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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-16.84 - Investigation of matters relative to application for registration.

45:15-16.84 Investigation of matters relative to application for registration.
35. The commission shall thoroughly investigate all matters relating to an application for registration under this act and may require a personal inspection of any timeshare plan, accommodation, and any offices where any of the foregoing may transact business. All reasonable expenses incurred by the commission in investigating such matters shall be paid by the registrant. The commission may require a deposit sufficient to cover the expenses prior to incurring the expenses.
L.2006, c.63, s.35.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-16.85 - Existing timeshare plans remain in full force and effect.

45:15-16.85 Existing timeshare plans remain in full force and effect.
36. All timeshare plans that were registered and approved pursuant to the provisions of the "Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1989, c.239 (C.45:15-16.27 et seq.) and "The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.) in effect on the effective date of this act shall remain in full force and effect after the effective date of this act and shall be considered registered under this act and shall not be required to file any further documentation under this act, except as to comply with the requirements of section 11.
Developers who have filed timeshare plans that were exempt from the requirements of the "Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1989, c.239 (C.45:15-16.27 et seq.) and "The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.) shall be required to file a registration application with the commission within 90 days from the effective date of this act unless they are otherwise exempt under this act. These developers and timeshare plans shall be allowed to continue operating as long as a registration application is filed with the commission within the timeframe stated above and as long as they, in good faith, continue to work with the commission to correct any and all deficiencies in the registration application.
Any existing injunction or temporary restraining order validly obtained under the "Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1989, c.239 (C.45:15-16.27 et seq.) or "The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.) which prohibits unregistered practice of timeshare developers, timeshare plans, and their agents shall not be invalidated by the enactment of this act and shall continue to have full force and effect on and after the effective date of this act. Any existing disciplinary action or investigation pursuant to a violation under the "Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1989, c.239 (C.45:15-16.27 et seq.) or "The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act," P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.) shall not be invalidated by the enactment of this act and shall continue to have full force and effect on and after the effective date of this act.
L.2006, c.63, s.36.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-17.1 - Temporary suspension of license

45:15-17.1. Temporary suspension of license
23. The commission may, on its own motion, enter an order temporarily suspending the license of any licensee upon making a finding that prima facie evidence exists that the licensee has violated subsection d. or subsection o. of R.S.45:15-17. At least 24 hours prior to entering the order, the commission shall give notice to the licensee of the application for the order and shall provide the licensee with an opportunity to be heard. The notice may be given either by telephone or in writing and may be served personally or sent by certified mail to the last known business address of the licensee.
When the commission orders the temporary suspension of a license, it shall advise the licensee of the date upon which the commission shall hold an evidentiary hearing on the violations upon which the temporary suspension is based, which date shall be no more than 30 days following the date of the order entering the temporary suspension.
L.1993,c.51,s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-17.2 - Freezing accounts during suspension of broker's license

45:15-17.2. Freezing accounts during suspension of broker's license
24. Upon entering an order temporarily suspending the license of any broker, the commission may also enter an order directing that some or all of the accounts maintained by the broker in any depository institution in the State be temporarily frozen. The commission shall serve copies of the order upon the institution either in person or by certified mail within ten days and, where a broker's trust or escrow account is frozen, upon all persons known to the commission for whom the broker was acting as escrow agent or trustee. In the event the commission subsequently determines that the suspension shall not be continued, it shall immediately notify the depository institution and other interested parties that the temporary freeze order is dissolved. If the commission orders that the license suspension shall continue for more than 30 days or that a license revocation shall be imposed, the commission shall, within 10 days of that ruling, make application to Superior Court for payment into the court of all funds in the accounts temporarily frozen by order of the commission. The commission shall provide notice of the application to the broker and all known interested parties. Following payment into court, the monies or any portion of them shall thereafter only be released upon court order obtained by the broker or other interested party, upon notice to the commission and in compliance with court rules.
L.1993,c.51,s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-17.3 - Sanctions for noncomplying sales of mobile homes

45:15-17.3. Sanctions for noncomplying sales of mobile homes
2. A real estate licensee who acts as an agent or broker in the sale of a mobile or manufactured home, as defined in subsection a. of R.S.39:10-19, in a manner which does not comply with all requirements of R.S.39:10-1 et seq. applicable to the sale of any such mobile or manufactured home, shall, pursuant to R.S.45:15-17, be subject to sanctions by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission for engaging in conduct which demonstrates incompetency.
L.1994,c.150,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-17.4 - Rules, regulations

45:15-17.4. Rules, regulations
3. The New Jersey Real Estate Commission, after consultation with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, shall, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this act.
L.1994,c.150,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-18 - Notification to licensee of charges made in licenses suspension, revocation.

