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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-8 - Issuance of order for examination; re-examination

45:16-8. Issuance of order for examination; re-examination
Upon making such payment and exhibiting the proof required by section 45:16-7 of this Title, the board, if satisfied with the same, shall issue to such applicant an order for examination. In case of failure at such examination, the candidate may have additional examinations by the board upon the payment of an additional application fee to be determined by the board and an additional examination fee to be determined by the board for each additional examination.
Amended by L.1942, c. 236, p. 640, s. 3; L.1952, c. 198, p. 705, s. 8; L.1965, c. 216, s. 5; L.1983, c. 98, s. 7, eff. March 11, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-8.2 - Facilities; clean and sanitary

45:16-8.2. Facilities; clean and sanitary
Facilities maintained and used in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine shall be clean and sanitary.
L.1983, c. 98, s. 9, eff. March 11, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-8.3 - Veterinary facilities to post notice regarding supervision after normal business hours; terms defined.

45:16-8.3 Veterinary facilities to post notice regarding supervision after normal business hours; terms defined.
1. a. Every veterinary facility in the State shall post its normal business hours in a conspicuous location easily visible to the public.
b. (1) A veterinarian overseeing the care of a domestic companion animal at a veterinary facility that does not provide domestic companion animals with supervision after normal business hours by a person physically on the premises shall provide written notification to each person bringing a domestic companion animal to the veterinary facility for care or treatment. The written notification may be provided as a sign posted next to the posting required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, as part of a sign used to meet the posting requirement of that subsection, or on an intake form provided to each person bringing a domestic companion animal to the veterinary facility.
(2) The written notification provided in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include the following specific language:
"This veterinary facility does NOT provide supervision for animals after normal business hours by a person physically on these premises."
This language shall be printed in no less than 12-point font in an intake form and no less than 24-point font on a posted sign.
c. As used in this section:
"Domestic companion animal" means any animal commonly referred to as a "pet," which has been bought, bred, raised or otherwise acquired, in accordance with local ordinances and State and federal law, for the primary purpose of providing companionship to the owner, rather than for business or agricultural purposes.
"Normal business hours" means the times posted at a veterinary facility indicating the hours that the veterinary facility is open for business with supervising staff available.
"Veterinarian" means any person engaged in the licensed practice of veterinary medicine as defined by R.S.45:16-8.1.
"Veterinary facility" means any place or establishment, operated on a for-profit basis, where a domestic companion animal, which is not owned by either the proprietor or care-giving veterinarian, is treated, temporarily sheltered, fed, and watered for veterinary care purposes. "Veterinary facility" may include an animal or veterinary facility as defined in section 1 of P.L.1983, c. 98 (C.45:16-1.1).
d. A veterinarian who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to a public reprimand by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and any other penalties the board imposes.
L.2015, c.110, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9 - License required.

45:16-9 License required.
45:16-9. a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, no person shall enter into, or continue, the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in any of their branches, unless the person has complied with the provisions of this chapter and has been licensed by the board.
(2) Any student in good standing at an accredited veterinary school may, during a school vacation, preceptorship, or intern or extern program, perform duties or actions that otherwise could be considered to constitute the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry, provided that those duties or actions are assigned by a qualified instructor at that accredited veterinary school, and are undertaken by the student under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. A student applicant shall be associated with a licensed veterinarian in the practice and the student applicant's labors shall be limited to the practice of that licensed veterinarian.
b. No person shall use any title or degree appertaining to the veterinary profession or the practicing of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in any of their branches without being licensed and registered in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
amended 1942, c.236, s.5; 1953, c.43, s.82; 1965, c.216, s.7; 1983, c.98, s.11; 2013, c.122, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.2 - Practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry declared a profession

45:16-9.2. Practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry declared a profession
In the interest of and to better secure the public health, safety and welfare, and for the more efficient administration and supervision of sanitary conditions and health regulations, the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry is hereby declared to be a profession.
L.1952, c. 198, p. 702, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.3a - False or misleading advertising

45:16-9.3a. False or misleading advertising
It shall be unlawful for a licensee to advertise falsely, fraudulently or in a manner likely to mislead the public or in a manner which violates the rules and regulations of the board.
L.1983, c. 98, s. 12, eff. March 11, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.3b - Name or title of facility

