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NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-63 - Violations, referral to authority; immunity of board members

45:2B-63 Violations, referral to authority; immunity of board members  22. Whenever, by reason of an investigation, the board shall have reason to believe that there has been a violation of the laws of this State, the board may refer the matter and any information pertaining to the matter to the Attorney General of this State or the appropriate civil or criminal law enforcement authority. Each member of the board shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability on account of these referrals, unless a member has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. L.1997,c.259,s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-64 - Single prohibited act justifies penalty

45:2B-64 Single prohibited act justifies penalty  23. In any action brought under this act, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this act shall be sufficient to justify a penalty, injunction, restraining order, or conviction, respectively, without evidence of a general course of conduct. L.1997,c.259,s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-65 - Disclosure of client information

45:2B-65 Disclosure of client information  24. Except by permission of the client engaging a licensee or firm under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.), or the heirs, successors, or personal representatives of that client, no licensee or partner, officer, member, manager, shareholder, or employee of a licensee or firm shall disclose information communicated to the licensee or firm by the client relating to and in connection with services rendered to the client by the licensee or firm in the practice of public accountancy. Such information shall be deemed confidential; except that nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the disclosure of information required to be disclosed by the standards of the public accounting profession in reporting on the examination of financial statements or as prohibiting compliance with applicable laws, regulations or Public Company Accounting Oversight Board requirements, or as prohibiting disclosures in court proceedings, investigations or proceedings under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.), in ethical investigations conducted by private professional organizations, or in the course of peer reviews. L.1997, c.259, s.24; amended 2019, c.10, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-66 - Disposition of records

45:2B-66 Disposition of records  25. a. All statements, records, schedules, working papers, memoranda or other records made by a licensee or a partner, shareholder, officer, director, member, manager or employee of a licensee or firm, incident to, or in the course of, rendering services to a client in the practice of public accountancy, except the reports submitted by the licensee or firm to the client and except for records that are part of the client's records, shall be and remain the property of the licensee or firm, unless there is an express agreement between the licensee or firm and the client to the contrary. No such statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum shall be sold, transferred, or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or the client's designated representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, shareholders, members or new partners, new shareholders, or new members of the licensee or firm, or any combined or merged firm or successor in interest to the licensee or firm. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any temporary transfer of working papers or other material necessary in the course of carrying out peer reviews or as otherwise interfering with the disclosure of information pursuant to P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.). b. A licensee shall furnish to a client or former client, upon request and reasonable notice: (1) A copy of the licensee's working papers or other records, to the extent that these would ordinarily constitute part of the client's records and are not otherwise available to the client; and (2) Any accounting or other records belonging to the client, or obtained from or on behalf of the client, that the licensee or firm removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account. The licensee or firm may make and retain copies of such documents of the client when they form the basis for work done by the licensee or firm. c. Nothing contained in this section shall require a licensee or firm to keep any working papers beyond the period prescribed in any other applicable statute. L.1997, c.259, s.25; amended 2019, c.10, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-67 - Quality Enhancement Program

45:2B-67 Quality Enhancement Program  26. a. The board may adopt regulations establishing a Peer Review Program for the review of audits, reviews, compilations or other reports issued by licensees or firms engaged in the practice of public accountancy in this State to determine whether the reports comply with accepted accounting and auditing standards. b. Each licensee or firm may be required to submit copies of audits, reviews, compilations or other reports as required by the board. c. The Peer Review Program established under this section may include procedures for review of the reports submitted and for follow-up reviews and remedial and other actions to be taken in cases of reports which are deficient or in some other manner are not in compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. The board may exempt firms which have reports reviewed under a program conducted by other states or other public or private entities which the board finds to be equal to or to exceed the Peer Review Program established under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.). L.1997, c.259, s.26; amended 2019, c.10, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-68 - Continuing professional education required for license renewal; orientation, certain.

45:2B-68 Continuing professional education required for license renewal; orientation, certain.  27. a. The board shall, as a condition for triennial license renewal, require any person licensed as a "certified public accountant," or "public accountant," to complete 120 credits of continuing professional education during the immediately preceding triennial period of licensure. b. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing professional education on an individual basis for hardship reasons such as health, military service, or other due cause and may establish a policy for the continuing education requirements for inactive or retired accountants who remain certified or registered. c. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits as a condition for triennial licensure for the initial renewal of licensure, however, any person licensed as a "certified public accountant" shall, within six months prior to initial licensure, or within the first six months following initial licensure, complete an orientation course in topics identified by the board, and conducted by any organization recognized by the board as provided in subsection d. of this section. d. The board shall: (1) establish standards for continuing professional education, including the subject matter, contents of courses of study, and the number of credits required; (2) accredit educational programs and sponsors of educational programs offering credit towards the continuing professional education requirements; and  (3) accredit other equivalent educational programs, such as teaching, conferences, professional seminars, technical reviews, courses with non-hourly attendance, including home study courses, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. e. A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a license shall be determined to have met the continuing professional education renewal requirement under subsection a. of this section by meeting the continuing professional education requirement for renewal of a certificate in the state in which the licensee's principal place of business is located. Non-resident licensees shall demonstrate compliance with the continuing professional education renewal requirements of the state in which the licensee's principal place of business is located by signing a statement verifying the compliance on the renewal application of this State. If a non-resident licensee's principal place of business is located in a state that has no continuing professional education requirements for renewal of a license, then the non-resident licensee must comply with all continuing professional education requirements for renewal of a license under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.). L.1997, c.259, s.27; amended 2007, c.70; 2014, c.59, s.2; 2019, c.10, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-69 - Construction of terms

