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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Militia--Soldiers, Sailors and Marines › Section 38:25A-17 - American Veterans of World War II, white clover as souvenir

38:25A-17. American Veterans of World War II, white clover as souvenir
The labeled official flower, the white clover, or its replica in any material form, shall be the recognized souvenir of the Amvets, American Veterans of World War II.
L.1954, c. 41, p. 110, s. 1, eff. June 8, 1954.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Militia--Soldiers, Sailors and Marines › Section 38:25A-18 - Sale of artificial white clovers, except by those authorized, forbidden

38:25A-18. Sale of artificial white clovers, except by those authorized, forbidden
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or offer for sale to raise funds dedicated to Amvets, American Veterans of World War II white clover or white clovers made up in any material forming a replica of the natural white clover except as hereinafter provided.
L.1954, c. 41, p. 110, s. 2, eff. June 8, 1954.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Militia--Soldiers, Sailors and Marines › Section 38:25A-19 - Approval of label; organizations authorized to sell artificial white clovers

38:25A-19. Approval of label; organizations authorized to sell artificial white clovers
All such white clover or white clovers as heretofore designated shall bear a label approved and sanctioned by said Amvets, American Veterans of World War II as heretofore set forth and can only be sold by posts, auxiliaries and subordinate units of Amvets, American Veterans of World War II as recognized by the Department of New Jersey of the Amvets, American Veterans of World War II.
L.1954, c. 41, p. 117, s. 3, eff. June 8, 1954.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Militia--Soldiers, Sailors and Marines › Section 38:25A-20 - Sale of artificial white clovers in violation of act

38:25A-20. Sale of artificial white clovers in violation of act
The sale or offering for sale of any such white clover or white clovers except as herein provided shall be construed as presumptive evidence of intent to evade the provisions and restrictions of this act and upon conviction any person so charged shall be deemed and adjudged a disorderly person.
L.1954, c. 41, p. 111, s. 4, eff. June 8, 1954.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:1-1 - Definitions.

38A:1-1 Definitions.
38A:1-1. The following definitions apply to this Title:
(a) "Militia" means all the military forces of this State, whether organized, or active or inactive.
(b) "National Guard" means the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
(c) "Army National Guard" means that part of the organized militia that is a land force, is trained and has its officers appointed under the 16th clause of section 8, Article I of the Constitution of the United States, is organized, armed and equipped wholly or partly at Federal expense, and is Federally recognized.
(d) "Army National Guard of the United States" is the reserve component of the Army of the United States all of whose members are members of the Army National Guard.
(e) "Air National Guard" means that part of the organized militia that is an air force, is trained and has its officers appointed under the 16th clause of section 8, Article I, of the Constitution of the United States, is organized, armed and equipped wholly or partly at Federal expense, and is Federally recognized.
(f) "Air National Guard of the United States" means the reserve component of the Air Force of the United States all of whose members are members of the Air National Guard.
(g) "Armed forces" means the land, air and sea forces established by State or Federal laws, as applicable.
(h) "Military" means any part of or all of the armed forces.
(i) "Active duty" means duty in the active military service.
(j) "Active duty for training" means duty in the active military service for training purposes.
(k) "Inactive duty training" means duty performed by a member of the organized militia other than active duty or active duty for training.
(l) "Officer" means commissioned officer or warrant officer.
(m) "Grade" means a step or degree, in a graduated field of office or military rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation.
(n) "Rank" means the order of precedence among members of the armed forces.
(o) "Permanent duty status" means full-time employment of a member of the organized militia ordered to active duty by the Governor to serve in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.
(p) "Shall" is used in an imperative sense.
(q) "Will" is used in a permissive sense.
(r) "Regulations" means the rules and regulations on the governing and training of the militia.
(s) "Federal service" means duty in the active service of the United States.
(t) "Armory" means any building or training installation utilized by the organized militia.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1988, c.138, s.1; 2001, c.351, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:1-2 - Composition of militia

