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NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-10 - Fees established by rule; use.

45:26-10 Fees established by rule; use.  10. a. The commissioner shall by rule or regulation establish, prescribe or change the fees for licenses, renewals of licenses or other services provided by the commissioner or the board pursuant to the provisions of this act. Licenses shall be issued for a period of five years and may be renewed when the applicant provides proof of re-certification, except that the board may, in order to stagger the expiration dates thereof, provide that those licenses first issued or renewed after the effective date of this act shall expire or become void on the expiration date of the certification. b. Fees shall be established, prescribed or changed by the commissioner, in consultation with the board, to the extent necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by the board, and any staff employed to administer this act, except that fees shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to support the program costs. c. All fees and any fines imposed by the commissioner shall be paid to the Department of Labor and shall be directly applied toward enforcement and administrative costs. L.2003,c.171,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-11 - Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license.

45:26-11 Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license.  11. In addition to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), the commissioner may refuse to grant or may suspend or revoke a crane operator's license upon proof to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the holder thereof has: a. Obtained a certification or license by fraud or deceit; b. Fraudulently or deceitfully performed work for which a license is required under this act; c. Committed an act of gross negligence; d. Falsely advertised; e. Acted in a manner which demonstrates incompetence; or f. Caused or contributed in any manner that directly or indirectly resulted in an injury to a person or damage to property. Whenever the commissioner finds cause to refuse to grant, suspend or revoke a crane operator's license pursuant to this act or impose an administrative penalty, he shall notify the licensee of the reasons therefor, in writing, and provide opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2003,c.171,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-12 - Licensed crane operator prohibited to practice as professional engineer.

45:26-12 Licensed crane operator prohibited to practice as professional engineer.  12. No person licensed as a crane operator pursuant to this act shall engage in the practice of professional engineering, unless licensed as a professional engineer. L.2003,c.171,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-13 - Enforcement, prosecution.

45:26-13 Enforcement, prosecution.  13. The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this act, make complaints against persons violating its provisions, and prosecute violations of the same. The commissioner and any authorized person acting under him shall have the authority to enter and inspect any place or establishment covered by this act. If upon inspection the commissioner discovers a condition which exists in violation of the provisions of this act, he shall be authorized to order such violation to cease. The order shall state the items which are in violation of the provisions of the act, and shall provide a reasonable specified time within which the required action shall be taken by the person responsible. If the violation constitutes an imminent hazard and the commissioner's order is not obeyed, the commissioner may apply for an injunction in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to prevent the commissioner from prosecuting any violation of this act, notwithstanding that the violations are corrected in accordance with his order. L.2003,c.171,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-14 - Violations, penalties.

45:26-14 Violations, penalties.  14. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm association or corporation, and any officer, agent or employee thereof, to violate or proximately contribute to the violation of any of the provisions of this act or of the regulations promulgated pursuant to this act. Any violation of this act by an employee, acting within the scope of his authority, of any person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation shall be deemed also to be the violation of such person, partnership, firm, association or corporation. Violations of the provisions of this act or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this act shall be punishable for the first offense by a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 and for a second or subsequent offense by a penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $100,000. The penalties shall be collected in accordance with "The Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). If the violation consists of refusal to obey an order of the commissioner made under this act, each day during which the violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense except during the time an appeal from that order may be taken or pending. L.2003,c.171,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-15 - Settlement of claims.

45:26-15 Settlement of claims.  15. The commissioner, in his discretion, is authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this act for an amount that appears appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances. L.2003,c.171,s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-16 - Deferral for holders of long boom licenses.

45:26-16 Deferral for holders of long boom licenses.  16. Crane operators, holding long boom licenses issued by the State as of the effective date of this act, shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act until the expiration of their long boom licenses issued by this State. L.2003,c.171,s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:26-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:26-17 - Rules, regulations.

45:26-17 Rules, regulations.  17. The commissioner, after consultation with the board, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003,c.171,s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-1 - Short title.

45:27-1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2003." L.2003,c.261,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-3 - New Jersey Cemetery Board continued.

45:27-3 New Jersey Cemetery Board continued.  3. a. The New Jersey Cemetery Board is continued and established within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. b. The board shall consist of ten members. Five members shall be persons who have served, for a period of at least five consecutive years immediately preceding appointment, as a member of the governing board or an official of a cemetery company. Two members shall be public members and shall have no interest directly or indirectly in any cemetery company or any allied industry. Each of these seven members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve for the term of four years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments but for the unexpired term only. One member shall be the Commissioner of Community Affairs or the commissioner's designee serving ex-officio, one member shall be the Attorney General or his designee serving ex-officio and one member shall be the designee of the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services. c. The Governor may remove any member of the board from office for cause upon notice and opportunity to be heard. d. The members of the board shall elect a chair and other officers from among themselves. The board shall meet at least four times each year, at the call of its chair or at the written request of two members of the board directed to its chair. The chair shall fix the time and place for the meetings. e. The Division of Consumer Affairs shall assign its employees to serve as staff for the board. L.2003,c.261,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-4 - Responsibilities of board.