45:2B-69 Construction of terms  28. Whenever any law or regulation requires professional services to be performed by a certified public accountant, that requirement shall be construed to mean certified public accountant or public accountant. L.1997,c.259,s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-70 - Requirements for qualification as registered municipal accountant

45:2B-70. Requirements for qualification as registered municipal accountant  29. A certified public accountant or public accountant holding an active license shall qualify as a registered municipal accountant by passing a registered municipal accountant's examination. Only a registered municipal accountant licensed in this State shall undertake the work of auditing the financial statements of any municipality or county.  The board shall make all rules governing examinations and the issuance of licenses to registered municipal accountants. The registration fee for a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey shall be established by the board, and shall be imposed for each triennial registration. L.1997,c.259,s.29; amended 2001, c.149, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-71 - Continuing education required for registered municipal accountant.

45:2B-71 Continuing education required for registered municipal accountant.  30. The board shall require any person licensed as a registered municipal accountant, as a condition for triennial licensure, to complete the required number of credits of continuing professional education as determined by the board during each triennial period of licensure.  Each credit of continuing professional education required pursuant to this section shall represent or be equivalent to 50 minutes of verified course attendance at a course or seminar approved by the board. L.1997, c.259, s.30; amended 2014, c.59, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-72 - Municipal, county audit signed by RMA

45:2B-72 Municipal, county audit signed by RMA  31. A report of audit of a municipality or county shall be signed by the registered municipal accountant making the audit or in charge of the audit. L.1997,c.259,s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-73 - Qualification as public school accountant

45:2B-73. Qualification as public school accountant  32. Any person who undertakes the work of auditing the financial statements of any school district in New Jersey shall qualify as a public school accountant (PSA) by: a. Submitting an application to the board, demonstrating satisfactorily to the board that the individual holds an active license in New Jersey as a certified public accountant, public accountant, or registered municipal accountant, and paying the required fee; and b. Renewing the license triennially and paying the required fee. L.1997,c.259,s.32; amended 2001, c.149, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-74 - School district audit signed by PSA

45:2B-74 School district audit signed by PSA  33. A report of audit of a school district shall be signed by the public school accountant making the audit or in charge of the audit. L.1997,c.259,s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2B-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2B-75 - Current regulations unaffected

45:2B-75 Current regulations unaffected  34. This act shall not affect the regulations currently in effect and promulgated by the board, and those regulations that are consistent with the purposes and provisions of this act shall continue with full force and effect until amended, modified or repealed by the board established pursuant to this act. L.1997,c.259,s.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-1 - Purpose of act

45:2C-1. Purpose of act  The purpose of this act is to establish the more effective provision of acupuncture services in this State in order to encourage the use thereof by the residents of this State who pursue this form of health care treatment and to protect the public health, safety and welfare. L.1983, c. 7, s. 1, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-2 - Definitions.

45:2C-2 Definitions.  2. As used in this act: a. "Acupuncture" means the practice of Oriental medicine based on traditional Oriental medical theories, including, but not limited to, the stimulation of a certain point or points on or near the surface of the body by the insertion of needles to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions, including pain control, for the treatment of diseases or dysfunctions of the body and includes the techniques of electroacupuncture, mechanical stimulation, adjunctive therapies and moxibustion. b. "Board" means the Acupuncture Examining Board. c. "Electroacupuncture" means the therapeutic use of weak electric currents at acupuncture loci. d. "Moxibustion" means the therapeutic use of thermal stimulus at acupuncture loci by burning artemisia. L.1983, c.7, s.2; amended 2009, c.56, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-3 - Acupuncture Examining Board.

45:2C-3 Acupuncture Examining Board.  3. There is created in the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety and under the State Board of Medical Examiners an Acupuncture Examining Board consisting of nine members, four of whom shall be acupuncturists licensed in this State and not licensed as physicians and surgeons, two members shall be physicians and surgeons licensed in this State, with at least two years' experience in acupuncture; and pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), two members shall be public members who do not hold a license as a physician and surgeon or acupuncturist and one member shall be from a department in the Executive Branch of the State government. The members of the board shall be residents of the State appointed by the Governor for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Of the members initially appointed, three shall hold office for one year; three shall hold office for two years; and three shall hold office for three years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms only. The board shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of its members and shall annually elect a chairman and a secretary from among its members. The board shall carry out the responsibilities assigned to it under this act and such other matters as the State Board of Medical Examiners may require. The board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. All regulations adopted, amended or repealed by the board shall be subject to the review and approval of the State Board of Medical Examiners. L.1983, c.7, s.3; amended 1984, c.76, s.1; 2009, c.56, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-4 - Record of proceedings, register of applications for licensure.

