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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:11-7 - Discharge of representative.

44:11-7 Discharge of representative.
7. (a) When at a hearing held upon application of the recipient the court determines from the certification of two physicians, or other acceptable evidence, that the recipient is no longer functionally incapacitated, the court may discharge the representative payee.
(b) Whenever it appears upon application and good cause shown by the representative payee or the welfare board that the representative payee should be relieved of the representative payee's duties, the court may discharge the representative payee and, if the circumstances still require, appoint a replacement for the representative payee.
L.1964, c.155, s.7; amended 2013, c.103, s.124.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:12-1 - Definitions

44:12-1. Definitions
For the purposes of this act "Federal Government" means the United States of America, acting through the Office of Economic Opportunity, established under an act of the Eighty-eighth Congress of the United States entitled "The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964" and any acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto, or revisions thereof, or acting through any other Federal agency established by any other act of the Congress of the United States heretofore passed or as may hereafter be passed for like or similar purposes, and "local unit" means all boards, bodies, officers and agencies of the State and of every county, municipality and school district thereof.
L.1966, c. 13, s. 1, eff. April 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:12-2 - Local units; powers.

44:12-2 Local units; powers.
2. In order to facilitate cooperation with the Federal Government in carrying out the programs contemplated by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 or related federal legislation, every local unit is authorized:
(a) To accept from the Federal Government, subject to terms and conditions appertaining thereto, grants of funds, equipment, supplies, material and other property; and
(b) to hold, use, expend, deal with, employ, distribute and dispose of such funds, equipment, supplies, material and other property; and
(c) to appropriate money; and
(d) to enter into contracts and agreements with the federal and state governments, other local units or private organizations; and
(e) to engage in such activities and to do such other acts and things as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the powers given in this act.
L.1966,c.13,s.2; amended 1981, c.531, s.1; 2005, c.354, s.33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:12-4 - Powers as additional and supplemental to other laws

44:12-4. Powers as additional and supplemental to other laws
The powers conferred by this act shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, and shall not be subject to any limitation contained in any other law nor shall the limitations of this act affect the powers conferred by any other law.
L.1966, c. 13, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:12-6 - Approval of prior acts and actions

44:12-6. Approval of prior acts and actions
All acts and actions heretofore taken by any local unit in co-operation with the Federal Government in carrying out the programs contemplated by the aforesaid legislation and all acts and actions heretofore taken pursuant to and in furtherance of said programs are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed.
L.1966, c. 13, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:14-2 - Legislative findings and declarations

44:14-2. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares: that there is a wide disparity in the cost of welfare between counties despite the assumption of the major portion of such costs by the Federal and State Governments; that the county costs are reflected in the real property taxes paid by the county residents; that the tax reform program enacted in 1976 is designed to relieve property tax burdens; that, consistent with the objectives of that tax reform program, it is altogether fitting and proper to establish a program to provide relief for local taxpayers by placing certain limitations on the per capita costs of county welfare.
L.1981, c. 60, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:14-3 - Distribution of funds; determination

44:14-3. Distribution of funds; determination
Funds shall be distributed under this act according to the following formula;
CW CWS E=---- -- ------ x CP CP SP
where:
E is the entitlement for any given county;
CW is the cost of welfare to the county government in the State fiscal year ending in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which funds are to be distributed, reduced by a factor reflecting any excess county AFDC error rate above the Statewide average AFDC error rate, as determined by the Division of Public Welfare;
CP is the population of the county;
CWS is the cost of welfare to all county governments in the State, in the State fiscal year ending in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which funds are to be distributed;
SP is the population of the State.
If the per capita county cost of welfare is less than the Statewide per capita cost of welfare, there shall be no entitlement for that year.
For the purpose of this act: a. "population" means the population estimates of the Department of Labor and Industry for the most recent year before the year in which the distribution is made; except that in the 2 calendar years immediately following a Federal decennial census, the census figures shall be used; b. "cost of welfare to the county government" means the amount expended by the county to meet its share of the net assistance cost of the supplemental security income and aid to families with dependent children programs, exclusive of administrative and social services expenditures.
L.1981, c. 60, s. 3, eff. March 3, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:14-4 - Entitlement; certification

