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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-8 - Licensure, certification required for practice.

45:2D-8 Licensure, certification required for practice.
8. a. No person shall engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor unless licensed under this act. No person shall engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling as a certified alcohol and drug counselor unless certified under this act. No person shall present, call or represent himself as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor unless licensed under this act. No person shall present, call or represent himself as a certified alcohol and drug counselor unless certified under this act.
b. No person shall assume, represent himself as, or use the title or designation "alcohol use disorder counselor," "alcohol counselor," "drug counselor," "alcohol and drug counselor," "alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder counselor," "licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor," "certified alcohol and drug counselor," "substance use disorder counselor," "chemical dependency counselor," or "chemical dependency supervisor," or any of the abbreviations for the above titles, unless licensed or certified under this act, and unless the title or designation corresponds to the license or certification held by the person pursuant to this act.
c. No person shall engage in the independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling for a fee unless the person is licensed under this act as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or the person is a certified alcohol and drug counselor practicing under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor.
L.1997, c.331, s.8; amended 2023, c.177, s.132.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-9 - Construction of act.

45:2D-9 Construction of act.
9. a. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to prevent a person from engaging in or offering services for alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder involving drugs, such as self-help, sponsorship through alcoholics and narcotics anonymous groups or other uncompensated counseling assistance for alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder involving drugs.
b. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a designated employee or other agent of a private employer who has been designated to be involved in the evaluation or referral for counseling of employees of the private employer, or an employee or other agent of a recognized academic institution, a federal, State, county, or local government institution, agency, or facility, or a school district, if the individual is performing these activities solely within the company or agency, as the case may be, or under the jurisdiction of that company or agency and if a license granted under P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) is not a requirement for employment.
c. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a rabbi, priest, minister, Christian Science practitioner or member of the clergy of any religious denomination or sect, when engaging in activities which are within the scope of the performance of the person's regular or specialized ministerial duties and for which no separate charge is made, or when these activities are performed, with or without charge, for or under the auspices or sponsorship, individually or in conjunction with others, of an established and legally cognizable church, denomination, or sect, and when the person rendering services remains accountable to the established authority thereof.
d. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a student, intern or trainee in counseling for alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder involving drugs pursuing a course of study in counseling in a regionally accredited institution of higher education or training institution, if these activities are performed under supervision and constitute a part of the supervised course of study.
e. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.) shall be construed to prevent a person from doing work of an alcohol or drug counseling nature, or advertising those services, when acting within the scope of the person's profession or occupation and doing work consistent with the person's training, including physicians, clinical social workers, psychologists, nurses, or any other profession or occupation licensed by the State, or students within accredited programs of these professions, if the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as possessing a license or certification issued pursuant to P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.).
L.1997, c.331, s.9; amended 2017, c.131, s.180.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-10 - Granting license, certification to individual licensed, certified out-of-State.

45:2D-10 Granting license, certification to individual licensed, certified out-of-State.
10. The board may grant a license or certification to any person who at the time of application is licensed or certified by a governmental agency located in another state, territory or jurisdiction, if in the opinion of the committee the requirements of that licensure or certification are substantially similar to the requirements of this act.
L.1997,c.331,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-11 - Disclosure of confidential information prohibited.

45:2D-11 Disclosure of confidential information prohibited.
11. An alcohol and drug counselor or clinical alcohol and drug counselor certified or licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act, or his employee, shall not disclose any confidential information that the counselor, or his employee, may have acquired while performing alcohol and drug counseling services for a patient unless in accordance with the federal regulations regarding the confidentiality of alcohol and drug patient records pursuant to 42 C.F.R. 2.1 et seq.
L.1997,c.331,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-12 - Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.

45:2D-12 Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.
12. There is established a committee of the board to be known as the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. The committee shall consist of five members who are residents of the State, one of whom shall be a public member appointed pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2). Of the four remaining members, all shall have been actively engaged in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment, have spent the major portion of time devoted to such activity, during the two years preceding appointment, in this State, and except for the members first appointed, two shall be licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors and two shall be certified alcohol and drug counselors.
L.1997,c.331,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-13 - Membership; terms; filling of vacancies; election of officers.

