reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-25.2 - Certification of names of employees to Civil Service Commission

30:9-25.2. Certification of names of employees to Civil Service Commission
Upon receipt from the Civil Service Commission of a list of the positions and employments so allocated to the classified service and their appropriate titles, the board of chosen freeholders of any county of the first class which has established a maternity hospital in accordance with the provisions of section 30:9-24 of the Revised Statutes shall certify to the Civil Service Commission within 30 days of receipt of such a list, the names of all those employees then employed in such county maternity hospital in such allocated positions and employments who have been employed for at least 1 year next preceding the effective date of this act. In lieu of such certification, the board of chosen freeholders, by resolution may authorize the certification to be made by the Board of Managers of such hospital. The employees so certified shall be recorded, under such titles, without examination, as having been permanently appointed in the classified service of Civil Service as of the date of their original appointment and shall thereafter be under and subject to the provisions of subtitle 3 of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes relating to the classified service.
L.1959, c. 11, p. 65, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-26 - Use of hospital; gynecologic service; charges

30:9-26. Use of hospital; gynecologic service; charges
A maternity hospital established under section 30:9-24 of this Title shall be used exclusively for the care and treatment of persons in the county requiring the care and attention for which such hospital was intended whether such persons be indigent or nonindigent. Whenever in its judgment the public need requires, the board of chosen freeholders of the county by resolution may also authorize the establishment of a gynecologic service at such hospital for such indigent or nonindigent persons in addition to the obstetrical service. The board of managers may make reasonable charges for the care and treatment of nonindigent patients and moneys received therefor shall be turned over to the county treasurer who shall apply it to the appropriation for the maintenance of the hospital.
Amended by L.1961, c. 90, p. 641, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-27 - Contracts for mutual services between county and municipality

30:9-27. Contracts for mutual services between county and municipality
Whenever a county establishes a hospital under section 30:9-24 of this title adjacent to or near a municipal hospital, the county and municipality in the management of the respective hospitals may render one for the other such services as they may by contract agree upon. Such contract shall be in writing and shall be executed by the governing bodies or chief executive officers of the contracting parties; may be for a fixed or indefinite term; and may from time to time be amended by the contracting parties.
Such contract shall fix or regulate the cost to be paid for such services; by whom to be paid; shall specify the duties to be performed by each of the contracting parties and shall contain such other provisions as the contracting parties may deem necessary. For the purpose of carrying the contract into effect, the contracting parties may acquire and hold in common any personal property useful or necessary in its proper execution.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-27.1 - Sale to municipality

30:9-27.1. Sale to municipality
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 13 of P.L.1971, c. 199 (C. 40A:12-13) or of any other law to the contrary, any county of the first class maintaining a maternity hospital established under R.S. 30:9-24, may, by resolution of the board of chosen freeholders, authorize the transfer and conveyance of the real property, capital improvements and personal property comprising the maternity hospital, at private sale and without consideration, to any municipality within the county maintaining a hospital for the sick and injured pursuant to article 2 of chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes.
L.1974, c. 8, s. 1, eff. March 5, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-27.2 - Consolidation as separate department of municipal hospital; services for residents of county and municipality

30:9-27.2. Consolidation as separate department of municipal hospital; services for residents of county and municipality
Any municipality accepting the transfer and conveyance of the county maternity hospital, may consolidate the hospital as a separate department of its municipal hospital and provide maternity and gynecological services to both the residents of the municipality and the county.
L.1974, c. 8, s. 2, eff. March 5, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-27.3 - Assumption and payment of deficits by county

30:9-27.3. Assumption and payment of deficits by county
Any contract or agreement between a county and a municipality providing for the transfer and conveyance of a county maternity hospital as authorized by this act, may require the county to assume and pay annually, any deficits that may be incurred by the consolidated hospital in providing maternity and gynecological services. Such deficits shall be paid by the county from funds raised or to be raised by taxation, as other county expenses are raised and paid.
L.1974, c. 8, s. 3, eff. March 5, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-27.4 - Rights of county or municipal employees

