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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.43 - Examination for licensing as athletic trainer.

45:9-37.43 Examination for licensing as athletic trainer.
9. An applicant who complies with the qualifications for licensure shall successfully complete the examination administered by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., its successor organization, or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the board. The examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences that are pertinent to athletic training, emergency care of the injured individual and principles of injury evaluation and conditioning, including the use of various physical modalities and exercise techniques. The examination shall be administered within the State no less than once each year at a time and place the board shall designate.
L.1984, c.203, s.9; amended 1989, c.169, s.4; 2001, c.156, s.6; 2007, c.323, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.44 - Issuance of license

45:9-37.44. Issuance of license
10. On payment to the board of the application fee as provided in section 14 of this act, and upon approval of the application, the board shall issue a license to any person who successfully passes the examination provided in section 9 of this act.
L.1984,c.203,s.10; amended 1989, c.169, s.5; 2001, c.156, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.45 - Licensure without examination, conditions.

45:9-37.45 Licensure without examination, conditions.
11. On payment to the board of the application fee as provided in section 14 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.48), and upon approval of a written application or application for renewal, as the case may be, on forms provided by the board, the board shall issue, without examination, a license to any person who:
a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.156).
b. Is licensed, certified or registered as an athletic trainer in any other state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, if the requirements for licensure, certification or registration were at the time of the applicant's licensure, certification or registration equivalent to or in excess of the requirements of this act at the date of application for the license as shall be determined by the board in consultation with the committee; or
c. Is employed in or is a resident of this State and presents evidence of being certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor organization, as an athletic trainer; or
d. Is licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) and makes a timely application for renewal, as determined by the board, prior to the expiration of his biennial license.
L.1984, c.203, s.11; amended 1989, c.169, s.6; 2001, c.156, s.8; 2007, c.323, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.46 - License required to use certain titles, designations.

45:9-37.46 License required to use certain titles, designations.
12. No person shall use the words "athletic trainer" or "licensed athletic trainer" or the letters "AT" or "LAT" unless licensed pursuant to P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.).
L.1984, c.203, s.12; amended 2001, c.156, s.9; 2007, c.323, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.48 - Application fee, expiration, renewal of license.

45:9-37.48 Application fee, expiration, renewal of license.
14. Each initial application under P.L.1984,c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the board. Licensure shall expire biennially on January 31 and shall be renewed upon application and payment of a fee as prescribed by the board. If the fee is not paid by that date the license shall automatically expire. A license which has expired may, within three years of its expiration date, be renewed on payment to the board of the prescribed reinstatement fee for each year or part thereof during which the license was ineffective and a restoration fee as prescribed by the board. After the three-year period, the license may be renewed only by complying with the provisions of this act regarding initial licensure and presenting proof of current certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification or its successor organization.
L.1984, c.203, s.14; amended 2001, c.156, s.11; 2007, c.323, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.48a - Continuing education requirement for athletic trainer.

45:9-37.48a Continuing education requirement for athletic trainer.
6. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require each person licensed as an athletic trainer, as a condition for biennial license renewal pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.48), to complete 24 credits of continuing athletic trainer education, which shall include a specific number of credits of instruction on topics related to concussions and head injuries, as determined by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
b. The board shall:
(1) establish standards for continuing athletic trainer education, including the subject matter and content of courses of study; and
(2) accredit education programs offering credit toward continuing athletic trainer education requirements or recognize national or State organizations that may accredit education programs.
c. Each hour of an educational course or program shall be equivalent to one credit of continuing athletic trainer education.
d. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing athletic trainer education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of license, or other good cause. A waiver shall apply only to the current biennial renewal period at the time of board issuance.
e. The board shall not require completion of continuing athletic trainer education credits for any licensure period commencing within 12 months of the effective date of this section.
f. The board shall require completion of athletic trainer education credits on a pro-rated basis for any registration period commencing more than 12 months but less than 24 months from the effective date of this section.
g. Prior to license renewal, each licensee shall submit to the board proof of completion of the required number of hours of continuing athletic trainer education.
L.2010, c.94, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.48b - Continuing education for athletic trainers.

