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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-3 - Discrimination against uniform.

38A:14-3 Discrimination against uniform.
38A:14-3. Any person who shall exclude a person lawfully wearing a uniform of the militia, or the United States Armed Forces or a Reserve component thereof, from the equal enjoyment of any accommodation, facility or privilege furnished by innkeepers or common carriers or by owners, managers or lessees of theatres or other places of amusement, resort, or public accommodation because of that uniform, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine shall be a mandatory minimum of $1,000.
Any fines collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the "NJ National Guard State Family Readiness Council Fund," established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2011, c.117 (C.54A:9-25.29).
Amended 2017, c.288, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-4 - Depriving military service member of employment.

38A:14-4 Depriving military service member of employment.
38A:14-4. Any person who, either by himself or with another, willfully deprives a member of the organized militia, or the United States Armed Forces or a Reserve component thereof, of his employment or prevents his being employed by himself or another, or obstructs or annoys such member in his employ in respect to his trade, business or employment because he is a member of the organized militia, or the United States Armed Forces or a Reserve component thereof, or is performing or about to perform some duty in connection therewith or dissuades any person from enlistment therein by threat or injury to him in respect to his business, employment or trade, in case he shall enlist, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and subject to the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine shall be a mandatory minimum of $2,500.
Any fines collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the "NJ National Guard State Family Readiness Council Fund," established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2011, c.117 (C.54A:9-25.29).
Amended 2017, c.287, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-5 - New Jersey Stolen Valor Act.

38A:14-5 New Jersey Stolen Valor Act.
38A:14-5. Any person who knowingly, with intent to impersonate and with intent to deceive, misrepresents oneself as a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces or organized militia by wearing the uniform or any medal or insignia authorized for use by the members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces or the organized militia, by federal and State laws and regulations, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
Any person who knowingly, with intent to impersonate and with intent to deceive for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit, misrepresents oneself as a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces or organized militia by wearing the uniform or any medal or insignia authorized for use by the members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces or the organized militia, by federal and State laws and regulations, shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree, subject to a minimum fine of $1,000, if the actor obtains money, property or other tangible benefit in an amount less than $75,000; or a crime of the second degree, if the actor obtains money, property or other tangible benefit in the amount of $75,000 or more.
Any person who knowingly, with intent to deceive for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit, holds oneself out to be a recipient of any decoration or medal created by federal and State laws and regulations to honor the members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces or the organized militia shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree, subject to a minimum fine of $1,000, if the actor obtains money, property or other tangible benefit in the amount less than $75,000; or a crime of the second degree, if the actor obtains money, property or other tangible benefit in the amount of $75,000 or more.
Any monies collected pursuant to this section shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer, and shall be deposited into the Military Dependents Scholarship Fund, as established pursuant to P.L.2015, c.117 (C.18A:71B-98 et seq.), in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
amended 2007, c.148; 2015, c.118; 2021, c.435.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-6 - Trespass upon or destruction or damage of militia property

38A:14-6. Trespass upon or destruction or damage of militia property
Any person who willfully trespasses upon any camp or parade ground, rifle range, armory or property lawfully used by or in connection with the militia, or any part thereof, or injures any property situated thereon, or willfully violates thereon any regulations established to maintain order, preserve property or prevent accidents upon such property, or removes, mutilates or destroys any such property shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-7 - Trespassers and disturbers may be placed in arrest

38A:14-7. Trespassers and disturbers may be placed in arrest
The commanding officer upon any occasion of duty may place in arrest during the continuance thereof, any person who shall trespass upon a camp or parade ground, armory, arsenal, rifle range, or any other place devoted to or used for military purposes or shall in any manner interrupt or molest or disturb the orderly discharge of duty by those under arms, or shall disturb or prevent the passage of troops going to or returning from any duty.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-8 - Assault on troops

38A:14-8. Assault on troops
Any person who assaults, fires at, throws missile at, against, or upon any uniformed member or members of the militia or other person lawfully aiding such member or members, when assembling or assembled for the purpose of performing any military duty, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-9 - Interference or failure to respond to order or call