30:9-27.4. Rights of county or municipal employees
No contract or agreement between a county and a municipality pursuant to this act shall deprive any county or municipal employee of any civil service status or rights, tenure or pension rights or rights stemming from labor agreements.
L.1974, c. 8, s. 4, eff. March 5, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-27.5 - Limitation on payment of deficits by county; independent audits by county auditor

30:9-27.5. Limitation on payment of deficits by county; independent audits by county auditor
The liability of a county for annual operating deficits shall cease and terminate not later than 5 years from the making of the agreement between the municipality and the county. The auditor of the county may conduct independent audits of the consolidated hospital for the purpose of determining the amounts of any deficits incurred by the hospital during the said 5-year period in providing maternity and gynecological services pursuant to the agreement authorized by this act.
L.1974, c. 8, s. 5, eff. March 5, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-27.6 - County employee transferred to municipal employment; membership in county pension fund

30:9-27.6. County employee transferred to municipal employment; membership in county pension fund
Any employee being transferred from county to municipal employment may retain membership in the county pension fund. If the employee elects to remain in the county pension fund, the municipality shall make the necessary pension deductions and remit same to the county pension fund.
L.1974, c. 8, s. 6, eff. March 5, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-57 - Commitment for failure to observe rules

30:9-57. Commitment for failure to observe rules
30:9-57. A person with communicable tuberculosis who fails to obey the rules or regulations promulgated in accordance with R.S.26:4-70 by the State Department of Health for the care of tubercular persons and for the prevention of the spread of tuberculosis, or who is an actual menace to the community or to members of his household, may be committed to a hospital or institution, designated by the State Commissioner of Health with the approval of the Commissioner of Human Services, for the care and custody of such person or persons, by the Superior Court, upon proof of service upon him of the rules and regulations and proof of violation thereafter, or upon proof by the health officer of the municipality in which the person resides, or by the State Commissioner of Health or his authorized representative, that he is suffering from tuberculosis, and is an actual menace to the community, or to members of his household. Two days' notice of the time and place of hearing shall in all cases be served upon the person to be committed. Proof of such service shall be made at the hearing. The court may also make such order for the payment for care and treatment as may be proper. The superintendent or person in charge of said hospital or institution to which such person has been committed shall detain said person until the State Commissioner of Health shall be satisfied that the person has recovered to the extent that he will not be a menace to the community or to members of his household or that the person will so conduct himself that he will not constitute such a menace.
Amended 1942,c.224,s.1; 1948,c.42; 1953,c.29,s.63; 1977,c.63,s.19; 1991,c.91,s.332.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-87 - Joint purchases by health-care facilities

30:9-87. Joint purchases by health-care facilities
Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L. 1971, c. 198 (C. 40A:11-1 et seq.) to the contrary, a hospital or institution for the aged and disabled operated under the authority of chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes by a county or municipality, or a county-operated facility licensed by the State Department of Health as a long term care facility, may enter into any contract and make any arrangement with any other such hospital or with any other State, federal or privately owned hospital, or any medical school, or other health related facility having or using hospital services or facilities for the joint purchase of any material, supply or service through a private nonprofit hospital association.
L. 1985, c. 287, s. 1. Amended by L. 1987, c. 224, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9-88 - Public bidding exemption

30:9-88. Public bidding exemption
Any purchase, contract or agreement described in section 1 of this act may be made, negotiated or awarded by the board of managers or the governing body of the facility without public advertising for bids and bidding therefor, except that the board of managers or the governing body of the facility shall pass a resolution supporting the reasons for its action, and immediately after awarding of the contract shall once in a newspaper authorized by law to publish official public notices in the municipality or the county in which the hospital or long term care facility is situated, publish a public notice with respect to the duration of the contract, to whom it has been awarded including the name of the primary supplier or manufacturer, the material, supply or service purchased, and the amount of the contract. A copy of the contract shall be provided to the clerk of the municipality or county in which the facility is located and shall be available for public inspection immediately after it has been awarded.
L. 1985, c. 287, s. 2, eff. Aug. 14, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-1 - Declaration of policy