44:14-4. Entitlement; certification
On or before January 10 of each year the Commissioner of Human Services shall determine and certify to the chief financial officer of each eligible county the amount to which the county may be entitled under the provisions of this act. The State Treasurer, upon certification of the commissioner and upon warrant of the State Comptroller, shall, in the manner and subject to the restrictions provided in section 5 of this act, pay and distribute to each such county the amount determined and certified.
L.1981,c.60,s.4; amended 1989,c.134,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:14-5 - Semiannual payments by state treasurer

44:14-5. Semiannual payments by state treasurer
The State Treasurer shall make payments required under this act in two equal installments, the first to be payable annually on August 1 of each year and the second payable annually on the succeeding December 1.
L.1981, c. 60, s. 5, eff. March 3, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:14-6 - Anticipation of amount of funds

44:14-6. Anticipation of amount of funds
A county entitled to receive funds under this act shall anticipate the amount certified by the Commissioner of Human Services in its budget.
L.1981,c.60,s.6; amended 1989,c.134,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:14-7 - Reduction of base upon which limitation on county expenditures is determined

44:14-7. Reduction of base upon which limitation on county expenditures is determined
In 1982, a county receiving funds under this act shall reduce the base upon which the limitation on county expenditures is determined in an amount equal to 70% of the funds received in 1981.
L.1981, c. 60, s. 7, eff. March 3, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:15-1 - Findings, declarations relative to elder economic security.

44:15-1 Findings, declarations relative to elder economic security.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that low-income elderly residents of the State are pressured by a widening gap between their increasing housing, health care, fuel, and utility expenses and their fixed incomes. Unfortunately, when income falls short of needs, the value of public support programs is often compromised by insufficient funding, low income limits, and asset limits that discourage savings.
The New Jersey Elder Economic Security Standard Index (NJ Elder Index) is a tool that measures the income older adults require to make ends meet and to remain in their own homes. The NJ Elder Index and related data helps elders and policymakers quantify elder economic security; examine the components of economically secure elders' basic expenses; measure how well public policies can help fill these gaps; evaluate current income support programs' ability to move individuals toward economic security; calculate New Jersey's elder economic insecurity rate; and identify who is most likely to lack security.
L.2015, c.53, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:15-2 - Utilization of NJ Elder Index by DHS.

44:15-2 Utilization of NJ Elder Index by DHS.
2. a. The Department of Human Services shall utilize the NJ Elder Index to improve the coordination and delivery of public benefits and services to older adults residing in the State and as a planning tool to allocate public resources more efficiently.
b. The department shall update the NJ Elder Index annually using the most recent publicly available data on the costs to live in each county of the State. The department shall further provide the number and percentage of single elder and elder couple households with incomes below the Index by gender, by housing status, by race and ethnicity, and by age 65 to 74 years and 75 or more years, as data sources allow. The data sources to be used shall include:
(1) fair market rents, published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;
(2) home ownership costs, published by the U.S. Census Bureau in the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample;
(3) the low-cost food plan, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture;
(4) Medicare Part A and Part B and out-of-pocket costs, published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services;
(5) Medicare Advantage and Part D contract and enrollment data, published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services;
(6) annual miles driven by seniors, from the National Household Travel Survey, published by the U.S. Department of Transportation;
(7) automobile operation costs per miles driven, published by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service; and
(8) miscellaneous expenses, including clothing, shoes, paper products, cleaning products, household items, personal hygiene items, and a landline telephone, calculated at 20 percent of housing, food, health care, and transportation.
c. In addition to the core NJ Elder Index, long-term care costs shall be calculated as a significant element of elders' living costs. The department shall calculate home and community-based long-term care costs. Projections shall include weekly costs for six hours, 16 hours, and 36 hours, with and without adult day services. Data sources to be used in determining these costs shall include:
(1) public long-term care costs for homemakers, home health aides, case management, and adult day health services and transportation rates, provided by the New Jersey Department of Human Services; and
(2) private long-term care costs, published in the Genworth Cost of Care Survey and adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
d. When updating the NJ Elder Index and related data pursuant to this section, the department shall provide the NJ Elder Index and related data for the State and each county and any other geographic unit for which index data is deemed relevant and desirable.
L.2015, c.53, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:15-3 - Report by department; referral to NJ Elder Index and related data.

