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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2O-1 - Findings, declarations

26:2O-1. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. It is estimated that about 5% of the population carries the cystic fibrosis gene, which currently cannot be detected by any test, and that the number of persons born with cystic fibrosis who are living to adulthood is increasing;
b. The New Jersey State Organization of Cystic Fibrosis has identified at least 60 adults with cystic fibrosis living in New Jersey; however, there are estimates of as many as 150 to 200;
c. These adults, who are afflicted with a chronic hereditary disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system and causes difficulty in breathing and an inability to digest foods, have special needs for nutritional and pharmaceutical assistance that have not been met by previous or existing State programs which serve children with cystic fibrosis;
d. The program of medical care and treatment established pursuant to P.L.1981, c.289 (C.26:2-118), which provided pharmaceutical assistance to adults with cystic fibrosis became inoperative because of a lack of funding and was limited in its effectiveness because many potential service recipients were unaware of the program due to a lack of publicity;
e. The State should meet the special needs of adults with cystic fibrosis by helping them to purchase the supplemental foods that they need and the drugs and medical supplies and equipment that they require; and
f. A Statewide nutritional and pharmaceutical assistance program for adults with cystic fibrosis will enable these persons to stay in the workforce and continue to be productive members of the community.
L.1989, c.270, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2O-2 - Program of financial assistance to persons with cystic fibrosis

26:2O-2. Program of financial assistance to persons with cystic fibrosis
The Commissioner of Health shall establish a program of financial assistance for persons with cystic fibrosis to meet the expenses of: supplemental, nutritious foods; prescription drugs and medical supplies and equipment that are necessary for the treatment of cystic fibrosis; and certain health insurance costs.
The commissioner shall contract with a nonprofit organization in New Jersey which has experience in providing financial assistance and direct services to persons with cystic fibrosis, to administer the program.
L.1989, c.270, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2O-3 - Eligibility for financial assistance

26:2O-3. Eligibility for financial assistance
3. a. A person with cystic fibrosis is eligible for assistance under this act for the purchase of supplemental, nutritious foods and prescription drugs and medical supplies and equipment that are necessary for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, if the person is 18 years of age or older and (1) the person's annual income is less than $30,000; or (2) the person's annual income is $30,000 or greater, but the person has incurred, within the last 12 months, prescription drug and medical supplies and equipment costs related to the treatment of cystic fibrosis, the total cost of which, when deducted from the person's income, reduces the person's income to under $30,000.
b. A person with cystic fibrosis who is 18 years of age or older who has health insurance is eligible for financial assistance under this act of up to $500 per year to help meet the cost of the deductible on the insurance policy if the person's annual income is less than $30,000. This financial assistance may be provided in addition to assistance for the purchase of supplemental, nutritious foods and pharmaceutical drugs and medical supplies and equipment.
c. Beginning in January 1995 and annually thereafter, the income eligibility limits provided in subsections a. and b. of this section shall increase in accordance with the Consumer Price Index published by the federal government. The Commissioner of Health shall annually adopt the new income eligibility limits by regulation, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.1989,c.270,s.3; amended 1995,c.80.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2O-4 - Rules, regulations

26:2O-4. Rules, regulations
The Commissioner of Health, 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.1989, c.270, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2P-1 - Findings, declarations

26:2P-1. Findings, declarations
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection which is spread by certain ticks, and is one of the fastest growing public health problems in New Jersey;
b. Studies of Lyme disease treatment have shown that costs associated with long-term treatment of infected persons have often exceeded $100,000 per case and have a significant negative social impact;
c. Lyme disease, which is the most common tick-borne disease in this country, is present in 48 states and five continents and is spreading, with New Jersey being one of the states in which the disease is most prevalent. New Jersey experienced the largest percentage increase in reported cases of Lyme disease of any state between 1993 and 1994;
d. Lyme disease was not widely recognized in the United States until 1975 and was first identified in New Jersey in Monmouth county in 1978;
e. Even though Lyme disease is receiving increased public attention among both the medical community and the general public, it is often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed, which results in more serious health problems for the affected person;
f. If untreated, Lyme disease, in its later stages, can result in neurological disorders, including, but not limited to, chronic and severe fatigue, encephalitis, meningitis, memory loss, dementia and seizures; severe arthritis; cardiac dysfunction; vision loss, gastrointestinal disorders, paralysis, strokes and death;
g. Other tick-borne diseases known or suspected to occur in New Jersey include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, human monocytic ehrlichiosis, human granulocytic ehrlichiosis and human babesiosis; and
h. County mosquito control agencies throughout the State are currently staffed and equipped to control nuisance and vector species of mosquitoes. These commissions or agencies provide a central operational unit within each county with the capability to advise and assist the Department of Health and Senior Services in the development and implementation of an integrated approach to manage tick-borne disease vectors.
L.1991,c.277,s.1; amended 1997, c.52, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2P-2 - Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council