45:9-37.48b Continuing education for athletic trainers.
9. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing athletic trainer education required of each person licensed as an athletic trainer, as a condition of biennial renewal pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.48), include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing athletic trainer education requirement in this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of section 6 of P.L.2010, c.94 (C.45:9-37.48a), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so.
L.2017, c.341, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.49 - Refusal to issue, suspension, revocation of license

45:9-37.49. Refusal to issue, suspension, revocation of license
15. The board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke the license of any person, or may impose any other disciplinary sanction pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.).
L.1984,c.203,s.15; amended 2001, c.156, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.50 - Supersession of inconsistent laws

45:9-37.50. Supersession of inconsistent laws
All laws and parts thereof dealing with athletic training inconsistent with this act are superseded to the extent of their inconsistency.
L.1984, c. 203, s. 16, eff. Dec. 4, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.52 - Findings, declarations on regulating occupational therapy services

45:9-37.52. Findings, declarations on regulating occupational therapy services
2. The Legislature finds and declares that it is necessary to regulate persons offering occupational therapy services to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare and to protect the public from incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and to guarantee the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of those services.
L.1993,c.85,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.54 - Occupational Therapy Advisory Council

45:9-37.54. Occupational Therapy Advisory Council
4. There is established in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety an Occupational Therapy Advisory Council appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, which shall serve as an advisory body to the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. The council shall consist of seven members who are residents of the State, four of whom shall be licensed occupational therapists having at least five years of experience in occupational therapy in this State immediately preceding appointment, one of whom shall be a licensed occupational therapy assistant having at least five years of experience in occupational therapy in this State immediately preceding appointment, and two of whom shall be public members. The first occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant members shall be qualified for licensure pursuant to the provisions of this act.
Except for those first appointed, members shall serve for a term of three years. Each member shall hold office until the appointment of his successor. A vacancy in the office of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term only. The initial appointment to the council shall be two members for terms of one year, two members for terms of two years, and three members for terms of three years. No member shall serve more than two successive terms.
The Governor may remove any council member for misconduct, incompetency or neglect of duty after providing the council member with a written statement of charges and an opportunity for a hearing thereon.
L.1993,c.85,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.55 - Oath; officers; meetings

45:9-37.55. Oath; officers; meetings
5. The members of the council, before entering the discharge of their duties, and within 30 days after their appointment, shall take and subscribe to an oath before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State for the faithful performance of their duties and file the oath with the Secretary of State. The members of the council shall annually elect from their number a chairman and a vice-chairman each of whom shall hold office for one year and until a successor is elected and qualified.
Regular meetings of the council shall be held at such times and places as it prescribes and special meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or the director. At least two regular meetings shall be held each year.
L.1993,c.85,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.56 - Provision of facilities, personnel; reimbursement for expenses

45:9-37.56. Provision of facilities, personnel; reimbursement for expenses
6. The Attorney General shall provide the director with such facilities and personnel as shall be required for the proper administration of this act and may authorize reimbursement of the members of the council for their actual expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members of the council.
L.1993,c.85,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.57 - Powers of director

45:9-37.57. Powers of director
7. In addition to such other powers and duties as the director may possess by law, the director shall:
a. Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this act and delegate, at the director's discretion, to the council one or more of the director's powers or duties authorized pursuant to this act;
b. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure under this act as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and administer or approve in consultation with the council the examinations for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and issue a license to each qualified applicant;
c. Investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this act;
d. Establish standards relating to professional conduct, qualifications for professional licensure, ethical standards, and disciplinary proceedings;
e. Maintain a record of every occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant licensed in this State, their places of business, places of residence and the date and number of their licenses;
f. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), except that the director shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers, or records;
g. Do any and all things which may be appropriate to achieve the objectives contemplated by this act.
L.1993,c.85,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.58 - Notification of practitioners

