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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-55 - Requirements for registration as firm of public accountants.

45:2B-55 Requirements for registration as firm of public accountants.
14. a. A firm engaged in this State in the practice of attest services and not otherwise registered with the board or exempt from registration under section 13 of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-54) shall be required to register with the board as a firm of public accountants. A firm engaged in the practice of public accountancy, but not performing attest services, shall be eligible to register with the board as a firm of public accountants. In either case, the firm shall meet the following requirements:
(1) At least one owner of a firm shall be a public accountant or certified public accountant in good standing, and licensed to practice public accountancy in this State;
(2) Each owner of the firm, other than a nonlicensee, shall be a public accountant or certified public accountant of any state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia in good standing, and licensed to practice public accountancy where licensed;
(3) There shall be a public accountant or certified public accountant in the firm who has ultimate responsibility for each attest engagement. On all firm applications and renewal forms, a licensee shall be designated as responsible and in charge of all professional matters relating to the practice of accountancy by the registered firm. Each owner of a firm in this State, other than a nonlicensee, personally engaged within this State in the practice of public accounting shall be a public accountant or a certified public accountant of this State in good standing and licensed to practice public accountancy in this State.
b. Application for registration of a firm shall be made upon the affidavit of an owner of the firm who is a public accountant or certified public accountant of this State in good standing and licensed to practice public accountancy in this State. The board shall in each case determine whether the applicant is eligible for registration. A firm which is so registered may use the words "public accountant" or the abbreviation "PAs" in connection with its firm name. Notification shall be given to the board within 90 days after admission or withdrawal of an owner licensed and practicing in this State from any firm so registered.
L.1997, c.259, s.14; amended 1999, c.215, s.3; 2001, c.149, s.7; 2008, c.45, s.3; 2019, c.10, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-57 - Triennial registration for firm; fee

45:2B-57 Triennial registration for firm; fee
16. Each firm established or maintained in this State for the practice of public accountancy by certified public accountants or public accountants shall triennially register with and pay to the board a triennial registration fee.
L.1997, c.259, s.16; amended 2019, c.10, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-58 - Triennial renewal of license; fee

45:2B-58 Triennial renewal of license; fee
17. Every certified public accountant and public accountant licensed to practice public accountancy within this State shall renew his license triennially with the board and pay a triennial license fee established by the board by regulation.
Notice of the failure to renew a license and pay the triennial license fee shall be given to any person who fails to do so within 60 days following the license expiration date, which notice shall state that, upon the continued failure to pay that fee, the license issued to that individual will be forfeited at the time and place stated in the notice, unless the fee is paid by the specified time. The board may make rules regarding the reissuance of a license to any person whose license has been forfeited under this section.
An individual paying the triennial license fee, in addition to furnishing any other information which the board may require, shall state in the application whether any license as a certified public accountant or public accountant or any charter as a chartered accountant or any other license, permit or registration to practice public accountancy ever issued to or made for that individual by any state or political subdivision of the United States, or by any foreign country or political subdivision thereof, or by any professional accounting organization, has been revoked or suspended, and, if so, state those facts relating to that revocation or suspension as the board may require.
No certified public accountant, public accountant, registered municipal accountant or public school accountant of this State, who has not renewed his license pursuant to the requirements of this section, shall, during that period, hold himself out to be engaged in practice as a certified public accountant, public accountant, registered municipal accountant or public school accountant within this State.
L.1997,c.259,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-60 - Modification of suspension, reissuance of license, registration

45:2B-60 Modification of suspension, reissuance of license, registration
19. a. In any case where the board has suspended or revoked a license or registration or refused to renew a license or registration, the board may, upon application in writing by the person or firm affected and for good cause shown, modify the suspension, or reissue the license or registration.
b. The board shall prescribe the manner in which such an application shall be made, the time within which it shall be made, and the circumstances in which hearings or applications will be held.
c. Before reissuing, or terminating the suspension of a license or registration under this section, and as a condition of reissuance or termination of suspension, the board may require the applicant to show successful completion of the continuing professional education requirements of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.); and the board may make the reinstatement of a license or registration conditional and subject to satisfactory completion of a peer review conducted in a manner required by the board.
L.1997, c.259, s.19; amended 2019, c.10, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-61 - Issuance of report on financial statements prohibited; exceptions.