45:2D-13 Membership; terms; filling of vacancies; election of officers.
13. a. The Governor shall appoint each member of the committee for terms of three years, except that of the members first appointed, three shall serve for a term of three years and two shall serve for terms of two years. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided by the original appointment. No member of the committee may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed. The Governor may remove any member of the committee for cause.
The committee shall annually elect from its members a chairperson and a vice-chairperson.
Regular meetings of the committee shall be held at least once during each quarter of the year and special meetings may be held upon the call of the chairperson or the vice-chairperson in the chairperson's absence.
b. The first appointees to the committee must meet the qualifications to be licensed or certified and shall become licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors or certified alcohol and drug counselors as soon as practical.
L.1997,c.331,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-14 - Powers, duties of committee.

45:2D-14 Powers, duties of committee.
14. The committee shall, in addition to such other powers and duties as it may possess by law or that may be delegated to the committee by the board:
a. Administer the provisions of this act;
b. Evaluate the qualifications and make a determination of the eligibility for licensure and certification of all applicants under this act, attesting to the applicant's professional qualification to practice as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or certified alcohol and drug counselor;
c. Investigate allegations of practice violating the provisions of this act;
d. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), except that the director shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers and records;
e. Recommend rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to enforce the provisions of this act, including, but not limited to: rules and regulations that set professional practice standards for licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors in the independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling for a fee and for certified alcohol and drug counselors;
f. Maintain a list of the names and addresses of all licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors and all certified alcohol and drug counselors who are licensed or certified under this act; and
g. Establish standards for the continuing education of licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors and certified alcohol and drug counselors.
L.1997,c.331,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-15 - Executive director; compensation of members; fees.

45:2D-15 Executive director; compensation of members; fees.
15. a. An executive director of the committee shall be appointed by the director and shall serve at the director's pleasure. The salary of the executive director shall be determined by the director within the limits of available funds. The director shall be empowered within the limits of available funds to hire any assistants as are necessary to administer this act.
b. Each member of the committee shall be compensated on a per diem basis pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.1977, c.285 (C.45:1-2.5), and shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of the duties as a member or on behalf of the committee.
c. The committee, through its executive director, may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before the committee and produce relevant books, records and papers before the committee and may administer oaths in taking testimony, in any matter pertaining to its duties under the act, which subpoenas shall issue under the seal of the board and shall be served in the same manner as subpoenas issued out of the Superior Court. A person who refuses or neglects to obey the command of any subpoena, or who, after hearing, refuses to be sworn and testify, shall, in either event, be liable to a penalty.
d. The board shall by rule or regulation establish, prescribe or change the fees for licenses, certifications or other services provided by the board or the committee pursuant to the provisions of this act.
L.1997,c.331,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-16 - Waiver of licensing, certification requirements.

45:2D-16 Waiver of licensing, certification requirements.
16. a. On or before the 730th day following the effective date of this act, upon application to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board approves, any person certified in New Jersey by the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. as an alcohol use disorder counselor on the enactment date of this act who demonstrates to the board that the person has successfully completed 30 classroom hours in drug education may acquire a certificate as a certified alcohol and drug counselor without meeting the requirements set forth in section 5 of this act.
b. On or before the 730th day following the effective date of this act, upon application to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board approves, any person certified in New Jersey by the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. as a drug counselor on the enactment date of this act who demonstrates to the board that the person has successfully completed 50 classroom hours in alcohol education may acquire a certificate as a certified alcohol and drug counselor without meeting the requirements set forth in section 5 of this act.
c. On or before the 730th day following the effective date of this act, upon application to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes and the board approves, any person who has practiced as an alcohol and drug counselor for at least five years and is certified in New Jersey by the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. as an alcohol and drug counselor on the enactment date of this act may be licensed as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor without meeting the requirements set forth in section 4 of this act.
L.1997, c.331, s.16; amended 2023, c.177, s.133.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:2D-17 - Applicability of C.45:1-14 et seq.

45:2D-17 Applicability of C.45:1-14 et seq.
17. The provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.) shall apply to this act. The authority of the board may be delegated to the committee at the discretion of the board.
L.1997,c.331,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-2 - Organization of board; oath; officers; special meetings.

