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NJ Rev Stat § 45:19-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19-36 - Fingerprinting, criminal history record background check for employees of licensed bounty hunter.

45:19-36 Fingerprinting, criminal history record background check for employees of licensed bounty hunter.  9. a. Each person seeking employment by a licensed bounty hunter pursuant to the provisions of this act shall submit to being fingerprinted in accordance with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations for the purpose of a criminal history record background check to be performed by the superintendent. No check of criminal history record background information shall be performed pursuant to this section unless the person has furnished written consent to such check. Anyone who refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a check of criminal history record background information shall not be considered for employment by the licensee. The prospective employee shall bear the cost of the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check. The superintendent shall compare the person's fingerprints with information on file with the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. b. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not knowingly employ in any capacity whatsoever any person who has been convicted, as indicated by a criminal history record background check performed pursuant to the provisions of this section, of: (1) a crime of the first, second, third or fourth degree;  (2) an offense involving the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; or  (3) an offense where employment of the person by the licensee would be contrary to the public interest, as determined by the superintendent. c. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act who employs any person for whom a criminal history record background check required by this section has not been performed or whom the licensee knows has been convicted of a disqualifying crime or offense as set forth in this section shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree in addition to any other crime or offense specified by applicable law. Each violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense. L.2005,c.376,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19-37 - "Unlawful force" defined, penalties for use.

45:19-37 "Unlawful force" defined, penalties for use.  10. a. Any person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act who enters any premises or dwelling without license or privilege or who employs the use of unlawful force in engaging in or assisting in the apprehension, arrest, detention, confinement, surrender, securing or surveillance of any person who has violated the provisions of N.J.S.2C:29-7 or has failed to appear in any court of law in this State or any other state, when so required by law, or has failed to answer any charge, subpoena or court ordered inquiry, when so required by law, shall, in addition to any other criminal penalties provided under law, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. As used in this section, the term "unlawful force" shall have the same meaning as set forth in N.J.S.2C:3-11. b. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not purchase, possess or carry a handgun, firearm or other weapon unless otherwise permitted under chapter 39 or 58 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall, in addition to any other criminal penalties provided under law, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.  L.2005,c.376,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19-38 - Powers of superintendent.

45:19-38 Powers of superintendent.  11. For the purpose of investigating whether a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, any act or practice declared unlawful under this act, or for the purpose of investigating the character, competency, integrity or methods of operation of applicants or licensees hereunder, the superintendent shall have the power to: a. require any person to file on such form as may be prescribed by the superintendent, a statement or report in writing under oath, or otherwise, as to the facts and circumstances concerning any matter being investigated; b. administer oaths or affirmations and examine any person in connection with any investigation;  c. inspect any premises and examine any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing, without prior notification, in connection with any investigation;  d. upon court order or warrant, seize and impound any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing in connection with any investigation, except that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the seizure and impoundment of any of the foregoing items in the absence of a court order or warrant:  (1) with the consent of the applicant, licensee or other person being investigated or the employee, agent or other individual who is in control of the premises upon which an investigation is being conducted; (2) when circumstances presenting an imminent danger to the public health or safety exist; or  (3) when any other legally recognized exception to the warrant requirement exists and a court order or warrant is not constitutionally required; e. hold investigative hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person or the production of any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing in connection with any investigation; and f. apply to the Superior Court for an order compelling compliance with any subpoena or other request for information.  Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit, waive or abrogate the scope or effect of any statutory or common law privilege, including but not limited to, the attorney-client privilege. L.2005,c.376,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19-39 - Violation, revocation, suspension of license.

45:19-39 Violation, revocation, suspension of license.  12. a. A violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be cause for revocation or suspension of any license issued hereunder, notwithstanding that the same violation may constitute a crime or other offense under the laws of this State or any other state or jurisdiction. An indictment, prosecution and conviction arising out of any of the provisions of this act shall not be construed to preclude, if the evidence so warrants, an indictment, prosecution and conviction for any other crime or offense in this State or any other state or jurisdiction.  b. In addition to any other penalties prescribed by this act or any other law, a person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be liable to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for a first offense and not to exceed $2,500 for a second or subsequent offense. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense for the purposes of this section. A penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall be recovered in a civil action pursuant to "The Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2005,c.376,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19-40 - Rules, regulations.

45:19-40 Rules, regulations.  13. The superintendent shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2005,c.376,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19-41 - Licensing of existing bounty hunters, conditions.

45:19-41 Licensing of existing bounty hunters, conditions.  14. A person who, for at least five years prior to the effective date of this act, has engaged in the business of or performed the functions, activities or services of a bounty hunter, or has held a business out to be that of a bounty hunter, and who fulfills all the requirements of this act, except for the requirements set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection a. of section 4 of this act, may make application to the superintendent to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act, provided such application shall be received by the superintendent within 60 days of the effective date of this act. L.2005,c.376,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19-42 - Education and training program for bounty hunters.