45:2B-61 Issuance of report on financial statements prohibited; exceptions.
20. a. No individual or firm shall issue a report on financial statements of any other individual, firm, organization, or governmental unit unless that person or firm holds a valid license or registration issued under this act, qualifies for the practice privilege under section 6 of P.L.2008, c.45 (C.45:2B-50.1), or is exempt from registration under section 13 of P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-54), except that this prohibition shall not apply to: an officer, partner, member, manager or employee of any firm or organization affixing that person's own signature to any statement or report in reference to the financial affairs of that firm or organization with any wording designating the position, title or office that the person holds in the firm or organization; any act of a public official or employee in the performance of that person's duties; the performance by any person of other services involving the use of accounting skills, including the preparation of tax returns or financial statements prepared without the issuance of reports, or providing a management advisory service.
b. The prohibition contained in subsection a. of this section is applicable to the issuance, by a person not holding a valid license or a firm not holding a valid registration, of a report using any form of language conventionally used by licensees respecting review of financial statements or compilation of financial statements.
L.1997, c.259, s.20; amended 2008, c.45, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-63 - Violations, referral to authority; immunity of board members

45:2B-63 Violations, referral to authority; immunity of board members
22. Whenever, by reason of an investigation, the board shall have reason to believe that there has been a violation of the laws of this State, the board may refer the matter and any information pertaining to the matter to the Attorney General of this State or the appropriate civil or criminal law enforcement authority. Each member of the board shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability on account of these referrals, unless a member has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose.
L.1997,c.259,s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-64 - Single prohibited act justifies penalty

45:2B-64 Single prohibited act justifies penalty
23. In any action brought under this act, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this act shall be sufficient to justify a penalty, injunction, restraining order, or conviction, respectively, without evidence of a general course of conduct.
L.1997,c.259,s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-65 - Disclosure of client information

45:2B-65 Disclosure of client information
24. Except by permission of the client engaging a licensee or firm under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.), or the heirs, successors, or personal representatives of that client, no licensee or partner, officer, member, manager, shareholder, or employee of a licensee or firm shall disclose information communicated to the licensee or firm by the client relating to and in connection with services rendered to the client by the licensee or firm in the practice of public accountancy. Such information shall be deemed confidential; except that nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the disclosure of information required to be disclosed by the standards of the public accounting profession in reporting on the examination of financial statements or as prohibiting compliance with applicable laws, regulations or Public Company Accounting Oversight Board requirements, or as prohibiting disclosures in court proceedings, investigations or proceedings under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.), in ethical investigations conducted by private professional organizations, or in the course of peer reviews.
L.1997, c.259, s.24; amended 2019, c.10, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-66 - Disposition of records

45:2B-66 Disposition of records
25. a. All statements, records, schedules, working papers, memoranda or other records made by a licensee or a partner, shareholder, officer, director, member, manager or employee of a licensee or firm, incident to, or in the course of, rendering services to a client in the practice of public accountancy, except the reports submitted by the licensee or firm to the client and except for records that are part of the client's records, shall be and remain the property of the licensee or firm, unless there is an express agreement between the licensee or firm and the client to the contrary. No such statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum shall be sold, transferred, or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or the client's designated representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, shareholders, members or new partners, new shareholders, or new members of the licensee or firm, or any combined or merged firm or successor in interest to the licensee or firm. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any temporary transfer of working papers or other material necessary in the course of carrying out peer reviews or as otherwise interfering with the disclosure of information pursuant to P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.).
b. A licensee shall furnish to a client or former client, upon request and reasonable notice:
(1) A copy of the licensee's working papers or other records, to the extent that these would ordinarily constitute part of the client's records and are not otherwise available to the client; and
(2) Any accounting or other records belonging to the client, or obtained from or on behalf of the client, that the licensee or firm removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account. The licensee or firm may make and retain copies of such documents of the client when they form the basis for work done by the licensee or firm.
c. Nothing contained in this section shall require a licensee or firm to keep any working papers beyond the period prescribed in any other applicable statute.
L.1997, c.259, s.25; amended 2019, c.10, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-67 - Quality Enhancement Program

45:2B-67 Quality Enhancement Program
26. a. The board may adopt regulations establishing a Peer Review Program for the review of audits, reviews, compilations or other reports issued by licensees or firms engaged in the practice of public accountancy in this State to determine whether the reports comply with accepted accounting and auditing standards.
b. Each licensee or firm may be required to submit copies of audits, reviews, compilations or other reports as required by the board.
c. The Peer Review Program established under this section may include procedures for review of the reports submitted and for follow-up reviews and remedial and other actions to be taken in cases of reports which are deficient or in some other manner are not in compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. The board may exempt firms which have reports reviewed under a program conducted by other states or other public or private entities which the board finds to be equal to or to exceed the Peer Review Program established under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.).
L.1997, c.259, s.26; amended 2019, c.10, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-68 - Continuing professional education required for license renewal; orientation, certain.