45:15-18 Notification to licensee of charges made in licenses suspension, revocation.
45:15-18. With the exception of a temporary suspension imposed by the commission pursuant to section 23 of P.L.1993, c.51 (C.45:15-17.1), the commission shall, before suspending or revoking any license, and at least ten days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify in writing the licensee of any charges made, and afford him an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. Such written notice may be served either personally or sent by certified mail to the last known business address of the licensee. If the licensee is a broker-salesperson or salesperson, the commission shall also notify the broker employing or contracting with him, specifying the charges made against such licensee, by sending a notice thereof by certified mail to the broker's last known business address. The commission shall have power to bring before it any licensee or any person in this State pursuant to subpoena served personally or by certified mail; or the commission may take testimony by deposition in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial proceedings in the courts of this State. Any final decision or determination of the commission shall be reviewable by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.
amended 1953, c.43, s.73; 1993, c.51, s.25; 2009, c.238, s.12; 2018, c.71, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-19 - Cause for revocation of license.

45:15-19 Cause for revocation of license.
45:15-19. Any unlawful act or violation of any of the provisions of R.S.45:15-1 et seq., by any real estate broker-salesperson or salesperson, shall not be cause for the revocation of any real estate broker's license, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the commission that the real estate broker employing or contracting with such licensee had guilty knowledge thereof.
amended 1993, c.51, s.26; 2009, c.238, s.13; 2018, c.71, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-19.1 - License revoked upon conviction.

45:15-19.1 License revoked upon conviction.
6. When, during the term of any license issued by the commission, the licensee shall be convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of New Jersey or any state (including federal courts) of forgery, burglary, robbery, any theft or related offense with the exception of shoplifting, criminal conspiracy to defraud, or other like offense or offenses, or any crime involving, related to or arising out of the licensee's activities as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson, and a duly certified or exemplified copy of the judgment of conviction shall be obtained by the commission, the commission shall revoke forthwith the license by it theretofore issued to the licensee so convicted. The commission shall revoke the license of any licensee convicted of any sex offense that would qualify the licensee for registration pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-2) or under an equivalent statute of another state or jurisdiction.
L.1953, c.229, s.6; amended 1989, c.126, s.4; 1993, c.51, s.27; 2009, c.238, s.14; 2018, c.71, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-19.2 - License suspended when licensee is indicted.

45:15-19.2 License suspended when licensee is indicted.
7. In the event that any licensee shall be indicted in the State of New Jersey or any state or territory (including federal courts) for murder, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault or any sex offense that would qualify the licensee for registration pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-2) or under an equivalent statute of another state or jurisdiction, robbery, burglary, arson, any theft offense, bribery, racketeering, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance or conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, forgery, criminal conspiracy to defraud, or other like offense or offenses, or any crime involving, related to or arising out of the licensee's activities as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson, and a certified copy of the indictment is obtained by the commission, or other proper evidence thereof be to it given, the commission shall have authority, in its discretion, to suspend the license issued to such licensee pending trial upon such indictment.
L.1953, c.229, s.7; amended 1989, c.126, s.5; 1993, c.51, s.28; 2009, c.238, s.15; 2018, c.71, s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-19.3 - No supercedure.

45:15-19.3 No supercedure.
21. No provision of R.S.45:15-1 et seq., or any amendment or supplement thereof, shall be deemed to supersede P.L.1968, c.282 (C.2A:168A-1 et seq.).
L.2018, c.71, s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-20 - Nonresident licenses.

45:15-20 Nonresident licenses.
45:15-20. A nonresident may become a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson by conforming to all of the provisions of R.S.45:15-1 et seq. All nonresident licenses issued by the commission prior to July 1, 1994 may be renewed upon payment of the renewal fees established pursuant to R.S.45:15-15. All nonresident licenses so renewed shall be issued by the commission in the same form as a resident license. In the event that any person to whom a nonresident license is issued fails to maintain or renew the license or to obtain a new license from the commission for a period of two or more consecutive years, the person shall be required to fulfill the requirements for initial licensure established pursuant to R.S.45:15-9 prior to the issuance of any further license.
A licensed broker whose main office is not located within this State shall only provide brokerage services concerning real estate located within this State either personally or through persons in the broker's employ or with whom the broker has contracted who are the holders of real estate broker-salesperson or salesperson licenses issued by the commission. In the event that a broker maintains one or more branch offices in this State, no person shall engage in the business of a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson at those offices unless the person is a holder of a license issued by the commission authorizing him to do so.
amended 1938, c.227, s.2; 1949, c.214; 1961, c.88, s.3; 1993, c.51, s.29; 2009, c.238, s.16; 2018, c.71, s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-21 - Filing of irrevocable consent to service