38A:1-2. Composition of militia
38A:1-2. Composition of militia
The militia, except as hereinafter provided, shall consist of all able-bodied citizens of this State and all other able-bodied persons residing in this State who have made a legal declaration of intent to become citizens of the United States, who are at least 17 years of age and, except as hereinafter provided, not more than 45 years of age, and such other persons as may upon their own application be enlisted or commissioned therein in accordance with federal or State law and regulations.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1991,c.195.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:1-3 - Classes of militia

38A:1-3. Classes of militia
The classes of the militia are:
(a) The organized militia, which consists of the National Guard, the Naval Militia and the State Guard; and
(b) The unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the organized militia.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:1-4 - Exemptions from militia duty

38A:1-4. Exemptions from militia duty
The persons exempt from militia duty under Federal laws and regulations issued thereunder shall be exempt from militia duty in this State.
In addition, the following persons shall be exempt from militia duty in this State.
(a) The judicial and executive officers of any political subdivision of this State.
(b) Such other persons as may hereafter be specifically exempted by the laws of this State, or by order of the Governor.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:1-5 - Persons who may administer oaths

38A:1-5. Persons who may administer oaths
For the purposes of military justice and administration the following persons may administer oaths unless otherwise provided:
(a) Such persons as are authorized to do so by Federal laws and regulations.
(b) Such persons as are authorized by State laws and regulations to administer oaths for all purposes.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:1-6 - Federal regulations to govern

38A:1-6. Federal regulations to govern
Federal laws and regulations, forms, precedents and usages relating to and governing the armed forces of the United States and the militia shall, insofar as the same are applicable and not inconsistent with the constitution of this State, apply to and govern the military forces of this State.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-1 - Governor to be commander-in-chief

38A:2-1. Governor to be commander-in-chief
The Governor, or other person administering the government, shall be the commander-in-chief of the militia of this State, except as to any part thereof called or ordered into Federal service.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-2 - Governor's staff

38A:2-2. Governor's staff
38A:2-2. The staff of the Governor shall consist of:
(a) Executive: The Adjutant General of the State Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.
(b) Personnel: Such aides as may be appointed or detailed by the Governor from among the officers of the organized militia, in a grade not higher than the one held in the organized militia or in federal service, whose term of office, unless sooner terminated, shall expire with that of the Governor who shall have appointed or detailed them.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.3; 1988,c.138,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-3 - Proclamation of martial law

38A:2-3. Proclamation of martial law
Whenever the militia, or any part thereof, is employed in aid of civil authority, the Governor, if in his judgment the maintenance of law and order will thereby be promoted, may by proclamation, declare any county or municipality, or part thereof, in which the troops are serving to be subject to martial law.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-4 - Militia ordered to active duty in certain cases

38A:2-4. Militia ordered to active duty in certain cases
The Governor may, in case of insurrection, invasion, tumult, riot, breach of the peace, natural disaster, or imminent danger to public safety, order to active duty all or any part of the militia that he may deem necessary. He may maintain such forces on such active duty until the exigencies shall have passed.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-5 - Call or order into Federal service

38A:2-5. Call or order into Federal service
Whenever the militia, or any part thereof, is called or ordered into Federal service under Federal laws and regulations, the Governor shall order for such service the militia, or such part thereof as may be required. All persons so called or ordered shall, upon release from Federal service, under such Federal and State laws and regulations as may be prescribed, resume their membership in the militia. All enlisted members shall continue to serve in the organized militia until the dates upon which their enlistments entered into prior to the call or order would have expired if uninterrupted, except as otherwise may be proclaimed under section 38A:6-4 of this Title.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-6 - Regulation by Governor

38A:2-6. Regulation by Governor
The Governor may prescribe regulations to carry out his functions and duties under this Title. Any such regulations which affect a Federally recognized component of the organized militia shall, however, conform to the Federal laws and regulations concerning the same.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-7 - Findings, declarations relative to a permanent tribute to residents serving in the armed forces.