45:3-2 Organization of board; oath; officers; special meetings.
45:3-2. The members of the board shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, and within 30 days after their appointment, take and subscribe an oath, for the faithful performance of their duties, before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State, and file the same with the Secretary of State. They shall annually elect a president and vice-president from their number, and subject to the provisions of P.L.1948, c.439 (C.52:17B-1 et seq.), a secretary who need not be a member of the board and who shall also be director, each of whom shall hold office for one year and until his successor has qualified. The secretary shall receive compensation for his services as provided by R.S.45:1-4. Special meetings of the board shall be called by the secretary upon the request of any two members by giving at least five days' written notice of the meeting to each member.
Amended 1938, c.277, s.2; 1950, c.323, s.2; 2008, c.77, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-3 - Rules and regulations; seal; records; compensation and expenses of board members

45:3-3. Rules and regulations; seal; records; compensation and expenses of board members
The board may adopt all necessary rules, regulations and by-laws to govern its proceedings, not inconsistent with the laws of this State or of the United States; and may adopt a seal, of which the secretary-director shall have the care and custody. The secretary-director shall keep a record of all proceedings of the board, which shall be open to public examination. The board may also adopt rules and regulations for the examination and registration of applicants desiring to practice architecture in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and for the affixing to and endorsement on architects' plans the seal, name, license number and title of the architect and may amend, modify and repeal such regulations from time to time. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day that he attends a session of the board and shall also be paid his actual traveling and necessary expenses in and about the business of the board, but in no case shall the expenses of the board exceed the receipts thereof.
Amended by L.1939, c. 239, p. 648, s. 1; L.1950, c. 249, p. 861, s. 1; L.1952, c. 133, p. 479, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-4 - Filing names and addresses of officers

45:3-4. Filing names and addresses of officers
The board shall, immediately upon the election of each officer thereof, file with the Secretary of State the name and post-office address of each such officers.
Amended by L.1939, c. 239, p. 648, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-5 - Architects' licenses

45:3-5. Architects' licenses
45:3-5. A person shall, before entering the practice of architecture in this State, first apply to the board for a license. The board shall grant a license upon satisfactory evidence that the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of education, experience and examination specified in this section or in section 1 of P.L.1952, c.131 (C.45:3-5.1). Provision shall be made by the board for holding examinations at least once a year, if there are applicants for registration to practice said profession. Applicants for examination shall, at least 60 days before an examination, present to the board a written application on forms provided by the board, together with satisfactory proof that the applicant is 18 or more years of age and is of good moral character.
The applicant shall be regarded as having fulfilled the education requirement if the applicant has a baccalaureate or master's degree in architecture from a university, college, or technical school which has an architectural program accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board or if the applicant has completed education which the board deems to be equivalent to an accredited full course in architecture. Any applicant, who on or before July 1, 1987, fulfills the education requirement or the experience or experience and partial schooling equivalent requirements in effect immediately prior to the effective date of P.L.1987, c.16 (C.45:3-5 et seq.), shall also be regarded as having fulfilled the education requirement.
The applicant shall be regarded as having fulfilled the experience requirement if the applicant demonstrates experience related to architecture, of a type and within a period of time specified by regulation of the board.
No individual shall be permitted to take the examination while a complaint is pending in which the individual is charged with the illegal practice of architecture under R.S.45:3-10 or while penalties imposed pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-25) remain unsatisfied.
All examinations of applicants for certificates to practice architecture shall be of a form and content relative to the knowledge and current practice of the profession of architecture, as established by regulation of the board. The board may make use of all or a portion of the uniform architects' examination and the advisory grading service of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. The applicants shall pay to the board fees established by regulation for examination, certification, registration or other services performed by the board.
Amended by L. 1939, c. 239, s. 3; 1952, c. 132; 1957, c. 42, s. 1; 1967, c.289, s. 1; 1987, c. 16, s. 2; 2023, c.142.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-5.1 - Licensed professional engineers may be licensed as architects; examination

45:3-5.1. Licensed professional engineers may be licensed as architects; examination
Any professional engineer who is duly licensed to practice professional engineering in this State, provided that he has a college degree in an engineering program or curriculum of four years or more, shall be entitled to be licensed to engage in the practice of architecture in this State, upon application therefor to the board and upon satisfactorily passing the parts pertaining to site and building design of the examination regularly conducted by the board pursuant to R.S.45:3-5 for applicants for registration to practice architecture.
L.1952, c.131, s.1; amended 1957,c.42,s.5; 1983,c.337,s.2; 1987,c.16,s.1; 1989,c.275,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-6 - Certificate; issuance after examination; persons having certificates from other states; recording seal; use of seal without authority