45:15-21. Filing of irrevocable consent to service
45:15-21. Every applicant for a license whose business address is outside this State shall file an irrevocable consent that suits and actions may be commenced against such applicant by the commission or by any person in any of the courts of record of this State, by the service of any process or pleading authorized by the laws of this State, in any county in which the plaintiff may reside, by serving the same on the secretary of the commission, said consent stipulating and agreeing that such service of such process or pleadings on said secretary shall be taken and held in all courts to be as valid and binding as if due service had been made personally upon the applicant in this State. This consent shall be duly acknowledged, and, if made by a corporation, shall be authenticated by its seal. The consent from a corporation shall be accompanied by a duly certified copy of the resolution of the board of directors, authorizing the proper officers to execute it. In all cases where process or pleadings shall be served, under the provisions of this article, upon the secretary of the commission, such process or pleadings shall be served in duplicate, one of which shall be filed in the office of the commission and the other shall be forwarded immediately by the secretary of the commission, by registered mail, to the last known business address of the licensee against which such process or pleadings are directed.
Every licensee whose business address is outside this State shall, by acceptance of a license for that out-of-State address, automatically and irrevocably consent to the commission's jurisdiction over and investigative authority regarding the licensed business premises, and all records and conduct of the licensee both within and outside of the State. The licensee shall also automatically and irrevocably consent that service of any pleading or subpoena issued by the secretary of the commission pursuant to R.S.45:15-17 or R.S.45:15-18 which is delivered by certified mail to the licensee's last known address, shall constitute valid and binding service of the subpoena or pleading upon the licensee as if service had been made personally upon the licensee in this State.
Amended 1993,c.51,s.30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-24 - Commitment for nonpayment of judgment

45:15-24. Commitment for nonpayment of judgment
The trial shall be with a jury upon the demand of any party to the action. The court shall, if judgment be rendered for the plaintiff, cause any such defendant, who refuses or neglects to pay forthwith the amount of the judgment rendered against him and all costs and charges incident thereto, to be committed to the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty days.
Amended by L.1953, c. 43, p. 817, s. 75.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-27 - Disposition of penalties

45:15-27. Disposition of penalties
Any penalty recovered for any violation of this article shall be applied by the commission to the same purpose as other funds of the commission collected in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Amended by L.1953, c. 43, p. 817, s. 78.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-29 - Payment of fines, penalties; funding of commission's expenses

45:15-29. Payment of fines, penalties; funding of commission's expenses
45:15-29. a. All fines and penalties received by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be paid by it into the State treasury monthly. The payments shall be made on or before the tenth day of each month following their receipt, and at the time of payment a statement thereof shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
b. All expenses incurred by the commission shall be paid from fees collected by the commission pursuant to the provisions of article I of chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. Monies collected annually pursuant to this subsection shall be dedicated to the commission for the purposes of funding its incurred expenses for the current fiscal year, which expenses shall include, in addition to the direct cost of personal service, the cost of maintenance and operation, the cost of employee benefits and the workers' compensation paid for and on account of personnel, rentals for space occupied in State-owned or State-leased buildings and all other direct and indirect costs of the administration thereof.
Amended 1995,c.156,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-29.1 - Employees transferred

45:15-29.1. Employees transferred
6. Such employees of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, as the Commissioner of Insurance may determine are needed for the proper performance of the work of the division of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission in the Department of Insurance, are hereby transferred to the Department of Insurance. Persons so transferred shall be assigned to such duties as the Commissioner of Insurance shall determine.
L.1948,c.88,s.6; amended 1993,c.51,s.31.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-29.2 - Rights under Title 11 and under pension laws not affected

45:15-29.2. Rights under Title 11 and under pension laws not affected
Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any person of any right or protection provided him by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, or under any pension law or retirement system.
L.1948, c. 88, p. 502, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-29.3 - Orders, rules, regulations continued