45:16-9.3b. Name or title of facility
No veterinary facility included under section 6 of this act shall be designated by any name or title which in any way misleads or tends to deceive the public as to the nature or extent of the services rendered. If the title of a veterinary facility includes the term:
a. "Hospital" , then the facility shall be able to provide examination, diagnostic and prophylactic services and medical and surgical treatment, shall be equipped to provide housing and nursing care during illness and convalescence or major surgery, and shall be solidly constructed with adequate space and safeguards for patients, clients, and personnel;
b. "Clinic" , then the facility shall be able to provide examination, diagnostic and prophylactic services and medical and surgical treatment on an out patient basis;
c. "Mobile" , then the facility shall be movable, shall be directed by a veterinarian or group of veterinarians, and shall be associated with a clinic or hospital within reasonable proximity to the area served by the facility;
d. "Medical center" , then the facility shall be staffed by one or more veterinarians who perform scientific research and conduct advanced education programs and shall provide all services available in hospital or clinical facilities;
e. "Emergency" , then the facility shall be open after hours, as defined by the board, weekends, and bank holidays and shall have a veterinarian on the premises and all standards applying to animal hospitals shall apply.
L.1983, c. 98, s. 10, eff. March 11, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.4a - Required courses, topics for continuing veterinary education.

45:16-9.4a Required courses, topics for continuing veterinary education.
3. a. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall establish, through the promulgation of regulations, any specific courses or topics which are to be required for continuing veterinary education, and designate which are the core requirements for continuing veterinary education, including the number of required hours, subject matter and content of courses of study.
For purposes of this section, "core requirements" means the continuing veterinary education determined by the board to be necessary to maintain currency in professional knowledge and skills in order to deliver competent veterinary care.
b. The board may offset up to 10 percent of the requisite number of hours of continuing veterinary education required pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1952, c.198 (C.45:16-9.4) by the number of volunteer veterinary services rendered by licensees, at a rate of one half of one hour of continuing veterinary education for each hour of volunteer veterinary services, provided that a veterinarian shall be required to complete at least the core requirements established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. In addition, the board may adopt a formula providing a minimum number of spaying or neutering procedures that shall be deemed the equivalent of one hour of continuing veterinary education.
The board may reduce, in part, an application by a licensee to offset credits of continuing veterinary education pursuant to this subsection if the board finds, in its discretion, that the applicant requires continuing veterinary education in order to maintain or restore professional competence, or may deny all applications if the board finds that continuing veterinary education above the core requirements is necessary because of developments in science or technology.
The board may also, in its discretion and for good cause, notify a veterinarian that the veterinarian is ineligible to offset credits of continuing veterinary education pursuant to this subsection for any other reason established by regulation by the board.
c. As used in this section, "volunteer veterinary services" means veterinary care provided without charge to:
(1) a person eligible for, and participating in, at least one of the programs enumerated in section 3 of P.L.1983, c.172 (C.4:19A-2); or
(2) a shelter or pound licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services or a municipally approved managed cat colony, provided that the municipality or nonprofit group or organization managing the cat colony has attested in writing to the veterinarian that the cat to be spayed or neutered or otherwise treated by the veterinarian is feral or stray with no known owner.
L.2010, c.89, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.4b - Rules, regulations.

45:16-9.4b Rules, regulations.
5. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2010, c.89, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.4c - Continuing veterinary education.

45:16-9.4c Continuing veterinary education.
8. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing veterinary education required of each person licensed as a veterinarian, as a condition of biennial license renewal, include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing veterinary education requirement in this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2010, c.89 (C.45:16-9.4a), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so.
L.2017, c.341, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.5 - Name of licensee; use after death or relinquishment of interest

45:16-9.5. Name of licensee; use after death or relinquishment of interest
Wherever the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry is carried on in the name or names of a licensee or licensees said name or names may not be used for more than two years after the death or relinquishment of the interest of the licensee or licensees.
L.1952, c. 198, p. 704, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.6 - Partners, shareholders restricted

45:16-9.6. Partners, shareholders restricted
Wherever the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry is carried on by a partnership, corporation incorporated under Title 14A of the New Jersey Statutes or professional association, all partners or shareholders must be licensed veterinarians.
L. 1952, c. 198, p. 704, s. 6. Amended by L. 1983, c. 98, s. 14, eff. March 11, 1983; L. 1985, c. 495, s. 4, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.7 - Qualified veterinary graduates; temporary permit; qualifications.