38A:2-7 Findings, declarations relative to a permanent tribute to residents serving in the armed forces.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. There are many men and women of this State who bravely serve this Nation and State in the United States Armed Forces, the reserve components and the New Jersey National Guard; and
b. These brave men and women are true patriots who gallantly protect America from potential enemies to ensure our freedom and our way of life; and
c. Although there are memorials to those who have given their lives in the service of our country, there does not exist a proper tribute to those on active service in the United States Armed Forces, the reserve components and the New Jersey National Guard; and
d. It is fitting and proper that this State honor those actively serving by providing a tribute to them.
L.2009, c.274, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-8 - Patriots Corner established.

38A:2-8 Patriots Corner established.
2. There shall be established a permanent tribute to the men and women who are actively serving in the United States Armed Forces, the reserve components and the New Jersey National Guard. The tribute shall be called the Patriots Corner. The State House Commission shall establish a prominent location for the tribute within the State House, the type of tribute and design, as well as what specific information is to be displayed. The displayed information may include a photograph and biography of each service member. The State House Commission shall also be responsible for obtaining the information needed for the tribute and maintaining the site.
L.2009, c.274, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:2-9 - Patriots Corner Tribute Fund.

38A:2-9 Patriots Corner Tribute Fund.
3. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special, non-lapsing fund to be known as the Patriots Corner Tribute Fund. There shall be deposited into the fund the amounts made available for the purposes of the fund and monetary donations that may be received from any source for the purposes of the fund and any interest earned thereon. Monies deposited in the fund shall be dedicated for the support and funding of the establishment and maintenance of the Patriots Corner and projects concerned with the Patriots Corner.
L.2009, c.274, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-1 - Principal department

38A:3-1. Principal department
38A:3-1. The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall be a principal department in the executive branch of the State Government.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1987,c.444,s.3; 1988,c.138,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-1a - Refer to Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs

38A:3-1a. Refer to Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs
Whenever any statute shall refer to the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans' Affairs and Defense, the same shall mean the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.
L. 1988, c. 138, s. 33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-1.1 - Findings, declarations

38A:3-1.1. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares:
a. Since the establishment of this State more than 200 years ago, New Jersey's veterans have maintained their proud allegiance to the United States and have fought and died to preserve and protect our freedom and way of life;
b. Presently there are approximately 900,000 veterans with service in time of war or conflict residing in New Jersey, including more than 10,000 World War I veterans, 406,000 World War II veterans, 202,000 veterans of the Korean conflict, 203,000 veterans of the Vietnam conflict, 30,000 women veterans, and veterans of the Lebanon and Grenada peacekeeping missions;
c. The Departments of Higher Education, Human Services, Labor, and Treasury provide special services and benefits to these veterans and their dependents;
d. The Department of Human Services, which is the principal government agency that serves this State's veterans, has done an especially commendable job attending to this special group of residents;
e. Yet while 23 states in the United States have a separate cabinet-level Department of Veterans' Affairs, New Jersey lacks an executive department which is concerned primarily with the needs and problems of veterans in this State;
f. It is in the public interest to incorporate various services and programs which pertain specifically to veterans and their dependents into an executive department which can serve their needs more efficiently than is possible at present.
L. 1987, c. 444, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-1.2 - Department, veteran defined

38A:3-1.2. Department, veteran defined
As used in chapter 3 of Title 38A of the New Jersey Statutes:
a. "Department" means the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs established pursuant to N.J.S. 38A:3-1 et seq. as amended;
b. "Veteran" means any person who has served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States for at least 90 days, except that if the term "veteran" is defined differently in any of the statutes cited by this act or in any federal statute, that definition shall be applicable for the purposes of those statutes.
L. 1987, c. 444, s. 2; amended 1988,c.138,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2 - Personnel of department