45:15-29.3. Orders, rules, regulations continued
9. The orders, rules and regulations heretofore made or promulgated by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission constituted hereunder as the Division of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission in the Department of Insurance.
L.1948,c.88,s.9; amended 1993,c.51,s.32.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-29.4 - "New Jersey Real Estate Commission," reference

45:15-29.4. "New Jersey Real Estate Commission," reference
10. Whenever the term "New Jersey Real Estate Commission" occurs or any reference is made thereto, in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission constituted hereunder as the Division of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission in the Department of Insurance.
L.1948,c.88,s.10; amended 1993,c.51,s.33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-29.5 - Actions, proceedings not affected

45:15-29.5. Actions, proceedings not affected
11. This act shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against the New Jersey Real Estate Commission and pending on the effective date of this act, and such actions or proceedings may be prosecuted or defended in the same manner and to the same effect by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission constituted hereunder as the Division of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission in the Department of Insurance as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect; nor shall any of the foregoing provisions affect any order or recommendation made by, or other matters or proceedings before, the New Jersey Real Estate Commission; and all such matters or proceedings pending before the New Jersey Real Estate Commission on the effective date of this act shall be continued by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission constituted hereunder as the Division of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission in the Department of Insurance.
L.1948,c.88,s.11; amended 1993,c.51,s.34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-34 - Real estate guaranty fund established.

45:15-34 Real estate guaranty fund established.
1. A real estate guaranty fund is established as a special trust fund to be maintained by the State Treasurer and administered by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission in accordance with the provisions of this act to provide a fund from which recovery may be obtained by any person aggrieved by the embezzlement, conversion or unlawful obtaining of money or property in a real estate brokerage transaction by a licensed real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson or an unlicensed employee of a real estate broker; provided, however, that the amount of such recovery shall not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $10,000 in connection with any one transaction regardless of the number of claims, persons aggrieved, or parcels of, or interests in real estate involved in the transaction. The maximum amount recoverable per transaction shall be increased to $20,000 for claims filed on the basis of causes of action which accrue after the effective date of P.L.1993, c.51 (C.45:15-12.3 et al.).
L.1976, c.112, s.1; amended 1993, c.51, s.35; 2009, c.238, s.17; 2018, c.71, s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-35 - Additional amount payable upon initial issuance of license.

45:15-35 Additional amount payable upon initial issuance of license.
2. Upon the initial issuance of a biennial license as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson the licensee shall pay to the commission, in addition to the license fee fixed by R.S.45:15-15, an additional amount to be forwarded by the commission to the State Treasurer and accounted for and credited by him to the real estate guaranty fund. The additional amount payable by a broker or broker-salesperson shall be $20 and by a salesperson, $10.
L.1976, c.112, s.2; amended 1993, c.51, s.36; 1996, c.38, s.4; 2009, c.238, s.18; 2018, c.71, s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-36 - Management and investment of funds

45:15-36. Management and investment of funds
The State Treasurer shall hold, manage and through the Division of Investment, invest and reinvest funds of the real estate guaranty fund and credit all interest and other income earned thereon to the real estate guaranty fund in the same manner as provided by law with respect to investment of pension and retirement funds administered by the State. The Real Estate Commission shall keep the State Treasurer advised of the anticipated cash demands for payment of claims against the fund.
L.1976, c. 112, s. 3, eff. Feb. 1, 1977.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-37 - Payments from real estate guaranty fund.

45:15-37 Payments from real estate guaranty fund.
4. No claim shall be made for payment from the real estate guaranty fund except upon the reduction to final judgment, which shall include reasonable attorney fees and costs, of a civil action against the broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson or unlicensed employee of a broker, and, where the judgment creditor has pursued all available remedies, made all reasonable searches, and has been unable to satisfy the judgment from the licensee's assets, the entry of a court order which directs the New Jersey Real Estate Commission to make payment from the fund. No such order shall authorize a payment to the spouse or personal representative of the spouse of the judgment debtor.
No order shall be entered unless the claimant, either at the time of filing the civil action or thereafter, files a certification affirming that a criminal complaint alleging the misappropriation of funds by the broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson or unlicensed employee has been filed with a law enforcement agency of this State or of a county or municipality in this State. The criminal complaint shall refer to the same conduct to which reference is made in the civil action as forming the basis for a claim against the real estate guaranty fund. The certification shall specify the date on which the criminal complaint was filed and the law enforcement agency with which it was filed. A copy of the certification shall be provided to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission upon its being filed. The requirement to file a certification shall apply prospectively only to claims seeking reimbursement from the fund filed on the basis of causes of action which accrue after the effective date of P.L.1993, c.51 (C.45:15-12.3 et al.).
Upon delivery by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission to the State Treasurer of a certified copy of the court order together with an assignment to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission of the judgment creditor's right, title and interest in the judgment to the extent of the amount of the court order, the State Treasurer shall make payment to the claimant from the real estate guaranty fund.
L.1976, c.112, s.4; amended 1993, c.51, s.37; 2009, c.238, s.19; 2018, c.71, s.25.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-38 - Civil action which may result in court order for payment; limitations of action; joinder of commission