30:9A-1. Declaration of policy
1. It is declared to be the public policy of this State to encourage the development of preventive, treatment and transitional services for mental health clients through the improvement and expansion of community mental health programs in designated service areas for the entire State which will provide these elements of adequate services:
(a) In-patient services;
(b) Out-patient services;
(c) Partial hospitalization services such as day care, night care, weekend care;
(d) Emergency services 24 hours per day to be available within at least one of the first three services listed above;
(e) Consultation and education services available to community agencies and professional personnel;
(f) Children's services;
(g) Services for the elderly;
(h) Screening services;
(i) Rehabilitative services including vocational and educational programs;
(j) Transitional services;
(k) Advocacy services;
(l) Training services; and
(m) Research and evaluation.
The aforementioned services are to be provided principally for persons residing in a particular community or communities which are designated as the community mental health center service area, in or near which the facilities providing the elements of service are situated.
It is further declared to be the public policy of this State to establish a Community Mental Health Citizens Advisory Board for mental health services to plan, establish and recommend to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Director of the Division of Mental Health Services those policies which are necessary to ensure the development and adequate delivery of the aforementioned elements of mental health services.
L.1957,c.146,s.1; amended 1967,c.100,s.1; 1979,c.331,s.1; 1995,c.4,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-3 - Establishment of service; board; members; meetings; mental health administrator

30:9A-3. Establishment of service; board; members; meetings; mental health administrator
The several counties are hereby authorized to provide for community mental health services in accordance with the provisions of this act. Each county board of freeholders, in order to participate under this act, shall appoint a county mental health board of not less than 7 nor more than 12 residents of the county, to serve without compensation, representing local boards of health, school boards, the county welfare board, parent-teacher associations, county mental health associations, and the county medical associations and such other members as the county board of freeholders shall deem necessary. The county mental health board shall annually elect a chairman. The board of freeholders shall provide the mental health board with suitable quarters and such clerical assistance as may be required to carry out its functions. Such board shall meet not less than 4 times in each year and shall review progress in the development of comprehensive community mental health services in the county and make recommendations to the local agencies, the community mental health board and the Department of Institutions and Agencies.
Any county mental health board may, with the approval of the board of freeholders, create the position of mental health administrator. The administrator shall be the executive officer of the board and assist in carrying out its duties under this act.
The commissioner shall by regulation establish qualifications for the position of mental health administrator. If he is satisfied that the appointee is qualified and that the board of freeholders and the county mental health board have fulfilled the requirements of the act and of regulations issued pursuant thereto, he may approve reimbursement from available Federal and State funds of that portion of the salary of such administrator and of such necessary administrative expenses related to his duties as shall be allowed by regulation.
L.1957, c. 146, p. 549, s. 3. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 3, eff. June 12, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-4 - Term of members

30:9A-4. Term of members
The term of each member of the county mental health board shall be for 3 years and shall terminate on June 30, provided, however, that of the members first appointed, 1/3 shall be appointed for a term expiring 1 year, 1/3 for a term expiring 2 years, and 1/3 for a term expiring 3 years from June 30 following the date of appointment, and provided further that the members serving on the effective date of this act shall serve until June 30 following the date on which their terms would otherwise have expired. Members may not be reappointed after serving 2 full 3-year terms, until 2 years shall have elapsed since the expiration of such terms.
L.1957, c. 146, p. 550, s. 4. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 4, eff. June 12, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-5 - Powers and duties

30:9A-5. Powers and duties
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, and the regulations of the department, every county mental health board shall have the power and duty to:
a. Develop a plan of community mental health services for the county;
b. Annually appoint a professional mental health advisory committee of not less than 5, including professional representatives of mental health agencies receiving support under this act to provide all necessary technical advice required by the board;
c. Require the professional advisory committee to meet often enough to give full and proper study to all issues confronting the mental health board relating to professional aspects of mental health projects and to make recommendations to the board;
d. Review, advise and make recommendations with regard to community mental health service projects submitted for State financial participation.
e. Perform such other duties as may be necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this act.
L.1957, c. 146, p. 550, s. 5. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 5, eff. June 12, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-6 - Community projects