45:9-37.58. Notification of practitioners
8. Within 90 days of the effective date of this act, the director shall make reasonable efforts to notify all occupational therapy practitioners currently practicing in this State of the provisions of this act and the requirement for licensure under the act by sending notice to all licensed health care facilities and to appropriate trade associations.
L.1993,c.85,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.59 - Licensing required for occupational therapists

45:9-37.59. Licensing required for occupational therapists
9. a. No person shall practice occupational therapy, whether or not compensation is received or expected, or represent himself as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, unless the person holds a valid license to practice in this State.
b. Only an individual may be licensed to practice occupational therapy within the State. No firm, partnership, association or corporation may advertise or otherwise offer to provide or convey the impression that it is providing occupational therapy services unless an individual holding a current valid license pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be rendering the occupational therapy services.
L.1993,c.85,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.60 - Construction of act

45:9-37.60. Construction of act
10. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to prevent the following provided that no word, letter, abbreviation, insignia, sign, card or device is used to convey the impression that the person rendering the service is a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant:
a. Any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he is licensed;
b. Any person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the federal government, if the person provides occupational therapy services solely under the direction or control of the organization by which he is employed;
c. Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited or approved educational program if the pursuit is part of a supervised course of study and if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates status as a student or trainee;
d. Any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of sections 11 and 12 of this act, if the activities and the services are a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of those sections;
e. Any person performing occupational therapy services in this State if those services are performed for no more than 60 days in a calendar year in association with an occupational therapist licensed pursuant to this act provided that the person is regulated by the laws of another state which has regulatory requirements which are equivalent to those of this State.
L.1993,c.85,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.61 - Requirements for licensure as occupational therapist

45:9-37.61. Requirements for licensure as occupational therapist
11. To be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:
a. Be at least 18 years of age;
b. Be of good moral character;
c. Present evidence to the director of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the director, in consultation with the council, and accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Federation of Occupational Therapy or other nationally recognized programmatic accrediting agency;
d. Submit to the director evidence of having successfully completed at least 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience approved by the educational institution at which the applicant completed the occupational therapy educational program; and
e. Successfully complete an examination administered or approved by the director, in consultation with the council, to determine the applicant's competence to practice occupational therapy.
L.1993,c.85,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.62 - Requirements for licensure as occupational therapy assistant

45:9-37.62. Requirements for licensure as occupational therapy assistant
12. To be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:
a. Be at least 18 years of age;
b. Be of good moral character;
c. Present evidence to the director of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the director, in consultation with the council;
d. Submit to the director evidence of having successfully completed at least 12 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience approved by the educational institution at which the applicant completed the occupational therapy educational program; and
e. Successfully complete an examination administered or approved by the director, in consultation with the council, to determine the applicant's competence to practice occupational therapy.
L.1993,c.85,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.63 - Examinations

45:9-37.63. Examinations
13. The examinations required by sections 11 and 12 of this act shall test the applicant's knowledge of basic and clinical sciences as they relate to occupational therapy, occupational therapy techniques and methods, and any other subjects the director, in consultation with the council, may require to determine the applicant's fitness to practice occupational therapy. Examinations shall be held within the State at least twice a year at a time and place to be determined by the director, in consultation with the council. The director shall give adequate written notice of the examination to applicants for licensure and examination. An applicant who fails an examination may apply for re-examination upon payment of the prescribed fee.
L.1993,c.85,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.64 - Issuance of license

45:9-37.64. Issuance of license
14. a. The director, in consultation with the council, shall issue a license to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this act. No license shall be issued to an applicant if the applicant has: (1) committed any act which if committed by a licensee would be grounds for suspension or revocation; or (2) misrepresented any material fact on the applicant's application.
b. Except in the case of a temporary license issued pursuant to section 17 of this act, all licenses shall be issued for a two-year period upon the payment of the licensing fee prescribed by the director, and shall be renewed upon the filing of a renewal application and the payment of a licensing renewal fee. The director may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee in accordance with rules and regulations, but no late renewal of a license may be granted more than five years after its expiration.
c. A practitioner whose license is suspended or revoked or whose surrender of license with or without prejudice has been accepted by the director or the council shall promptly deliver the original license and current biennial registration to the council.
L.1993,c.85,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.65 - Licensing without examination