26:2P-2. Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council
2. There is created a 13-member "Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council." The council shall consist of: the Commissioners of the Departments of Environmental Protection, Health and Education, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; and 10 public members who by virtue of education or experience are knowledgeable about the problems of Lyme disease, six to be appointed by the Governor, at least one of whom shall be a physician and at least one of whom shall be a veterinarian, two to be appointed by the President of the Senate and two to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly.
The public members shall serve for three-year terms or until a successor is appointed; but of the members initially appointed, five shall serve for a term of three years and five shall serve for a term of two years.
Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments are made and a member may be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term.
The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for traveling and other miscellaneous expenses necessary to perform their duties, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the council for its purposes.
L.1991,c.277,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2P-3 - Purpose of council

26:2P-3. Purpose of council
3. The council shall advise the Governor regarding the prevention, detection, occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and cure of Lyme disease, and shall establish a mechanism through which physicians and communities throughout the State can share information on the disease.
L.1991,c.277,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2P-4 - Organization of council, meetings

26:2P-4. Organization of council, meetings
4. The council shall organize as soon after the appointment of its members as is practicable. A majority of the council members shall elect a chairperson and a secretary who need not be a member of the council. The council shall meet at regular intervals but at least on a monthly basis.
L.1991,c.277,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2P-5 - Assistance to council from government entities

26:2P-5. Assistance to council from government entities
5. The council is entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of any State, county or municipal department, board, bureau, commission or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes. The Department of the Treasury shall supply professional, stenographic and clerical assistance which is necessary for the council to perform its duties. The council may incur miscellaneous expenses as it may deem necessary, in order to perform its duties, and as may be within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for those purposes.
L.1991,c.277,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2P-7 - Designation of commission, agency to coordinate pest management.

26:2P-7. Designation of commission, agency to coordinate pest management.
2. The Board of Chosen Freeholders of a county may designate any county mosquito commission or other agency or any combination thereof to provide surveillance, education, training and recommendations on integrated pest management for the management of Lyme disease or other tick-borne disease vectors.
In the event of a public health necessity, the designated commission or agency may conduct other tick management activities in accordance with tick management protocols established by the Department of Health and Senior Services.
L.1997,c.52,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2P-8 - Tick removal, prevention, discovery guidelines, publish, Department of Health website.

26:2P-8 Tick removal, prevention, discovery guidelines, publish, Department of Health website.
4. The Department of Health shall publish on the department's Internet website guidelines concerning the prevention, discovery, and removal of ticks on persons.
L.2023, c.60, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-1 - Findings, declarations

26:2Q-1. Findings, declarations
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
Lead poisoning is the most prevalent environmental health problem facing children in New Jersey today; the Department of Health estimates that over 177,000 children under the age of five in New Jersey are at high risk of lead poisoning, and the effects of lead poisoning in children include learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavioral disorders, hyper-irritability, lack of coordination, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, permanent brain damage and death; even low levels of lead exposure can cause subtle neurological changes, reduced concentration and attentiveness, reduced I.Q. scores, behavioral problems, and learning disabilities; these problems persist and can adversely affect the child's chances for success in school and life; lead poisoning is caused by environmental exposure to lead and the most significant sources are lead-based paint in older housing and lead-laden dust and soil; and the Department of Health estimates that approximately 65% of New Jersey's housing stock may contain lead-based paint, representing a potential public health hazard of alarming magnitude.
The Legislature further finds and declares that:
Persons performing lead evaluation and lead abatement work must receive appropriate training and certification to ensure that lead evaluations and abatements are reliable, thorough, and safe; persons performing lead evaluation, without proper training, may fail to detect lead-contaminated surfaces; an abatement work plan that is based on an improper evaluation will be inadequate to rid a dwelling of a lead hazard; persons performing lead abatement, without proper training, may cause the contamination of an entire home with dangerous levels of lead; and a certification program for lead abatement is essential to ensure the safety of the occupants and the safety of the workers and is also necessary to protect consumers from fraud, abuse, and shoddy work practices.
L.1993,c.288,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-2 - Definitions.