30:9A-6. Community projects
a. Community mental health projects shall be submitted annually by sponsoring agencies to the county mental health board and the department in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department.
b. All projects shall include an explanation of the operation proposed and a budget showing all sources of revenue, including anticipated State financial aid, and a list of personnel requirements.
c. The county mental health board shall recommend the amount of State financial aid to be allocated to each such project in the county based upon an evaluation of the project, the number of people served, the scope of the services provided and such other factors as the board may deem necessary to accomplish the objectives of this act. It shall also recommend the order of priority respecting such projects or parts thereof.
L.1957, c. 146, p. 550, s. 6. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 6, eff. June 12, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-7 - Project application

30:9A-7. Project application
Each project application shall contain such information and be submitted in such form and at such time as may be required by regulations of the department. The county mental health board shall transmit to the department its recommendations with respect to each project which has been submitted to it.
L.1957, c. 146, p. 551, s. 7. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 7, eff. June 12, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-8 - Approval of project

30:9A-8. Approval of project
The commissioner, with due regard for the recommendations made by the community mental health board, shall approve for State financial participation community mental health projects which comply with all regulations of the department and which implement in an efficient and economic manner a community mental health program through educational, consultative, diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitative and after care services for mental health problems of children and adults in the community. The commissioner shall notify the sponsoring agency and the county mental health board of his action and certify the amount of State financial participation allowed, if any.
L.1957. c. 146, p. 551, s. 8. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 8, eff. June 12, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-9 - Grants and expenditures

30:9A-9. Grants and expenditures
a. Reimbursement or advancement grants shall be paid to an eligible sponsoring agency from State funds in an amount not exceeding 60% of the allowable expenditures for each project and based upon the priority services to target populations approved by the commissioner. Allowable expenditures shall include expenditures other than capital expenditures, for such purposes as the commissioner shall, by regulation, determine to be necessary or required to carry out the mental health project. The total of the annual reimbursement or advancement grants from State funds for all community mental health projects, exclusive of capital expenditures, in any one county shall be the greater of $100,000.00 or an amount equal to $1.50 multiplied by the population of that county for the 1984 fiscal year of the county and, for each fiscal year thereafter, the amount shall be increased by $0.25, up to a total of $2.00. The amount for each fiscal year shall be multiplied by the population of the county for that particular fiscal year. No county or municipality shall, in any year, appropriate an amount for community mental health projects which is less than the amount appropriated in the preceding year, nor shall any sponsoring agency use any new or additional funding made available pursuant to this act in replacement of current funding levels unless approved in writing by the commissioner.
To permit initiation, expansion, improvement or continuation of services, the commissioner may make payments in advance to any sponsoring agency of amounts not to exceed 25% in any one quarter of the fiscal year of the amount of an approved annual grant to the agency.
b. Claims for State reimbursement or advancement to the sponsoring agency shall be made in accordance with the regulations of the department.
L.1957, c. 146, p. 551, s. 9. Amended by L.1963, c. 77, s. 1; L.1967, c. 100, s. 9, eff. June 12, 1967; L.1969, c. 74, s. 1, eff. June 4, 1969; L.1973, c. 377, s. 1, eff. Jan. 14, 1974; L.1976, c. 79, s. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1976; L.1983, c. 435, s. 1, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-9.1 - Distribution of appropriated money; considerations

30:9A-9.1. Distribution of appropriated money; considerations
The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall, in distributing any amounts appropriated pursuant to this act, give due consideration to committing funds for establishing essential elements of service in areas lacking comprehensive community mental health centers. In giving this consideration the commissioner shall give due regard to the annual county mental health service plans required pursuant to P.L. 1957, c. 146 (C. 30:9A-1 et seq.).
L.1983, c. 435, s. 2, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-9.2 - Target populations; initiation or expansion of services