38A:3-2. Personnel of department
38A:3-2. The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall consist of:
(a) The Adjutant General;
(b) The deputy adjutant general;
(c) The assistant adjutant general, New Jersey Army National Guard;
(d) The assistant adjutant general, New Jersey Air National Guard;
(e) Such officers of the organized militia, active or inactive, authorized by the Governor for duty therein;
(f) Such clerks and employees as may be required, who may be detailed from the organized militia;
(g) State headquarters for selective service;
(h) The organized militia;
(i) The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs;
(j) The Director of the Division of Veterans' Administrative Services;
(k) The Director of the Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services; and
(l) The Director of the Division of Veterans' Training, Information and Referrals.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.4; 1987,c.444,s.5; 1988,c.138,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2a - Divisions established

38A:3-2a. Divisions established
There is established in the department a Division of Veterans' Administrative Services, a Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services, and a Division of Veterans' Training, Information and Referrals.
L. 1987, c. 444, s. 29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b - Duties, qualifications of Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services.

38A:3-2b Duties, qualifications of Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services.
30. The Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services shall supervise and operate the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home-Menlo Park, the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home-Vineland and the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home-Paramus
. The administrator and at least one assistant administrator at a State veterans' memorial home shall have prior experience in a clinical setting, including training or expertise in long-term care treatment.
As used in this section, "clinical" means directly pertaining to the observation, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation of an individual in a hospital, long-term care facility, rehabilitation center, or other similar facility and not through research.
L.1987, c.444, s.30; amended 1988, c.138, s.7; 2021, c.218.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b1 - Transfer of remains.

38A:3-2b1 Transfer of remains.
2. The Division of Veterans' Services in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs is directed to establish a program to oversee the transfer of the remains of veterans, or the remains of eligible spouses or eligible dependents of veterans, from paupers' or potters' cemeteries to the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at the request of the veterans' next-of-kin, friends or fellow veterans. This service shall be provided without cost to the requester. As part of this program, the division shall also inform the general public that this service is available and explain the procedure for requesting that the remains be transferred to the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.
L.1989, c.135, s.2; amended 2021, c.37, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b2 - Establishment of program to appoint guardians for certain veterans

38A:3-2b2 Establishment of program to appoint guardians for certain veterans
1. There is established in the Division of Veterans' Administrative Services in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs a program to assist an eligible family member of a veteran who is already in a New Jersey veterans' memorial home or an eligible family member of a veteran who is about to enter such a home in being appointed as guardian of the veteran. In the event that a family member of a veteran who is already in a New Jersey veterans' memorial home or is about to enter such a home is not willing or available to serve as guardian of that veteran, some other interested person closely associated with the veteran shall be eligible for assistance in being appointed as guardian under the program herein established. The assistance provided to a family member of a veteran or to some other interested and eligible person associated with a veteran shall be in the form of both technical and financial support.
L.1993,c.281,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b2.1 - Quarterly town hall meetings with veterans' guardians.

38A:3-2b2.1 Quarterly town hall meetings with veterans' guardians.
1. The Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall ensure that each veterans' memorial home shall hold quarterly town hall meetings with all veterans' guardians appointed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.281 (C.38A:3-2b2), and persons otherwise having the veteran's power of attorney. The meetings may take place in-person or remotely using the Internet or other electronic means.
L.2021, c.215.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b2.2 - Guardian may remove veteran from memorial home.

38A:3-2b2.2 Guardian may remove veteran from memorial home.
1. Whenever a public health emergency is declared by the Governor pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), each veteran's guardian appointed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.281 (C.38A:3-2b2), or each person otherwise having the veteran's power of attorney, shall be allowed to remove the veteran from the veterans' memorial home pursuant to procedures established under Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs rules and regulations, except the department shall allow for an initial extension of up to 30 days and one additional extension of up to 30 days. The resident veteran shall be required to continue to pay the care and maintenance fee while on temporary furlough to hold a bed. Regular operating procedures shall resume at the conclusion of the public health emergency.
L.2021, c.216.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b2.3 - Veterans' memorial homes to communicate with guardians.