38A:14-9. Interference or failure to respond to order or call
Any person who willfully interferes with the execution of any order or call for troops made by the Governor, and any person ordered or called, who does not appear at the time and place designated within 24 hours of such time, or who does not produce a sworn certificate from a physician of physical disability indicating inability to respond as aforesaid shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-10 - Gambling, auction sales and huckstery prohibited

38A:14-10. Gambling, auction sales and huckstery prohibited
The commanding officer may prohibit and prevent all gambling, auction sales and the peddling of all kinds of merchandise within the limits of the post, camp ground, or place of encampment.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-1 - Faithful service medals

38A:15-1. Faithful service medals
There may be issued to officers and enlisted members after at least 10 years active and faithful service in the organized militia an appropriate medal, and for each and every 5 years of subsequent active and faithful service a suitable numeral therefor, under such regulations as the Governor may prescribe.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-2 - Distinguished service, meritorious service medals.

38A:15-2 Distinguished service, meritorious service medals.
38A:15-2. The Governor may present in the name of the State of New Jersey a distinguished service medal of appropriate design, and ribbon to be worn in lieu thereof, to
any person who is a member of the organized militia or the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component thereof, or who was honorably discharged therefrom, if the person was a resident upon entry into service or has been a resident of this State for at least 20 years in the aggregate. To qualify for a distinguished service medal, the person, while serving in the organized militia, or while in federal service, shall have served in a combat theater of operations during a time of war or emergency as attested to by the awarding of an honorable discharge and DD 214 or WD 53 by the respective Armed Forces or shall have been officially listed as a prisoner of war or missing in action by the United States Department of Defense. The distinguished service medal may be awarded to a deceased person who would have qualified for the medal pursuant to this section.
The Governor may present in the name of the State of New Jersey a meritorious service medal of appropriate design, and ribbon to be worn in lieu thereof, to any person who is a member of the organized militia, or the Armed Forces of the United States, or a Reserve component thereof who was honorably discharged therefrom, if the person was a resident upon entry into service or if the person has been a resident of this State for at least five years in the aggregate. To qualify for a meritorious service medal, the person shall have served in the organized militia, or the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component thereof. The meritorious service medal may be awarded to a deceased person who would have qualified for the medal pursuant to this section.
The meritorious service medal for a deceased person or a person absent as a prisoner of war or missing in action shall be issued to the parent, spouse, sibling or other relative who submits all of the required forms and documentation on behalf of that person.
amended 1987, c.388; 1994, c.36; 1998, c.131; 2003, c.237; 2007, c.309, s.1; 2007, c.376; 2017, c.376, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-3 - Awards

38A:15-3. Awards
38A:15-3. The Adjutant General may procure and issue such service medals, ribbons, clasps, or similar devices as are authorized by the Legislature to be awarded to residents of the State of New Jersey who served on active duty in time of war or emergency or who served as members of the American Merchant Marine during World War II and are declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.33; 1991,c.389,s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-5 - Requests for, issuance of medal.

38A:15-5 Requests for, issuance of medal.
2. The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall receive requests for, and issue, the medal to eligible individuals or their next-of-kin, who shall use the "New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs application for award/program" application, attaching a copy of DD Form 214 or WD Form 53 and death certificate copy, if applicable.
L.2006,c.79,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-6 - "POW-MIA Medal Fund;" use.

38A:15-6 "POW-MIA Medal Fund;" use.
3. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special, non-lapsing fund to be known as the "POW-MIA Medal Fund." There shall be deposited into the fund the amounts made available for the purposes of the fund and monetary donations that may be received from any source for the purposes of the fund and any interest earned thereon. Monies deposited in the fund shall be dedicated for the design, manufacture and distribution of the medal.
L.2006,c.79,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-7 - Creation of New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon.