30:9A-9.2. Target populations; initiation or expansion of services
a. The reimbursement or advancement grants shall be used to initiate or expand services to the following target populations and such other populations as may be designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services:
(1) Persons in State or county psychiatric institutions whose conditions do not warrant institutionalization; and
(2) Adults and children in the community who have psychiatric problems and are at risk of hospitalization because of a lack of alternative community services.
b. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations clearly delineating the conditions which shall be met for an individual to be considered part of a "target population."
c. In addition, the commissioner shall promulgate standards for monitoring and evaluating local mental health programs and shall cause a report, in writing, to be prepared and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature through the Standing Reference Committees on Institutions, Health and Welfare and the Office of Legislative Services on the results of the monitoring and evaluation, in a manner sufficient to indicate utilization of State funds for target populations served. The commissioner shall include in the report a funding source analysis of all projects within each county receiving reimbursement or advancement grants. The report shall be submitted within 12 months following enactment of this act and annually thereafter.
L.1983, c. 435, s. 3, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-10 - Rules and regulations

30:9A-10. Rules and regulations
The commissioner, with due regard for the recommendations made by the community mental health board, shall make, promulgate, modify, repeal and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary adequately to effectuate the provisions of this act and the powers conferred upon him and upon the department hereunder.
L.1957, c. 146, p. 552, s. 10. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 10, eff. June 12, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-11 - Financial grant-in-aid for capital expenditures

30:9A-11. Financial grant-in-aid for capital expenditures
It is declared to be the policy of this State to encourage sponsoring agencies as described herein to establish community mental health centers by making provision for payment of a part of the cost of the capital expenditures required in connection therewith, exclusive of the cost of site acquisition, and upon approval by the commissioner of a proper application by a sponsoring agency for this purpose a financial grant-in-aid may be made not to exceed 60% of that portion of the cost of said capital expenditures to be borne by said agency.
L.1967, c. 100, s. 11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-12 - Findings, declarations

30:9A-12. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that the incidence of suicide among adolescents has increased alarmingly and suicide presently ranks as the second leading cause of death for adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 years; that the increase in the rate of adolescent suicide is often associated with the significant changes in life-styles, values and family relationships that are occurring in our society; that the occurrence of adolescent suicide is found among youth of all racial, social and economic backgrounds and even though suicide is underreported as a cause of death for adolescents, in 1982, 114 youth suicides were reported in New Jersey; that mental health professionals believe that many suicides can be prevented through suicide awareness education programs in the schools and crisis intervention programs for adolescents and their families in the community; and that in order to ensure that the most effective prevention and crisis intervention programs are available and developed Statewide, it is necessary to establish a youth suicide prevention program in the State Department of Human Services which will be administered by community mental health services providers in cooperation with local boards of education.
L. 1985, c. 195, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-13 - Youth suicide prevention program

30:9A-13. Youth suicide prevention program
The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall establish a program of youth suicide prevention projects which shall be administered by community mental health services providers in consultation with local boards of education. The objectives of the program shall include but are not limited to the following:
a. Classroom instruction or materials designed to achieve the following objectives: to teach students facts about adolescent suicide and how to recognize signs of suicidal tendencies; to inform students of available community services aimed at prevention of suicide; and to increase students' awareness of the relationship between adolescent suicide and drug and alcohol use.
b. Training programs for classroom teachers and other teaching staff members in suicide prevention.
c. Nonclassroom school or community based programs such as a 24-hour "hotline" telephone service staffed by trained professional counselors, crisis intervention and postintervention services, parent education programs and programs for the families of suicide victims.
L. 1985, c. 195, s. 2, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-14 - Guidelines

30:9A-14. Guidelines
The Commissioner of Human Services in consultation with the Commissioner of Education shall prepare guidelines for the youth suicide prevention program. In addition to emphasizing the objectives provided in section 2 of this act, the guidelines shall foster cooperation between local boards of education and community mental health services providers.
L. 1985, c. 195, s. 3, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-15 - Proposals