26:2Q-2 Definitions.
2. As used in sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12):
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health.
"Department" means the Department of Health.
"Interim controls" means a set of measures designed to reduce temporarily human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting, temporary containment, ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or potential hazards, and the establishment and operation of management and resident education programs, or as the term is defined under 42 U.S.C.s.4851b.
"Lead abatement" means a set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards in accordance with standards established by the Commissioner of Community Affairs in compliance with standards promulgated by the appropriate federal agencies. Such term includes:
a. the removal of lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust, the permanent containment or encapsulation of lead-based paint, the replacement of lead-painted surfaces or fixtures, and the removal or covering of lead contaminated soil; and
b. all preparation, cleanup, disposal, and post-abatement clearance testing activities associated with such measures.
"Lead evaluation" means a surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation.
"Lead hazard control work" means work to make housing lead-safe, or to mitigate, through the use of interim controls as permitted under federal law and as defined in 42 U.S.C.s.4851b, or to eliminate permanently lead-based paint hazards by abatement on a premises by a person certified to perform lead abatement work pursuant to sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 et seq.) and sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 et seq.).
"Lead-based paint" means paint or other surface coating material that contains lead in excess of 1.0 milligrams per centimeter squared or in excess of 0.5% by weight, or such other level as may be established by federal law.
"Lead-based paint hazard" means any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust or soil or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in surfaces, that would result in adverse human health effects.
"Lead-based paint hazard inspection" means an inspection of residential housing and the structure's interior common areas and exterior surface for the presence of lead-based paint hazards.
"Lead safe maintenance work" means those maintenance activities which are necessary to maintain surfaces in a lead safe condition and to prevent lead-based paint hazards from occurring or reoccurring.
"Surface" means an area such as an interior or exterior wall, ceiling, floor, door, door frame, window sill, window frame, porch, stair, handrail and spindle, or other abradable surface, soil, furniture, a carpet, a radiator or a water pipe.
L.1993, c.288, s.2; amended 2003, c.311, s.17; 2012, c.17, s.290.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-4 - Development, offering, accreditation of training courses

26:2Q-4. Development, offering, accreditation of training courses
4. a. The department shall develop, offer, or accredit training courses which shall be required for certification. These training courses shall include instruction in safe and effective evaluation and abatement methods. The training courses shall be developed in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 through C.52:27D-437) and the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.).
b. The training course for persons performing lead evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, instruction in:
(1) safe and effective techniques and methods to test for lead hazards and assess lead hazards on premises before, during and after abatement of lead hazards;
(2) risk assessment of the dangers posed by lead hazards on a premises and the effectiveness of various abatement techniques and methods and hazard reduction measures to reduce the risk posed by the presence of lead;
(3) safe work practices, including determining whether occupants must be relocated during lead abatement;
(4) practices to prevent contamination of the premises; and
(5) applicable State and federal requirements.
c. The training course for persons performing lead abatement shall include, but not be limited to, instruction concerning:
(1) safe and effective abatement techniques to remove, cover, encapsulate, or otherwise mitigate lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust and soil;
(2) possible routes of exposure during abatement of lead hazards;
(3) safe work practices, including determining whether occupants must be relocated during lead abatement;
(4) proper cleanup of lead-contaminated waste generated on the premises during and after lead abatement;
(5) safe and lawful handling, transport and disposal of lead-contaminated waste; and
(6) applicable State and federal requirements.
d. The commissioner is authorized to adopt any applicable federal requirements or guidelines established by federal law, including any requirements or guidelines that apply to homeowners or other property owners, notwithstanding that the requirements or guidelines may be inconsistent with the provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).
e. The department may establish continuing education requirements for recertification.
f. A person shall not hold himself out as accredited by the department or otherwise represent that he is competent to offer training unless he has been accredited to provide training pursuant to this section.
L.1993,c.288,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-5 - Denial, suspension, conditions upon, revocation, refusal to renew certification