45:15-38. Civil action which may result in court order for payment; limitations of action; joinder of commission
Any civil action which may result in a court order for payment from the real estate guaranty fund shall be instituted within six years of the accrual of the cause of action and the New Jersey Real Estate Commission shall be joined as a necessary party to any such civil action. Nothing in this section shall affect the right of any aggrieved person to pursue other rights or remedies authorized by law.
L.1976, c. 112, s. 5, eff. Feb. 1, 1977. Amended by L.1984, c. 124, s. 1, eff. Aug. 8, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-39 - Secretary of commission constituted as agent.

45:15-39 Secretary of commission constituted as agent.
6. Any person to whom is issued a license to be a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson shall, by the securing of said license, make and constitute the secretary of the commission or the person in charge of the office of the commission as agent for the acceptance of process in any civil proceeding hereunder.
L.1976, c.112, s.6; amended 1993, c.51, s.38; 2009, c.238, s.20; 2018, c.71, s.26.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-40 - Insufficiency of funds; replenishment; excess amounts.

45:15-40 Insufficiency of funds; replenishment; excess amounts.
7. a. If at any time the funds available in the real estate guaranty fund are insufficient to satisfy in full court orders for payment therefrom, payment shall be made in the order in which such court orders were issued; and the New Jersey Real Estate Commission shall by regulation impose further additional amounts to be paid by brokers, broker-salespersons, or salespersons to replenish the guaranty fund. No such additional amount assessed at any one time shall exceed the amounts specified in section 2 of P.L.1976, c.112 (C.45:15-35).
b. If at any time the funds available in the real estate guaranty fund are, in the opinion of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, in excess of amounts anticipated to be necessary to meet claims for a period of at least two years, the commission may, with the approval of the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, allocate and receive from the guaranty fund a specified amount thereof for research and educational projects to increase the proficiency and competency of real estate licensees.
L.1976, c.112, s.7; amended 1993, c.51, s.39; 2009, c.238, s.21; 2018, c.71, s.27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15-41 - Revocation of license upon issuance of court order for payment from fund.

45:15-41 Revocation of license upon issuance of court order for payment from fund.
8. Upon the issuance of a court order for payment from the real estate guaranty fund the license of the broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson, whose acts gave rise to the claim, shall be revoked and no such broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson shall be eligible for reinstatement of his license until he shall have satisfied the judgment in full including reimbursement of the real estate guaranty fund together with interest.
L.1976, c.112, s.8; amended 1993, c.51, s.40; 2009, c.238, s.22; 2018, c.71, s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-1 - State Board of Court Reporting.

45:15B-1 State Board of Court Reporting.
1. There is hereby established in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the State Board of Court Reporting (herein referred to as the board) to be composed of six members to be appointed by the Governor, three of whom shall be certified court reporters, two of whom shall be public members appointed pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), and one of whom shall be a State executive department member appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1 et seq.). The members of the board, other than the public members and the State executive department member, with the exception of the members first to be appointed, shall be holders of certificates issued under the provisions of this act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section shall prohibit the members appointed as certified court reporters from owning or having ownership interest in, or being a corporate officer of, a court reporting firm. The members first appointed shall be skilled in the art and practice of court reporting and shall have been actively and continuously engaged as professional court reporters within the State of New Jersey for at least five years preceding their appointments. The members, except for the State executive department member, shall hold office for a term of three years, except that, (1) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term, and (2) the terms of office of the members first taking office after the date of enactment of this act shall expire, as designated by the Governor at the time of nomination, one at the end of one year, one at the end of two years, and one at the end of three years after such date. The board shall elect one of its members as chairman and one as secretary-treasurer, who shall hold their respective offices for one year. The secretary-treasurer shall give bond to the State in such sum as may be determined by the board. The board shall make all necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this act. A majority of members appointed to the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall keep a complete record of all its proceedings and shall file an annual report with the office of the Secretary of State.
L.1940,c.175,s.1; amended 2005, c.308, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-2 - Certified court reporter, use of title or abbreviation.