38A:3-2b2.3 Veterans' memorial homes to communicate with guardians.
1. The Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall ensure that each veterans' memorial home shall communicate updates to each veteran's guardian appointed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.281 (C.38A:3-2b2), and each person otherwise having the veteran's power of attorney, through a minimum of two communication means, which shall include regular mail, email, text message, and voice.
L.2021, c.217.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b3 - Duties of Adjutant General

38A:3-2b3. Duties of Adjutant General
2. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall:
a. develop economic criteria for determining eligibility for financial assistance pursuant to the program established by this act; and
b. promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L.1993,c.281,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b4 - Unclaimed cremains, receipt by certain veterans' organization after one year.

38A:3-2b4 Unclaimed cremains, receipt by certain veterans' organization after one year.
2. a. A funeral director, licensed pursuant to P.L.1952, c.340 (C.45:7-32 et seq.), shall grant a qualified veterans' organization, as defined in subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.385 (C.26:7-18.2), the right to receive the cremains of a veteran, or the cremains of an eligible spouse or eligible dependent of a veteran, which have not been claimed by a relative or friend of the deceased within one year after cremation upon certification, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Health, that a diligent effort, as defined in subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.1983, c.385 (C.26:7-18.2), has been made to identify, locate and notify a relative or friend of the deceased within that one-year period, as provided under section 2 of P.L.1983, c.385 (C.26:7-18.2).
A qualified veterans' organization which takes possession of cremains pursuant to this section shall dispose of the cremains by scattering them at sea or by interring them on land in a dignified manner at the State-operated, Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, a State-operated veterans' memorial cemetery, a national veterans' memorial cemetery, or a local veterans memorial cemetery, if the individual is eligible for interment at those facilities.
b. A funeral home or mortuary, or an agent of the funeral home or mortuary, or a funeral director, or qualified veterans' organization, shall not be liable for damages in any civil action arising out of the disposal of cremains pursuant to this section unless the damages are the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
L.2009, c.14, s.2; amended 2021, c.37, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b6 - Financial planning assistance program for disabled veterans and their caregivers.

38A:3-2b6 Financial planning assistance program for disabled veterans and their caregivers.
1. The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, through its regional network of Veteran Service Offices, shall establish a financial planning assistance program for disabled veterans and their caregivers. The purpose of the program shall be to assist disabled veterans and their caregivers with planning for the financial burdens that may arise when a veteran is disabled and needs assistance with daily care and activities including, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, assistance with mobility, housekeeping, shopping, and driving or transportation.
"Caregiver" shall mean a spouse, parent, child, relative or other person who is 18 years of age or older and who has the primary responsibility of providing daily care for the eligible veteran. "Disabled veteran" shall mean any citizen and resident of this State now or hereafter honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, a Reserve component therof, or the National Guard and who has been or shall be declared by the United States Veterans Administration, or its successor, to have a service-connected disability.
The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall promulgate, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2015, c.288, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b7 - Weekly report on status of State veterans' homes.

38A:3-2b7 Weekly report on status of State veterans' homes.
1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall transmit a weekly report on the status of the State veterans' homes to the Commissioner of the Department of Health whenever a Public Health Emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), has been declared by the Governor and is in effect. The weekly report shall include:
(1) the number of residents and staff in each veterans' home, including comparisons to previous reports;
(2) any significant health risks posed to the residents and staff in each veterans' home due to the public health emergency;
(3) any changes in operating procedures in each veterans' home due to the public health emergency; and
(4) the amount of personal protective equipment available to residents and staff at each veterans' home.
b. As used in this section:
(1) "veterans' home" means the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home - Menlo Park, the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home - Vineland, and the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home - Paramus.
(2) "personal protective equipment" means any items commonly used to protect an individual from bacterial or viral infections, including, but not limited to, disinfecting wipes, disposable gloves, disposable gowns, face shields, N95 face masks, surgical masks, or parts thereof.
L.2021, c.214.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2b8 - Resident advocate at State veterans' memorial home.