26:2Q-5. Denial, suspension, conditions upon, revocation, refusal to renew certification
5. a. The department may deny, suspend, impose conditions upon, revoke, or refuse to renew a certification for good cause, including but not limited to, the department's finding that:
(1) a person has obtained a certification based upon a misrepresentation or fraud;
(2) a person performed work without a certification as required in section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3);
(3) a person engaged in unsafe work practices, violated the rules promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 through C.52:27D-437), failed to obtain a permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C.5:23-1.1 et seq. or acted in a manner which posed a health risk to others;
(4) the quality of the person's performance is below standards set by the department and remedial measures such as consultation and training are not accepted or do not result in improvement to a level of acceptable proficiency;
(5) a person made false reports or reports not based on work done;
(6) a person knowingly authorized or permitted the use of the name of a certified person to an uncertified person;
(7) a person falsely represented his certification credentials; or
(8) a person has violated any provision of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).
b. An applicant or certificate holder whose application or certification is denied, suspended, conditionally issued, revoked or not renewed is entitled to a hearing pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
c. Denial of, suspension of, imposition of conditions upon, revocation of, or refusal to renew a certification shall not limit the department from pursuing against the applicant or certificate holder any other lawful remedy available to the department.
d. Any person whose certification has been revoked shall be ineligible to apply for certification for three years from the date of revocation.
L.1993,c.288,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-6 - Civil actions for injunctive relief to enforce, prevent violations

26:2Q-6. Civil actions for injunctive relief to enforce, prevent violations
6. If the department has reason to believe that a person who: is not certified pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3) is engaging in lead evaluation or lead abatement work or is soliciting another person to engage, employ or retain him to perform lead evaluation or lead abatement work, for pecuniary gain; or is either certified or not certified pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3) and is causing an imminent threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the department may initiate a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to enforce or prevent a violation of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12). The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner.
L.1993,c.288,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-7 - Violators guilty of disorderly persons offense

26:2Q-7. Violators guilty of disorderly persons offense
7. A person who knowingly or purposely:
a. hinders or delays the department in the enforcement of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12);
b. fails to obtain the certification required by section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3) and engages in lead evaluation or lead abatement work for pecuniary gain;
c. solicits another person to engage, employ or retain him to perform a lead evaluation or lead abatement work, for pecuniary gain, when he is not certified pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3);
d. holds himself out as accredited by the department or otherwise represents that he is competent to offer training when he is not accredited to provide training pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-4); or
e. otherwise violates any provision of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12); is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
L.1993,c.288,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-8 - Administrative civil penalty; violation defined

26:2Q-8. Administrative civil penalty; violation defined
8. As an alternative, or in addition to the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-7), the commissioner may, subject to notice and hearing, impose an administrative civil penalty for a violation set forth in this section not to exceed $1,000 for the first offense and $5,000 for each subsequent offense. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day it continues constitutes an additional and separate violation.
The penalty may be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the commissioner in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction by a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law," N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq. For the purposes of this act, the Superior Court and the municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of "the penalty enforcement law."
The department may compromise and settle a claim for a penalty under this section in such amount as the department determines to be appropriate and equitable.
As used in this section, a violation shall include the:
a. obstructing, hindering, delaying or interfering by force or otherwise with the commissioner in the exercise of any power or the discharge of any function or duty pursuant to the provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12);
b. preparing, uttering or rendering of any false statements, reports, documents, plans or specifications permitted or required pursuant to sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12); or
c. refusal or failure to comply with a ruling, action, order or notice of the commissioner pursuant to sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).
L.1993,c.288,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-9 - Assessment of fees

26:2Q-9. Assessment of fees
9. The department shall assess fees from persons for certification and recertification and from training providers for any training course or continuing education course that it accredits. The fees shall be used to support the certification and accreditation programs.
L.1993,c.288,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-10 - Nonapplicability of act

26:2Q-10. Nonapplicability of act
10. The provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12) shall not apply to a property owner who personally performs his own lead abatement in a dwelling unit that he occupies as his primary place of residence.
L.1993,c.288,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-11 - Enforcement by commissioner, representative

26:2Q-11. Enforcement by commissioner, representative
11. Sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12) shall be enforced by the commissioner or his representative, who shall have the right of entry to all premises at which the department has reason to believe that lead abatement or evaluation activities have taken place or are taking place, or to any premises occupied or used by a business firm subject to sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 through C.52:27D-437); and the right to review any records for the purposes of inspection or investigation.
L.1993,c.288,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2Q-12 - Rules, regulations

26:2Q-12. Rules, regulations
12. The department, in consultation with the Department of Community Affairs, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to carry out the provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).
L.1993,c.288,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2R-2 - Definitions relative to "Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program Act."