45:15B-2 Certified court reporter, use of title or abbreviation.
2. Any person who has received from the board a certificate of his qualifications to practice as a court reporter shall be known and styled as a "certified court reporter," and no other person, and no partnership, all of the members of which have not received such certificate, and no corporation, shall assume such title or the abbreviation "C.S.R.," "C.C.R." or any other words, letters or abbreviations tending to indicate that the person, partnership or corporation so using the same is a certified court reporter.
L.1940,c.175,s.2; amended 2005, c.308, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-3 - Persons entitled to certificate.

45:15B-3 Persons entitled to certificate.
3. The board shall grant a certificate as a certified court reporter to any citizen of the United States, residing or having a place for the regular transaction of business in this State, (a) who is over the age of 18 years, of good moral character, and is a graduate of a high school or has had an equivalent education; and (b) who has successfully passed an examination in court reporting under such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe.
L.1940,c.175,s.3; amended 2005, c.308, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-3.1 - Continuing education requirements for court reporters.

45:15B-3.1 Continuing education requirements for court reporters.
1. The State Board of Court Reporting shall require each court reporter certified pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1940, c.175 (C.45:15B-3) to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1999, c.26 (C.45:15B-3.2).
L.1999,c.26,s.1; amended 2005, c.308, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-3.2 - Responsibilities of board.

45:15B-3.2 Responsibilities of board.
2. a. The board shall:
(1) establish standards for continuing court reporting education, 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 certified court reporter as a condition for biennial license renewal;
(2) approve educational programs offering continuing education credits; and
(3) approve other equivalent educational programs and establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs.
b. In the case of court reporting education courses and programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit.
L.1999,c.26,s.2; amended 2005, c.308, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-3.3 - Grounds for waiving requirements.

45:15B-3.3 Grounds for waiving requirements.
3. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of the license, or other good cause.
L.1999,c.26,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-4 - Examinations

45:15B-4. Examinations
The examinations shall be held at least once each year at such times and places as may be necessary in the opinion of the board; providing, sufficient applications are on file with the board. The time and place of holding such examinations shall be advertised in a periodical or other publication to be selected by the board at least 30 days prior to the date of each examination.
L.1940, c. 175, p. 536, s. 4. Amended by L.1969, c. 284, s. 1, eff. Jan. 15, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-8 - Compensation and expenses of board members

45:15B-8. Compensation and expenses of board members
Each member of the board shall receive $50.00 for each day on which he is actually engaged in giving examinations, and $25.00 for each day actually employed in the discharge of his official duties, and in addition thereto all necessary expenses incurred by him in executing his functions under this act, upon certifying the same to the State Treasurer; provided, however, that total salaries of the board per year shall not exceed the amount appropriated by law for such year after payment or provision for payment of all costs or expenses other than such salaries. The compensation and expenses of the members of the board and the expenses of the board that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the fees collected under section 7; provided, that such compensation and expenses shall not exceed the amount so collected as fees. No additional employees shall be engaged in addition to the board itself.
L.1940, c. 175, p. 537, s. 8. Amended by L.1969, c. 284, s. 3, eff. Jan. 15, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-9 - Practice without certificate prohibited; temporary employment.

45:15B-9 Practice without certificate prohibited; temporary employment.
9. a. No person shall engage in the practice of court reporting in this State unless the person has first obtained a certificate from the board as provided pursuant to P.L.2005, c.308.
b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit the temporary employment or retention of any person not holding a certificate until a certified court reporter is available, provided that such temporary employment shall be permitted only in such circumstances as the board may specify through regulation consistent with this section. In no instance shall a person not holding a certificate engage in court reporting without:
(1) registering with the board according to such procedures as the board may adopt through regulation; and
(2) disclosing to the participants at a proceeding and obtaining written acknowledgment from such participants, prior to the commencement of any proceeding, that the person does not hold a certificate and is registered with the board to work on a temporary basis.
Registration with the board shall be for a period of one year, and shall not be renewable unless specifically authorized by the board.
c. A person who is in violation of this section shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $500 for the first violation, and not more than $1,000 for each violation thereafter, to be sued for and collected in a summary proceeding by the board pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). In addition, a person who fails to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to the suspension or revocation of that individual's certificate or temporary registration pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21).
L.1940,c.175,s.9; amended 2005, c.308, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-10 - "Certified court reporter," "court reporting" defined.