45:27-4 Responsibilities of board.  4. a. The board shall administer the provisions of this act and shall have general supervision and regulation of, and jurisdiction and control over, all cemetery companies and their property, property rights, equipment and facilities so far as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. b. The board shall adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of this act. Regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). This act and the regulations shall be enforced in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) and the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). c. The board may adjust charges and fees as provided by section 2 of P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.2) to defray the proper expenses of administration of this act. d. Nothing in this act shall affect any of the powers regarding cemeteries heretofore exercised by the Attorney General. e. Nothing in this act shall authorize the board to establish the prices at which graves or crypts may be sold or the charges made for services rendered by cemetery companies. f. The board may institute an action in the Superior Court for injunctive or other relief or for appointment of a receiver to enforce this act or regulations established under it.  L.2003,c.261,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-5 - Notice of actions, proceedings involving cemetery companies.

45:27-5 Notice of actions, proceedings involving cemetery companies.  5. The Attorney General and the board shall be served with notice of any action or proceeding by or against a cemetery company and may intervene in the action or proceeding to protect the public interest. L.2003,c.261,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-6 - Ownership, operation of cemetery, forms authorized.

45:27-6 Ownership, operation of cemetery, forms authorized.  6. A cemetery established after December 1, 1971 shall be owned or operated only by a governmental entity, a religious corporation or organization or by a cemetery company organized in accordance with this act. L.2003,c.261,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-7 - Cemetery company, nonprofit corporation, certificate of authority.

45:27-7 Cemetery company, nonprofit corporation, certificate of authority.  7. a. A cemetery company organized in accordance with this act after December 1, 1971 shall not operate a cemetery unless the company is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated in compliance with Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes and has been issued a certificate of authority to do so by the board. b. The application for a certificate of authority by a cemetery company shall be made in writing under oath in the form established by the board. Public notice of an application shall be provided in the agenda of the board for the first meeting of the board following receipt of the application. All applications shall be subject to public access. The application shall contain the information that the board requires to determine: (1) the necessity for the services the applicant seeks to provide, considering present or future public need and convenience, land or territorial qualifications; and (2) the applicant's fitness and ability to: perform proposed services; conform to this act and to board requirements; and comply with health protection regulations of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, or a local health authority. c. The application fee and all other fees required pursuant to this act shall be set by the board by regulation. The application fee shall not be required from any company that existed before December 1, 1971, which no longer has cemetery land to sell, and exists solely for maintenance and preservation of the cemetery. d. The board shall not act on an application for 60 days after receipt of an application, and shall only act after public notice of the application has been provided. If the board receives a written objection to the application, it shall hold a hearing on notice to the objector and the applicant before it acts on the application. e. A cemetery company organized prior to December 1, 1971 shall not continue to operate a cemetery unless the company has been issued a certificate of authority by the board. The board shall grant the company a certificate of authority preserving any rights and obligations of its charter subject to applicable law and regulations. L.2003,c.261,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-7.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-7.1 - Certificate of authority to provide management services for a cemetery, issuance to certain for-profit entities.

45:27-7.1 Certificate of authority to provide management services for a cemetery, issuance to certain for-profit entities.  1. a. A for-profit corporation, partnership, association or other private entity that managed or operated a cemetery in this State prior to January 14, 2004, shall be issued a certificate of authority to manage or operate a cemetery by the New Jersey Cemetery Board and may continue to manage or operate that cemetery on or after that date, notwithstanding its for-profit status and shall be subject to all the applicable provisions of the "New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2003," P.L.2003, c.261 (C.45:27-1 et seq.). A for-profit corporation, partnership, association or other private entity that managed or operated more than one cemetery in this State prior to January 14, 2004, shall be issued one certificate of authority pursuant to this subsection covering all such cemeteries. b. On or after the effective date of this section, a for-profit corporation, partnership, association, or other private entity may, notwithstanding its for-profit status, apply to the board for, and may be granted, a certificate of authority to provide management services for a cemetery in this State and shall be subject to all the applicable provisions of the "New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2003," P.L.2003, c.261 (C.45:27-1 et seq.). L.2006,c.26,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-8 - Purposes of cemetery company.

