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NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-21 - Granting license without examination, reciprocity.

45:16A-21 Granting license without examination, reciprocity.  21. The board may in its discretion grant licenses without examination to applicants so licensed by other states; provided that equal reciprocity is provided for New Jersey Master HVACR contractors by the law of the applicant's domiciliary state and provided further that the domiciliary state's standards are equal to or comparable to those of this State. L.2007, c.211, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-22 - Continuance of existing HVACR business.

45:16A-22 Continuance of existing HVACR business.  22. No firm, corporation or other legal entity operating under and by virtue of this act shall be denied the privilege of conducting and continuing the business of HVACR contracting, by reason of death, termination of employment, illness or a substantial disability of the bona fide representative of the firm, corporation or other entity, provided that: the firm, corporation or other entity has complied with the other provisions of this act; the firm, corporation or other entity maintains a place of business within this State; and another bona fide representative of the entity obtains a State license within six months from the date of the death, termination of employment, illness or disability. The board may promulgate additional regulations governing the management and operation of an entity during that period of time when the entity shall be in operation without having a bona fide representative. L.2007, c.211, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-23 - Bond required from contractor.

45:16A-23 Bond required from contractor.  23. In addition to any other bonds that may be required pursuant to contract, no Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act shall undertake to do any HVACR work in the State unless and until he shall have first entered into a bond in favor of the State of New Jersey in the sum of $3,000 executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State, approved by the Department of Banking and Insurance and to be conditioned on the faithful performance of the provisions of this act. No municipality shall require any similar bond from any Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act. The board shall by rule and regulation provide who shall be eligible to receive the financial protection afforded by the bond required to be filed by this section. The bond shall be for the term of 12 months and shall be renewed at each expiration for a similar period. L.2007, c.211, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-24 - Eligibility to obtain, retain pressure seal, license renewal; requirements.

45:16A-24 Eligibility to obtain, retain pressure seal, license renewal; requirements.  24. To be eligible to obtain and retain a pressure seal, and renew an HVACR license, a Master HVACR contractor shall: a. Secure, maintain and file with the board a certificate of general liability insurance from an insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in this State or proof of self-insurance approved by the Department of Banking and Insurance covering the Master HVACR contracting done by that HVACR contractor. The minimum amount of general liability insurance shall be $500,000 for the combined property damage and bodily injury to or death of one or more persons in any one accident or occurrence; and b. File with the board its Federal Tax Identification number. Every licensed HVACR contractor whose general liability policy is cancelled or nonrenewed shall submit to the board a copy of the certificate of general liability insurance for a new or replacement policy which meets the requirements of subsection a. of this section before the former policy is no longer effective. L.2007, c.211, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-25 - Provision of pressure seal.

45:16A-25 Provision of pressure seal.  25. a. The board shall provide a pressure seal to a Master HVACR contractor at the time of the issuance of a license or as soon thereafter as deemed appropriate by the board. No pressure seal shall be provided by the board or retained by a Master HVACR contractor unless the Master HVACR contractor complies with the provisions of sections 23 and 24 of this act. The Master HVACR contractor shall pay the cost of the pressure seal, but the seal shall remain the property of the board. The pressure seal shall be surrendered to the board immediately upon suspension, revocation or expiration of the license or upon a finding of noncompliance with the provisions of section 24 of this act. b. A Master HVACR contractor shall impress his pressure seal upon all applications for HVACR permits from the appropriate duly licensed State inspection agency. c. A pressure seal shall be used exclusively by a Master HVACR contractor or in the conduct of the Master HVACR contractor's practice. A Master HVACR contractor shall not willfully or negligently allow any person to use his pressure seal. L.2007, c.211, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-26 - Issuance of license to contractors.

45:16A-26 Issuance of license to contractors.  26. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, the board shall, upon application to it and submission of satisfactory proof and the payment of the prescribed fee within six months following the effective date of this act, issue a Master HVACR license without examination to: a. any licensed master plumber who has been engaged in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration business for at least two years prior to the date of his application for a Master HVACR license; or b. any person who has been engaged as a heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor for at least two years prior to his date of application for a Master HVACR license. A person entitled to a Master HVACR license under the provisions of this section shall comply with the remaining provisions of this act. L.2007, c.211, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-27 - Construction of act relative to work performed.