30:9A-15. Proposals
a. The commissioner shall solicit proposals for suicide prevention projects from community mental health services providers interested in participating in the program.
The commissioner shall review the project proposals and approve and fund, within the limits of monies appropriated for this purpose, three proposals which best meet the objectives of the program.
b. In addition to meeting the program objectives provided in section 2 of this act, a proposal shall include procedures for evaluating the project.
c. The commissioner shall fund one proposal from the northern, central and southern regions of the State in order to ensure that program services are available Statewide.
L. 1985, c. 195, s. 4, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-16 - Cooperation with school boards

30:9A-16. Cooperation with school boards
The community mental health services provider shall prepare its funding proposal in cooperation with two or more local boards of education which are interested in participating in the suicide prevention program. The provider also shall agree to provide information and training within the limits of available funds to other local boards of education that are interested in providing for suicide prevention programs, upon their request.
L. 1985, c. 195, s. 5, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-18 - Definitions relative to mental health programs

30:9A-18. Definitions relative to mental health programs
1. As used in sections 1 through 4 of this act:
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services.
"Mental health program" means a program of mental health services which is subject to regulations adopted by the commissioner. The program may be public or private, hospital-based or non-hospital-based, incorporated or unincorporated, and for profit or nonprofit.
L.1995,c.321,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-19 - License required for conducting, maintaining, operating mental health program; fees.

30:9A-19 License required for conducting, maintaining, operating mental health program; fees.
2. a. A person shall not conduct, maintain or operate a mental health program unless: (1) the commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable, has issued a license to that person, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable, which prescribe standards for the provision of services by a mental health program; and (2) that person has a purchase of service contract or an affiliation agreement with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Families, including, but not limited to, the Division of Children's System of Care, as applicable.
b. Application for a license to conduct, maintain, or operate a mental health program shall be made upon forms prescribed by the commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable. The commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable, shall charge such nonrefundable fees for the filing of an application for a license, and for any renewal thereof, as the commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable, shall from time to time fix by regulation.
L.1995, c.321, s.2; amended 2003, c.117, s.37; 2006, c.47, s.172; 2012, c.16, s.124.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-20 - Construction of act.

30:9A-20 Construction of act.
3. Nothing in this act shall be construed to:
a. limit the authority of the Department of Health and Senior Services with respect to the licensure of a health care facility pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), regardless of whether the facility operates a separate psychiatric unit or service, or limit the authority of the Department of Human Services with respect to the licensure of an alcohol treatment facility pursuant to P.L.1975, c.305 (C.26:2B-7 et seq.), or the issuance of a certificate of approval to a narcotic and drug abuse treatment center pursuant to P.L.1970, c.334 (C.26:2G-21 et seq.);
b. require the licensure of any facility or center referenced in subsection a. of this section by the Department of Human Services; or
c. require licensure of a mental health agency which does not provide a mental health program that is subject to regulations adopted by the commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable.
L.1995, c.321, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.173.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-21 - Rules, regulations.

30:9A-21 Rules, regulations.
4. The commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1995, c.321, s.4; amended 2006, c.47, s.174.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-22 - Findings, declarations relative to youth suicide.

