examining Board, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the State Real Estate Appraiser Board, the New Jersey Cemetery Board, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Polysomnography, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee, the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, and any other entity hereafter created under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation. L.1974, c.46, s.1; amended 1983, c.7, s.20; 1984, c.205, s.42; 1989, c.153, s.23; 1991, c.31, s.17; 1991, c.68, s.29; 1991, c.134, s.17; 1995, c.366, s.22; 2003, c.18, s.19; 2003, c.261, s.39; 2005, c.244, s.15; 2005, c.308, s.10; 2007, c.211, s.30; 2007, c.337, s.11; 2009, c.41, s.12; 2012, c.71, s.15; 2019, c.331, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-3.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-3.2 - Charges for examinations, licensures and other services; establishment or change by rule; standards

45:1-3.2. Charges for examinations, licensures and other services; establishment or change by rule; standards  Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes or any other law to the contrary, any board or commission named in section 1 of this supplementary act may by rule establish, prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures and other services it performs, which rule shall first be approved by the head of the department to which such board or commission is assigned and shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (c. 52:14B-1). Any board's or commission's charges established, prescribed or changed pursuant to this section shall be established, prescribed or changed to such extent as shall be necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by the board or commission in the performance of its duties but such charges shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to be so required. L.1974, c. 46, s. 2, eff. June 24, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-3.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-3.3 - Administrative fees

45:1-3.3. Administrative fees  4. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs may by rule establish, prescribe, or modify administrative fees charged by boards in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). For purposes of this section, "administrative fees" are charges assessed to licensees, registrants or holders of certificates, as the case may be, for board functions that are not unique to a particular board but are uniform throughout all boards. Administrative fees include, but are not limited to, fees for a duplicate or replacement license, certification or registration, late renewal fee, license reinstatement fee, and the fee for processing change of address. L.1999,c.403,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-4 - Salary of secretary

45:1-4. Salary of secretary  The secretary of each of the boards mentioned in section 45:1-2 of this title, whether or not a member thereof, shall be entitled to receive such reasonable salary or compensation for his services as secretary as shall be fixed by such boards, which shall be paid by the boards from their receipts, unless an appropriation is made for the expenses of such boards, in which case the same shall be paid from such appropriation.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-7 - Issuance of certain licenses or certificates of registration.

45:1-7 Issuance of certain licenses or certificates of registration.  1. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes or of any other law to the contrary, all professional or occupational licenses or certificates of registration, except such licenses or certificates issued to real estate brokers or salesmen pursuant to chapter 15 of Title 45, which prior to the effective date of this act were issued for periods not exceeding one year and were annually renewable, shall, on and after the effective date of this act, be issued for periods of two years and be biennially renewable, except that licenses and business permits issued to electrical contractors and certificates of registration issued to qualified journeymen electricians pursuant to chapter 5A of Title 45 shall be issued for periods of three years and be triennially renewable; provided, however, the boards or commissions in charge of the issuance or renewal of such licenses or certificates may, in order to stagger the expiration dates thereof, provide that those first issued or renewed after the effective date of this act, shall expire and become void on a date fixed by the respective boards or commissions, not sooner than six months nor later than 29 months, after the date of issue. The fees for the respective licenses and certificates of registration issued pursuant to this act for periods of less or greater than one year shall be in amounts proportionately less or greater than the fees established by law. L.1972,c.108,s.1; amended 1991, c.6; 2001, c.21, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-7.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-7.1 - Applicability; renewals; reinstatements.