38A:15-7 Creation of New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon.
1. a. The Governor may present in the name of the State of New Jersey a New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon of appropriate design to active members of the New Jersey National Guard, Honor Guard Retiree members and Contracted Civilian Buglers, who have served as Honor Guard Team Members in the National Guard New Jersey Honor Guard Program, and Honor Guard personnel working at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans' Cemetery, who have performed a minimum of 30 Honor Guard Service missions for our deceased veterans, honoring "Those Who Served."
b. A Bronze Star shall be awarded for subsequent total Honor Guard Mission Services of 130 within a two-year period. The award shall be displayed to the left of the Honor Guard Program symbol on the Honor Guard Ribbon.
c. A Silver Star shall be awarded for subsequent total Honor Guard Mission Services of 200 within a three-year period. The award shall be displayed to the right of the Honor Guard Program symbol on the Honor Guard Ribbon.
d. Administrative support personnel shall receive the Honor Guard Ribbon when they complete a minimum of nine months of service in support of the Honor Guard Program honoring "Those Who Served."
e. No more than one ribbon shall be awarded to any person, except that a ribbon that is lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use without fault or neglect on the part of the person to whom it was issued may be replaced.
f. Determination of eligibility for an Honor Guard ribbon shall be the responsibility of the Adjutant General or his designee.
L.2010, c.58, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-8 - New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon presented to certain military funeral buglers.

38A:15-8 New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon presented to certain military funeral buglers.
1. a. The Governor may present in the name of the State of New Jersey a New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon of appropriate design to any person who has served as a bugle performer at military funeral services in this State and who has performed a minimum of 30 funeral services for deceased veterans.
b. A star shall be awarded for 130 subsequent services within a two-year period. The award shall be displayed on the left of the Honor Guard Ribbon.
c. A second star shall be awarded for 200 subsequent services within a three-year period. The award shall be displayed on the right of the Honor Guard Ribbon.
d. No more than one ribbon shall be awarded to any person, except that a ribbon that is lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use without fault or neglect on the part of the person to whom it was issued may be replaced.
e. Determination of eligibility for an Honor Guard Ribbon shall be the responsibility of the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs or a designee. At a minimum, to be eligible to receive the ribbon, a bugler shall be certified by the department and shall supply official documentation of each performance to the department.
L.2012, c.60, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:15-9 - List of possessors of Gold Star Family license plate, driver's license, identification card; fraudulent use; violations, penalties.

38A:15-9 List of possessors of Gold Star Family license plate, driver's license, identification card; fraudulent use; violations, penalties.
1. a. The department shall maintain a list of each person possessing a Gold Star Family license plate, issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2011, c.17 (C.39:3-27.142), and each person holding a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation, issued pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.165 (C.39:3-10f6) or section 2 of P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.3), respectively. The department shall distribute the list to the appropriate representative of a State veteran service entity in each county.
b. It shall be unlawful for any person:
(1) To have in the person's possession any canceled, fictitious, fraudulently altered, or fraudulently obtained driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation;
(2) To lend a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another;
(3) To display or represent a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation not issued to the person as being the person's card;
(4) To permit any unlawful use of a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation issued to the person;
(5) To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation, or facsimile thereof, in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation, or to display or have in the person's possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile; or
(6) To alter a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation in any manner.
c. A person who violates any provision of subsection b. of this section shall be liable to a civil penalty of $1,000. The civil penalty shall be collected pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.), in a summary proceeding before the municipal court having jurisdiction.
L.2017, c.175, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:16-1 - Use without this State

38A:16-1. Use without this State
The military forces of this State, when not in Federal service, shall not be required to serve outside the boundaries of this State except:
(a) Upon the request of the Governor of another State, the Governor of this State, may, in his discretion, order any portion or all of such forces to assist the military, naval or police forces of such other State who are actually engaged in defending such other State. Such forces may be recalled by the Governor at his discretion.
(b) Any organization, unit, detachment or member of such forces, upon order of the officer in immediate command thereof, may continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies or enemy forces beyond the borders of this State into another State until they are apprehended or captured by such organization, unit, detachment or member or until the military, naval or police forces of the other State or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons; provided, such other State shall have given authority by law for such pursuit by such forces of this State. Any such person who shall be apprehended or captured in such other State by an organization, unit, detachment or member of the forces of this State shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military, naval or police forces of the State in which he is taken or to the United States, but such surrender shall not constitute a waiver by this State of its right to extradite or prosecute such person for any crime committed in this State.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:16-2 - Permission to forces of other States