45:9-37.65. Licensing without examination
15. For one year following the date procedures for licensure are established by the council, any person who is practicing or residing in this State shall be licensed by the director without examination upon completion of a licensing application and the payment of the appropriate fee if the applicant is certified or registered prior to the effective date of this act by a nationally recognized professional association of occupational therapists approved by the director, except that no license shall be issued to an applicant if the applicant has: a. committed any act which if committed by a licensee would be grounds for suspension or revocation; or b. misrepresented any material fact on the applicant's application. The director may waive the examination for licensure under this act and grant a license to any person who is certified or registered after the effective date of this act by a nationally recognized professional association of occupational therapists approved by the director, if the director, in consultation with the council, determines the requirements for certification or registration are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure.
L.1993,c.85,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.66 - Waiving of examination

45:9-37.66. Waiving of examination
16. Upon payment to the director of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by the director, the director may waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State as determined by the director, in consultation with the council.
L.1993,c.85,s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.67 - Issuance of temporary license

45:9-37.67. Issuance of temporary license
17. Upon payment to the director of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by the director, the director shall issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for licensure pursuant to this act and who, in the judgment of the director, in consultation with the council, is eligible for licensure pursuant to section 11 or section 12 of this act. A temporary license shall be available to an applicant with his initial application for examination and he may practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. A temporary license shall expire automatically upon the holder being notified of failure of the licensure examination. The temporary license may be renewed for an additional period until the results of the next licensure examination at which time it shall automatically expire and be surrendered to the director.
L.1993,c.85,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.68 - Inactive license status

45:9-37.68. Inactive license status
18. The director may grant inactive license status to a licensee who: a. is not actively practicing as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant; b. does not represent himself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant; and c. completes any continuing education requirements which may be established by the director, in consultation with the council.
L.1993,c.85,s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.69 - Examination of foreign trained applicants

45:9-37.69. Examination of foreign trained applicants
19. A foreign trained occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall satisfy the examination requirements of this act. Prior to taking the examination, the director shall require a foreign trained applicant to furnish proof of good moral character and the completion of educational and supervised fieldwork requirements substantially equivalent to those of this State.
L.1993,c.85,s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.70 - Fees

45:9-37.70. Fees
20. The director, in consultation with the council, shall by rule or regulation establish, prescribe or change the fees for licenses, renewals of licenses or other services. Licenses shall be renewed on a biennial basis and shall be renewed upon payment to the director of a renewal fee accompanied by a renewal application on a form prescribed by the director.
The revenue generated from these fees shall not exceed the operating costs of the director and the council required for the implementation of this act.
L.1993,c.85,s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.71 - Fees, civil penalties deposited in General Fund

45:9-37.71. Fees, civil penalties deposited in General Fund
21. All fees and any civil penalties imposed by the director shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and shall be deposited in the General Fund. All expenditures deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the funds collected and forwarded by the director subject to, and within the limits of, appropriations made pursuant to law, but expenditures shall not exceed revenues from the operation of this act during any fiscal year.
L.1993,c.85,s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.72 - Restoration of license

45:9-37.72. Restoration of license
22. The director, in consultation with the council, may restore a license after one year from the date of its revocation. The director shall hold a hearing to consider any application for reinstatement.
L.1993,c.85,s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.73 - Applicability of uniform enforcement law

45:9-37.73. Applicability of uniform enforcement law
23. The provisions of the uniform enforcement law, P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) shall apply to this act and the director shall be deemed to have all authority granted to any board under that act. The authority of the director may be delegated to the council at the discretion of the director.
If any person practices without a valid license or holds himself out as being able to practice occupational therapy in violation of section 9 of this act, each day during which the violation continues shall constitute an additional and separate and distinct offense for the purposes of this section.
L.1993,c.85,s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.74 - Inapplicability of act