45:1-7.1 Applicability; renewals; reinstatements.  5. a. Notwithstanding any other act or regulation to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall apply to every holder of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification issued or renewed by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), who seeks renewal of that license or certificate. b. Every holder of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification, issued or renewed by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), who seeks renewal shall submit a renewal application and pay a renewal fee prior to the date of expiration of the license or certificate of registration or certification. If the holder does not renew the license or certificate prior to its expiration date, the holder may renew it within 30 days of its expiration date by submitting a renewal application and paying a renewal fee and a late fee. During the 30-day period, the license shall be valid and the licensee shall not be deemed practicing without a license. Any professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification not renewed within 30 days of its expiration date shall be suspended without a hearing. c. Any individual who continues to practice after the 30 days following the expiration date of that individual's license or certificate of registration or certification shall be deemed to be engaged in unlicensed practice of the regulated profession or occupation, even if no notice of suspension has been provided to the individual. d. A professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification suspended pursuant to this section may be reinstated as provided in section 2 of P.L.2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.4). e. A board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15) shall send a notice of renewal to each of its holders of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification, as applicable, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license or certificate. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew provided that the license is renewed within 60 days from the date the notice is sent. f. A renewal applicant electing to renew as inactive shall not engage in professional or occupational practice within the State or hold himself out as eligible to engage in professional or occupational practice within the State. L.1999, c.403, s.5; amended 2013, c.182, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-7.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-7.6 - Granting of professional, occupational licenses during certain emergencies.

45:1-7.6 Granting of professional, occupational licenses during certain emergencies.  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, during a state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.), or a public health emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), and with the approval of the Attorney General, a professional or occupational licensing board within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety or, with regard to any industry regulated by the division, the director of the division, as applicable, may grant a license, certificate of registration or certification on an expedited basis to any individual who holds a corresponding license, certificate of registration or certification, in good standing, in another state. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, and to effectuate the purposes of this act, the board or director, as applicable, may take additional action necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to the following: a. Temporarily waive any requirements to undergo a criminal history record background check as a condition of granting a license, certificate of registration or certification by reciprocity pursuant to this section; b. Temporarily waive any requirement that licensure, registration, or certification standards in another state be substantially equivalent to the standards in this State as a condition of granting a license, certificate of registration or certification by reciprocity; c. Temporarily waive any licensing, registration or certification fees; d. Temporarily waive any other requirements contained in section 3 of P.L.2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.5) or any other applicable law; e. Prescribe the duration and terms of any license, certificate of registration or certification granted pursuant to this section; or f. Require any individual granted a license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this section to arrange and agree to supervision by an individual holding a license, certificate of registration or certification, in good standing, while practicing the profession or occupation in this State. L.2020, c.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-7.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-7.7 - Reactivation of license, certificate of registration, certification.

45:1-7.7 Reactivation of license, certificate of registration, certification.  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, during the Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020, and with the approval of the Attorney General, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, with respect to any or all professional or occupational licensing boards within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety or any industry regulated by the division, or any professional or occupational licensing boards within the division may temporarily reactivate a license, certificate of registration or certification on an expedited basis, for such period as deemed necessary by the director, to any individual who held a corresponding license, certificate of registration or certification, in good standing at the time that the individual retired from active practice or was placed on the inactive status, or who while otherwise in good standing allowed their license to lapse and was suspended for that reason, within the last five years, or such other timeframe as the director may specify. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, and to effectuate the purposes of this act, the board or director, as applicable, may take additional action necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to: a. Temporarily waive any requirements contained in section 2 of P.L.2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.4), relating to the renewal, reinstatement or reactivation of a license, certification or registration, including fees, job listings or continuing education requirements;  b. Prescribe the duration and terms of any license, certificate of registration or certification granted pursuant to this section;  c. Require, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health or such other State department or agency as may be appropriate, any individual granted a license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this section to practice the profession or occupation in this State, as deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare; or d. Waive compliance by any individual granted a license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this section with liability insurance required by statute or regulation, for acts or omissions undertaken in the course of providing health care services in support of the State's response to the declared emergency. L.2020, c.25, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:1-7.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:1-7.8 - Lawful presence in United States prohibited as qualification for professional, occupational license.

45:1-7.8 Lawful presence in United States prohibited as qualification for professional, occupational license.  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation, lawful presence in the United States shall not be required to obtain a professional or occupational license, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure. L.2020, c.75.