30:9A-22 Findings, declarations relative to youth suicide.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Overall, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for all Americans and the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24.
b. During the period from1952 to 1995, the incidence of suicide among adolescents and young adults nearly tripled. During the period from 1980 to 1997, the rate of suicide among persons ages 15 to 19 increased by 11% and among persons ages 10 to 14 by 109%. Although suicide among young children is a rare event, the dramatic increase in the rate among persons ages 10 to 14 underscores the urgent need for intensifying efforts to prevent suicide among persons in this age group. It is also widely reported that the risk for attempted or completed suicide varies with race, religion, age and sexual identity.
c. In 1996, 72 persons under the age of 25 committed suicide in New Jersey, and every month at least 127 young people in this State attempt suicide. Over 40% of the suicide attempts of minors are second or subsequent attempts. Non-fatal suicide attempts outnumber suicide death and often result in significant medical and economic costs, and in physical, emotional and psychological damage. Like suicide deaths, however, suicide attempts are generally under-reported.
d. It is estimated that fewer than 25% of suicide attempts are reported. When they are reported, the reaction often makes the person less likely to seek further help. Suicide evokes complicated and uncomfortable reactions that stigmatize the survivors and increase their burden of hurt, isolation and secrecy. This secrecy also tends to diminish the accuracy and amount of information available about persons who have attempted or completed suicides, which information could help suicide prevention efforts.
e. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a program in this State to: collect information about youths who attempt suicide and improve the information available to both professionals, who are in contact with youth at risk of suicide, and families at risk; identify and provide suitable intervention services to reduce the incidence of suicide; and educate youths and families at risk about the resources available for suicide prevention and intervention.
L.2003,c.214,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-23 - Definitions relative to youth suicide.

30:9A-23 Definitions relative to youth suicide.
2. As used in this act:
"Alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.).
"Attempted suicide" means destructive behavior intended by the actor to result in the actor's harm or death.
"Certified Domestic Violence Specialist" means a person who has fulfilled the requirements of certification as a Domestic Violence Specialist established by the New Jersey Association of Domestic Violence Professionals.
"Completed suicide" means a death that is known or reasonably suspected to have resulted from an intentional act of the deceased, regardless of whether it has been ruled a suicide by a medical examiner.
"Council" means the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council established pursuant to this act.
"Division" means the Division of Mental Health Services in the Department of Human Services.
"Teaching staff member" means a member of the professional staff of any school district, regional board of education or the board of trustees of a charter school, or any board of education of a county vocational school, who holds an office, position or employment of such character that the qualifications for the office, position or employment require the member to hold a valid and effective standard, provisional or emergency certificate, appropriate to the member's office, position or employment, issued by the State Board of Examiners. Teaching staff member includes a school nurse and a school athletic trainer.
"Youth" means a person 24 years of age or younger.
L.2003,c.214,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-26 - Public awareness campaign on youth suicide prevention and intervention.

30:9A-26 Public awareness campaign on youth suicide prevention and intervention.
5. The Commissioner of Human Services shall develop and publicize, in consultation with the council, a public awareness campaign on youth suicide prevention and intervention, the goals of which shall be to:
a. increase voluntary reporting of youth suicides and attempts at suicide by professionals who are likely to know of suicides and attempts in the course of their employment;
b. increase referrals by these professionals to therapeutic services available to youths who contemplate or attempt suicide;
c. increase public awareness of the incidence and causes of youth suicide attempts and decrease the stigma currently associated with depression and suicide; and
d. encourage the use by families of short-term and long-term public and private mental health services, as well as other services, to reduce the incidence of attempted and completed suicides by youths.
L.2003,c.214,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-27 - Compilation of data, annual report.

30:9A-27 Compilation of data, annual report.
6. a. The division shall compile data about reported attempted and completed suicides by youths in the State, without identifying any individuals involved.
b. The Commissioner of Human Services shall issue a report annually to the council, the Governor and the Legislature containing a summary of the data compiled by the division that includes aggregate demographic information about youths who attempt or complete suicide. The report shall include any recommendations for legislation or regulatory changes that would aid in the collection of more accurate data or the provision of more effective suicide prevention and intervention.
c. The commissioner shall provide specific findings about youth suicides and attempts to the council, as soon as possible, to assist the council in fulfilling its responsibility under this act to make recommendations about youth suicide prevention and intervention.
L.2003,c.214,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-28 - Regulations.

30:9A-28 Regulations.
7. The Commissioner of Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of this act.
L.2003,c.214,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-29 - Statewide youth suicide prevention plan; development, adoption.