26:2R-2 Definitions relative to "Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program Act."
2. As used in this act:
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services.
"Council" means the Interagency Council on Osteoporosis established pursuant to this act.
"Department" means the Department of Human Services.
"Program" means the osteoporosis prevention and education program established pursuant to this act.
L.1997, c.191, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.291.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2R-3 - Establishment of osteoporosis prevention and education program.

26:2R-3 Establishment of osteoporosis prevention and education program.
3. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish an osteoporosis prevention and education program in the Department of Human Services. The purpose of the program is to promote: public awareness of the causes of osteoporosis; options for prevention; the value of early detection; and possible treatments, including the benefits and risks of those treatments. The department may accept, for that purpose, any special grant of money, services, or property from the federal government or any of its agencies, or from any foundation, organization, or medical school.
b. The program shall include the following:
(1) Development of a public education and outreach campaign to promote osteoporosis prevention and education, including, but not limited to, the following subjects:
(a) The cause and nature of the disease;
(b) Risk factors;
(c) The role of hysterectomy;
(d) Prevention of osteoporosis, including nutrition, diet, and physical exercise;
(e) Diagnostic procedures and appropriate indications for their use;
(f) Hormone replacement, including the benefits and risks;
(g) Environmental safety and injury prevention; and
(h) Availability of osteoporosis diagnostic treatment services in the community.
(2) Development of educational materials to be made available for consumers, particularly targeted to high-risk groups, through local boards of health, physicians, other health care providers, including, but not limited to, health maintenance organizations, hospitals, and clinics, and women's organizations.
(3) Development of professional education programs for health care providers to assist them in understanding research findings and the subjects set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(4) Development and maintenance of a list of current providers of specialized services for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Dissemination of the list shall be accompanied by a description of diagnostic procedures, appropriate indications for their use, and a cautionary statement about the current status of osteoporosis research, prevention, and treatment. The statement shall also indicate that the department does not license, certify, or in any other way approve osteoporosis programs or centers in this State.
L.1997, c.191, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.292.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2R-3.1 - Preparation, distribution of informational pamphlet on osteoporosis.

26:2R-3.1 Preparation, distribution of informational pamphlet on osteoporosis.
1. The Department of Human Services shall prepare an informational pamphlet which describes the causes and nature of osteoporosis as well as methods which may be used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, including nutrition, diet, physical exercise, and medications. The department shall make a supply of these pamphlets available to all pharmacies registered with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy for distribution to the public.
L.1999, c.330, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.293.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2R-4 - Establishment of Interagency Council on Osteoporosis.

26:2R-4 Establishment of Interagency Council on Osteoporosis.
4. There is established an Interagency Council on Osteoporosis in the department to advise the commissioner on the development and implementation of the program. The members of the council shall be appointed by the commissioner, and shall include the following: The Director of the Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health Services and the Assistant Commissioner of Senior Affairs in the department and the Director of the Division on Women in the Department of Children and Families, as ex officio members, and public members who are representatives of: persons with osteoporosis; women's health organizations; public health educators; experts in bone and osteoporosis research, prevention and treatment; and health care providers, including at least one radiologist, orthopedist, registered professional nurse, physical therapist, and nutritionist. The members of the council shall serve without compensation and shall not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
L.1997, c.191, s.4; amended 2012, c.16, s.49.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2R-5 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

26:2R-5 Report to Governor, Legislature.
5. The commissioner shall report to the Governor and the Legislature no later than 18 months after the effective date of this act, and annually thereafter, on the activities and accomplishments of the program.
L.1997,c.191,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2R-6 - Rules, regulations.

26:2R-6 Rules, regulations.
6. The commissioner, 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.1997,c.191,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2RR-2 - Findings, declarations relative to Parkinson's disease.