45:19-42 Education and training program for bounty hunters.  15. a. The superintendent, through rule and regulation, shall establish an education and training program for bounty hunters who make application to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of section 14 of this act. The program shall consist of such subjects and courses as the superintendent may deem appropriate and shall include a minimum number of hours of classroom or other instruction. b. In implementing and administering the education and training program required in subsection a. of this section, the superintendent shall have the power: (1) to implement and administer or approve the minimum courses of study and training; (2) to issue certificates of approval to schools approved by the superintendent and to withdraw certificates of approval from those schools disapproved by the superintendent; (3) to certify instructors pursuant to the minimum qualifications established by the superintendent; (4) to consult and cooperate with universities, colleges, community colleges and institutes for the development of specialized courses for bounty hunters; (5) to consult and cooperate with departments and agencies of this State, other states and the federal government concerned with training of bounty hunters; (6) to certify those persons who have satisfactorily completed basic educational and training requirements; (7) to visit and inspect approved schools; (8) to establish reasonable charges for training and education provided by the superintendent; and (9) to make such rules and regulations and to perform such other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the education and training program. L.2005,c.376,s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-1 - Short title.

45:19A-1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Security Officer Registration Act." L.2004,c.134,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-5 - Establishment of education and training program.

45:19A-5 Establishment of education and training program.  5. a. An education and training program for security officers shall be established by the superintendent through rule and regulation. The program shall consist of such subjects and courses as the superintendent may deem appropriate and shall include a minimum number of hours of classroom or other instruction. b. In implementing and administering the education and training program required in subsection a. of this section, the superintendent shall have the power: (1) to implement and administer or approve the minimum courses of study and training; (2) to implement and administer or approve physical and psychological testing and screening of applicants; (3) to issue certificates of approval to schools approved by the superintendent and to withdraw certificates of approval from those schools disapproved by the superintendent; (4) to certify instructors pursuant to the minimum qualifications established by the superintendent; (5) to consult and cooperate with universities, colleges, community colleges and institutes for the development of specialized courses for security officers; (6) to consult and cooperate with departments and agencies of this State, other states and the federal government concerned with training of security officers; (7) to certify those persons who have satisfactorily completed basic educational and training requirements; (8) to annually visit and inspect approved schools; (9) to establish reasonable charges for training and education provided by the superintendent; and (10) to make such rules and regulations and to perform such other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the education and training program.  L.2004,c.134,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-6 - Issuance of identification card to registered security officer.

45:19A-6 Issuance of identification card to registered security officer.  6. a. The superintendent shall cause to be issued to a registered security officer an identification card containing such information as the superintendent shall prescribe. The identification card shall incorporate appropriate security features.  b. A person who is issued an identification card pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be responsible for its safekeeping and shall not lend, let or allow any other person to use, possess, exhibit or display the card. c. No person shall use, possess, exhibit or display any license, card, shield or badge of any design or material purporting to authorize the holder or wearer to act as a security officer, unless such person holds a valid certificate of registration as a security officer pursuant to section 4 of this act. d. If it is established to the satisfaction of the superintendent that an identification card has been lost or destroyed, the superintendent shall, upon payment of an appropriate fee, cause to be issued a duplicate identification card for the unexpired portion of the term of the registration.  e. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree in addition to any other crime or offense specified by law. L.2004,c.134,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-6.1 - Armed security officer to wear standardized uniform, badge.

45:19A-6.1 Armed security officer to wear standardized uniform, badge.  5. A security officer who carries a firearm in the performance of his duties shall wear a standardized uniform as prescribed by the superintendent in rules and regulations. These rules and regulations shall require SORA Level 2 armed security officers to wear on their uniform a badge indicating this status and armed security officers who wear company-issued shirts to have the word "SECURITY" printed on the reverse side of the shirt. L.2015, c.295, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-6.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-6.2 - Weapon secured in security holster.

45:19A-6.2 Weapon secured in security holster.  6. A security officer, when carrying a firearm in the performance of his duties, shall secure the weapon in a level 3 or higher security holster. L.2015, c.295, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-7 - Electronic registry of security officers; registration fee.

45:19A-7 Electronic registry of security officers; registration fee.  7. a. The superintendent shall develop and maintain an electronic database or similar electronic registry, which shall be accessible by licensed security officer companies, and which shall list all persons who are registered as security officers pursuant to the provisions of this act and such other information as the superintendent shall require by rule and regulation. b. Each applicant for a certificate of registration as a security officer shall pay a fee to the superintendent in an amount established by the superintendent by rule and regulation. These fees shall be used exclusively for the development and maintenance of the electronic database or registry established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.2004,c.134,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-8 - Additional penalties.