38A:16-2. Permission to forces of other States
Any military or naval forces or any organization, unit, detachment or member thereof of another State who are in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies or enemy forces may continue such pursuit into this State until the military or police forces of this State or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons and are hereby authorized to arrest or capture such persons within this State while in fresh pursuit. Any such person who shall be captured or arrested by the military or naval forces of such other State while in this State shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military or police forces of this State to be dealt with according to law. This section shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this State which would otherwise be lawful, and nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of the Uniform Act on Interstate Fresh Pursuit of Criminals, chapter 156 of Title 2A of the Revised Statutes.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:17-1 - Agreements with Governors of bordering States for protection of communication facilities

38A:17-1. Agreements with Governors of bordering States for protection of communication facilities
The Governor is authorized from time to time to enter into agreements with the Governors of any States bordering on New Jersey for the protection in the event of emergency of any or all interstate bridges, tunnels, ferries and other communications facilities between New Jersey and such other States and by such agreements to fix and define the powers, duties, liabilities and immunities of the armed forces of New Jersey and of such other States with respect to the protection of such bridges, tunnels, ferries and other communications facilities.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:18-2 - Authority of Governor

38A:18-2. Authority of Governor
With the prior or subsequent consent of the Congress of the United States, the Governor, on behalf of this State, is authorized to enter into, amend, supplement and implement agreements or compacts with the executive authorities of other States, providing for mutual military aid, and matters incidental thereto, in an emergency.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:18-3 - Subject matter of agreements or compacts with other States

38A:18-3. Subject matter of agreements or compacts with other States
Such agreements or compacts may include but shall not be limited to provisions for joint military action against a common enemy; for the protection of bridges, tunnels, ferries, pipelines, communication facilities and other vital installations, plants and facilities; for the military support of civil defense agencies; for the fresh pursuit, by the organized militia or military forces or any part thereof of a signatory State into the jurisdiction of any other signatory State, of persons acting or appearing to act in the interest of an enemy government or seeking or appearing to seek to overthrow the government of the United States or of any signatory State; for the powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities of the members of the organized militia or military forces of any signatory State while so engaged outside their own jurisdiction; for such other matters as are of a military nature, or incidental thereto, and which the Governor may deem necessary or proper to promote the health, safety and welfare of the people of this State; for the allocation of all costs and expenses arising from the planning and operation of such agreements or compacts.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:18-4 - Governor's power to enter into interstate compacts not limited by act

38A:18-4. Governor's power to enter into interstate compacts not limited by act
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as limiting, directly or indirectly, the power of the Governor to enter into interstate compacts or other agreements relating to mutual military aid and assistance in an emergency or impairing in any respect the force and effect thereof.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:19-1 - Statutes repealed