45:2B-68 Continuing professional education required for license renewal; orientation, certain.
27. a. The board shall, as a condition for triennial license renewal, require any person licensed as a "certified public accountant," or "public accountant," to complete 120 credits of continuing professional education during the immediately preceding triennial period of licensure.
b. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing professional education on an individual basis for hardship reasons such as health, military service, or other due cause and may establish a policy for the continuing education requirements for inactive or retired accountants who remain certified or registered.
c. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits as a condition for triennial licensure for the initial renewal of licensure, however, any person licensed as a "certified public accountant" shall, within six months prior to initial licensure, or within the first six months following initial licensure, complete an orientation course in topics identified by the board, and conducted by any organization recognized by the board as provided in subsection d. of this section.
d. The board shall:
(1) establish standards for continuing professional education, including the subject matter, contents of courses of study, and the number of credits required;
(2) accredit educational programs and sponsors of educational programs offering credit towards the continuing professional education requirements; and
(3) accredit other equivalent educational programs, such as teaching, conferences, professional seminars, technical reviews, courses with non-hourly attendance, including home study courses, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs.
e. A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a license shall be determined to have met the continuing professional education renewal requirement under subsection a. of this section by meeting the continuing professional education requirement for renewal of a certificate in the state in which the licensee's principal place of business is located. Non-resident licensees shall demonstrate compliance with the continuing professional education renewal requirements of the state in which the licensee's principal place of business is located by signing a statement verifying the compliance on the renewal application of this State. If a non-resident licensee's principal place of business is located in a state that has no continuing professional education requirements for renewal of a license, then the non-resident licensee must comply with all continuing professional education requirements for renewal of a license under P.L.1997, c.259 (C.45:2B-42 et seq.).
L.1997, c.259, s.27; amended 2007, c.70; 2014, c.59, s.2; 2019, c.10, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-69 - Construction of terms

45:2B-69 Construction of terms
28. Whenever any law or regulation requires professional services to be performed by a certified public accountant, that requirement shall be construed to mean certified public accountant or public accountant.
L.1997,c.259,s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-70 - Requirements for qualification as registered municipal accountant

45:2B-70. Requirements for qualification as registered municipal accountant
29. A certified public accountant or public accountant holding an active license shall qualify as a registered municipal accountant by passing a registered municipal accountant's examination. Only a registered municipal accountant licensed in this State shall undertake the work of auditing the financial statements of any municipality or county.
The board shall make all rules governing examinations and the issuance of licenses to registered municipal accountants.
The registration fee for a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey shall be established by the board, and shall be imposed for each triennial registration.
L.1997,c.259,s.29; amended 2001, c.149, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-71 - Continuing education required for registered municipal accountant.

45:2B-71 Continuing education required for registered municipal accountant.
30. The board shall require any person licensed as a registered municipal accountant, as a condition for triennial licensure, to complete the required number of credits of continuing professional education as determined by the board during each triennial period of licensure.
Each credit of continuing professional education required pursuant to this section shall represent or be equivalent to 50 minutes of verified course attendance at a course or seminar approved by the board.
L.1997, c.259, s.30; amended 2014, c.59, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-72 - Municipal, county audit signed by RMA

45:2B-72 Municipal, county audit signed by RMA
31. A report of audit of a municipality or county shall be signed by the registered municipal accountant making the audit or in charge of the audit.
L.1997,c.259,s.31.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-73 - Qualification as public school accountant

45:2B-73. Qualification as public school accountant
32. Any person who undertakes the work of auditing the financial statements of any school district in New Jersey shall qualify as a public school accountant (PSA) by:
a. Submitting an application to the board, demonstrating satisfactorily to the board that the individual holds an active license in New Jersey as a certified public accountant, public accountant, or registered municipal accountant, and paying the required fee; and
b. Renewing the license triennially and paying the required fee.
L.1997,c.259,s.32; amended 2001, c.149, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2B-75 - Current regulations unaffected