45:15B-10 "Certified court reporter," "court reporting" defined.
10. As used in this act: "Certified court reporter" means a person who is certified pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Court reporting" means making by use of symbols or abbreviations, of a verbatim record of court proceedings, depositions, other judicial proceedings, meetings of boards, agencies, corporations, or other bodies or groups, and causing that record to be printed in readable form or produced on a computer screen in readable form. L.1940,c.175,s.10; amended 1953, c.43, s.80; 2005, c.308, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-13 - "Shorthand reporting" refers to "court reporting."

45:15B-13 "Shorthand reporting" refers to "court reporting."
12. Whenever the term "State Board of Shorthand Reporting" or "shorthand reporter" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to refer to the "State Board of Court Reporting" and "court reporter," respectively.
L.2005,c.308,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15B-14 - Certified shorthand reporter to be certified court reporter.

45:15B-14 Certified shorthand reporter to be certified court reporter.
13. Any person who is a certified shorthand reporter pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1940, c.175 (C.45:15B-3) on the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act shall be a certified court reporter under and subject to the provisions of P.L.1940, c.175 (C.45:15B-1 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act.
L.2005,c.308,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15BB-2 - Declarations

45:15BB-2. Declarations
The Legislature declares that the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives of the people of New Jersey. The Legislature further declares that this act is intended to protect the people of New Jersey by setting standards of qualification, education, training and experience for those persons seeking to practice and be certified or licensed as social workers and by promoting high standards of professional performance for those presently practicing as social workers and for those who will be certified or licensed to practice social work in this State.
L.1991,c.134,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15BB-3 - Definitions

45:15BB-3. Definitions
3. As used in this act:
"Board" means the State Board of Social Work Examiners, established in section 10 of this act.
"Certified social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid certificate issued pursuant to subsection c. of section 6 or subsection c. of section 8 of this act.
"Clinical social work" means the professional application of social work methods and values in the assessment and psychotherapeutic counseling of individuals, families, or groups. Clinical social work services shall include, but shall not be limited to: assessment; psychotherapy; client-centered advocacy; and consultation.
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.
"Licensed clinical social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 or subsection a. or d. of section 8 of this act.
"Licensed social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 or subsection b. of section 8 of this act.
"Psychotherapeutic counseling" means the ongoing interaction between a social worker and an individual, family or group for the purpose of helping to resolve symptoms of mental disorder, psychosocial stress, relationship problems or difficulties in coping with the social environment, through the practice of psychotherapy.
"Social work" means the activity directed at enhancing, protecting or restoring a person's capacity for social functioning, whether impaired by physical, environmental, or emotional factors. The practice of social work shall include, but shall not be limited to: policy and administration; clinical social work; social work counseling; planning and community organization; social work education; and research.
"Social work counseling" means the professional application of social work methods and values in advising and providing guidance to individuals, families or groups for the purpose of enhancing, protecting or restoring the capacity for coping with the social environment, exclusive of the practice of psychotherapy.
"Supervision" means the direct review of a supervisee for the purpose of teaching, training, administration, accountability or clinical review by a supervisor in the same area of specialized practice.
L.1991,c.134,s.3; amended 1995,c.66,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:15BB-4 - Certification or license required

45:15BB-4. Certification or license required
4. a. No person shall engage in the practice of social work as a certified or licensed social worker or present, call or represent himself as a certified or licensed social worker unless certified or licensed under this act.
b. No person shall assume, represent himself as, or use the title or designation "social worker," "licensed clinical social worker," "licensed social worker," "certified social worker," "medical social worker," "social work technician" or any other title or designation which includes the words "social worker" or "social work," or any of the abbreviations "SW," "LCSW," "LSW," "CSW," "SWT" or similar abbreviations, unless certified or licensed under this act, and unless the title or designation corresponds to the certification or license held by the person pursuant to this act.
c. No person shall engage in the independent practice of clinical social work for a fee unless the person is licensed under this act as a licensed clinical social worker.
d. No certified social worker shall practice clinical social work and a licensed social worker may only practice clinical social work under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker.
L.1991,c.134,s.4.