38A:3-2b8 Resident advocate at State veterans' memorial home.
1. a. The Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall establish a position to be known as a resident advocate at each State veterans' memorial home. The resident advocate shall have a direct reporting relationship to the director of the division.
b. The resident advocate shall:
(1) act as a liaison between the State veterans' memorial home and each of the residents at the State veterans' memorial home;
(2) receive complaints from residents at the State veterans memorial home; and
(3) respond to any concerns or grievances from the residents at the State veterans' memorial home and, if appropriate, submit concerns or grievances to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
c. A resident advocate who receives an oral or written complaint from a resident at a State veterans' memorial home shall log the complaint from the resident on a written or electronic form. The division shall develop, publish, and distribute the written and electronic form to be used by the resident advocate. At a minimum, the written and electronic form shall contain spaces for the following information:
(1) the name of the resident submitting the complaint;
(2) the nature of the complaint;
(3) whether the complaint is an emergency that requires an immediate response, a critical situation that requires a reasonably prompt response, or a noncritical situation that requires an appropriately timely response; and
(4) a plan of action for the complaint and an estimate time frame within which the action will be taken.
d. A resident advocate who fills out a form under subsection c. of this section shall provide one copy of the form to the resident submitting the complaint and one copy to the administrator of the State veterans' memorial home. The resident advocate shall also retain the advocate's copy for not less than one year after the complaint is resolved.
e. A State veterans' memorial home shall make every reasonable effort to make the resident advocate at that memorial home easily identifiable by posting the name and work hours of the resident advocate and shall make every reasonable effort to assure that the plan of action prepared by the resident advocate under paragraph (4) of subsection c. of this section is carried out within the time frame set forth in the plan of action.
L.2021, c.219.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2c - Director of Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services.

38A:3-2c Director of Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services.
31. The Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the division, and shall have prior work experience in a clinical or long-term care facility setting. The director shall be appointed by the Adjutant General, with the approval of the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.
As used in this section, "clinical" means directly pertaining to the observation, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation of an individual in a hospital, long-term care facility, rehabilitation center, or other similar facility and not through research; and
"long-term care facility" means a nursing home, assisted living residence, comprehensive personal care home, residential health care facility, or dementia care home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).
L.2021, c.221.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2d - Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services

38A:3-2d. Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services
32. The Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services shall:
a. Administer the Blind Veterans' Allowance Program;
b. Administer the Paraplegic and Hemiplegic Allowance Program;
c. Maintain a continuous liaison with the Association of Blind Veterans and other similar State and national veterans' associations and organizations;
d. Provide all necessary assistance to the Agent Orange Commission upon request;
e. Administer the veterans' loan authority;
f. Supervise and operate the liaison and field offices which serve the federal Veterans' Administration Centers at Lyons and East Orange;
g. Compete for all grants, private and federal, other than education grants, that would fund programs to benefit the State's veterans and their dependents; and
h. Administer State tuition assistance programs for veterans and their dependents established pursuant to the provisions of chapter 71 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
L.1987,c.444,s.32; amended 1991,c.273,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2d1 - Transfer of moneys, property

38A:3-2d1. Transfer of moneys, property
14. a. All appropriations, grants, and other moneys available and to become available to the MIA/POW Tuition Assistance Program established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.331 (C.18A:71-61 et seq.), the Veterans' Tuition Credit Program established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.356 (C.18A:71-64 et seq.), and the Vietnam Veterans' Tuition Aid Program established pursuant to P.L.1985, c.114 (C.18A:71-76.1 et seq.) are transferred to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by State or federal law.
b. All files, books, papers, records, equipment and other property of the tuition assistance programs enumerated in subsection a. of this section are transferred to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.
c. Whenever in any statute, order, rule or regulation reference is made to the tuition assistance programs enumerated in subsection a. of this section as originally established in the Department of Higher Education, the same shall mean and refer to those programs as transferred to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.
L.1991,c.273,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2e - Loans, grants, services director