45:2B-75 Current regulations unaffected
34. This act shall not affect the regulations currently in effect and promulgated by the board, and those regulations that are consistent with the purposes and provisions of this act shall continue with full force and effect until amended, modified or repealed by the board established pursuant to this act.
L.1997,c.259,s.34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-1 - Purpose of act

45:2C-1. Purpose of act
The purpose of this act is to establish the more effective provision of acupuncture services in this State in order to encourage the use thereof by the residents of this State who pursue this form of health care treatment and to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
L.1983, c. 7, s. 1, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-2 - Definitions.

45:2C-2 Definitions.
2. As used in this act:
a. "Acupuncture" means the practice of Oriental medicine based on traditional Oriental medical theories, including, but not limited to, the stimulation of a certain point or points on or near the surface of the body by the insertion of needles to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions, including pain control, for the treatment of diseases or dysfunctions of the body and includes the techniques of electroacupuncture, mechanical stimulation, adjunctive therapies and moxibustion.
b. "Board" means the Acupuncture Examining Board.
c. "Electroacupuncture" means the therapeutic use of weak electric currents at acupuncture loci.
d. "Moxibustion" means the therapeutic use of thermal stimulus at acupuncture loci by burning artemisia.
L.1983, c.7, s.2; amended 2009, c.56, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-3 - Acupuncture Examining Board.

45:2C-3 Acupuncture Examining Board.
3. There is created in the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety and under the State Board of Medical Examiners an Acupuncture Examining Board consisting of nine members, four of whom shall be acupuncturists licensed in this State and not licensed as physicians and surgeons, two members shall be physicians and surgeons licensed in this State, with at least two years' experience in acupuncture; and pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), two members shall be public members who do not hold a license as a physician and surgeon or acupuncturist and one member shall be from a department in the Executive Branch of the State government. The members of the board shall be residents of the State appointed by the Governor for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Of the members initially appointed, three shall hold office for one year; three shall hold office for two years; and three shall hold office for three years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms only.
The board shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of its members and shall annually elect a chairman and a secretary from among its members. The board shall carry out the responsibilities assigned to it under this act and such other matters as the State Board of Medical Examiners may require. The board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. All regulations adopted, amended or repealed by the board shall be subject to the review and approval of the State Board of Medical Examiners.
L.1983, c.7, s.3; amended 1984, c.76, s.1; 2009, c.56, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-4 - Record of proceedings, register of applications for licensure.

45:2C-4 Record of proceedings, register of applications for licensure.
4. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings under this act and a register of all applications for licensure hereunder, which register shall include but not be limited to:
a. The name and residence of each applicant;
b. The date of the application;
c. The applicant's place of business;
d. Whether the applicant was rejected or a license was granted and the date of such action.
The board shall compile annually a list of licensed acupuncturists authorized to practice in this State. This list shall be available to the public.
L.1983, c.7, s.4; amended 2009, c.56, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-5 - Standards governing practice of acupuncture.

45:2C-5 Standards governing practice of acupuncture.
5. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners, after consultation with the board, shall establish standards governing the practice of acupuncture, including but not limited to:
(1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56)
(2) An acupuncturist shall obtain informed written consent from each patient, giving each patient a full explanation of the procedure to be performed and informing each patient of the possible complications which may result therefrom, before performing acupuncture.
(3) Only acupuncture devices labeled in accordance with United States Food and Drug Administration guidelines shall be used by acupuncturists.
(4) An acupuncturist shall advise each patient as to the importance of consulting with a licensed physician regarding the patient's condition, and shall keep on file with the patient's records a form attesting to the patient's notice of that advice. The form shall be in duplicate, with one copy to be issued to the patient, and signed and dated by both the acupuncturist and the patient.
(5) An acupuncturist shall maintain medical malpractice liability insurance coverage, at appropriate amounts as set forth in regulations.
b. The board may employ such personnel as it deems necessary for the administration of this act.
L.1983, c.7, s.5; amended 2009, c.56, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-6 - Practices allowed by holder of license.

