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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-27 - Construction of act relative to work performed.

45:16A-27 Construction of act relative to work performed.
27. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent licensed master plumbers from engaging in the installation, maintenance and repair of: power boiler systems, hot water and steam heating systems, fire tube and water tube boilers, pressure steam and hot water boilers, space heaters, unit heaters, and appurtenances utilizing electricity, fossil fuel or solar energy; steam, hot water and chilled water pipe, condensate piping, valves, fittings, burners and piping, expansion tanks, pumps, gauges on the load side of a meter; thermostatic controls; or natural or manufactured gas piping; or the installation, maintenance or connection of: pneumatic controls and control piping for the control of air, liquid or gas temperatures, radiators, convectors, cabinet unit heaters, fan coil units, air handlers utilizing hydronic coils, mechanical ventilation for radon mitigation, humidifiers, flues and patented chimneys; or of pneumatic controls and control piping of automatic oil, gas or coal burning equipment, gasoline or diesel oil dispensing equipment and in replacement cases only, the connection thereof of the wiring from a dedicated electrical service disconnect box of adequate size to accommodate the equipment and controls, and the testing and balancing of hydronic systems; or the installation, repair, testing or closure of waste oil underground storage tanks.
b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent licensed electrical contractors from engaging in the installation of: electrical resistance heating equipment and ventilation equipment with the exhaust duct not exceeding 60 square inches in area, or in commercial applications the connection sleeve between a roof-top mounted exhaust fan and its central connecting register, provided that this connection sleeve is not more than 15 inches in length or the length necessary to penetrate a roof or other similar openings; and the maintenance and repair of the electrical sections of any equipment used for heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration.
L.2007, c.211, s.27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-28 - Certain electrical work, performance prohibited.

45:16A-28 Certain electrical work, performance prohibited.
28. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, a licensed master plumber or a person with a Master HVACR license shall not perform any electrical work which has a potential of greater than 30 volts, involving the wiring of equipment used for heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration, except in the case of replacement installations as described in sections 2 and 27 of this act or as provided for in section 18 of P.L.1962, c.162 (C.45:5A-18).
L.2007, c.211, s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-29 - "Licensed Master Hearth Specialist Advisory Committee."

45:16A-29 "Licensed Master Hearth Specialist Advisory Committee."
2. a. There is established within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, a "Licensed Master Hearth Specialist Advisory Committee." The committee shall consist of seven members who are residents of this State appointed by the Governor without regard to political affiliation as follows:
(1) Three members shall have been engaged or employed in hearth professional work for a period of five consecutive years and shall hold a certification as a Master Hearth Professional, as issued by the National Fireplace Institute immediately preceding their appointments, and, except for the first members appointed, shall be licensed under the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.);
(2) One member shall be a licensee of the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Board, established pursuant to P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.);
(3) One member shall be a licensee of the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.362 (C.45:14C-1 et seq.);
(4) 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; and
(5) One member shall be a public member who meets the requirements pertaining to public members set forth in subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2).
b. A majority of the appointed members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof and no action of the committee shall be taken except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the appointed members of the committee.
c. The Governor shall appoint each member for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, four shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for a term of two years, and one shall serve for a term of one year.
d. Any vacancy in the membership of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. No member may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which the members has been appointed.
e. The committee shall annually elect from among its members a chair and vice-chair. The committee shall meet at least twice a year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties.
L.2019, c.260, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-30 - Powers, duties of board.

45:16A-30 Powers, duties of board.
3. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the board shall have the following powers and duties, or may delegate them to the committee:
a. set standards and approve certifications for applicants for a master hearth specialist license, and issue a license to each qualified applicant;
b. determine the form and contents of applications for licensure, issuance of license, and identification cards;
c. adopt a code of ethics for licensed master hearth specialists;
d. issue and renew licenses and identification cards;
e. set the amount of fees for master hearth specialist licenses, license renewals applications, examinations, and other services provided by the committee within the limits provided in subsection b. of section 8 of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-35);
f. refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a master hearth specialist pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.);
g. maintain a record of all applicants for a license;
h. maintain and annually publish a record of the name, place of business, and license date and number for every licensed master hearth specialist;
i. take disciplinary action in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) against a licensed master hearth specialist who violates any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.);
j. adopt standards and requirements for and approve continuing education programs and courses of study for master hearth specialists and their employees;
k. review advertising by licensed master hearth specialists; and
l. perform other duties as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.).
L.2019, c.260, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-31 - Application for master hearth specialist license.