45:9-37.74. Inapplicability of act
24. Nothing in this act shall authorize: the diagnosis of disease or the practice of medicine and surgery by any person not licensed to do so pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; the practice of psychology by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the "Practicing Psychology Licensing Act," P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.); the practice of chiropractic by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.); the practice of nursing by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.); or the practice of physical therapy by a person not licensed to do so pursuant to the "Physical Therapist Licensing Act of 1983," P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.) except the practice of occupational therapy as defined in section 3 of this act.
L.1993,c.85,s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.75 - Regulations

45:9-37.75. Regulations
25. The director, in consultation with the council, shall adopt, amend or repeal regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1993,c.85,s.25.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.77 - Definitions relative to practice of electrology.

45:9-37.77 Definitions relative to practice of electrology.
2. As used in this act:
"Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners.
"Committee" means the Electrologists Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 3 of this act.
"Electrologist" means a person who is licensed to practice electrology pursuant to the provisions of this act.
"Electrology" means the removal of hair permanently through the utilization of solid probe electrode-type epilation, including thermolysis, being of a short-wave, high frequency type, and including electrolysis, being of a galvanic type, or a combination of both, which is accomplished by a super-imposed or sequential blend.
"Electrology instructor" means a person who is licensed to teach the clinical and theoretical practice of electrology pursuant to the provisions of this act.
"Office" means any fixed establishment or place where one or more persons engage in the practice of electrology.
L.1997,c.347,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.78 - "Electrologist's Advisory Committee."

45:9-37.78 "Electrologist's Advisory Committee."
3. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Medical Examiners, an "Electrologists Advisory Committee." The committee shall consist of five members who are residents of this State as follows: one physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; three electrologists who have successfully passed the American Electrologist Association/International Board of Electrologist Certification Certified Professional Electrology Examination, and who shall be appointed from a list of nominees submitted by the Electrologists Association of New Jersey; and one public member to represent consumer interests. Each electrologist member shall be actively engaged in the delivery of electrology services in this State for at least four years prior to his appointment. No electrologist member of the committee shall be affiliated as an instructor or member of the board of trustees of an electrology school; nor shall any electrologist member own any interest in any electrology school; nor shall any member engage in the business or own any interest in an entity engaged in the business of manufacturing or supplying electrology equipment or supplies.
The Governor shall appoint each committee member for a term of three years, except that of the electrologist members first appointed, two shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years and one shall serve for a term of one year. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided by the original appointment. No member of the committee may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed.
L.1997,c.347,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.79 - Election of chairperson; meeting frequency.

45:9-37.79 Election of chairperson; meeting frequency.
4. The committee shall annually elect from among its members a chairperson. The committee shall meet at least twice a year and shall also meet upon the request of the Board of Medical Examiners or the Attorney General. The board shall provide the committee the facilities and personnel required for the proper conduct of its business.
L.1997,c.347,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.80 - Membership reimbursement.

45:9-37.80 Membership reimbursement.
5. The board shall authorize reimbursement of the members of the committee for their actual expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members of the committee.
L.1997,c.347,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.81 - Powers, duties.

45:9-37.81 Powers, duties.
6. The committee may have the following powers and duties, as delegated by the board:
a. evaluate and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure;
b. adopt and administer the examination to be taken by applicants for licensure;
c. issue and renew biennial licenses for electrologists and electrology instructors pursuant to this act;
d. approve electrology education programs offered within the State;
e. refuse to admit a person to an examination or refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of an electrologist or electrology instructor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.);
f. maintain a record of every electrologist and electrology instructor licensed in this State, their places of business, places of residence and the date and number of their license;
g. maintain a record of all offices licensed by the board to offer the services provided within the definition of electrology;
h. take disciplinary action, in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) against an electrologist or an electrology instructor who violates any provision of this act;
i. adopt standards for and approve continuing education programs, subject to the requirements of section 11 of this act;
j. approve the types of instruments and procedures permitted in the practice and teaching of electrology;
k. review advertising by any licensee or any institution that offers a program in electrology approved by the board;
l. direct the conduct of inspections or investigations of any premises from which the board may have reason to believe that electrology services are being offered; and
m. direct the conduct of inspections or investigations of all licensed offices.
L.1997,c.347,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.82 - License required; conditions.