45:2C-6 Practices allowed by holder of license.
6. a. A license issued pursuant to this act authorizes the holder thereof to engage in the practice of acupuncture and when used in connection therewith to perform or prescribe the use of tuina, shiatsu, and other forms of Oriental massage, surface stimulation of a certain point or combination of points on the body, breathing techniques and exercise to promote health.
b. The holder of a license may also utilize adjunctive therapies, which include, but are not limited to: Oriental dietary therapy; lifestyle and behavioral education; laser stimulation in accordance with relevant federal law; cupping; thermal methods; magnets; gua-sha; percutaneous and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation; and, subject to the additional certification and filing requirements set forth in section 14 of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19), herbology. Any adjunctive therapies utilized by the holder of a license shall be approved by the board.
L.1983, c.7, s.6; amended 2009, c.56, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-7 - License required to practice acupuncture; exceptions.

45:2C-7 License required to practice acupuncture; exceptions.
7. A person who is not licensed under this act shall not practice acupuncture, hold himself out as practicing acupuncture, or use a title or description, including the following: L.Ac; Licensed Acupuncturist; C. A.; Certified Acupuncturist; Acupuncturist; or any other letters or words denoting that the person so practices acupuncture. A person who is participating in an approved course of study or school in acupuncture may practice acupuncture under conditions established by the board.
The State Board of Medical Examiners may suspend or revoke a license to practice medicine and surgery, upon proof to its satisfaction that the holder thereof practiced acupuncture contrary to the provisions of this act or employed a person who practiced acupuncture without licensure.
L.1983, c.7, s.7; amended 1984, c.76, s.2; 2009, c.56, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-8 - Practice of acupuncture by physician, surgeon, dentist.

45:2C-8 Practice of acupuncture by physician, surgeon, dentist.
8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture by a person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist and is in good standing, provided his course of training has included acupuncture. The course of training in acupuncture shall be for a minimum of 300 hours and shall include a clinical training program of not less than 150 hours. A person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist, who practices acupuncture as permitted pursuant to this section, shall be subject to oversight by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, as appropriate, and shall not be subject to oversight by the Acupuncture Examining Board.
L.1983, c.7, s.8; amended 2009, c.56, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-9 - Requirements for licensure as acupuncturist.

45:2C-9 Requirements for licensure as acupuncturist.
9. Except as provided in section 8 of P.L.1983, c.7 (C.45:2C-8), each person desiring to obtain a license to practice acupuncture shall make application therefor to the board upon such form and in such manner as the board shall prescribe and shall furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that he:
a. Is at least 21 years of age;
b. Is of good moral character; and
c. (1) Has a baccalaureate degree and has successfully completed a board approved course of study or a board approved program of a school of acupuncture.
(2) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56)
(3) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56)
The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the board.
The board shall evaluate each applicant applying for a license to practice acupuncture and make the final determination regarding each applicant's admission to the examination and the issuance or denial of a license.
L.1983, c.7, s.9; amended 1984, c.76, s.3; 2009, c.56, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-9.1 - Certified acupuncturist deemed licensed.

45:2C-9.1 Certified acupuncturist deemed licensed.
15. Any person who is a certified acupuncturist pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1983, c.7 (C.45:2C-9) on the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.) shall be deemed a licensed acupuncturist under, and subject to the provisions of, P.L.1983, c.7 (C.45:2C-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.).
L.2009, c.56, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-10 - Examinations; reexamination after failure to pass

45:2C-10. Examinations; reexamination after failure to pass
The board shall administer an examination to applicants who comply with section 9 of this act. The examination shall be written in the English language and shall test the applicant's knowledge of the practice of acupuncture, human anatomy, modern sterilization techniques, the storage and handling of sterile equipment, and such other subjects as the board may require. The examination shall include a practical test of the skills required to competently practice acupuncture, and demonstrate the applicant's ability to meaningfully communicate in English with a patient regarding the patient's acupuncture treatment. Examinations shall be held within the State at least once a year at a time and place to be designated by the board. If an applicant fails to pass the examination, he may be reexamined at the next examination upon payment of the reexamination fee.
L.1983, c. 7, s. 10, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-11 - Licensing.

45:2C-11 Licensing.
11. The board shall license each applicant who passes the examination, in accordance with standards fixed by it and who is not disqualified to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act or P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.).
L.1983, c.7, s.11; amended 2009, c.56, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-13 - Standards for approval of courses of study, schools.