45:16A-27 Construction of act relative to work performed.  27. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent licensed master plumbers from engaging in the installation, maintenance and repair of: power boiler systems, hot water and steam heating systems, fire tube and water tube boilers, pressure steam and hot water boilers, space heaters, unit heaters, and appurtenances utilizing electricity, fossil fuel or solar energy; steam, hot water and chilled water pipe, condensate piping, valves, fittings, burners and piping, expansion tanks, pumps, gauges on the load side of a meter; thermostatic controls; or natural or manufactured gas piping; or the installation, maintenance or connection of: pneumatic controls and control piping for the control of air, liquid or gas temperatures, radiators, convectors, cabinet unit heaters, fan coil units, air handlers utilizing hydronic coils, mechanical ventilation for radon mitigation, humidifiers, flues and patented chimneys; or of pneumatic controls and control piping of automatic oil, gas or coal burning equipment, gasoline or diesel oil dispensing equipment and in replacement cases only, the connection thereof of the wiring from a dedicated electrical service disconnect box of adequate size to accommodate the equipment and controls, and the testing and balancing of hydronic systems; or the installation, repair, testing or closure of waste oil underground storage tanks. b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent licensed electrical contractors from engaging in the installation of: electrical resistance heating equipment and ventilation equipment with the exhaust duct not exceeding 60 square inches in area, or in commercial applications the connection sleeve between a roof-top mounted exhaust fan and its central connecting register, provided that this connection sleeve is not more than 15 inches in length or the length necessary to penetrate a roof or other similar openings; and the maintenance and repair of the electrical sections of any equipment used for heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration. L.2007, c.211, s.27.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-28 - Certain electrical work, performance prohibited.

45:16A-28 Certain electrical work, performance prohibited.  28. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, a licensed master plumber or a person with a Master HVACR license shall not perform any electrical work which has a potential of greater than 30 volts, involving the wiring of equipment used for heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration, except in the case of replacement installations as described in sections 2 and 27 of this act or as provided for in section 18 of P.L.1962, c.162 (C.45:5A-18). L.2007, c.211, s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-29 - "Licensed Master Hearth Specialist Advisory Committee."

45:16A-29 "Licensed Master Hearth Specialist Advisory Committee."  2. a. There is established within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, a "Licensed Master Hearth Specialist Advisory Committee." The committee shall consist of seven members who are residents of this State appointed by the Governor without regard to political affiliation as follows: (1) Three members shall have been engaged or employed in hearth professional work for a period of five consecutive years and shall hold a certification as a Master Hearth Professional, as issued by the National Fireplace Institute immediately preceding their appointments, and, except for the first members appointed, shall be licensed under the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.); (2) One member shall be a licensee of the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Board, established pursuant to P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.); (3) One member shall be a licensee of the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.362 (C.45:14C-1 et seq.); (4) 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; and (5) One member shall be a public member who meets the requirements pertaining to public members set forth in subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2). b. A majority of the appointed members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof and no action of the committee shall be taken except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the appointed members of the committee. c. The Governor shall appoint each member for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, four shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for a term of two years, and one shall serve for a term of one year. d. Any vacancy in the membership of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. No member may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which the members has been appointed.  e. The committee shall annually elect from among its members a chair and vice-chair. The committee shall meet at least twice a year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. L.2019, c.260, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-30 - Powers, duties of board.

45:16A-30 Powers, duties of board.  3. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the board shall have the following powers and duties, or may delegate them to the committee: a. set standards and approve certifications for applicants for a master hearth specialist license, and issue a license to each qualified applicant; b. determine the form and contents of applications for licensure, issuance of license, and identification cards; c. adopt a code of ethics for licensed master hearth specialists; d. issue and renew licenses and identification cards; e. set the amount of fees for master hearth specialist licenses, license renewals applications, examinations, and other services provided by the committee within the limits provided in subsection b. of section 8 of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-35); f. refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a master hearth specialist pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); g. maintain a record of all applicants for a license;  h. maintain and annually publish a record of the name, place of business, and license date and number for every licensed master hearth specialist; i. take disciplinary action in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) against a licensed master hearth specialist who violates any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.); j. adopt standards and requirements for and approve continuing education programs and courses of study for master hearth specialists and their employees; k. review advertising by licensed master hearth specialists; and l. perform other duties as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.). L.2019, c.260, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-31 - Application for master hearth specialist license.

45:16A-31 Application for master hearth specialist license.  4. Any person desiring to obtain a master hearth specialist license shall make application to the board and shall pay all the fees required in connection with the application. L.2019, c.260, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-32 - License required to use title, designation.

45:16A-32 License required to use title, designation.  5. A person shall not work as a master hearth specialist or use the title or designation of "licensed master hearth specialist" or "master hearth specialist" unless issued a license pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.). L.2019, c.260, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-33 - Licensure required for certain actions relative to gas piping.