38A:3-2e. Loans, grants, services director
The Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be an honorably discharged veteran qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the division. The director shall be appointed by the Adjutant General, with the approval of the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.
L. 1987, c. 444, s. 33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2f - Division of Training, Information and Referrals

38A:3-2f. Division of Training, Information and Referrals
The Division of Veterans' Training, Information and Referrals shall:
a. Administer the operations of the Vietnam Veterans' Outreach Program;
b. Administer all federal and State training and rehabilitation programs not administered by other State departments;
c. Provide current information to the general public on federal and State veterans' programs and benefits; and
d. Provide a continuous liaison between the department and the Department of Education and the Department of Higher Education to insure that veterans or their dependents seeking to apply for educational programs for veterans or their dependents are referred to the appropriate State office and provided with the information, forms and assistance necessary to apply for those programs.
L. 1987, c. 444, s. 34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2g - Training, information, referrals director

38A:3-2g. Training, information, referrals director
The Division of Veterans' Training, Information and Referrals shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be an honorably discharged veteran qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the division. The director shall be appointed by the Adjutant General, with the approval of the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.
L. 1987, c. 444, s. 35.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2h - Salaries.

38A:3-2h Salaries.
36. Each director shall receive such salary as may be established by the Adjutant General with the approval of the Civil Service Commission and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
L.1987, c.444, s.36; amended 2008, c.29, s.92.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2i - Retention of civil service rights

38A:3-2i. Retention of civil service rights
In the event that a director is appointed from persons holding positions in the career service of the State, the director shall retain, during his or her tenure in such position, any rights or protection provided that person by Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes or any pension law or retirement system.
L. 1987, c. 444, s. 37.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2k - Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman.

38A:3-2k Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman.
2. There is hereby created in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs a Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman. The ombudsman shall be appointed by the Governor. The person appointed shall have expertise in the areas of defense, business, and governmental affairs, and shall have been a resident of this State for at least 36 consecutive months immediately preceding appointment. Once appointed, the ombudsman shall continue to maintain residency in New Jersey and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall report to the Adjutant General. The office of the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman may request and shall avail itself and utilize the services of any officer or employee of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and of any other State department or agency, who shall render such assistance as the head of the principal department or agency may require without additional compensation.
L.2017, c.359, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2l - Purpose, duties of ombudsman.

38A:3-2l Purpose, duties of ombudsman.
3. The purpose of the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall be to coordinate and implement a strategy to fortify and ensure the economic vitality of the United States military installations in this State and to improve the economic environment for the defense industry in this State, in the face of evolving defense needs, by fostering productive interactions between federal, State, and local governments and overseeing efforts to position the State's military installations as hubs of development, innovation, and economic growth. It shall be the duty of the ombudsman to:
a. identify the strengths and vulnerabilities of, and threats to, the current and future viability of the State's military installations in the context of changing defense plans and economic development needs;
b. evaluate, report on, and recommend strategies and best practices to improve economic outcomes for the State's military installations and defense industry;
c. promote and facilitate a coordinated approach to economic development related to the State's military installations and the industries that support them;
d. promote opportunities for defense industry investments, work to create defense industry clusters at each military installation, and recommend significant development projects that would support the State's defense industry;
e. develop productive relationships with the various governmental, industry, and community stakeholders involved in promoting the success of the State's military installations;
f. disseminate information on the attributes and benefits of the State's military installations which make them attractive to current and future defense planning, business investment, and economic growth; and
g. undertake any other duty consistent with the ombudsman's purpose and deemed appropriate by the Adjutant General.
L.2017, c.359, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2m - Efforts to eliminate barriers to investment, growth.