45:16A-31 Application for master hearth specialist license.
4. Any person desiring to obtain a master hearth specialist license shall make application to the board and shall pay all the fees required in connection with the application.
L.2019, c.260, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-32 - License required to use title, designation.

45:16A-32 License required to use title, designation.
5. A person shall not work as a master hearth specialist or use the title or designation of "licensed master hearth specialist" or "master hearth specialist" unless issued a license pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.).
L.2019, c.260, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-33 - Licensure required for certain actions relative to gas piping.

45:16A-33 Licensure required for certain actions relative to gas piping.
6. No person shall install, improve, repair, or maintain gas piping associated with barbecue appliances, hearth product appliances, outdoor patio appliances, decorative space heater appliances, or hearth professional work unless licensed by the board as a master hearth specialist in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.).
L.2019, c.260, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-34 - Licensure required to provide instruction relative to certain actions concerning gas piping.

45:16A-34 Licensure required to provide instruction relative to certain actions concerning gas piping.
7. No person shall provide instruction regarding the installation, improvement, repair, or maintenance of gas piping associated with barbecue, hearth products or hearth professional work unless licensed by the board as a master hearth specialist in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.).
L.2019, c.260, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-36 - Construction of act.

45:16A-36 Construction of act.
9. Nothing in P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) shall be construed to prevent any person licensed by the State, including, but not limited to, architects, professional engineers, electrical contractors, master plumbers, propane gas suppliers or marketers, 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 the respective profession or occupation, but no person shall use the designation "licensed master hearth specialist" or "master hearth specialist" unless licensed as a master hearth specialist under the provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.).
L.2019, c.260, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-37 - Powers of municipality.

45:16A-37 Powers of municipality.
10. a. The provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) shall not deny to any municipality the power to inspect hearth professional work or the equipment of a master hearth specialist, or the power to enforce the standards and manner in which hearth professional work shall be done, but no municipality, local board of health, or other agency shall require any master hearth specialist under P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) to obtain any additional license, apply for or take any examination, or pay any licensing fee.
b. The board shall ensure that licensed master hearth specialists comply with all applicable requirements of building codes, gas codes, and any other industry standards deemed appropriate by the board.
L.2019, c.260, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-38 - Application procedure, qualifications.

45:16A-38 Application procedure, qualifications.
11. Every person desiring to apply for a master hearth specialist license who shall meet the qualifications as set forth herein, 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 qualification as described herein.
The qualifications for a Master Hearth Specialist's license shall be as follows:
a. the person shall be 21 or more years of age;
b. the person shall be a citizen or legal resident of the United States;
c. the person shall possess a valid certification as a Master Hearth Professional, issued by the National Fireplace Institute, or an equivalent authority approved by the board; and
d. the person shall have been engaged or employed in hearth professional work for a period of five years preceding the date of the person's application for licensure.
Proof of compliance with the qualifications shall be submitted to the board in writing, sworn to by the applicant, and the written proof shall be accompanied by two recent photographs of the applicant.
L.2019, c.260, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-39 - Expiration, renewal of license.

45:16A-39 Expiration, renewal of license.
12. Every license issued pursuant to P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.) shall automatically expire on June 30 following the date of its issuance. Licenses may be renewed biennially by the board upon written application of the holder and payment of the prescribed fee.
L.2019, c.260, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-40 - Continuing education required for license renewal.

45:16A-40 Continuing education required for license renewal.
13. a. The board shall require each master hearth specialist, as a condition of license renewal, to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to subsection b. of this section.
b. The board shall establish standards for the continuing education of master hearth specialists, 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 master hearth specialist as a condition of license renewal.
c. During the biennial renewal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022 and every biennial period thereafter, sponsors of continuing education courses selected by the board shall include one hour of education in propane services, including substantially the same information covered in either the Fundamentals of LP manual, 2007 edition, or the Gas Installation for United Association Journeyworkers and Apprentices manual, 2003 edition.
d. After completion of the education in propane services required pursuant to subsection c. of this section, sponsors of continuing education courses shall administer a competency evaluation examination, that tests a master hearth specialist's understanding of the information provided on propane services.
e. The board shall not require completion of continuing master hearth specialist education credits for the initial licensure period.
L.2019, c.260, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16A-41 - Inapplicability.