38A:19-1. Statutes repealed
This act is a revision law and all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are hereby superseded and repealed with all amendments and supplements and without limiting the general effect of this act in superseding and repealing acts inconsistent herewith the following acts and parts of acts are specifically repealed;
Chapter 1 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 5 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 7 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 8 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 9 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 10 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 11 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 12 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 14 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 15 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 19 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 22 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 26 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Chapter 27 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes;
Laws of 1878, chapter 135
Laws of 1883, Joint Resolution No. 111
Laws of 1888, chapter 182
Laws of 1894, chapter 184
Laws of 1899, chapter 75
Laws of 1899, Joint Resolution No. 2
Laws of 1900, Joint Resolution No. 1
Laws of 1901, Joint Resolution No. 1
Laws of 1904, Joint Resolution No. 10
Laws of 1906, chapter 153
Laws of 1908, chapter 134
Laws of 1908, chapter 237
Laws of 1908, Joint Resolution No. 1
Laws of 1908, Joint Resolution No. 10
Laws of 1909, Joint Resolution No. 2
Laws of 1911, chapter 253
Laws of 1913, chapter 266
Laws of 1915, chapter 200
Laws of 1919, Joint Resolution No. 8
Laws of 1920, chapter 159
Laws of 1922, chapter 21
Laws of 1924, chapter 14
Laws of 1929, chapter 337
Laws of 1934, chapter 181
Laws of 1935, chapter 17
Laws of 1939, chapter 95
Laws of 1941, chapter 109
Laws of 1941, chapter 115
Laws of 1945, chapter 54
Laws of 1948, chapter 82
Laws of 1949, chapter 99
Laws of 1950, chapter 68
Laws of 1951, chapter 1
Laws of 1953, chapter 82
Laws of 1955, chapter 32
Laws of 1956, chapter 91
Laws of 1957, chapter 122
L.1963, c. 109, eff. July 1, 1963.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:19-2 - Effect of repeal

38A:19-2. Effect of repeal
The repeal of any statute or part of a statute hereby effected shall not of itself revive any right or remedy abolished or superseded by said statute or part of a statute, so repealed.
L.1963, c. 109, eff. July 1, 1963.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:19-3 - Act not to be printed in Pamphlet Law

38A:19-3. Act not to be printed in Pamphlet Law
This act shall not be printed in the Pamphlet Law of this or any other session of the Legislature.
L.1963, c. 109, eff. July 1, 1963.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:20-1 - Statutes saved from repeal; compiled

38A:20-1. Statutes saved from repeal; compiled
The statutes contained in this chapter, which consists of Interstate Compacts, are saved from repeal without change in substance and are compiled herein for convenience in reference only.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:20-3.1 - Article XV of the Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact on mutual aid.

38A:20-3.1 Article XV of the Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact on mutual aid.
1. a. This article shall be in effect only as among those states which have enacted it into law or in which the governors have adopted it pursuant to constitutional or statutory authority sufficient to give it the force of law as part of this compact. Nothing contained in this article or in any supplementary agreement made in implementation thereof shall be construed to abridge, impair or supersede any other provision of this compact or any obligation undertaken by a state pursuant thereto, except that if its terms so provide, a supplementary agreement in implementation of this article may modify, expand or add to any such obligation as among the parties to the supplementary agreement.
b. In addition to the occurrences, circumstances and subject matters to which preceding articles of this compact make it applicable, this compact and the authorizations, entitlements and procedures thereof shall apply to:
(1) searches for and rescue of persons who are lost, marooned, or otherwise in danger;
(2) action useful in coping with disasters arising from any cause or designed to increase capability to cope with any such disasters;
(3) incidents, or the imminence thereof, which endanger the health or safety of the public and which require the use of special equipment, trained personnel or personnel in larger numbers than are locally available in order to reduce, counteract or remove the danger;
(4) the giving and receiving of aid by subdivisions of party states;
(5) exercises, drills or other training or practice activities designed to aid personnel to prepare for, cope with, or prevent any disaster or other emergency to which this compact applies.
c. Except as expressly limited by this compact or a supplementary agreement in force pursuant thereto, any aid authorized by this compact or such supplementary agreement may be furnished by any agency of a party state, a subdivision of such state, or by a joint agency of any two or more party states or of their subdivisions. Any joint agency providing such aid shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor to the same extent and in the same manner as a state. The personnel of such a joint agency, when rendering aid pursuant to this compact, shall have the same rights, authority and immunity as personnel of party states.
d. Nothing in this article shall be construed to exclude from the coverage of Articles I through XIV of this compact any matter which, in the absence of this article, could reasonably be construed to be covered thereby.
L.2007, c.116, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-1 - Department continued