45:9-37.82 License required; conditions.
7. a. No person shall practice electrology or teach electrology, whether or not compensation is received or expected, unless the person holds a valid license to practice or teach electrology in this State, except nothing in this act shall be construed to:
(1) prohibit any person licensed to practice or certified to teach in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice or teaching for which he is licensed, regulated or certified; or
(2) prohibit any student enrolled in an approved clinical electrology education program from performing that which is necessary to the student's course of study.
b. No person, business entity or its employees, agents or representatives shall use the titles "licensed electrologist" or "licensed electrology instructor," or the letters "L.E." or "L.E.I.," or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating the practice or teaching of electrology, unless licensed to practice or teach electrology under the provisions of this act.
c. No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall operate, maintain or use premises for the rendering of any service provided in the definition of electrology without first having secured an office license from the board.
d. In addition to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-21), the board may refuse to grant or may suspend or revoke a license to practice or teach electrology upon proof to the satisfaction of the board that the holder thereof has:
(1) employed unlicensed persons to practice electrology, or supervised or aided an unlicensed person in the practice of electrology;
(2) advertised the practice of electrology so as to disseminate false, deceptive or misleading information, whether as an individual, through a professional service corporation, or through a third party;
(3) promoted the sale of devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain;
(4) used instruments or procedures in the practice of electrology that are not approved by the board;
(5) maintained an office in a manner which is unsafe or unsanitary; or
(6) acted in a manner inconsistent with standards for the practice of electrology approved by the board.
L.1997,c.347,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.83 - Licensing requirements for electrologist.

45:9-37.83 Licensing requirements for electrologist.
8. To be eligible for licensure as an electrologist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:
a. be at least 18 years of age;
b. be of good moral character;
c. have successfully completed high school or its equivalent;
d. (1) have successfully completed an electrology education program approved by the board, in consultation with the committee, including:
(a) at least 200 hours of instruction in the theory of electrology; and
(b) at least 400 hours of instruction in the clinical practice of electrology taught by an electrology instructor licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act. The clinical program shall include instruction in all modalities of electrology including galvanic, thermolysis and any other modality approved by the board; or
(2) have completed in another state an electrology education program determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to that required pursuant to this subsection; and
e. have passed an examination administered or approved by the board to determine the applicant's competence to practice electrology.
L.1997,c.347,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.84 - Licensing requirements for electrology instructor.

45:9-37.84 Licensing requirements for electrology instructor.
9. To be eligible for licensure as an electrology instructor an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:
a. be licensed as an electrologist pursuant to the provisions of this act;
b. have been actively engaged in the practice of electrology for at least five years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure as an electrology instructor; and
c. passed an examination administered or approved by the board, after consultation with the committee, to determine the applicant's competence to teach electrology.
L.1997,c.347,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.85 - Application, fee, license issuance without written examination.

45:9-37.85 Application, fee, license issuance without written examination.
10. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application provided by the board, the board shall issue, without written examination, a license to any person who:
a. Holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State, if the applicant has not previously failed the board examination as provided in sections 8, 9 and 12 of this act. If the applicant has failed an examination referred to in those sections, licensing shall be at the discretion of the board, in consultation with the committee;
b. Applies for licensure within 180 days of the initial meeting of the committee, is a resident of this State, has completed 120 hours of instruction in electrology at a school of electrology approved by the board, in consultation with the committee, and has been actively engaged in the practice of electrology for at least five years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure; or
c. Applies for licensure within 180 days of the effective date of this act, is a resident of this State, and presents evidence of having passed the written electrology certification examination of a nationally recognized board or agency approved by the board, in consultation with the committee.
L.1997,c.347,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.86 - Continuing professional education, programs, standards.