45:16A-41 Inapplicability.
14. The provisions of P.L.2019, c.260 (C.45:16A-29 et al.)shall not apply to a single-family homeowner who performs hearth professional work on the person's own dwelling. Nothing in P.L.1968, c.362 (C.45:14C-1 et seq.) or P.L.2007, c.211 (C.45:16A-1 et seq.) shall be construed to prevent licensed electrical contractors from engaging in the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural or manufactured gas piping while installing or repairing electric generators, provided they have demonstrated as a part of licensure continuing education in the installation of gas piping relevant to installing or repairing electric generators.
L.2019, c.260, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-2 - Findings, declarations relative to licensing dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists.

45:16B-2 Findings, declarations relative to licensing dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that the public interest requires the regulation of the practice of dietetics and nutrition and the establishment of clear licensure standards of competency and integrity for nutritionists and dietitian nutritionists to properly protect the health and safety of the citizenry and further, that the health and welfare of the residents of the State will be protected by identifying to the public those individuals who are qualified and legally authorized to practice dietetics and nutrition.
L.2019, c.331, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-5 - Reimbursement, use of facilities.

45:16B-5 Reimbursement, use of facilities.
5. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1977, c.285 (C.45:1-2.5) or any other law to the contrary, the members of the board shall serve without compensation, and shall not be entitled to receive any pension or health benefits based upon their service as members of the board, but shall be reimbursed for expenses and provided with office and meeting facilities pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1977, c.285 (C.45:1-2.5).
L.2019, c.331, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-6 - Organization, officers, meetings.

45:16B-6 Organization, officers, meetings.
6. The board shall organize within 30 days after the appointment of its members and shall annually elect from among its members a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and elect a secretary who need not be a member of the board. The chairperson position shall rotate annually between: a member holding current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration who may not also be eligible for certification by either the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists or the American Clinical Board of Nutrition and a member credentialed by either the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists or the American Clinical Board of Nutrition who is not eligible for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. If the chairperson holds registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the vice-chairperson shall be a member holding registration with either the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists or the American Clinical Board of Nutrition.
The chairperson shall preside at all board meetings and perform all duties prescribed by law or board regulations. The vice-chairperson shall preside if the chairperson is absent or temporarily unable to discharge the duties of the chairperson, or the position of chairperson becomes vacant. The board shall meet at least once every two months in person or through remote technologies and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. The board shall publish a meeting schedule one year in advance and provide thirty days' notice of any changes thereto. A majority of the board membership shall constitute a quorum. The minutes of meetings, upon approval of the board shall constitute the official records of board meetings. The unapproved minutes of meetings shall be recorded and open to public inspection in the board office and posted publicly to the board website during normal business hours within ten business days of their recordation.
L.2019, c.331, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-7 - Duties of board.

45:16B-7 Duties of board.
7. The board shall:
(1) review the qualifications of applicants for licensure;
(2) adopt a code of ethics;
(3) ensure the proper conduct and standards of examinations;
(4) issue and renew biennial licenses for dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists pursuant to P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.);
(5) refuse to admit a person to an examination or refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a dietitian nutritionist or nutritionist pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.);
(6) maintain a record of every licensed dietitian nutritionist and licensed nutritionist licensed in this State, their place of business, place of residence, and the date and number of their license, and publish a list of the names and addresses of all licensees annually;
(7) prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licenses, renewals, and other services it performs pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.), and set the passing score on any examination it adopts as a licensure examination;
(8) establish rules and regulations with respect to continuing education requirements. The board shall at a minimum accept as valid any continuing education approved by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists, and the Commission on Dietetic Registration; and
(9) adopt and promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.).
L.2019, c.331, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-10 - Issuance of licenses.