45:16-9.7 Qualified veterinary graduates; temporary permit; qualifications.
10. A veterinary practice may employ for each licensed veterinarian in the practice as veterinarians not more than two qualified veterinary graduates who have obtained a temporary permit; provided that the qualified veterinary graduates have met all the requirements of the board as set forth in the practice act. An applicant for such a temporary permit shall be associated with a licensed veterinarian in the practice and his labors shall be limited to the practice of the licensed veterinarian. Each qualified veterinary graduate shall be under the responsible supervision of a licensed practicing veterinarian. Said applicant shall present himself for examination at the next scheduled examination of the board for which the applicant is eligible. There shall be a fee determined by the board for the aforementioned permit, which fee shall be applied toward the examination fee, but shall be forfeited if the applicant fails to present himself at the next scheduled examination for which the applicant is eligible. If the applicant does not pass the examination, additional permits may be issued but not to exceed three in total. Application for such permit shall be countersigned by the licensed veterinarian with whom the candidate will be associated. A candidate who has failed to appear for an examination or who has failed an examination and who has subsequent thereto failed to renew his permit is disqualified to practice the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
A lawfully qualified veterinarian of another state who meets the requirements of this State for licensure may take charge temporarily of the practice of a licensed veterinarian of this State during his absence from such practice, not to exceed 90 days, unless renewed, upon written request to the board for permission to do so and upon payment of a fee as determined by the board. The board shall have the right to suspend or revoke any temporary permit for a violation of R.S.45:16-1 et seq. by either the permittee or licensee-employer; provided that before any such permit shall be suspended or revoked, the accused person shall be afforded a hearing before the board.
A licensed practitioner may also use a veterinarian who is qualified under the provisions of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates or who is qualified under any other training program approved by the board, who shall have obtained a training certificate from the board for this purpose. That person shall be under the responsible supervision of the licensed practitioner.
L.1952,c.198,s.10; amended 1965, c.216, s.10; 1983, c.98, s.15; 2003, c.227, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.8 - Prohibited acts, engaging in

45:16-9.8. Prohibited acts, engaging in
No person shall directly or indirectly for himself or others do or engage in any acts or practices specifically prohibited to duly licensed veterinarians by the provisions of this chapter.
L.1952, c. 198, p. 707, s. 11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.9 - Rules and regulations

45:16-9.9. Rules and regulations
The board shall conduct an investigation and ascertain the facts relating to the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry for the purpose of determining the need for, and the desirability of, rules to promote the safety, protection and welfare of the public and to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and to aid the board in the performance of its powers and duties hereunder, and the board shall thereupon make and promulgate rules and regulations for the said purposes.
L.1952, c. 198, p. 707, s. 12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.10 - Short title

45:16-9.10. Short title
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Veterinary Good Samaritan Law."
L.1980, c. 175, s. 1, eff. Dec. 29, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-9.11 - Nonliability for civil damages for rendering emergency care

45:16-9.11. Nonliability for civil damages for rendering emergency care
Any individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine who, in good faith, renders emergency care to any animal which has, immediately prior to the rendering of such care, been brought to such individual's attention at or from the scene of an accident or emergency situation or has been discovered by such individual at the scene of an accident or emergency situation shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care.
L.1980, c. 175, s. 2, eff. Dec. 29, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-11 - Application of chapter limited

45:16-11. Application of chapter limited
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with or punish veterinarians residing in other States or countries meeting registered veterinarians of this State in consultation, or residing on the border of a neighboring State and duly authorized under the laws thereof to practice veterinary medicine or surgery therein whose practice extends into the limits of this State, but such practitioner shall not open any office or appoint a place to meet patients or receive calls within the limits of this State. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry by any practitioner who shall have been registered in any county in this State before the first Monday in May, 1902, and one such registry shall be sufficient warrant to practice veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry in any county in this State.
Amended by L.1942, c. 236, p. 646, s. 7; L.1965, c. 216, s. 11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-12.1 - Enforcement of act

45:16-12.1. Enforcement of act
The provisions of this act and the act to which this act is amendatory and supplementary shall be enforced pursuant to P.L.1978, chapter 73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.).
L.1983, c. 98, s. 16, eff. March 11, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-14 - Definitions