45:2C-13 Standards for approval of courses of study, schools.
13. a. The board shall establish standards for the approval or recognition of courses of stud and schools, completion of which will satisfy the requirements of subsection c. of section 9 of this act.
b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56)
L.1983, c.7, s.13; amended 1984, c.76, s.4; 2009, c.56, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-16 - Posting license, notification of change of address.

45:2C-16 Posting license, notification of change of address.
16. Before practicing acupuncture, an acupuncturist shall post his license in a conspicuous location in his office. If an acupuncturist has more than one office, he shall obtain from the board a duplicate license for each additional office. Where a license or duplicate is lost or destroyed, notice of the loss or destruction shall be given to the board forthwith and the board may issue a copy thereof. An acupuncturist shall notify the board in writing of any change of address or location of his office at least five days prior to the change, returning therewith his license and any duplicates, so that the board may either endorse thereon the change or issue a new license and duplicates as of the same date as the original license, in lieu of the license and duplicates so surrendered.
L.1983, c.7, s.16; amended 2009, c.56, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-17 - Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license; grounds.

45:2C-17 Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license; grounds.
17. 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 acupuncture upon proof to the satisfaction of the board that the holder thereof has:
a. Employed unlicensed persons to practice acupuncture; or
b. Advertised the practice of acupuncture so as to disseminate false, deceptive or misleading information, whether as an individual, through a professional service corporation or through a third party.
L.1983, c.7, s.17; amended 2009, c.56, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-18 - Annual report

45:2C-18. Annual report
For 5 years following enactment of this act the board shall submit a report to the Legislature in January of each year. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a summary of the implementation of this act; the number of acupuncturists certified in the preceding year; and a description of all complaints received and disciplinary action taken against acupuncturists by the board and State Board of Medical Examiners in the preceding year. The report may include any legislative bills which the board may desire to recommend for adoption by the Legislature.
L.1983, c. 7, s. 18, eff. Jan. 18, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2C-19 - Herbology in practice of acupuncture, certification.

45:2C-19 Herbology in practice of acupuncture, certification.
14. a. An acupuncturist licensed on or after the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), before employing herbology in his practice, shall submit to the board proof of current certification in either Chinese Herbology or Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), or its successor.
b. (1) The board may, as provided in this subsection, approve the employment of herbology in the practice of acupuncture by the following persons who do not meet the herbology certification requirements of subsection a. of this section:
(a) An acupuncturist certified on or before the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), who employs herbology in his practice; or
(b) A person who, on or before the effective date of P.L.2009, c.56 (C.45:2C-19 et al.), is enrolled in and graduates, or has graduated, from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
(2) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the appropriate criteria for approval pursuant to this subsection, which shall include:
(a) professional level training in herbology at a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM);
(b) experience in the professional use of herbology in the acupuncturist's practice; or
(c) any other criteria deemed appropriate by the board.
(3) Persons seeking approval to employ herbology pursuant to this subsection shall apply to the board within six months after the final adoption of the rules and regulations establishing the criteria.
L.2009, c.56, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-2 - Findings, declarations relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.

45:2D-2 Findings, declarations relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that: the profession of alcohol and drug counseling profoundly affects the lives and public safety of the people of New Jersey; the public interest requires the establishment of professional licensing and certification standards for alcohol and drug counselors to protect the citizens of this State by setting standards of education, ethics, competencies and experience for those persons presently practicing and for those seeking to practice and be licensed or certified as alcohol and drug counselors in this State; licensing and certification will enable other professionals, health services providers, employers and the general public to recognize qualified practicing alcohol and drug counselors; and licensing and certification will provide assurances that professionals engaged in alcohol and drug counseling meet acceptable standards of education, experience, ethics and competency in practice which will encourage and promote quality treatment and rehabilitation for drug and alcohol abusers.
L.1997,c.331,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-3 - Definitions relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.