45:16B-10 Issuance of licenses.
10. The board shall issue a license to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met the requirements specified in section 9 of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-9).
Except in the case of a temporary license issued pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-14), all licenses shall be issued for a two-year period upon the payment of the licensure fee prescribed by the board, and shall be renewed upon filing of a renewal application, the payment of a licensure fee, and presentation of satisfactory evidence that the renewal applicant has successfully completed the continuing education requirements prescribed by the board by regulation.
L.2019, c.331, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-11 - Licensing of out-of-State practitioner.

45:16B-11 Licensing of out-of-State practitioner.
11. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall license without examination a nutritionist or dietitian who is licensed, registered or certified by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State.
L.2019, c.331, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-12 - Licensing of current practitioners.

45:16B-12 Licensing of current practitioners.
12. For a period of one year after the effective date of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.), any person who is practicing or residing in this State on the effective date of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.) may qualify as a licensed nutritionist upon application for licensure and payment of the appropriate fee, provided the applicant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has received a baccalaureate or higher academic degree from a United States regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours or a major concentration of study in human nutrition, foods and nutrition, food systems management, nutritional science, nutritional education, community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, nutrition, nutrition science, clinical nutrition, applied clinical nutrition, nutrition counseling, nutrition and functional medicine, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition and integrative health, or related coursework approved by the board; and has been employed at least half-time as a nutritionist providing nutrition care services for the purpose of treatment or management of a disease or medical condition regularly for three of the last five years immediately preceding the effective date of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.).
L.2019, c.331, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-13 - Licensure required for use of certain titles.

45:16B-13 Licensure required for use of certain titles.
13. No person, business entity or its employees, agents, or representatives shall use the titles, "dietitian nutritionist," "nutritionist," "dietitian," "dietician," "nutrition counselor," "nutrition specialist," "LDN," "LD," "LN," "nutritional therapy practitioner," "nutritional therapy consultant," "certified nutrition therapy practitioner," "master nutrition therapist," "licensed dietitian nutritionist," "licensed nutritionist" or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating one as a provider of medical nutrition therapy or as licensed under P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.), unless licensed to practice dietetics and nutrition under the provisions of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.). A dietitian registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration may use the title registered dietitian or registered dietitian nutritionist and the designation RD or RDN, and a nutritionist certified by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists may use the title Certified Nutrition Specialist and the designation CNS , and an individual may use any lawfully earned federally trademarked title.
L.2019, c.331, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-14 - Application, fee for temporary license.

45:16B-14 Application, fee for temporary license.
14. a. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for licensure pursuant to P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.) and who, in the judgment of the board, is eligible for examination. A temporary license shall be available to an applicant with the applicant's initial application for examination and the applicant may practice only under the supervision of a supervisor specified in section 9 of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-9), consistent with State law. A temporary license shall expire automatically upon failure of the licensure examination but may be renewed until the date of the next examination at which time it shall automatically expire and be surrendered to the board.
b. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board may issue without examination a temporary license authorizing one to provide medical nutrition therapy and to hold oneself out as a dietitian nutritionist or nutritionist in this State to a person who provides evidence that the person is in the State on a temporary basis to assist in a medical emergency or engage in a special project or teaching assignment relating to the practice of dietetics and nutrition and the provision of medical nutrition therapy. A temporary license shall expire one year from its date of issuance, but may be renewed by the board for an additional one year period. This temporary license shall be surrendered to the board upon its expiration.
L.2019, c.331, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:16B-15 - Provision of nutrition care services.

45:16B-15 Provision of nutrition care services.
15. a. Licensed dietitian nutritionists and licensed nutritionists shall provide nutrition care services using systematic, evidence-based, and problem-solving methods to critically think and make decisions to address nutrition related problems, providing safe, effective, quality nutrition services, and medical nutrition therapy for patients and clients in both clinical and community settings.
b. A licensed dietitian nutritionist or licensed nutritionist may accept or transmit oral, verbal, delegated, or electronically transmitted orders from the referring provider consistent with applicable laws and rules in conjunction with protocols established to implement medical nutrition therapy.
c. A licensed dietitian nutritionist or licensed nutritionist may order patient diets, including therapeutic diets, in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.). Therapeutic diets may include oral, enteral, or parenteral nutrition therapy. Enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy consist of specialized enteral or intravenous solutions and shall only be ordered by an individual licensed under P.L.2019, c.331 (C.45:16B-1 et al.) who also meets one of the following criteria:
(1) the individual is a registered dietitian nutritionist registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration;
(2) the individual is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician certified by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification; or
(3) the individual meets other requirements demonstrating competency at the novice level in evaluating and ordering enteral and parenteral therapy and administering enteral therapy, as published in the Revised 2017 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of any other licensed health care provider in this State to order therapeutic diets, so long as the order of therapeutic diets falls within the scope of the license held by the health care provider.
L.2019, c.331, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17-1 - Auctioneers to keep book records; what to set forth