45:3-6. Certificate; issuance after examination; persons having certificates from other states; recording seal; use of seal without authority
If the examination of an applicant for registration shall be satisfactory to the majority of the board, a certificate shall be issued to said applicant, upon the payment of an additional fee of $25.00 to the board, authorizing him to practice the profession of architecture. Any person who shall present to the board a certificate from a similarly constituted board of another State, with such other satisfactory evidence of competency as the board in its discretion may require, where the qualifications required in such State are substantially equal to those required in this State, may be granted such certificate upon the payment to the board of a fee of $50.00; provided, however, that such individual shall not be entitled to consideration of his application while a complaint is pending in which the individual is charged with the illegal practice of architecture under section 45:3-10 of this act or while penalties imposed pursuant to section 45:3-11 of this act remain unsatisfied. Each person licensed shall cause such license to be recorded in the office of the Secretary of State. At the time of the issuance of the certificate, the board shall furnish to the applicant a seal to be used by him in the conduct of his practice, to be impressed upon plans and other papers prepared by him when necessary; where a seal has been lost by a duly licensed architect, a new one shall be issued by the board upon application therefor, accompanied by the prescribed fee, and proof to the satisfaction of the board of such loss or other good cause. The board shall require the payment of a reasonable fee for the issuance of the seal to cover the cost of the same. Any person who shall use a seal which has not been furnished to him by the board, or who shall impress same upon plans or other papers, or who shall come into possession of a seal not issued to him and fail to turn same over to the board after a demand is made therefor, or who, after the forfeiture, revocation or suspension of his license, shall fail to return a seal to the board shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter and upon conviction thereof shall pay a fine of $100.00, or upon failure to forthwith pay said fine, shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days.
Amended by L.1939, c. 239, p. 649, s. 4; L.1945, c. 262, p. 791, s. 1; L.1952, c. 133, p. 479, s. 2; L.1957, c. 42, p. 73, s. 2; L.1967, c. 289, s. 3, eff. Jan. 25, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-7 - Annual registration fee; forfeiture of certificate for nonpayment

45:3-7. Annual registration fee; forfeiture of certificate for nonpayment
Each architect licensee shall, during the month of July in each year, pay to the board a fee of $15.00 or forfeit his certificate. Notice of the failure to pay such annual registration fee shall be given to any person so failing, which notice shall state that, upon the continued failure to pay such fee, the certificate issued to such person will be declared forfeited by the board at the time and place stated therein unless such fee is sooner paid. The board may make rules and regulations regarding the reissue of a certificate to any person whose certificate has been forfeited under this section, and fixing the fee to be paid for the reissue of said certificate.
Amended by L.1939, c. 239, p. 650, s. 5; L.1952, c. 133, p. 480, s. 3; L.1955, c. 36, p. 91, s. 1; L.1957, c. 42, p. 74, s. 3; L.1983, c. 337, s. 3, eff. Sept. 4, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-10 - Practice of architecture; what constitutes; exceptions

45:3-10. Practice of architecture; what constitutes; exceptions
45:3-10. No person except an architect licensed in the State of New Jersey shall engage in the practice of architecture, use the title "architect" or its substantial equivalent or otherwise represent to the public that that person is licensed to practice architecture in this State.
Any single act or transaction shall constitute engaging in business or in the practice of architecture within the meaning of this chapter.
Nothing herein contained shall prohibit students or employees of licensed architects from acting upon the authority of such licensed architects, whose certificates have not been revoked, suspended or forfeited, where said students or employees are under the immediate supervision of such licensed architect, or to prohibit any person in this State from acting as designer of a dwelling and all appurtenances thereto that are to be constructed by himself solely as a residence for himself or for a member or members of his immediate family.
Nothing herein contained shall prohibit: any builder registered pursuant to "The New Home Warranty and Builders' Registration Act," P.L.1977, c.467 (C.46:3B-1 et seq.), from advertising, offering or performing design services in the construction of one or two family detached homes; or any home improvement contractor from advertising, offering or performing design services to the owner occupants of one or two family detached dwellings in connection with demolitions, enlargements or alterations made thereto, until a time that it becomes necessary for either such a registered builder or a home improvement contractor to make application for a construction permit pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.).
No licensed architect shall permit his name to be used in connection with the name of any other person not licensed to practice architecture in this State in any advertisement, sign, card or device in such a manner as to indicate that such other person is a licensed architect.
Nothing herein contained shall prohibit professional engineers from designing buildings consistent with section 7 of the "Building Design Services Act," P.L.1989, c.277 (C.45:4B-7).
Nothing herein contained shall prohibit professional engineers from offering building design services consistent with section 7 or 8 of the "Building Design Services Act," P.L.1989, c.277 (C.45:4B-7 or 45:4B-8).
Amended 1943,c.75,s.3; 1945,c.262,s.2; 1950,c.249,s.2; 1957,c.42,s.4; 1967,c.289,s.4; 1989,c.275,s.3; 1993,c.35.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-16 - Account and report of receipts and expenditures