45:16-14. Definitions
As used in this act:
"Unretrieved animal" means an animal placed for confined treatment or boarding by its owner or an agent thereof in the care and custody of a veterinarian or boarding kennel, which animal is not retrieved by the owner or agent thereof from the veterinarian within 72 hours of being notified in any manner that the confined treatment is completed or from the boarding kennel within 72 hours of the last day the animal was to be boarded.
"Humane disposal" means euthanasia by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or placement in a suitable home or animal shelter which shall not include any home or shelter which engages in animal experimentation or, by sale or otherwise, makes animals available for the purpose of animal experimentation. Humane disposal shall not include hypoxia induced by decompression or in any other manner or the administration of a lethal gas other than an inhalant anesthetic.
L.1979, c. 354, s. 2, eff. Jan. 29, 1980. Amended by L.1982, c. 76, s. 2, eff. July 22, 1982; L.1982, c. 158, s. 1, eff. Oct. 27, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-15 - Humane disposal of unretrieved animals; notice to owner

45:16-15. Humane disposal of unretrieved animals; notice to owner
A veterinarian or boarding kennel may elect the humane disposal of an unretrieved animal no sooner than 4 days after the owner or agent thereof has signed or refused to sign for the receipt of a certified letter from the veterinarian or boarding kennel owner indicating intent to humanely dispose of the animal, which letter shall be sent to the owner's or agent's last known address. In the event the owner cannot be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, the veterinarian or boarding kennel owner may elect humane disposal any time after 4 days following return of the certified mail receipt. The veterinarian or boarding kennel manager shall keep an accurate record of the date and method of disposal and the name, address and telephone number of the person or shelter receiving the animal.
L.1979, c. 354, s. 3, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-16 - Financial liability of owner for treatment of animal

45:16-16. Financial liability of owner for treatment of animal
The humane disposal of an unretrieved animal shall not relieve the owner or agent thereof of any financial obligation incurred for treatment, boarding or care by the veterinarian or boarding kennel.
L.1979, c. 354, s. 4, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-17 - Liability of veterinarian or boarding kennel

45:16-17. Liability of veterinarian or boarding kennel
Notification and humane disposal as provided in section 3 of this act shall relieve the veterinarian or boarding kennel of any further liability regarding the unretrieved animal.
L.1979, c. 354, s. 5, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16-18 - Posting of humane disposal requirements of act in hospital or kennel

45:16-18. Posting of humane disposal requirements of act in hospital or kennel
The veterinarian or boarding kennel shall post in a conspicuous location in the hospital or kennel a resume of the provisions of this act.
L.1979, c. 354, s. 6, eff. Jan. 29, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-1 - Short title.

45:16A-1 Short title.
1. Sections 1 through 28 of this act shall be known and may be cited as "The State Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contracting License Law."
L.2007, c.211, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-3 - State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.

45:16A-3 State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.
3. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. The board shall consist of eleven members who are residents of the State of New Jersey and who, except for the member from the department in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be appointed by the Governor. In addition to the two public members appointed to represent the interests of the public pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), one member shall be from a department in the Executive Branch of State Government who shall serve without compensation at the pleasure of the Governor; one member shall be appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the Senate President; one member shall be appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly; three members shall be practicing Master HVACR contractors with at least 10 years' experience; two members shall be mechanical inspectors with at least 10 years' experience; and one member shall be an HVACR journeyperson of at least 10 years' experience.
The Governor shall appoint each member, other than the State executive department member, for terms of four years. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. The Governor may remove any member of the board, other than the State executive department member, for cause.
L.2007, c.211, s.3; amended 2019, c.342, s.2; 2021, c.86.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-4 - Additional powers, duties of board.

45:16A-4 Additional powers, duties of board.
4. The board shall, in addition to other powers and duties it may possess by law:
a. Administer the provisions of this act;
b. Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for license under this act, and issue a license to each qualified successful applicant;
c. Examine, evaluate and supervise all examinations and procedures;
d. Adopt a seal which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by it;
e. Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to enforce the provisions of this act;
f. Annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are licensed under this act;
g. Establish standards for continuing education; and
h. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures, renewals and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.).
L.2007, c.211, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-5 - Application for licensure; fees, examination.