45:17-1. Auctioneers to keep book records; what to set forth
Every person engaged in the business of selling personal property at auction in cities of the first, second, or third class, whether acting in his own behalf or as the officer, agent or representative of another, shall, upon the receipt or acceptance by him of any personal property for the purpose of sale at auction, and before offering the same or any part thereof for sale at auction, write or cause to be written in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, the name and address of the person who employed him to so sell such property; the name and address of the person for whose benefit, behalf or account the property is to be sold; the name and address of the person from whom the auctioneer received or accepted the property; the name and address of the owner of the property immediately prior to such receipt or acceptance; the location, with street number, if any, of the property immediately prior to its receipt or acceptance; the date of the receipt or acceptance; the place, with street number, if any, in which the property is to be kept until sold or offered for sale at auction; the place, with street and number, if any, in which the property is to be sold or offered for sale at auction; a description of the property, the quantity thereof and the distinctive marks thereon, if any, and the terms and conditions upon which the auctioneer receives or accepts the property for sale at auction.
As used herein the words "personal property" and "property" mean any goods, wares, works of art, commodity, compound or thing, chattels, merchandise or personal property which may be lawfully kept or offered for sale.
Nothing herein contained shall apply to the sale of real property at auction.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17-2 - Books open to inspection

45:17-2. Books open to inspection
Such books and the entries therein, shall, at all reasonable times, be open to the inspection of the mayor and head of the police department of the city in which the auctioneer conducts his business, the prosecutor of the pleas of any county in which said city is located or which is a part of such city, and to any person who shall be duly authorized in writing for that purpose by any or either of them and shall exhibit such written authorization to the auctioneer.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17-3 - Penalty for violations; misdemeanor

45:17-3. Penalty for violations; misdemeanor
Any person who violates the provisions of sections 45:17-1 or 45:17-2 of this title, or any person engaged in the business of selling goods at auction who fails, neglects or refuses to permit or allow an inspection of his books as provided by section 45:17-2 of this title, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17-4 - Licensing of nonresidents to auction jewelry or silverware; fee; penalty

45:17-4. Licensing of nonresidents to auction jewelry or silverware; fee; penalty
No nonresident person or corporation shall sell silverware or jewelry at auction in this state without first obtaining a license so to do as hereinafter provided. Every nonresident shall, before commencing to so sell any silverware or jewelry, apply to the clerk of the municipality in which the sale is proposed to be had, and obtain from him a license for the carrying on of the sale, which license shall only be issued upon the payment of one hundred dollars to such clerk for the use of said municipality. Any person or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-19 - Findings, declarations

45:17A-19. Findings, declarations
2. The Legislature finds and declares that in order to protect the public from fraud and deceptive practices, it is essential that information concerning charitable fund raising activities of charitable organizations, professional fund raisers, commercial co-venturers and solicitors be readily available to the people of this State. The Legislature declares that information concerning the financial ends and means of charitable fund raising in this State must be more readily available to the citizens by whose generosity such funds are raised. The Legislature declares that, to accomplish these ends, it is necessary to require the registration of charitable organizations, professional fund raisers, and solicitors with the Attorney General, and that the Attorney General have the powers necessary to obtain and disseminate to the public data concerning fund raising practices of these persons.
L.1994,c.16,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-21 - Duties of Attorney General

45:17A-21. Duties of Attorney General
4. The Attorney General shall:
a. Administer and enforce the provisions of this act;
b. Propose and adopt rules pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act;
c. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) including the authority to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent documents, books, records, accounts, computer data, papers, or records;
d. Prosecute proceedings before any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of this act;
e. Keep a record of the names and addresses of all registered charitable organizations, fund raising counsels, independent paid fund raisers, and solicitors;
f. Prescribe the fees for all registration statements, and other filings required by this act and set all bonding amounts as necessary in accordance with the provisions of this act. All fees shall be prescribed pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act, "P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.);
g. Publish and disseminate information concerning charities to the public;
h. Examine each contract, registration statement and supporting document, if any, and determine whether they satisfy the requirements of this act;
i. Perform any other functions and duties which may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
L.1994,c.16,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-22 - Review of registration statement.