44:15-3 Report by department; referral to NJ Elder Index and related data.
3. a. In any case in which the department reports on the incomes of public benefit participants, the department shall compare participant incomes to their local county NJ Elder Index.
b. The department shall refer to the NJ Elder Index and related data when:
(1) making recommendations for funding to the Governor and the Legislature;
(2) establishing public benefit income eligibility limits;
(3) calculating the change in economic security levels in order to benchmark the impact of public benefit programs for seniors;
(4) designing public outreach programs; and
(5) evaluating case management initiatives that capture the incomes of public benefit program participants and track the impact of the resulting economic security benefit for these participants.
L.2015, c.53, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Poor › Section 44:15-4 - Compliance subject to appropriation of sufficient funds, funding availability, resources.

44:15-4 Compliance subject to appropriation of sufficient funds, funding availability, resources.
4. Compliance with the requirements of P.L.2015, c.53 (C.44:15-1 et seq.) shall be subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds and the availability of sufficient resources. If sufficient funds and resources are unavailable to the department to enable full compliance with the provisions of P.L.2015, c.53 (C.44:15-1 et seq.), the department shall comply with its provisions to the extent possible within the limits of available funding and resources.
L.2015, c.53, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-1 - Persons entitled to practice, etc. under former laws unaffected

45:1-1. Persons entitled to practice, etc. under former laws unaffected
Any person now entitled to practice any profession or to engage in any occupation, governed or regulated by the provisions of this title by virtue of any prior law, shall continue to be entitled to practice or engage in the same, notwithstanding the enactment of this title, and the validity of any license or other authorization to practice any such profession or to engage in any such occupation, heretofore issued to any person under any prior law, or of any proceeding pending to obtain such a license or authorization shall not be affected by the enactment of this title but all such persons shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of this title.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-2.1 - Applicability of act.

45:1-2.1 Applicability of act.
1. The provisions of this act shall apply to the following boards and commissions: the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Professional Planners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, the State Board of Court Reporting, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, the Acupuncture Examining Board, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the State Real Estate Appraiser Board, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the New Jersey Cemetery Board, the State Board of Polysomnography, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee, the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, and any other entity hereafter created under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation.
L.1971, c.60, s.1; amended 1983, c.7, s.19; 1984, c.205, s.40; 1989, c.153, s.22; 1991, c.31, s.16; 1991, c.68, s.27; 1991, c.134, s.15; 1993, c.365, s.18; 1995, c.366, s.20; 2003, c.18, s.18; 2005, c.244, s.14; 2005, c.308, s.8; 2007, c.211, s.29; 2007, c.337, s.10; 2009, c.41, s.11; 2012, c.71, s.13; 2019, c.331, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-2.3 - Qualifications; rights and duties

45:1-2.3. Qualifications; rights and duties
Such additional members:
a. Need not meet the educational and professional requirements for membership on such boards or commissions as provided in the several statutes establishing such boards and commissions; and
b. Shall be voting members subject to the same rights, obligations and duties as other members of their respective boards or commissions.
L.1971, c. 60, s. 3, eff. March 25, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-2.4 - Effect of act on term of member in office

45:1-2.4. Effect of act on term of member in office
Nothing in this act shall affect the right of a board or commission member in office on the effective date of this act to continue to serve for the term for which he was appointed.
L.1971, c. 60, s. 4, eff. March 25, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-2.5 - Compensation and reimbursement of expenses of members; executive secretaries; compensation and terms; office and meeting places

45:1-2.5. Compensation and reimbursement of expenses of members; executive secretaries; compensation and terms; office and meeting places
With respect to the boards or commissions designated in section 1 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1), except as otherwise provided in subsection d. of this section, and notwithstanding the provisions of any other law:
a. The officers and members shall be compensated on a per diem basis in the amount of $25.00 or an amount to be determined by the Attorney General, with the approval of the State Treasurer, but not to exceed $100.00 per diem or $2,500.00 annually, and shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their official duties. Such moneys shall be paid according to rules and regulations promulgated by the Attorney General.
b. The executive secretary shall receive such salary as shall be determined by the appointing authority within the limits of available appropriations and shall serve at its pleasure. Any such executive secretary who holds a certificate, license or registration issued by the board or commission by which he is employed shall not during such employment be permitted to engage in any profession or occupation regulated by the board or commission.
c. The head of the department to which such board or commission is assigned shall maintain within any public building, whether owned or leased by the State, suitable quarters for the board's or commission's office and meeting place, provided that no such office or meeting place shall be within premises owned or occupied by an officer or member of such board or commission.
d. The compensation schedule for members of boards and commissions provided in subsection a. of this section shall not apply to the members of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, who shall be compensated pursuant to R.S.45:15-6 or to members of the State Board of Medical Examiners who shall receive compensation of $150 per diem.
L.1977, c.285, s.2; amended 1981,c.91,s.1; 1985,c.137,s.2; 1989,c.300,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-2.6 - Inapplicability of act to rights under civil service or any pension law or retirement system