45:16A-5 Application for licensure; fees, examination.
5. Any person desiring to obtain a State Master HVACR contractor's license shall make application for licensure to the board and shall pay all the fees required in connection with the application, and be examined as required by this act.
L.2007, c.211, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-6 - Issuance, renewal by other agency prohibited.

45:16A-6 Issuance, renewal by other agency prohibited.
6. On or after the effective date of this act, a municipality, local board of health or any other agency shall not issue or renew any Master HVACR contractor's license.
L.2007, c.211, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-7 - Licensure required for use of certain titles.

45:16A-7 Licensure required for use of certain titles.
7. a. A person shall not work as a Master HVACR contractor or use the title or designation of "licensed Master HVACR contractor" or "Master HVACR contractor" unless licensed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.).
b. A person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall not engage in the business of HVACR contracting or advertise in any manner as a Master HVACR contractor or use the title or designation of "licensed Master HVACR contractor" or "Master HVACR contractor" unless authorized to act as a Master HVACR contractor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.).
c. In addition to any penalty authorized pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-25), any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity that knowingly violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.2007, c.211, s.7; amended 2017, c.173, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-8 - Construction of act relative to other occupations.

45:16A-8 Construction of act relative to other occupations.
8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent any person licensed by the State, including, but not limited to, architects, professional engineers, electrical contractors, master plumbers, or any chimney service professional registered as a home improvement contractor with the Division of Consumer Affairs, from acting within the scope of practice of his profession or occupation, but no person shall use the designation "licensed Master HVACR contractor" unless licensed as a Master HVACR contractor under the provisions of this act.
L.2007, c.211, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-9 - Applicability of act relative to single family home owner.

45:16A-9 Applicability of act relative to single family home owner.
9. The provisions of this act shall not apply to a single family home owner who personally occupies his own dwelling and who solely performs HVACR work on his own dwelling, upon receipt of all required permits, except that any HVACR work involving chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC's) shall be performed only by a licensed Master HVACR contractor.
L.2007, c.211, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-10 - Applicability of act relative to public utility, public utility holding company.

45:16A-10 Applicability of act relative to public utility, public utility holding company.
10. The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any public utility company regulated by the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes, or any related competitive business segment of that public utility that offers competitive services pursuant to the "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.). The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any related competitive business segment of a public utility holding company that offers to provide or provides competitive services pursuant to the "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al.). The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) also shall not apply to HVACR work performed on buildings, structures or premises owned or operated by a public utility holding company or its subsidiaries.
L.2007, c.211, s.10; amended 2018, c.125, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-11 - Applicability of act relative to powers of municipalities.

45:16A-11 Applicability of act relative to powers of municipalities.
11. The provisions of this act shall not deny to any municipality the power to inspect HVACR work or equipment or the power to enforce the standards and manner in which HVACR work shall be done, but no municipality, local board of health or other agency shall require any Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act, or authorized to engage in the business of HVACR contracting under this act, to obtain any additional license, apply for or take any examination, or pay any licensing fee.
L.2007, c.211, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-12 - Applicability of act relative to liquefied petroleum marketer.

45:16A-12 Applicability of act relative to liquefied petroleum marketer.
12. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any liquefied petroleum gas marketer licensed by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to subchapter 10 of chapter 18 of Title 5 of the New Jersey Administrative Code.
L.2007, c.211, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-12.1 - Exemptions from HVACR licensing requirement.

45:16A-12.1 Exemptions from HVACR licensing requirement.
1. a. The provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to a person who is working for an employer as an employee and performs service, repair or maintenance work necessary for the continued normal performance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, if that work is performed in any of the following locations that are owned or operated by the employer:
(1) a general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.);
(2) a building that contains a steam boiler, pressure vessel or refrigeration plant, which is subject to test and inspection pursuant to R.S.34:7-1 et seq.; and
(3) a casino-hotel facility operated under the provisions of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.), which shall include any building containing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems operated by one or more casino-hotel facilities as part of an agreement or arrangement to share systems.
b. Except as otherwise provided in subsection a. of this section, the provisions of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall not apply to a person who performs service, repair or maintenance work necessary for the continued normal performance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, other than those provisions pertaining to the educational requirements for licensure pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-13), and any regulations adopted thereto, if:
(1) The person is a regular employee of the owner or lessee of the property, and works at the property where the work is being performed; and
(2) The person and the person's employer do not engage in HVACR contracting with the public.
L.2014, c.8, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-13 - Application fee; requirements for licensure.