26:2RR-2 Findings, declarations relative to Parkinson's disease.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Parkinson's disease is a debilitating, painful, and incurable neurological disorder of unknown origin that disrupts and can end the lives of those who suffer from it;
b. Parkinson's disease causes diverse symptoms, including rigidity, slowness of movement, poor balance, and tremors, which lead to an impaired ability to walk, speak, swallow, and even breathe, so that the end result can be a clear mind trapped inside a body that has lost its ability to function;
c. The visible symptoms of Parkinson's disease are often mistaken to be a normal part of the aging process;
d. In addition, many people with the disease encounter precarious legal and personal situations in which they are erroneously thought to be under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs or alcohol due to their movement and gait patterns;
e. Parkinson's disease takes an enormous emotional, psychological, and physical toll on caregivers and families, potentially overwhelming their lives;
f. It has been estimated that 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, 50,000 more are diagnosed nationally each year, and another 1.5 million persons have the disease but have never seen a neurologist;
g. Parkinson's disease costs Americans $25 billion per year, including medical treatments, disability payments, and lost productivity;
h. Medications can only control some of the symptoms of the disease and only for uncertain periods of time;
i. New Jersey, with the largest concentration of pharmaceutical companies of any state in the nation and its top academic research facilities, is a center for Parkinson's disease research and treatment;
j. The "Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Disease Research Act of 1997," Pub.L.105-78, provides federal funding through the National Institutes of Health for Parkinson's disease, and April 11 has been proclaimed to be World Parkinson's Day in order to recognize the need for more research and help in dealing with the devastating effects of this disease;
k. This State, through the enactment of Joint Resolution No. 17 on January 7, 2000, has designated April in each year as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in New Jersey, and directs the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and citizens of the State to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs;
l. Increased public awareness and education are needed among health care, social services, judicial, law enforcement, and emergency medical services personnel in order to better respond to the needs of Parkinson's disease patients and their caregivers and families; and
m. It is imperative for New Jersey to commit itself to actively support such public awareness and education efforts throughout the State in order to better meet the needs of its citizens who are suffering from Parkinson's disease.
L.2014, c.76, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2RR-3 - Definitions relative to Parkinson's disease.

26:2RR-3 Definitions relative to Parkinson's disease.
3. As used in this act:
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health.
"Department" means the Department of Health.
"Program" means the Parkinson's disease public awareness and education program established pursuant to this act.
L.2014, c.76, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2RR-4 - Parkinson's disease public awareness and education program.

26:2RR-4 Parkinson's disease public awareness and education program.
4. The Commissioner of Health, subject to available appropriations, shall establish a Parkinson's disease public awareness and education program.
a. The purpose of the program shall be to promote public awareness of Parkinson's disease and the value of early detection and possible treatments, including the benefits and risks of those treatments. The Department of Health may accept, for that purpose, any special grant of monies, services, or property from the federal government or any of its agencies, or from any foundation, organization, or medical school.
b. The program shall include the following:
(1) Development of a public education and outreach campaign to promote Parkinson's disease awareness and education, including, but not limited to, the following subjects:
(a) the cause and nature of the disease;
(b) diagnostic procedures and appropriate indications for their use;
(c) lifestyle issues relating to how a person copes with Parkinson's disease, including, but not limited to, nutrition, diet, and physical exercise;
(d) environmental safety and injury prevention; and
(e) availability of Parkinson's disease diagnostic and treatment services in the community;
(2) Development of educational materials to be made available to consumers through local boards of health, physicians, hospitals, and clinics;
(3) Development of professional education programs for health care providers to assist them in understanding research findings and the subjects set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection;
(4) Development of educational programs for other personnel, including judicial staff, police officers, fire fighters, and social services and emergency medical service providers, to assist them in recognizing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and understanding how to respond to the needs of persons with the disease in the course of performing their duties, including dissemination of the informational booklet prepared pursuant to section 5 of this act; and
(5) Development and maintenance of a list of current providers of specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease. Dissemination of the list shall be accompanied by a description of diagnostic procedures, appropriate indications for their use, and a cautionary statement about the current status of Parkinson's disease research and treatment. The statement shall also indicate that the department does not endorse specific Parkinson's disease programs or centers in this State.
L.2014, c.76, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2RR-5 - Dissemination of information relative to Parkinson's disease.

26:2RR-5 Dissemination of information relative to Parkinson's disease.
5. The department, in consultation with the New Jersey Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association and the Movement Disorders Center at the Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, shall prepare, and make available on the department's Internet website, in English and Spanish, and in a manner that is easily understandable by a patient or other non-health care professional, information about the symptoms and treatment of Parkinson's disease and any other information that the commissioner deems to be necessary. This information may be revised by the department whenever new information about Parkinson's disease becomes available.
L.2014, c.76, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2RR-6 - Rules, regulations.