45:19A-8 Additional penalties.  8. a. In addition to any other penalties prescribed by this act or any other law, an owner or operator of a licensed security officer company or a company maintaining a proprietary or in-house security function who employs a security officer in violation of the provisions of this act shall be liable to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for the first offense and not more than $20,000 for a second or subsequent offense. For the purposes of this subsection, each violation shall constitute a separate offense. b. (1) In addition to any other penalties prescribed by this act or any other law, a person who permits himself to be employed as or performs the functions and activities of a security officer while in violation of the provisions of this act shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a first offense and not more than $2,500 for a second or subsequent offense. For the purposes of this subsection, each violation shall constitute a separate offense. (2) In addition to any other penalties prescribed by this act or any other law, a certified security officer instructor who fails to comply with rules and regulations governing the functions of a certified security officer instructor shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a first offense and not more than $2,500 for a second or subsequent offense. For the purposes of this subsection, each violation shall constitute a separate offense. c. A penalty imposed under subsection a. or b. of this section shall be recovered in a civil action pursuant to "The Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2004, c.134, s.8; amended 2015, c.295, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-9 - Powers of superintendent.

45:19A-9 Powers of superintendent.  9. For the purpose of investigating whether a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, any act or practice declared unlawful under this act, or for the purpose of investigating the character, competency, integrity or methods of operation of applicants, licensees or registrants hereunder, or of any owner or operator of any licensed security officer company, the superintendent shall have the power to: a. Require any person to file on such form as may be prescribed by the superintendent, a statement or report in writing under oath, or otherwise, as to the facts and circumstances concerning any matter being investigated; b. Administer oaths or affirmations and examine any person in connection with any investigation; c. Inspect any premises and examine and impound any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing, without prior notification, in connection with any investigation; d. Hold investigative hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person or the production of any record, book, computer, electronic database, recording device, document, account, paper or other tangible thing in connection with any investigation; and e. Apply to the Superior Court for an order compelling compliance with any subpoena or other request for information. L.2004,c.134,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-10 - Violations; revocation, suspension of license; prosecution.

45:19A-10 Violations; revocation, suspension of license; prosecution.  10. A violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be cause for revocation or suspension of any license or registration issued hereunder, notwithstanding that the same violation may constitute a crime or other offense under the laws of this State or any other state or jurisdiction. An indictment, prosecution and conviction arising out of any of the provisions of this act shall not be construed to preclude, if the evidence so warrants, an indictment, prosecution and conviction for any other crime or offense in this State or any other state or jurisdiction. L.2004,c.134,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-11 - Compliance required.

45:19A-11 Compliance required.  11. Each owner or operator of a security officer company or company maintaining a proprietary or in-house security function, and each person employed as a security officer on the effective date of this act and any act amendatory or supplementary thereto shall comply with the requirements of this act by the first day of the thirteenth month after its effective date or the effective date of any act amendatory or supplementary thereto. Any person employed as a security officer by a company maintaining a proprietary or in-house security function or who performed the functions and activities of a security officer for such a company prior to the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act shall complete the education and training program established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2004, c.134 (C.45:19A-5) and register as a security officer with the superintendent pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2004, c.134 (C.45:19A-4) no later than the first day of the thirteenth month following the effective date of this act. L.2004, c.134, s.11; amended 2015, c.295, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:19A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:19A-12 - Rules, regulations.

45:19A-12 Rules, regulations.  12. The superintendent shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2004,c.134,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:21-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:21-1 - Definitions

45:21-1. Definitions  As used in this chapter:  "Person" means any individual, partnership, association, corporation or joint stock company, their trustees or receivers appointed by any court.  "Highway" means any street, avenue, park, parkway, road or other public place.  "Owner" means any and every person engaged in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles, without a driver, to be operated by the lessee or bailee, his agent or servant, for purposes other than the transportation of passengers for hire.  "Child restraint" means a child passenger restraint system that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard applicable when it was manufactured.  Amended by L. 1985, c. 202, s. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:21-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:21-2 - Liability insurance policy to be filed with municipal clerk

45:21-2. Liability insurance policy to be filed with municipal clerk  Every owner, as defined in section 45:21-1 of this title, shall file with the clerk of the municipality in which he resides or has his place of business a policy of insurance of a company duly licensed to transact business under the insurance laws of this state, insuring such owner against loss from the liability imposed by law upon such owner for damages on account of bodily injury or death suffered by any person other than a person in the employ of such owner, or a person in, on or about such motor vehicle in the status of a driver, passenger for hire or occupant, as a result of accidents occurring by reason of the negligent maintenance, use or operation of such motor vehicle upon the public highways of this state.