45:1-2.6. Inapplicability of act to rights under civil service or any pension law or retirement system
Nothing in this act shall deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any right or protection provided him by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, or any pension law or retirement system.
L.1977, c. 285, s. 3, eff. Nov. 12, 1977.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-3 - Expenses of boards paid from income; surplus paid to state treasurer; accounts

45:1-3. Expenses of boards paid from income; surplus paid to state treasurer; accounts
Each member of the boards mentioned in section 45:1-2 of this title shall be entitled to his actual traveling and other expenses incurred in the performance of his duties, which sum shall be paid from the license fees and other sources of income of such boards. Such boards shall also be entitled to expend from their income such sums as shall be necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties, including the compensation of any of their officers or agents whom they are authorized to compensate. Such boards, if authorized to collect an annual registration or license fee from persons licensed by them, may retain in their treasuries the fees so collected and use the same for the purpose of defraying the expenses of securing evidence against and prosecuting persons violating the provisions of the laws with the enforcement of which they are charged, or, in case the revenue of the boards from other sources shall be insufficient to pay the salary of their secretaries and their other expenses, such fees may be expended for such purposes. Such boards shall be entitled to retain, in addition to the above, at least one hundred dollars in their treasuries for the purpose of preparing and holding their examinations. On or before October thirty-first in each year such boards shall pay to the state treasurer all moneys remaining in their treasuries, except as above stated, which sum, when so paid, shall form a part of the state fund. Such boards shall keep accurate accounts of their receipts and expenditures, which accounts shall be subject to audit by the state comptroller.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-3.1 - Applicability of act.

45:1-3.1 Applicability of act.
1. The provisions of this act shall apply to the following boards and commissions: the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Professional Planners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, the State Board of Court Reporting, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, the Acupuncture Examining Board, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the State Real Estate Appraiser Board, the New Jersey Cemetery Board, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Polysomnography, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee, the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, and any other entity hereafter created under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation.
L.1974, c.46, s.1; amended 1983, c.7, s.20; 1984, c.205, s.42; 1989, c.153, s.23; 1991, c.31, s.17; 1991, c.68, s.29; 1991, c.134, s.17; 1995, c.366, s.22; 2003, c.18, s.19; 2003, c.261, s.39; 2005, c.244, s.15; 2005, c.308, s.10; 2007, c.211, s.30; 2007, c.337, s.11; 2009, c.41, s.12; 2012, c.71, s.15; 2019, c.331, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-3.2 - Charges for examinations, licensures and other services; establishment or change by rule; standards

45:1-3.2. Charges for examinations, licensures and other services; establishment or change by rule; standards
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes or any other law to the contrary, any board or commission named in section 1 of this supplementary act may by rule establish, prescribe or change the charges for examinations, licensures and other services it performs, which rule shall first be approved by the head of the department to which such board or commission is assigned and shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (c. 52:14B-1).
Any board's or commission's charges established, prescribed or changed pursuant to this section shall be established, prescribed or changed to such extent as shall be necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by the board or commission in the performance of its duties but such charges shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to be so required.
L.1974, c. 46, s. 2, eff. June 24, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-3.3 - Administrative fees

45:1-3.3. Administrative fees
4. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs may by rule establish, prescribe, or modify administrative fees charged by boards in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). For purposes of this section, "administrative fees" are charges assessed to licensees, registrants or holders of certificates, as the case may be, for board functions that are not unique to a particular board but are uniform throughout all boards. Administrative fees include, but are not limited to, fees for a duplicate or replacement license, certification or registration, late renewal fee, license reinstatement fee, and the fee for processing change of address.
L.1999,c.403,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-4 - Salary of secretary

45:1-4. Salary of secretary
The secretary of each of the boards mentioned in section 45:1-2 of this title, whether or not a member thereof, shall be entitled to receive such reasonable salary or compensation for his services as secretary as shall be fixed by such boards, which shall be paid by the boards from their receipts, unless an appropriation is made for the expenses of such boards, in which case the same shall be paid from such appropriation.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-7 - Issuance of certain licenses or certificates of registration.