30:9A-29 Statewide youth suicide prevention plan; development, adoption.
1. a. The Commissioner of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, and the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2003, c.214 (C.30:9A-25), shall develop and adopt a Statewide youth suicide prevention plan no later than 180 days after the effective date of this act.
b. The plan shall address, but not be limited to, the:
(1) identification of existing State and local sources of data concerning youth suicide deaths, youth suicide attempts, and self-inflicted injuries by youth;
(2) coordination and sharing of such data among identified State and local sources;
(3) promotion of greater public awareness about youth suicide prevention services and resources;
(4) identification of barriers to accessing mental health and substance use disorder services, and opportunities to enhance access; and
(5) promotion of evidenced-based and best practice programs, listed on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center's Best Practices Registry, for the prevention and treatment of youth suicide and self-injury.
L.2011, c.166, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.113.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-30 - Preparation of report.

30:9A-30 Preparation of report.
2. The Commissioners of Human Services and Children and Families, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, shall prepare a report reviewing the effectiveness and sufficiency of services provided by the New Jersey-based suicide prevention hotlines. The report prepared pursuant to this section shall be transmitted to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), no later than 12 months after the effective date of this act.
L.2011, c.166, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-31 - Review of grant application procedures; applications.

30:9A-31 Review of grant application procedures; applications.
3. a. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall review the Department of Children and Families grant application procedures to ensure that grant applications submitted by the department for youth suicide prevention initiatives are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
b. The commissioner shall give thorough consideration to and, where appropriate, apply for any grants from the federal government, and contributions and donations from other public or private sources as may be used for the purposes of this act.
L.2011, c.166, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-32 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

30:9A-32 Report to Governor, Legislature.
4. The commissioner, within 18 months after the effective date of this act, shall report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on the implementation of the provisions of this act, and shall include the youth suicide prevention plan developed pursuant to this act, and the commissioner's findings and actions taken to implement the provisions of section 3 of this act.
L.2011, c.166, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9A-33 - Rules, regulations.

30:9A-33 Rules, regulations.
5. The commissioner, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2011, c.166, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9B-1 - Findings, declarations

30:9B-1. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that: there is a great need to foster innovative, cost-effective social and health services; self-help and mutual aid groups are based on a long-standing and deeply rooted American tradition of local, volunteer initiatives; there is increasing scientific evidence that self-help activities have long-term health benefits; the President's Commission on Mental Health has recommended the establishment of self-help clearinghouses to promote the development, coordination and public awareness of self-help groups; and the creation of a Statewide Self-Help Clearinghouse would be an invaluable resource for the citizens of this State.
L. 1985, c. 296, s. 1, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9B-2 - Self-Help Clearinghouse

30:9B-2. Self-Help Clearinghouse
2. The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall establish a Self-Help Clearinghouse in the Division of Mental Health Services.
L.1985,c.296,s.2; amended 1995,c.4,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9B-3 - Guidelines; funding

30:9B-3. Guidelines; funding
a. The commissioner shall prepare guidelines for the Self-Help Clearinghouse.
b. The commissioner shall solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations interested in establishing a Statewide Self-Help Clearinghouse, review the proposals, and approve and fund within the limits of moneys allocated to the department the proposal which best meets the objectives of the program.
c. The Self-Help Clearinghouse shall assist in the development of self-help groups throughout the State by providing technical assistance to communities including, but not limited to, consultation, training and technical assistance; collect, integrate and make available self-help information and resource material; and publish and distribute a Statewide directory of self-help groups.
L. 1985, c. 296, s. 3, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:9B-4 - Rules, regulations

30:9B-4 Rules, regulations
4. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall adopt the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
1985, c.296, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies › Section 30:11-10 - Provisions applicable to private mental hospitals.

30:11-10 Provisions applicable to private mental hospitals.
6. The provisions of article 3 of chapter 4 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes, except as concerning or pertaining to the investigation and determination of legal settlement and indigence of patients, shall apply to duly licensed private mental hospitals for the care and treatment of persons with a mental illness, a mental deficiency, and an intellectual disability and every license issued hereunder shall be the licensee's authority to receive and hold a person duly admitted or committed pursuant to law.
L.1956, c.161, s.6; amended 2010, c.50, s.58.