26:2RR-6 Rules, regulations.
6. The Commissioner of Health, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2014, c.76, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2S-3 - Form to be filed by carrier; minimum information required

26:2S-3 Form to be filed by carrier; minimum information required
3. a. A carrier which offers a health benefits plan to residents of this State on the effective date of this act, shall file a form, as prescribed by the commissioner, with the department within 90 days of the effective date of this act and file a copy of the form with the Department of Banking and Insurance. A carrier authorized to issue health benefits plans in this State after the effective date of this act shall file a form with the department at least 30 days prior to the date the carrier will begin to offer a health benefits plan to residents of this State. The carrier shall file a copy of the form with the Department of Banking and Insurance. A carrier shall notify the department within 10 business days of any change in information provided on the form.
b. The commissioner shall establish a form for carriers which shall request, at a minimum:
(1) the official address and telephone number of the place of business of the carrier; and
(2) a description of the carrier's internal patient appeals process available to covered persons to contest a denial, reduction or termination of benefits, if any.
c. A health maintenance organization which holds a certificate of authority pursuant to P.L.1973, c.337 (C.26:2J-1 et seq.) shall be exempt from the filing requirements of this section but shall comply with the provisions of this act.
A health maintenance organization shall be required to comply with the provisions of P.L.1973, c.337 (C.26:2J-1 et seq.) and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, except that in the event that the provisions of this act conflict with the provisions of P.L.1973, c.337, the provisions of this act shall supersede the provisions of P.L.1973, c.337.
d. A carrier which issues health benefits plans utilizing a selective contracting arrangement pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1993, c.162 (C.17B:27A-54) shall be required to comply with the provisions of section 22 of P.L.1993, c.162 and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, except that in the event that the provisions of this act conflict with the provisions of section 22 of P.L.1993, c.162, the provisions of this act shall supersede the provisions of section 22 of P.L.1993, c.162.
L.1997,c.192,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2S-5.1 - Health insurance carriers to provide organ, tissue donation information to subscribers.

26:2S-5.1 Health insurance carriers to provide organ, tissue donation information to subscribers.
1. a. A carrier shall provide to subscribers written informational materials about organ and tissue donation and registration at each contract renewal. The materials shall be developed or approved by a federally designated organ procurement organization, and shall inform subscribers as to how to make an anatomical gift, including information on the registration of a gift in the Donate Life New Jersey registry.
b. For purposes of this section, "carrier," as defined in P.L.1997, c.192 (C.26:2S-1 et al.), shall also include the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program.
L.2017, c.220, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2S-6 - Designation of licensed physician as medical director for managed care

26:2S-6 Designation of licensed physician as medical director for managed care
6. a. A carrier which offers a managed care plan or uses a utilization management system in any of its health benefits plans shall designate a licensed physician to serve as medical director. The medical director, or his designee, shall be designated to serve as the medical director for medical services provided to covered persons in the State and shall be licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey.
The medical director shall be responsible for treatment policies, protocols, quality assurance activities and utilization management decisions of the carrier. The treatment policies, protocols, quality assurance program and utilization management decisions of the carrier shall be based on generally accepted standards of health care practice. The quality assurance and utilization management programs shall be in accordance with standards adopted by regulation of the department pursuant to this act.
b. The medical director shall ensure that:
(1) Any utilization management decision to deny, reduce or terminate a health care benefit or to deny payment for a health care service, because that service is not medically necessary, shall be made by a physician. In the case of a health care service prescribed or provided by a dentist, the decision shall be made by a dentist;
(2) A utilization management decision shall not retrospectively deny coverage for health care services provided to a covered person when prior approval has been obtained from the carrier for those services, unless the approval was based upon fraudulent information submitted by the covered person or the participating provider;
(3) In the case of a managed care plan, a procedure is implemented whereby participating physicians and dentists have an opportunity to review and comment on all medical and surgical and dental protocols, respectively, of the carrier;
(4) The utilization management program is available on a 24-hour basis to respond to authorization requests for emergency and urgent services and is available, at a minimum, during normal working hours for inquiries and authorization requests for nonurgent health care services; and
(5) In the case of a managed care plan, a covered person is permitted to: choose or change a primary care physician from among participating providers in the provider network, and, when appropriate, choose a specialist from among participating network providers following an authorized referral, if required by the carrier, and subject to the ability of the specialist to accept new patients.
L.1997,c.192,s.6.