39:2-1. Department continued
The department of motor vehicles, created and established by an act entitled "A supplement to an act entitled "An act defining motor vehicles and providing for the registration of the same and the licensing of the drivers thereof; fixing rules regulating the use and speed of motor vehicles; fixing the amount of license and registration fees; prescribing and regulating process and the service thereof and proceedings for the violation of the provisions of the act and penalties for said violations,' approved April eighth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one," passed March twenty-fourth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six (L.1926, c. 147, p. 228), as amended and supplemented is continued. The department shall have full charge of the registration and regulation of all motor vehicles as provided by L.1921, c. 208, p. 643, entitled "An act defining motor vehicles and providing for the registration of the same and the licensing of the drivers thereof; fixing rules regulating the use and speed of motor vehicles; fixing the amount of license and registration fees; prescribing and regulating process and the service thereof and proceedings for the violation of the provisions of the act and penalties for said violations" , effective January first, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two, and the amendments and supplements thereto. The department shall also have such other duties and powers as are described in said L.1921, c. 208, p. 643, or as may hereafter be provided by law.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-2 - Director of division of motor vehicles; appointment; term; salary; bond; oath

39:2-2. Director of division of motor vehicles; appointment; term; salary; bond; oath
The division shall be administered by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
The director shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified.
The director shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law.
The director shall give bond, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties, in the sum of $50,000.00, which bond shall be approved by a justice of the supreme court or a judge of the superior court, and shall be filed with the State Treasurer.
The director shall take an oath before one of the supreme court justices or superior court judges, in form similar to that now required by the State Treasurer, which oath shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
Amended by L.1944, c. 44, p. 100, s. 1; L.1953, c. 36, p. 617, s. 2; L.1962, c. 65, s. 8, eff. July 1, 1962; L.1971, c. 105, s. 1, eff. April 16, 1971; L.1975, c. 97, s. 1, eff. May 20, 1975.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3 - Powers, duties of commission.

39:2-3 Powers, duties of commission.
39:2-3. The commission shall:
a. Have all the powers and perform all the duties conferred or imposed upon it by this Title;
b. Have charge and supervision of the administration and enforcement of this Title and attend to the enforcement thereof, and for the purpose of enforcement may communicate with the police departments and police officers in the state;
c. Collect such data with respect to the proper restrictions to be placed upon motor vehicles and their use upon the public roads, turnpikes and thoroughfares as shall seem for the public good;
d. Execute all contracts entered into by the commission and approve all bills for disbursement of money under any provision of this chapter and chapter 3 of this title (R.S. 39:3-1 et seq.), which bills shall be paid by the State Treasurer upon the warrant of the comptroller out of any appropriation regularly made therefor.
Amended 2003, c.13, s.42.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3.3 - Definitions relative to privacy of motor vehicle records.

39:2-3.3 Definitions relative to privacy of motor vehicle records.
1. As used in this act:
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation.
"Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation.
"Motor vehicle record" means any record that pertains to a motor vehicle operator's permit, driver's license, motor vehicle title, motor vehicle registration, or identification card issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
"Person" means an individual, organization or entity, but does not include the State or a political subdivision thereof.
"Personal information" means information that identifies an individual, including an individual's photograph; social security number; driver identification number; name; address other than the five-digit zip code; telephone number; and medical or disability information, but does not include information on vehicular accidents, driving violations, and driver's status.
L.1997,c.188,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3.4a - Information, documentation required from applicant.