45:27-8 Purposes of cemetery company.  8. a. The charter or certificate of incorporation of a cemetery company organized after December 1, 1971 shall state in that section of the charter devoted to the purposes for which the cemetery company is organized one or more of the following purposes: (1) The procuring and preservation of lands to be used exclusively as a cemetery. (2) The disposition of human remains, including maintenance and operation of land and the construction of structures including crematories, mausoleums, columbariums and other places for human remains or cremated human remains. b. The stated purposes of the cemetery company shall be considered by the board and may be used as a basis for its determination as to whether to issue a certificate of authority. c. Except as provided by section 9 of this act, for a cemetery company to amend its charter or certificate of incorporation, it first shall have the amendment approved by the board. d. A cemetery company shall not be dissolved or merged without the board's approval. The board shall not approve the action unless it finds that the company has complied with regulations and has made adequate provision for maintenance and preservation. L.2003,c.261,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-9 - Amendment of charter, certificate of incorporation.

45:27-9 Amendment of charter, certificate of incorporation.  9. a. A cemetery company organized as a for-profit corporation may amend its charter or certificate of incorporation to operate as a nonprofit lot owner cemetery subject to the provisions of this act provided a plan for the conversion of its issued stock to certificates of interest is first approved by a majority of its stockholders, and by a majority of the owners of interment spaces in attendance at and voting at a meeting called for that purpose. The stockholders shall be given 10 days' notice of the meeting by mail and the owners of interment spaces shall be notified of the meeting by a notice published at least 10 days in advance of the meeting date in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices and circulated in the county in which the cemetery is located. The notice shall set forth the purpose of the meeting. b. Upon approval of its stockholders and the owners of interment spaces, the cemetery company shall file a certified copy of the amended charter with the board, and pay the filing fees. The cemetery company, at the same time, shall make any filing required by the Division of Commercial Recording in the Department of the Treasury. L.2003,c.261,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-10 - Voting rights of members.

45:27-10 Voting rights of members.  10. a. In a cemetery company organized under this act, each owner of a grave, crypt or niche shall be a member of the cemetery company and shall have one vote for each grave, crypt or niche owned whenever voting by the members is required under the provisions of any law. Voting shall be subject to the following qualifications: (1) If a grave, crypt or niche is owned by more than one person, then a majority of its owners shall decide among themselves who shall cast the vote. (2) An owner shall not be entitled to vote unless all charges and assessments against the grave, crypt or niche have been paid. (3) Proxy voting shall be permitted except that a proxy shall not be valid for more than three years after its date. (4) Any person who owns certificates of interest or indebtedness shall have one vote for each $250 of the face amount of the certificates. (5) A corporation, partnership or association that owns more than one grave, crypt or niche shall have one vote for each grave, crypt or niche owned, except that it shall not have more than 100 votes. b. The directors or trustees of a cemetery company shall hold an annual meeting and report at each annual meeting on their activities and management and the condition of the property and affairs of the cemetery company. At least 20 days before the annual meeting a notice of the meeting shall be placed at some prominent place at the office of the cemetery company and shall be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the cemetery is located. L.2003,c.261,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-11 - Reinstatement in perpetuity of certain cemetery associations.

45:27-11 Reinstatement in perpetuity of certain cemetery associations.  11. `The charter of any cemetery association, incorporated pursuant to prior laws whose period of corporate existence has terminated by lapse of time, which has continued to operate a cemetery in which burials have been made after corporate existence has terminated, may be reinstated in perpetuity upon the recording in the office of the clerk of the county in which the certificate of incorporation of the association is recorded, of a certificate of extension of corporate existence, executed and acknowledged by five or more owners of lots in the cemetery of the cemetery company stating, under oath, that the cemetery company has been engaged in operating a cemetery and that burials have been made in the cemetery since the termination of its corporate existence and upon the recording of the certificate, the charter of the cemetery company shall be reinstated and the corporate existence of the cemetery company shall be extended. L.2003,c.261,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:27-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:27-12 - Maintenance and Preservation Fund.

45:27-12 Maintenance and Preservation Fund.  12. a. It is the public policy of this State that a primary obligation of each cemetery company shall be the creation of a fund for the permanent maintenance and preservation of the cemetery. b. Every cemetery company shall establish an irrevocable trust fund, called the Maintenance and Preservation Fund, the income from which shall be expended for the maintenance and preservation of the cemetery. c. A cemetery company shall make the deposits to the Maintenance and Preservation Fund required by this act and may make additional deposits. d. The Maintenance and Preservation Fund shall be established in a State or federally regulated financial institution having and maintaining a principal place of business within this State. The fund shall be invested in accordance with the "Prudent Investor Act," P.L.1997, c.26 (C.3B:20-11.1 et seq.) and the income may be applied only to the maintenance of the cemetery. e. For the purposes of this section, except as provided by regulations of the board, capital gains shall not be considered income, and shall be retained as principal. f. The board shall supervise the creation and operation of the Maintenance and Preservation Fund and may regulate its operation and use. L.2003,c.261,s.12.