45:2D-3 Definitions relative to licensing, certification of alcohol, drug counselors.
3. As used in this act:
"Alcohol and drug counseling" means the professional application of alcohol and drug counseling methods which assist an individual or group to develop an understanding of alcohol and drug dependency problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting the individual's or group's interest, abilities and needs as affected by alcohol and drug dependency problems.
"Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc." means the member of the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc. which certifies alcohol and drug counselors in the State of New Jersey.
"Board" means the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners.
"Certified alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who holds a current, valid certificate issued pursuant to section 5 of this act.
"Committee" means the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee established pursuant to section 12 of this act.
"Department" means the Department of Law and Public Safety.
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety.
"Licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section 4 of this act.
"Self-help group" means a voluntary group of persons who offer peer support to each other in recovering from an addiction.
"Supervised practical training" means supervision which seeks to teach the knowledge and skills related to alcohol and drug counseling.
"Supervision" means the direct review of a supervisee for the purpose of accountability, teaching, training, administering, or clinical review by a supervisor in the same area of specialized practice.
L.1997,c.331,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-4 - Requirements for licensure as licensed clinical alcohol, drug counselor.

45:2D-4 Requirements for licensure as licensed clinical alcohol, drug counselor.
4. a. Each person applying for licensure as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor shall make application to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board shall immediately refer each application to the committee for appropriate action. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the committee that he has:
(1) Received a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in counseling or counseling related subjects; and
(2) Successfully completed all the requirements to be a certified alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to section 5 of this act.
b. The board shall issue a license as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor to any health care provider licensed by this State who, within the scope of that provider's practice, diagnoses and treats drug or alcohol related disorders, or both, and demonstrates to the board that the person has equivalent education, training and comparable years of experience as required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, except that the person shall be exempt from meeting the provisions of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act.
L.1997,c.331,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-5 - Requirements for certification as certified alcohol, drug counselor.

45:2D-5 Requirements for certification as certified alcohol, drug counselor.
5. a. Each person applying for certification as a certified alcohol and drug counselor shall make application to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board shall immediately refer each application to the committee for appropriate action. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the committee that he has received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency and that he has:
(1) Had 300 hours of supervised practical training in alcohol and drug counseling acceptable to the board. This practical training may be part of the work experience pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection a. and may be completed under more than one agency or supervisor;
(2) Had two years of supervised work experience acceptable to the board which may be paid or voluntary time working directly with alcohol or other drug clients. This experience may include both direct and indirect functions. Formal education or unsupervised work experience may not be substituted for the required experience;
(3) Completed 270 hours of alcohol and drug education, including formal classroom education, workshops, seminars, institutes, in-service training and college or university work. This education shall be related to the knowledge and skill base associated with the functions of an alcohol and drug counselor. All education shall be approved by the board;
(4) Attended alcohol and drug abuse self-help group meetings as prescribed by the board; and
(5) Successfully completed an oral examination on the applicant's written case presentation; and
(6) Successfully completed a written examination provided by the board, which may be a written examination administered by a nationally recognized alcohol and drug counseling certification organization.
b. The experience and education requirements in subsection a. of this section shall insure that the applicant is competent in the functions of an alcohol and drug abuse counselor , which include: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, education and prevention, referral, consultation with other professionals in regard to client treatment and services, and reporting and recordkeeping.
L.1997,c.331,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-6 - Review of qualifications.

45:2D-6 Review of qualifications.
6. The committee shall review the qualifications of each person who applies for licensure or certification. No applicant shall be licensed or certified by the board unless a majority of the full committee first determines that the applicant has met the education and experience requirements and performed satisfactorily on the appropriate examinations required pursuant to this act. All applicants who are determined to be qualified and are recommended for licensure or certification by the committee shall be considered for licensure or certification by the board, with the final decisions to be made by the board. The board is authorized to review the actions taken by the committee with respect to the committee's evaluation and examination of applicants for licensure as licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors or for certification as certified alcohol and drug counselors and the board may reverse, modify or fail to implement any determination by the committee with an affirmative vote of a majority of the board.
L.1997,c.331,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-7 - Application fee, renewal.

45:2D-7 Application fee, renewal.
7. Each initial application under this act shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the committee. Licenses and certifications shall be renewed biennially upon a form provided by the board, accompanied by payment of a fee prescribed by the board. Each applicant shall apply for renewal of licensure or certification within 180 days of expiration, and shall present satisfactory evidence that the continuing education requirements have been completed. If the certificate or license is not renewed within 180 days of expiration, the license or certification shall be revoked upon notice by the board. A license or certification which has been revoked may be reinstated within three years, upon payment to the board of a prescribed reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee for each year or part thereof during which the license or certification was ineffective. After the three-year period, the license or certification may be reinstated only by complying with the provisions of this act regarding initial licensure or certification.
L.1997,c.331,s.7.