39:2-3.4a Information, documentation required from applicant.
5. a. An applicant for a standard basic driver's license, standard motorcycle license, standard permit, standard probationary license, or standard non-driver identification card shall only be required to provide information or documentation necessary to determine eligibility for the standard basic driver's license, standard motorcycle license, standard permit, standard probationary license, or standard non-driver identification card for which the applicant has applied. This provision shall not prohibit voluntary submission of documents as a proof of identity to obtain a standard basic driver's license, standard motorcycle license, standard permit, standard probationary license, or standard non-driver identification card.
Any application form for a standard basic driver's license, standard motorcycle license, standard permit, standard probationary license, or standard non-driver identification card shall not request or require an applicant to state the reason for which an applicant is ineligible to receive a social security number.
b. The commission may not retain copies, scanned images, or records of any kind of primary or secondary documents submitted to establish eligibility to obtain a standard basic driver's license, standard motorcycle license, standard permit, standard probationary license, or standard non-driver identification card, in accordance with the point based identification verification program established pursuant to section 28 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-28), except when necessary for purposes of investigating identity fraud, driver's license fraud, or non-driver identification card fraud.
c. The commission shall not disclose or otherwise make accessible for any purposes related to Title 8 of the United States Code any portion of any record that identifies whether or not the type of basic driver's license, motorcycle license, permit, probationary license, or non-driver identification card that a person has applied for complies with the provisions of the "REAL ID Act of 2005," Pub.L.109-13, any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto, and any federal regulations adopted thereunder, except where: (1) the applicant provides written informed consent to the disclosure; (2) the requesting entity presents a warrant signed by a State or federal judge, lawful court order, or subpoena; (3) required by State or federal law; or (4) the disclosure is in connection with an audit or investigation of identity fraud, driver's license fraud, or non-driver identification fraud.
L.2019, c.271, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3.5 - Violation, fourth degree crime.

39:2-3.5 Violation, fourth degree crime.
3. A person who knowingly obtains or discloses personal information from a motor vehicle record for any use not permitted under section 2 of P.L.1997, c.188 (C.39:2-3.4) is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.1997,c.188,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3.6 - Liability for civil action.

39:2-3.6 Liability for civil action.
4. a. A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information from a motor vehicle record for a purpose not permitted under this act shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in the Superior Court.
b. The court may award:
(1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;
(2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;
(3) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and
(4) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.
L.1997,c.188,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3.7 - Construction of act.

39:2-3.7 Construction of act.
5. Nothing in this act shall be construed as authorizing the division to obtain personal information, except as provided in subsection b. of section 2 of this act.
L.1997,c.188,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3.8 - Electronic, digital processing of motor vehicle transactions.

39:2-3.8 Electronic, digital processing of motor vehicle transactions.
1. a. Whenever any law, rule or regulation requires or permits documents or information to be prepared by or submitted to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, the chief administrator may permit the documents or information to be prepared by or submitted to the commission in electronic or digital form, or processed electronically. In no event shall an individual be required to submit documents or information only in electronic or digital form; nor shall documents or information be made available to an individual only in electronic or digital form. Submission in electronic or digital form may be permitted pursuant to this section notwithstanding that any law, rule or regulation requires documents or information to be written or to be submitted in writing, specifies that documents or information be signed, certified, verified or witnessed, or otherwise explicitly or implicitly requires the preparation or submission of documents or information on paper or in written form. As used in this subsection, "individual" means a natural person.
b. The chief administrator, after consultation with the State Records Committee, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), regulations specifying how the signature, verification, certification, witnessing or other formal requirements shall be met with respect to documents or information permitted to be prepared or submitted in electronic or digital form pursuant to this section and specifying such additional safeguards as the chief administrator deems necessary to protect the privacy, and prevent improper access to or disclosure, of any personal information as defined in section 1 of P.L.1997, c.188 (C.39:2-3.3) that may be transmitted in an electronic or digital form, or processed. Regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection may permit the use of digital signature technology for the signing of documents and other appropriate purposes.
L.1999,c.149,s.1; amended 2021, c.462, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-3.9 - New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission sharing certain information with non-profit organization to improve voter registration accuracy.