45:1-7 Issuance of certain licenses or certificates of registration.
45:1-7 Issuance of certain licenses or certificates of registration.
1. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes or of any other law to the contrary, all professional or occupational licenses or certificates of registration, except such licenses or certificates issued to real estate brokers or salesmen pursuant to chapter 15 of Title 45, which prior to the effective date of this act were issued for periods not exceeding one year and were annually renewable, shall, on and after the effective date of this act, be issued for periods of two years and be biennially renewable, except that licenses and business permits issued to electrical contractors, and licenses issued to Class A journeymen electricians, Class A electrical apprentices, and Class B wiremen pursuant to chapter 5A of Title 45 shall be issued for periods of three years and be triennially renewable; provided, however, the boards or commissions in charge of the issuance or renewal of such licenses or certificates may, in order to stagger the expiration dates thereof, provide that those first issued or renewed after the effective date of this act, shall expire and become void on a date fixed by the respective boards or commissions, not sooner than six months nor later than 29 months, after the date of issue.
The fees for the respective licenses and certificates of registration issued pursuant to this act for periods of less or greater than one year shall be in amounts proportionately less or greater than the fees established by law.
L.1972,c.108,s.1; amended 1991, c.6; 2001, c.21, s.1; 2021, c.479, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-7.1 - Applicability; renewals; reinstatements.

45:1-7.1 Applicability; renewals; reinstatements.
5. a. Notwithstanding any other act or regulation to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall apply to every holder of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification issued or renewed by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), who seeks renewal of that license or certificate.
b. Every holder of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification, issued or renewed by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), who seeks renewal shall submit a renewal application and pay a renewal fee prior to the date of expiration of the license or certificate of registration or certification. If the holder does not renew the license or certificate prior to its expiration date, the holder may renew it within 30 days of its expiration date by submitting a renewal application and paying a renewal fee and a late fee. During the 30-day period, the license shall be valid and the licensee shall not be deemed practicing without a license. Any professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification not renewed within 30 days of its expiration date shall be suspended without a hearing.
c. Any individual who continues to practice after the 30 days following the expiration date of that individual's license or certificate of registration or certification shall be deemed to be engaged in unlicensed practice of the regulated profession or occupation, even if no notice of suspension has been provided to the individual.
d. A professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification suspended pursuant to this section may be reinstated as provided in section 2 of P.L.2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.4).
e. A board specified in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15) shall send a notice of renewal to each of its holders of a professional or occupational license or certificate of registration or certification, as applicable, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license or certificate. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew provided that the license is renewed within 60 days from the date the notice is sent.
f. A renewal applicant electing to renew as inactive shall not engage in professional or occupational practice within the State or hold himself out as eligible to engage in professional or occupational practice within the State.
L.1999, c.403, s.5; amended 2013, c.182, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-7.6 - Granting of professional, occupational licenses during certain emergencies.

45:1-7.6 Granting of professional, occupational licenses during certain emergencies.
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, during a state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.), or a public health emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), and with the approval of the Attorney General, a professional or occupational licensing board within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety or, with regard to any industry regulated by the division, the director of the division, as applicable, may grant a license, certificate of registration or certification on an expedited basis to any individual who holds a corresponding license, certificate of registration or certification, in good standing, in another state. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, and to effectuate the purposes of this act, the board or director, as applicable, may take additional action necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to the following:
a. Temporarily waive any requirements to undergo a criminal history record background check as a condition of granting a license, certificate of registration or certification by reciprocity pursuant to this section;
b. Temporarily waive any requirement that licensure, registration, or certification standards in another state be substantially equivalent to the standards in this State as a condition of granting a license, certificate of registration or certification by reciprocity;
c. Temporarily waive any licensing, registration or certification fees;
d. Temporarily waive any other requirements contained in section 3 of P.L.2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.5) or any other applicable law;
e. Prescribe the duration and terms of any license, certificate of registration or certification granted pursuant to this section; or
f. Require any individual granted a license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this section to arrange and agree to supervision by an individual holding a license, certificate of registration or certification, in good standing, while practicing the profession or occupation in this State.
L.2020, c.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-7.7 - Reactivation of license, certificate of registration, certification.