45:2C-4 Record of proceedings, register of applications for licensure.  4. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings under this act and a register of all applications for licensure hereunder, which register shall include but not be limited to: a. The name and residence of each applicant; b. The date of the application; c. The applicant's place of business; d. Whether the applicant was rejected or a license was granted and the date of such action. The board shall compile annually a list of licensed acupuncturists authorized to practice in this State. This list shall be available to the public. L.1983, c.7, s.4; amended 2009, c.56, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-5 - Standards governing practice of acupuncture.

45:2C-5 Standards governing practice of acupuncture.  5. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners, after consultation with the board, shall establish standards governing the practice of acupuncture, including but not limited to: (1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56) (2) An acupuncturist shall obtain informed written consent from each patient, giving each patient a full explanation of the procedure to be performed and informing each patient of the possible complications which may result therefrom, before performing acupuncture. (3) Only acupuncture devices labeled in accordance with United States Food and Drug Administration guidelines shall be used by acupuncturists. (4) An acupuncturist shall advise each patient as to the importance of consulting with a licensed physician regarding the patient's condition, and shall keep on file with the patient's records a form attesting to the patient's notice of that advice. The form shall be in duplicate, with one copy to be issued to the patient, and signed and dated by both the acupuncturist and the patient. (5) An acupuncturist shall maintain medical malpractice liability insurance coverage, at appropriate amounts as set forth in regulations. b. The board may employ such personnel as it deems necessary for the administration of this act. L.1983, c.7, s.5; amended 2009, c.56, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-6 - Practices allowed by holder of license.

45:2C-6 Practices allowed by holder of license.  6. a. A license issued pursuant to this act authorizes the holder thereof to engage in the practice of acupuncture and when used in connection therewith to perform or prescribe the use of tuina, shiatsu, and other forms of Oriental massage, surface stimulation of a certain point or combination of points on the body, breathing techniques and exercise to promote health. b. The holder of a license may also utilize adjunctive therapies, which include, but are not limited to: Oriental dietary therapy; lifestyle and behavioral education; laser stimulation in accordance with relevant federal law; cupping; thermal methods; magnets; gua-sha; percutaneous and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation; and, subject to the additional certification and filing requirements set forth in section 14 of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19), herbology. Any adjunctive therapies utilized by the holder of a license shall be approved by the board. L.1983, c.7, s.6; amended 2009, c.56, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-7 - License required to practice acupuncture; exceptions.

45:2C-7 License required to practice acupuncture; exceptions.  7. A person who is not licensed under this act shall not practice acupuncture, hold himself out as practicing acupuncture, or use a title or description, including the following: L.Ac; Licensed Acupuncturist; C. A.; Certified Acupuncturist; Acupuncturist; or any other letters or words denoting that the person so practices acupuncture. A person who is participating in an approved course of study or school in acupuncture may practice acupuncture under conditions established by the board. The State Board of Medical Examiners may suspend or revoke a license to practice medicine and surgery, upon proof to its satisfaction that the holder thereof practiced acupuncture contrary to the provisions of this act or employed a person who practiced acupuncture without licensure. L.1983, c.7, s.7; amended 1984, c.76, s.2; 2009, c.56, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-8 - Practice of acupuncture by physician, surgeon, dentist.

45:2C-8 Practice of acupuncture by physician, surgeon, dentist.  8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture by a person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist and is in good standing, provided his course of training has included acupuncture. The course of training in acupuncture shall be for a minimum of 300 hours and shall include a clinical training program of not less than 150 hours. A person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist, who practices acupuncture as permitted pursuant to this section, shall be subject to oversight by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, as appropriate, and shall not be subject to oversight by the Acupuncture Examining Board. L.1983, c.7, s.8; amended 2009, c.56, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-9 - Requirements for licensure as acupuncturist.

45:2C-9 Requirements for licensure as acupuncturist.  9. Except as provided in section 8 of P.L.1983, c.7 (C.45:2C-8), each person desiring to obtain a license to practice acupuncture shall make application therefor to the board upon such form and in such manner as the board shall prescribe and shall furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that he: a. Is at least 21 years of age; b. Is of good moral character; and c. (1) Has a baccalaureate degree and has successfully completed a board approved course of study or a board approved program of a school of acupuncture. (2) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56) (3) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56) The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the board. The board shall evaluate each applicant applying for a license to practice acupuncture and make the final determination regarding each applicant's admission to the examination and the issuance or denial of a license. L.1983, c.7, s.9; amended 1984, c.76, s.3; 2009, c.56, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:2C-9.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:2C-9.1 - Certified acupuncturist deemed licensed.

45:2C-9.1 Certified acupuncturist deemed licensed.  15. Any person who is a certified acupuncturist pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1983, c.7 (C.45:2C-9) on the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.) shall be deemed a licensed acupuncturist under, and subject to the provisions of, P.L.1983, c.7 (C.45:2C-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.). L.2009, c.56, s.15.