38A:3-2m Efforts to eliminate barriers to investment, growth.
4. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall undertake specific efforts to eliminate barriers to investment and growth by businesses and the defense industry in this State. In this endeavor, the ombudsman shall:
a. act as the contact person for private businesses and industries for projects related to, supporting, and impacting the State's military installations, regardless of the size of the business or investment, during the permit approval and application process, to facilitate and advocate on behalf of the applicant with each appropriate State government department or agency, in a manner similar to the process established under P.L.2011, c.34 (C.52:14B-26 et seq.);
b. in collaboration with any governmental or non-profit entity, undertake a targeted marketing campaign highlighting the economic growth sectors in the State's defense industry, including, but not limited to, aerospace, information technology, cyber security, biotechnology, bioscience, and engineering;
c. make available information to federal contractors, improve access to that information, and foster relationships among the State, local, and federal stakeholders;
d. establish a New Jersey Procurement Partnership Program to facilitate mentorship relations between smaller and larger companies; conduct procurement seminars; identify federal resources and make them readily accessible; and take advantage of available opportunities to create industry clusters around the State's military installations;
e. promote the State's military installations by organizing Military Installation Resources for Growth events at each installation, thereby providing an opportunity for business, governmental, and community stakeholders and partners to meet and learn about current and emerging economic development and other opportunities at each installation; and
f. in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, foster synergies between institutions of higher education and the defense industry in this State, which may include, but shall not be limited to, developing a centralized database of higher education faculty contacts, their research areas, patented technologies, research centers and their facilities and equipment, and published academic articles, provided the database shall not include any information of a sensitive or classified nature or other information that may compromise the security of any person or institution of higher education.
L.2017, c.359, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2n - Education and outreach efforts.

38A:3-2n Education and outreach efforts.
5. As part of its education and outreach efforts, and its purposes of promoting the State's military installations and developing productive relationships with the various governmental, industry, and community stakeholders, the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall:
a. organize an annual tour of the State's military installations for the New Jersey Congressional Delegation to inform the delegation of issues pertaining to each installation and provide them with information relevant to their work of ensuring the current and future viability of the State's military installations;
b. provide accurate, current, and factual information about the State's military installations and their attributes to federal partners, including information to dispel misconceptions in the areas of air space, encroachment, and installation infrastructure, and to highlight the benefits and the current and future potential of each installation in the context of defense planning and economic growth; and
c. establish and convene Commander Council meetings on a regular basis to meet directly with the commanding officers of each military installation and hear from them and other high-ranking officials concerning the specific operations and needs at each installation.
L.2017, c.359, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2o - Annual report; rules, regulations.

38A:3-2o Annual report; rules, regulations.
6. a. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall submit an annual report to the Adjutant General detailing the activities undertaken during the previous year.
b. The Adjutant General, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L.2017, c.359, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2.2 - Regulations

38A:3-2.2. Regulations
The Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, shall have the power to promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), to carry out the purposes of this act which may be required by federal law.
L. 1973, c. 284, s. 2; amended 1984,c.181,s.5; 1988,c.138,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2.3 - Application of State Agency Transfer Act

38A:3-2.3. Application of State Agency Transfer Act
The transfer directed by this act will be made in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.).
L.1973, c. 284, s. 3, eff. Nov. 30, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:3-2.4 - World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.

38A:3-2.4 World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.
1. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a dedicated, non-lapsing fund to be known as the World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund. The fund shall be credited with any money received by the World War II Memorial Commission established pursuant to Executive Order No. 107 of 2004 by Governor McGreevey through fundraising efforts and as donations or grants, and any monies as may thereafter be donated by members of the public or appropriated to the fund by law. All interest on monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Investment of such monies shall be consistent with policies of the Division of Investment. The monies in the fund shall be administered by the State Treasurer, to be held in the fund until appropriated by law. Not later than 180 days after the effective date of this act, and periodically thereafter, the State Treasurer shall certify to the Legislature the total amount of monies in the fund.
L.2005,c.59,s.1.