45:16A-13 Application fee; requirements for licensure.
13. Not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days prior to the date set for the examination for a Master HVACR contractor's license, every person, except as provided in this act, desiring to apply for a license, who meets the qualifications as set forth in this act, shall deliver to the board, personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, a certified check or money order payable to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey in the required amount, together with the written application required by the board, completed as described in the application, and together with proof of qualifications as described in this act.
The qualifications for a Master HVACR contractor's license shall be as follows: The person shall be 21 or more years of age and a citizen or legal resident of the United States, and shall have been employed in the HVACR contracting business for a period of five years next preceding the date of his application for a license. One or more of the five years shall have been spent while engaged or employed as an HVACR journeyperson or licensed plumber engaged in the work described. At least four years of the five years shall have been spent in an HVACR apprenticeship or other training program, including, but not limited to, steamfitter, pipefitter or sheet metal apprenticeship programs, approved by the United States Department of Labor, with proof of passage and successful completion of this program while actively engaged or employed as an apprentice as determined by the board. Successful completion of an HVACR program given by an accredited technical school, trade school, county college or community college shall satisfy two years of the minimum four years that must be spent in an approved apprenticeship or other training program. In lieu of the above requirements a person shall have been awarded a bachelor's degree: a. in HVACR technology from an accredited college or university in the United States which the board finds acceptable and, in addition, shall have been engaged or employed in the practical work of installing HVACR systems for one year; or b. from an accredited college or university in the United States which the board finds acceptable and, in addition, shall have been engaged or employed in the direct supervision of the installation of HVACR systems for three years.
Proof of compliance with the qualifications or those in lieu thereof shall be submitted to the board in writing, sworn to by the applicant, and accompanied by two recent passport-size photographs of the applicant.
L.2007, c.211, s.13; amended 2018, c.99, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-14 - Uniformity of license examination, frequency, reexamination; fees.

45:16A-14 Uniformity of license examination, frequency, reexamination; fees.
14. a. Every Master HVACR contractor's license examination shall be substantially uniform and shall be designed so as to establish the competence and qualifications of the applicant to perform the type of work and business as described in this act. The examination may be theoretical or practical in nature, or both.
b. The examination shall be held at least four times a year, at Trenton or other place the board deems necessary. Public notice of the time and place of the examination shall be given.
c. No person who has failed the examination shall be eligible to be reexamined for a period of six months from the date of the examination failed by that person.
d. All applicants for Master HVACR licenses, renewals or reexaminations shall pay a fee for each license issuance or renewal, or reexamination as determined by the board.
L.2007, c.211, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-15 - Biennial renewal of license.

45:16A-15 Biennial renewal of license.
15. Licenses shall be renewed biennially by the board upon written application of the holder and payment of the prescribed fee and renewal of the bond required by section 23 of this act. A license may be renewed without reexamination, if the application for renewal is made within 30 days next preceding or following the scheduled expiration date. Any applicant for renewal making application at any time subsequent to the 30th day next following the scheduled expiration date may be required by the board to be reexamined, and that person shall not continue to act as a licensed Master HVACR contractor, as described in this act, and no firm, corporation or other legal entity for which the person is the bona fide representative shall operate under a license in the HVACR business, as described in this act, until a valid license has been secured or is held by a bona fide representative.
Any license expiring while the holder is outside the continental limits of the United States in connection with any project undertaken by the government of the United States, or while in the services of the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be renewed without the holder being required to be reexamined, upon payment of the prescribed fee at any time within four months after the person's return to the United States or discharge from the armed forces, whichever is later.
L.2007, c.211, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-16 - Continuing education requirements.

45:16A-16 Continuing education requirements.
16. The board shall require each Master HVACR contractor, as a condition for biennial license renewal pursuant to section 15 of this act, to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to section 17 of this act.
L.2007, c.211, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-17 - Duties of board relative to continuing education.

45:16A-17 Duties of board relative to continuing education.
17. a. The board shall:
(1) Establish standards for continuing HVACR 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 licensed Master HVACR contractor as a condition for biennial license renewal, except that the number of credits required shall not exceed five in any biennial license period;
(2) Approve educational programs offering credit towards the continuing HVACR education requirements; and
(3) Approve other equivalent educational programs, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs.
b. In the case of education courses and programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit.
L.2007, c.211, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-18 - Waiver of requirements.