45:1-7.7 Reactivation of license, certificate of registration, certification.
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, during the Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020, and with the approval of the Attorney General, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, with respect to any or all professional or occupational licensing boards within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety or any industry regulated by the division, or any professional or occupational licensing boards within the division may temporarily reactivate a license, certificate of registration or certification on an expedited basis, for such period as deemed necessary by the director, to any individual who held a corresponding license, certificate of registration or certification, in good standing at the time that the individual retired from active practice or was placed on the inactive status, or who while otherwise in good standing allowed their license to lapse and was suspended for that reason, within the last five years, or such other timeframe as the director may specify. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, and to effectuate the purposes of this act, the board or director, as applicable, may take additional action necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to:
a. Temporarily waive any requirements contained in section 2 of P.L.2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.4), relating to the renewal, reinstatement or reactivation of a license, certification or registration, including fees, job listings or continuing education requirements;
b. Prescribe the duration and terms of any license, certificate of registration or certification granted pursuant to this section;
c. Require, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health or such other State department or agency as may be appropriate, any individual granted a license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this section to practice the profession or occupation in this State, as deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare; or
d. Waive compliance by any individual granted a license, certificate of registration or certification pursuant to this section with liability insurance required by statute or regulation, for acts or omissions undertaken in the course of providing health care services in support of the State's response to the declared emergency.
L.2020, c.25, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-7.8 - Lawful presence in United States prohibited as qualification for professional, occupational license.

45:1-7.8 Lawful presence in United States prohibited as qualification for professional, occupational license.
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation, lawful presence in the United States shall not be required to obtain a professional or occupational license, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure.
L.2020, c.75.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-7.9 - Applications for professional, occupational licensure; names required.

45:1-7.9 Applications for professional, occupational licensure; names required.
1. a. An application to be completed for a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification, or renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification, shall include:
(1) a line for the applicant to list a professional name;
(2) a line for the individual to list a legal name, if different from the professional name; and
(3) the ability for the applicant to choose which of the names is to appear on the license, certificate of registration or certification.
b. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall apply to every applicant for or holder of a professional or occupational license, certificate of registration, or certification issued, renewed, reactivated, or reinstated by a board specified in section 2 of P.L.2013, c. 253 (C.45:1-15), or by any principal department of the Executive Branch of State government or any entity within any department or any other entity hereafter created to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation.
L.2021, c.88.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-8 - Contractors; application of s. 45:1-9

45:1-8. Contractors; application of s. 45:1-9
The provisions of this act apply to the following classes of contractors:
a. Tree experts, certified pursuant to P.L.1940, c. 100 (C. 13:1-28 et seq.);
b. Home repair contractors, licensed pursuant to P.L.1960, c. 41 (C. 17:16C-62 et seq.);
c. Electrical contractors, licensed pursuant to P.L.1962, c. 162 (C. 45:5A-1 et seq.);
d. Master plumbers, licensed pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 362 (C. 45:14C-1 et seq.);
e. Well drillers, licensed pursuant to P.L.1947, c. 377 (C. 58:4A-5 et seq.); and
f. Any class of contractors who hereafter are licensed by the State.
L.1973, c. 254, s. 1, eff. Nov. 26, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-9 - Indication of license, certificate number.

45:1-9 Indication of license, certificate number.
2. Any contractor licensed by the State shall indicate his license or certificate number on all contracts, subcontracts, bids, construction permits, and all forms of advertising as a contractor.
L.1973, c.254, s.2; amended 2012, c.71, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-10 - Agreement by practitioner for payments to laboratory for tests without disclosure to patient, third party payor; prohibited.

45:1-10 Agreement by practitioner for payments to laboratory for tests without disclosure to patient, third party payor; prohibited.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person licensed in the State of New Jersey to practice medicine or surgery, dentistry, osteopathy, podiatric medicine or chiropractic to agree with any clinical, bio-analytical or hospital laboratory, wheresoever located, to make payments to such laboratory for individual tests, combination of tests, or test series for patients unless such person discloses on the bills to patients and third party payors the name and address of such laboratory and the net amount or amounts paid or to be paid to such laboratory for individual tests, combination of tests or test series.
L.1973,c.322,s.1; amended 1977, c.323; 2005, c.259, s.36.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-12 - Extra fee for completion of medical claim form, certain practitioners, penalty.