45:9-37.86 Continuing professional education, programs, standards.
11. a. The board or committee, if so delegated by the board, shall:
(1) approve only such continuing professional education programs as are available to all electrologists and electrology instructors in this State on a reasonable nondiscriminatory basis. Programs may be held within or without this State, but shall be held so as to allow electrologists and electrology instructors in all areas of the State to attend;
(2) establish standards for continuing professional education programs, including the specific subject matter and contents of courses of study and the selection of instructors;
(3) accredit education programs offering credits toward the continuing education requirements; and
(4) establish the number of credits of continuing professional education required by each applicant for license renewal. Each credit shall represent or be equivalent to one hour of actual course attendance.
b. Prior to license renewal, each licensee shall submit to the board proof of completion of the required number of hours of continuing education.
c. If any applicant for renewal of registration completes a number of credit hours in excess of the number established pursuant to paragraph 4 of subsection a. of this section, the excess credits may, at the discretion of the board, in consultation with the committee, be applicable to the continuing education requirement for the following biennial renewal period, but not thereafter.
L.1997,c.347,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.87 - Required examinations.

45:9-37.87 Required examinations.
12. The examinations required by sections 8 and 9 of this act shall include a written practical examination which shall test the applicant's knowledge of the theory and clinical practice of electrology. Examinations shall be held within the State at least twice a year at a time and place to be determined by the board, in consultation with the committee. The board shall give adequate written notice of the examination to applicants for licensure and examination.
An applicant who fails the initial examination or a section of the examination may retake the section or the entire examination upon payment to the board of the prescribed fee. If an applicant fails the examination twice, the applicant may take a third examination only if he retakes the entire examination and completes an electrology education program as required by the board, in consultation with the committee.
L.1997,c.347,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.88 - License issuance, renewal; fees.

45:9-37.88 License issuance, renewal; fees.
13. a. The board shall by rule or regulation establish, prescribe or change the fees for licenses, renewals of licenses or other services provided by the board or the committee pursuant to the provisions of this act. Licenses shall be issued for a period of two years and be biennially renewable, except that the board may, in order to stagger the expiration dates thereof, provide that those licenses first issued or renewed after the effective date of this act shall expire or become void on a date fixed by the board, not sooner than six months nor later than 29 months after the date of issue.
b. Fees shall be established, prescribed or changed by the board to the extent necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by the committee, the board and any staff employed to administer this act, except that fees shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to be so required.
c. All fees and any fines imposed by the board shall be paid to the board and shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and become part of the General Fund.
L.1997,c.347,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.89 - Licensing procedures.

45:9-37.89 Licensing procedures.
14. a. The board, in consultation with the committee, shall issue a license to any applicant who in the opinion of the board has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this act. The license shall indicate whether the holder is licensed as an electrologist or an electrology instructor. The holder of an electrologist's license is authorized to practice electrology during the licensure period, and the holder of an electrology instructor's license is authorized to practice electrology and to teach the clinical practice and theory of electrology during the licensure period.
b. The board shall, in consultation with the committee and in accordance with its rules and regulations, reinstate the license of an electrologist or electrology instructor who has failed to renew the license if the applicant is eligible for licensure pursuant to section 9 or 10 of this act and regulations of the board, and pays to the board all past due renewal fees and a reinstatement fee, to be determined by the board in consultation with the committee.
L.1997,c.347,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.90 - Office license required for premises.

45:9-37.90 Office license required for premises.
15. A person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall not operate, maintain or use premises for the rendering of any service provided in the definition of electrology without having first secured an office license. To be eligible for an office license, a person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity intending to open and operate an electrologist's office shall:
a. Make application to the board on forms as it may require, demonstrating that the physical premises and the operation of the office will meet the criteria as recommended by the "Universal Precautions for Infection Control" established by the Center for Disease Control;
b. Permit inspections of the premises; and
c. Pay fees as may be required by the board.
L.1997,c.347,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.91 - Uniform enforcement law applicable.

45:9-37.91 Uniform enforcement law applicable.
16. The provisions of the uniform enforcement law, P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) shall apply to this act. The authority of the board may be delegated to the committee at the discretion of the board.
L.1997,c.347,s.16.