45:17A-22 Review of registration statement.
5. If the Attorney General determines that the registration or contract requirements established by this act are not satisfied, the Attorney General shall notify the filing party or registrant within 10 business days of receipt of the registration or contract. If notification is not sent within 10 business days: (1) a registration statement is accepted; or (2) performance may begin on a contract. Within 10 business days after receipt of a notification that the requirements have not been satisfied, the charitable organization, fund raising counsel, independent paid fund raiser, commercial co-venturer or solicitor, as appropriate, may satisfy the requirements or request a hearing pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). Acceptance of a registration or performance of a contract pursuant to this section shall not foreclose the Attorney General from denying an application, enforcing the registration or contract requirements established by P.L.1994, c.16 (C.45:17A-18 et seq.) and the rules adopted pursuant thereto, or taking other appropriate action.
L.1994,c.16,s.5; amended 2005, c.283, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-23 - Filing of registration statement, fees

45:17A-23. Filing of registration statement, fees
6. a. A charitable organization, unless exempted from registration requirements pursuant to section 9 of this act, shall file a registration statement with the Attorney General on forms prescribed by the Attorney General.
b. It shall be unlawful for any charitable organization to solicit contributions or have contributions solicited in its behalf before the Attorney General has been given the opportunity to review the registration statement pursuant to section 5 of this act. A renewal statement must be filed annually within six months after the close of the charitable organization's fiscal year. For good cause shown, the Attorney General may extend the time for the annual filing of the renewal statement and financial report for a period not to exceed 180 days, during which time the previous registration shall remain in effect. The request for an extension shall be in writing and received by the Attorney General before the filing deadline.
c. All registration statements shall be signed by two authorized officers, including the chief fiscal officer of the organization, who shall certify that information contained in the registration statements is correct.
d. The Attorney General shall prescribe all fees for the filing of all registration statements according to the provisions of this act. The fees for the filing of registration statements by charitable organizations may be graduated based upon the amount of contributions received during the previous fiscal year. A parent organization filing on behalf of one or more local units shall pay a single annual registration fee for itself and a fee for each local unit included in the registration statement.
e. The Attorney General shall allow any annual filing of a renewal statement and financial report that is scheduled to be filed while Executive Order 103 of 2020 remains in effect, or up to 180 days after its conclusion, to be filed up to 180 days after the conclusion of that executive order, without requiring the organization to pay any penalty or additional fee other than the annual filing fee. The Attorney General shall not require any organization to pay a filing fee in advance of the date the renewal statement and financial report are filed pursuant to this subsection.
L.1994,c.16,s.6; amended 2021, c.381, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-28 - Registration of solicitors.

45:17A-28 Registration of solicitors.
11. a. It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a solicitor of an independent paid fund raiser required to register pursuant to this act unless, prior to that person acting as a solicitor of the independent paid fund raiser, the independent paid fund raiser files registration information including the name, street address, telephone number, and any other information as may be prescribed by the Attorney General, of any such solicitor and files such registration information for that solicitor annually thereafter. Registration statements shall be on forms prescribed by the Attorney General and accompanied by a prescribed fee. The Attorney General shall review the statement pursuant to section 5 of this act and prescribe the fees pursuant to subsection f. of section 4 of this act.
b. It shall be unlawful for any independent paid fund raiser to engage a solicitor to solicit charitable contributions unless the independent paid fund raiser files the solicitor's registration information with the Attorney General pursuant to this section.
L.1994,c.16,s.11; amended 2005, c.283, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-29 - Written contract from commercial co-venturer.