39:2-3.9 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission sharing certain information with non-profit organization to improve voter registration accuracy.
2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, and to the extent not otherwise inconsistent with the federal "Drivers' Privacy Protection Act of 1994," Pub.L.103-322, and upon and consistent with a fully executed membership agreement, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may share confidential, personal, or personally identifiable information, excluding information unrelated to voter eligibility, for use by a non-profit organization comprised solely of United States territorial governmental units, states, and the District of Columbia for the purpose of improving the accuracy of voter registration information and increasing access to voter registration for eligible individuals. The sharing of that information shall not be considered a violation of any other State law.
b. The sharing of information for the purpose provided in subsection a. of this section shall be deemed a permissible use of the information by the Department of State and the Division of Elections in carrying out their functions and a permissible use of the information by a private entity acting on behalf of the Department of State and the Division of Elections in carrying out their functions. The information shall be transmitted in a manner consistent with an applicable memorandum of understanding.
c. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not share or transmit documentation or other information (1) concerning an individual who does not have a social security number or has submitted proof of identity to the commission using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, (2) that indicates that an individual is not a citizen of the United States, (3) that is a photo of a person, or (4) that includes a person's social security number beyond the last four digits thereof.
The information shared, transmitted, or received pursuant to this section shall not be considered a government record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or the common law concerning access to government records.
2021, c.139, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-4 - Deputy director; powers; bonds; oath

39:2-4. Deputy director; powers; bonds; oath
The director shall appoint a deputy director for a term to correspond with his term of office. He shall assist the director in the administration and enforcement of this subtitle and have all the powers of the director when deputized by the director in the performance of such duties as the director may assign to him. He shall receive such compensation as shall be approved by the director and the president of the Civil Service Commission subject to availability of funds.
The deputy director shall give bond, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties, in the sum of $50,000.00, which bond shall be approved by a judge of the Superior Court and filed with the State Treasurer. He shall also take an oath of office before a judge of the Superior Court, in form similar to that now required of the State Treasurer, which oath shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 618, s. 3; L.1962, c. 65, s. 9, eff. July 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-9.1 - Abolishment of positions of chief inspector, deputy chief inspector, inspector and special inspector

39:2-9.1. Abolishment of positions of chief inspector, deputy chief inspector, inspector and special inspector
The positions in the Division of Motor Vehicles designated chief inspector, deputy chief inspector, inspector and special inspector are abolished.
L.1983, c. 403, s. 1, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-9.2 - Reemployment rights

39:2-9.2. Reemployment rights
A person employed in a position designated as chief inspector, deputy chief inspector, inspector, special inspector or equivalent Civil Service classifications shall have the following reemployment rights:
a. The person may be appointed, at his request and at the discretion of the superintendent of the Division of State Police, as a member of the State Police; or
b. The person shall be reemployed by the State of New Jersey, as provided by the laws governing Civil Service.
L.1983, c. 403, s. 2, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-9.3 - Appointment to state police

39:2-9.3. Appointment to state police
a. An appointment to the State Police under this act shall be in accordance with R.S. 53:1-8, except that upon satisfactory conclusion of the two-year appointment period specified in R.S. 53:1-8, the person appointed shall serve continuously as a member of the State Police during good behavior, notwithstanding the requirements of R.S. 53:1-8.1.
b. A person appointed to the State Police under this act shall be ranked, approximately equivalent to his current salary range and step therein, by the superintendent, as adjusted by the State Treasurer, the President of the Civil Service Commission and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
c. For the purposes of internal management only, the seniority of a person appointed to the State Police under this act shall be determined by the superintendent.
d. No person appointed to the State Police under this act shall retain any entitlement upon retirement from the State Police to receive a lump sum payment as supplemental compensation for each full day of earned and unused accumulated sick leave, as authorized by section 1 of P.L.1973, c. 130 (C. 11:14-9).
L.1983, c. 403, s. 3, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-9.4 - Qualifications of appointee

39:2-9.4. Qualifications of appointee
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 53:1-9, the Superintendent of the Division of State Police may establish the qualifications of a person appointed to the State Police under this act.
L.1983, c. 403, s. 4, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:2-9.5 - Transfer of pension contributions and reserves

39:2-9.5. Transfer of pension contributions and reserves
The Boards of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System and the Public Employees' Retirement System shall cause to be made any transfer of pension contributions and reserves to the State Police Retirement System of New Jersey necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L.1983, c. 403, s. 42, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.