45:16A-33 Licensure required for certain actions relative to gas piping.  6. No person shall install, improve, repair, or maintain gas piping associated with barbecue appliances, hearth product appliances, outdoor patio appliances, decorative space heater appliances, or hearth professional work unless licensed by the board as a master hearth specialist in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.). L.2019, c.260, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-34 - Licensure required to provide instruction relative to certain actions concerning gas piping.

45:16A-34 Licensure required to provide instruction relative to certain actions concerning gas piping.  7. No person shall provide instruction regarding the installation, improvement, repair, or maintenance of gas piping associated with barbecue, hearth products or hearth professional work unless licensed by the board as a master hearth specialist in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.). L.2019, c.260, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-36 - Construction of act.

45:16A-36 Construction of act.  9. Nothing in P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) shall be construed to prevent any person licensed by the State, including, but not limited to, architects, professional engineers, electrical contractors, master plumbers, propane gas suppliers or marketers, 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 the respective profession or occupation, but no person shall use the designation "licensed master hearth specialist" or "master hearth specialist" unless licensed as a master hearth specialist under the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.). L.2019, c.260, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-37 - Powers of municipality.

45:16A-37 Powers of municipality.  10. a. The provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) shall not deny to any municipality the power to inspect hearth professional work or the equipment of a master hearth specialist, or the power to enforce the standards and manner in which hearth professional work shall be done, but no municipality, local board of health, or other agency shall require any master hearth specialist under P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) to obtain any additional license, apply for or take any examination, or pay any licensing fee. b. The board shall ensure that licensed master hearth specialists comply with all applicable requirements of building codes, gas codes, and any other industry standards deemed appropriate by the board. L.2019, c.260, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-38 - Application procedure, qualifications.

45:16A-38 Application procedure, qualifications.  11. Every person desiring to apply for a master hearth specialist license who shall meet the qualifications as set forth herein, 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 qualification as described herein. The qualifications for a Master Hearth Specialist's license shall be as follows: a. the person shall be 21 or more years of age; b. the person shall be a citizen or legal resident of the United States; c. the person shall possess a valid certification as a Master Hearth Professional, issued by the National Fireplace Institute, or an equivalent authority approved by the board; and d. the person shall have been engaged or employed in hearth professional work for a period of five years preceding the date of the person's application for licensure. Proof of compliance with the qualifications shall be submitted to the board in writing, sworn to by the applicant, and the written proof shall be accompanied by two recent photographs of the applicant. L.2019, c.260, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-39 - Expiration, renewal of license.

45:16A-39 Expiration, renewal of license.  12. Every license issued pursuant to P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) shall automatically expire on June 30 following the date of its issuance. Licenses may be renewed biennially by the board upon written application of the holder and payment of the prescribed fee. L.2019, c.260, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-40 - Continuing education required for license renewal.

45:16A-40 Continuing education required for license renewal.  13. a. The board shall require each master hearth specialist, as a condition of license renewal, to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to subsection b. of this section. b. The board shall establish standards for the continuing education of master hearth specialists, 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 master hearth specialist as a condition of license renewal. c. During the biennial renewal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022 and every biennial period thereafter, sponsors of continuing education courses selected by the board shall include one hour of education in propane services, including substantially the same information covered in either the Fundamentals of LP manual, 2007 edition, or the Gas Installation for United Association Journeyworkers and Apprentices manual, 2003 edition. d. After completion of the education in propane services required pursuant to subsection c. of this section, sponsors of continuing education courses shall administer a competency evaluation examination, that tests a master hearth specialist's understanding of the information provided on propane services. e. The board shall not require completion of continuing master hearth specialist education credits for the initial licensure period. L.2019, c.260, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16A-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16A-41 - Inapplicability.

45:16A-41 Inapplicability.  14. The provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.)shall not apply to a single-family homeowner who performs hearth professional work on the person's own dwelling. Nothing in P.L.1968, c.362 (C.45:14C-1 et seq.) or P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall be construed to prevent licensed electrical contractors from engaging in the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural or manufactured gas piping while installing or repairing electric generators, provided they have demonstrated as a part of licensure continuing education in the installation of gas piping relevant to installing or repairing electric generators. L.2019, c.260, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16B-1 - Short title.

45:16B-1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Dietetics and Nutrition Licensing Act." L.2019, c.331, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16B-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16B-2 - Findings, declarations relative to licensing dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists.

45:16B-2 Findings, declarations relative to licensing dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that the public interest requires the regulation of the practice of dietetics and nutrition and the establishment of clear licensure standards of competency and integrity for nutritionists and dietitian nutritionists to properly protect the health and safety of the citizenry and further, that the health and welfare of the residents of the State will be protected by identifying to the public those individuals who are qualified and legally authorized to practice dietetics and nutrition. L.2019, c.331, s.2.