45:17A-29 Written contract from commercial co-venturer.
12. a. Every charitable organization which permits a charitable sales promotion to be conducted on its behalf shall obtain a written contract from the commercial co-venturer and shall file a copy of the agreement with the Attorney General at least 10 business days prior to the initiation of that charitable sales promotion. All parties to the contract shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1994, c.16 (C.45:17A-18 et seq.) and any rules adopted pursuant thereto. Every contract shall contain a provision clearly and conspicuously stating that the parties are subject to this act and any rules adopted pursuant thereto.
b. A charitable organization shall file in writing on forms prescribed by the Attorney General the following information at the conclusion of the charitable sales promotion:
(1) A certification from an officer or principal of the commercial co-venturer attesting to the gross amount of income received by the commercial co-venturer attributable to the charitable sales promotion, solicitation or venture undertaken;
(2) The amount of money or other contribution remitted to the organization covering each event or portion of an extended charitable sales promotion;
(3) A copy of each advertisement, publication, solicitation or other material used as part of the charitable sales promotion to directly or indirectly induce a contribution; and
(4) Any other information as may be required by rules adopted by the Attorney General.
c. All filings pursuant to this section shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed pursuant to the provisions of this act.
d. The commercial co-venturer shall disclose in each advertisement for the charitable sales promotion the dollar amount or percent per unit of goods or services purchased or used that will benefit the charitable organization or purpose. If the actual dollar amount or percent cannot reasonably be determined prior to the final date of the charitable sales promotion, the commercial co-venturer shall disclose an estimated dollar amount or percent. Any such estimate shall be reasonable and shall be based upon all of the relevant facts known to the commercial co-venturer and the charitable organization regarding the charitable sales promotion.
L.1994,c.16,s.12; amended 2005, c,283, s,8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-30.1 - Caller identification blocking technology, use by solicitors, prohibited.

45:17A-30.1 Caller identification blocking technology, use by solicitors, prohibited.
13. Any person soliciting contributions shall not be permitted to use technology that blocks caller identification telephone systems used by any person in this State.
L.2005,c.283,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-34 - Powers of Attorney General unaffected

45:17A-34. Powers of Attorney General unaffected
17. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit, impair or modify any of the common law powers previously afforded to the Attorney General under the common law.
L.1994,c.16,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-35 - Ability of municipality to enact rules, ordinances unaffected

45:17A-35. Ability of municipality to enact rules, ordinances unaffected
18. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit, impair or modify the ability of any municipality to enact rules or ordinances to regulate the solicitation of contributions within its jurisdiction, provided that those rules or ordinances are in addition to and not duplicative of or in conflict with the provisions of this act. To the extent that a municipal ordinance is violative of this act it is invalid.
L.1994,c.16,s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-36 - Registrations previously issued not affected

45:17A-36. Registrations previously issued not affected
19. Nothing in this act shall affect the validity of any registration previously issued by the Attorney General, but all persons currently registered shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of this act.
L.1994,c.16,s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-37 - Establishment of telephone information line

45:17A-37. Establishment of telephone information line
20. a. The Attorney General shall establish a telephone information line which shall be readily accessible to the public which shall offer information concerning the charitable organizations, fund raising counsels, independent paid fund raisers and solicitors registered in accordance with the requirements of this act.
b. The information available to the public through the telephone information line shall include:
(1) The public information, as required by this act, provided by registration statements, reports, notices, contracts or agreements, including those between charitable organizations and fund raising counsels, independent paid fund raisers, and commercial co-venturers;
(2) The information provided by a solicitor in an application for registration and reregistration in accordance with section 11 of this act;
(3) any other information which the Attorney General deems appropriate.
L.1994,c.16,s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-38 - Required statement regarding information on file.

45:17A-38 Required statement regarding information on file.
21. Any printed solicitation, written confirmation, receipt or written reminder of a contribution issued by a charitable organization, independent paid fund raiser or solicitor concerning a solicitation or contribution on behalf of a charitable organization that is registered pursuant to this act shall contain the following statement which shall be conspicuously printed:
"INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 000-000-0000 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT."
L.1994,c.16,s.21; amended 2005, c.283, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:17A-39 - Applicability of act

45:17A-39. Applicability of act
22. The provisions of this act shall apply to any person engaging in any of the activities regulated by this act, including persons whose principal place of business is located outside this State.
L.1994,c.16,s.22.