45:16A-18 Waiver of requirements.
18. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing HVACR education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of the license or other good cause.
L.2007, c.211, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-20 - Extra credits carried over.

45:16A-20 Extra credits carried over.
20. In the event a Master HVACR contractor completes a number of continuing education credit hours in excess of the number required by the board pursuant to section 17 of this act, the board may allow those extra credits to be carried over to satisfy the Master HVACR contractor's continuing education requirement for the next biennial licensure period, but shall not be applicable thereafter.
L.2007, c.211, s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-21 - Granting license without examination, reciprocity.

45:16A-21 Granting license without examination, reciprocity.
21. The board may in its discretion grant licenses without examination to applicants so licensed by other states; provided that equal reciprocity is provided for New Jersey Master HVACR contractors by the law of the applicant's domiciliary state and provided further that the domiciliary state's standards are equal to or comparable to those of this State.
L.2007, c.211, s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-22 - Continuance of existing HVACR business.

45:16A-22 Continuance of existing HVACR business.
22. No firm, corporation or other legal entity operating under and by virtue of this act shall be denied the privilege of conducting and continuing the business of HVACR contracting, by reason of death, termination of employment, illness or a substantial disability of the bona fide representative of the firm, corporation or other entity, provided that: the firm, corporation or other entity has complied with the other provisions of this act; the firm, corporation or other entity maintains a place of business within this State; and another bona fide representative of the entity obtains a State license within six months from the date of the death, termination of employment, illness or disability. The board may promulgate additional regulations governing the management and operation of an entity during that period of time when the entity shall be in operation without having a bona fide representative.
L.2007, c.211, s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-23 - Bond required from contractor.

45:16A-23 Bond required from contractor.
23. In addition to any other bonds that may be required pursuant to contract, no Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act shall undertake to do any HVACR work in the State unless and until he shall have first entered into a bond in favor of the State of New Jersey in the sum of $3,000 executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this State, approved by the Department of Banking and Insurance and to be conditioned on the faithful performance of the provisions of this act. No municipality shall require any similar bond from any Master HVACR contractor licensed under this act. The board shall by rule and regulation provide who shall be eligible to receive the financial protection afforded by the bond required to be filed by this section. The bond shall be for the term of 12 months and shall be renewed at each expiration for a similar period.
L.2007, c.211, s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-24 - Eligibility to obtain, retain pressure seal, license renewal; requirements.

45:16A-24 Eligibility to obtain, retain pressure seal, license renewal; requirements.
24. To be eligible to obtain and retain a pressure seal, and renew an HVACR license, a Master HVACR contractor shall:
a. Secure, maintain and file with the board a certificate of general liability insurance from an insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in this State or proof of self-insurance approved by the Department of Banking and Insurance covering the Master HVACR contracting done by that HVACR contractor. The minimum amount of general liability insurance shall be $500,000 for the combined property damage and bodily injury to or death of one or more persons in any one accident or occurrence; and
b. File with the board its Federal Tax Identification number. Every licensed HVACR contractor whose general liability policy is cancelled or nonrenewed shall submit to the board a copy of the certificate of general liability insurance for a new or replacement policy which meets the requirements of subsection a. of this section before the former policy is no longer effective.
L.2007, c.211, s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-25 - Provision of pressure seal.

45:16A-25 Provision of pressure seal.
25. a. The board shall provide a pressure seal to a Master HVACR contractor at the time of the issuance of a license or as soon thereafter as deemed appropriate by the board. No pressure seal shall be provided by the board or retained by a Master HVACR contractor unless the Master HVACR contractor complies with the provisions of sections 23 and 24 of this act. The Master HVACR contractor shall pay the cost of the pressure seal, but the seal shall remain the property of the board. The pressure seal shall be surrendered to the board immediately upon suspension, revocation or expiration of the license or upon a finding of noncompliance with the provisions of section 24 of this act.
b. A Master HVACR contractor shall impress his pressure seal upon all applications for HVACR permits from the appropriate duly licensed State inspection agency.
c. A pressure seal shall be used exclusively by a Master HVACR contractor or in the conduct of the Master HVACR contractor's practice. A Master HVACR contractor shall not willfully or negligently allow any person to use his pressure seal.
L.2007, c.211, s.25.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-26 - Issuance of license to contractors.

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