45:1-12 Extra fee for completion of medical claim form, certain practitioners, penalty.
1. No podiatrist, optometrist or psychologist and no professional service corporation engaging in the practice of podiatric medicine, optometry or psychology in this State shall charge a patient an extra fee for services rendered in completing a medical claim form in connection with a health insurance policy. Any person violating this act shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 for each offense.
Such penalty shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The Superior Court and municipal court shall have jurisdiction within its territory of such proceedings. Process shall be either in the nature of a summons or warrant and shall issue in the name of the State, upon the complaint of the State Board of Medical Examiners with respect to podiatrists, the New Jersey State Board of Optometry for optometrists or the State Board of Psychological Examiners for psychologists.
L.1975,c.300,s.1; amended 1991, c.91, s.447; 2005, c.259, s.37.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-14 - Legislative findings and declarations; liberal construction of act

45:1-14. Legislative findings and declarations; liberal construction of act
The Legislature finds and declares that effective implementation of consumer protection laws and the administration of laws pertaining to the professional and occupational boards located within the Division of Consumer Affairs require uniform investigative and enforcement powers and procedures and uniform standards for license revocation, suspension and other disciplinary proceedings by such boards. This act is deemed remedial, and the provisions hereof should be afforded a liberal construction.
L.1978, c. 73, s. 1, eff. July 13, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-15 - Application of act.

45:1-15 Application of act.
2. The provisions of this act shall apply to the following boards and all professions or occupations regulated by, through or with the advice of those boards: the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey, the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, the Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Professional Planners, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, the State Board of Court Reporting, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Respiratory Care, the State Real Estate Appraiser Board, the State Board of Social Work Examiners, the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Mechanics Licensing Board, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, the State Board of Polysomnography, the Professional Counselor Examiners Committee, the New Jersey Cemetery Board, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners, the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, the Electrologists Advisory Committee, the Acupuncture Advisory Committee, the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee, the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, the Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee, the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee, the Home Inspection Advisory Committee, the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee, the Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee, the Perfusionists Advisory Committee, the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee, the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, and any other entity hereafter created under Title 45 to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation.
L.1978, c.73, s.2; amended 1983, c.7, s.21; 1984, c.205, s.43; 1989, c.153, s.24; 1991, c.31, s.18; 1991, c.68, s.30; 1991, c.134, s.14; 1995, c.366, s.23; 1999, c.403, s.1; 2003, c.18, s.20; 2005, c.244, s.16; 2005, c.308, s.11; 2007, c.211, s.31; 2007, c.337, s.12; 2009, c.41, s.13; 2012, c.71, s.17; 2013, c.253, s.34; 2019, c.331, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-15.1 - Rules, regulations

45:1-15.1. Rules, regulations
8. Consistent with their enabling acts, P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) and the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the boards and others set forth in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15) are authorized to adopt rules and regulations to serve the public health, safety and welfare.
L.1999,c.403,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:1-15.2 - Professional, occupational licenses, registrations, expiration date for individuals with certain types of military service; delayed.

45:1-15.2 Professional, occupational licenses, registrations, expiration date for individuals with certain types of military service; delayed.
1. Any license issued by a professional or occupational board designated in section 2 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-15), and any registration issued under the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et al.), shall not expire while the licensee or registrant is an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States and shall be extended for up to 120 days after his or her return from active service. Any late renewal fees, reinstatement fees and other reinstatement requirements shall be waived by the applicable professional or occupational board or the Division of Consumer Affairs upon application by the licensee or registrant within 120 days after he or she returns from active service. If the license or registration is renewed during the 120-day period after his or her return from active service, and the licensee or registrant submits documentation verifying his or her active military service, the licensee or registrant shall only be responsible for normal fees and activities relating to renewal of the license or registration and shall not be charged any additional costs, such as, but not limited to, late fees or delinquency fees.
As used in this section, "active member" means an individual or member of an organized unit ordered into active service in the Armed Forces of the United States by reason of membership in a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States.
L.2008, c.62, s.1.