45:3-16. Account and report of receipts and expenditures
An itemized account of all receipts and expenditures of the board shall be kept by its secretary, and a detailed report thereof each year, ending with April thirtieth, duly verified by affidavit of the secretary, shall be filed with the state comptroller within sixty days thereafter.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-17 - Offering of architectural services; requirements.

45:3-17 Offering of architectural services; requirements.
4. a. Architectural services shall not be rendered or offered through any business associations other than a sole proprietorship of a licensed architect, a partnership of licensed architects, a partnership of closely allied professionals including at least one licensed architect, a professional service corporation established pursuant to "The Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.), a corporation authorized pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1989, c.275 (C.45:3-18) or as prescribed in the "Building Design Services Act," P.L.1989, c.277 (C.45:4B-1 et seq.).
b. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a licensed architect from rendering architectural services as an agent, director, member, officer, shareholder, associate, employee or partner of a person whose principal business is space planning services, interior design services or the substantial equivalent thereof; provided that the architect, at all times, exercises independent professional judgment in the rendering of architectural services, and adheres to the standards set forth in section 1 of P.L. 1989, c. 275 (C.45:3-1.1).
c. An architect shall, prior to entering into an agreement for architectural services, disclose to any other party to the contract for architectural services the type of professional liability insurance under which the architect is covered.
d. Any architect entering into a public contract for architectural services according to the provisions of chapter 34 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes, P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., or P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-52 et seq.) shall carry errors and omissions insurance.
L.1989,c.275,s.4; amended 1997, c.403, s.2; 2021, c.433.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-18 - Certificate of authorization to offer architectural services

45:3-18. Certificate of authorization to offer architectural services
The board shall issue a certificate of authorization to certain corporations and those corporations shall be authorized to offer architectural services as follows:
a. A corporation may offer to provide architectural services in this State if: (1) two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects; and, (2) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares of stock are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the "Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.).
b. A corporation may offer to provide architectural and closely allied professional services in this State if: (1) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects and closely allied professionals; (2) at least one director is a licensed architect; (3) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares are owned by licensed architects or closely allied professionals; and, (4) a minimum of 20% of the shares are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the "Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.).
The certificate of authorization shall designate a New Jersey licensee or licensees who are in responsible charge of the architectural activities and decisions of the corporation. All final drawings, papers or documents involving the practice of architecture, when issued by the corporation or filed for public record, shall be signed and sealed by the New Jersey licensee who is in responsible charge of the work.
L.1989, c.275, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-19 - Application for certificate of authorization, renewal

45:3-19. Application for certificate of authorization, renewal
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of authorization, a corporation shall file with the board an application, on forms designated by the board, listing, where applicable, the name and address of the corporation and its satellite offices, and the name, address and signature of all officers, corporate board members, directors, principals and any licensees who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of architecture through the corporation, together with such other information as may be required by the board to ensure compliance with its regulations. The same information shall accompany the biennial renewal fee. A change in any of this information shall be reported to the board within 30 days after the effective date of that change.
L.1989, c.275, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-20 - Records maintained by licensee

45:3-20. Records maintained by licensee
A licensee shall maintain such records as are reasonably necessary to establish that the licensee exercised regular and effective supervision of professional services of which such licensee was in responsible charge.
L.1989, c.275, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-21 - Rules, regulations

45:3-21. Rules, regulations
The board shall have the authority to review the professional conduct of any corporation authorized to offer architectural services under the provisions of P.L.1989, c.275 (C.45:3-1.1 et al.). In order to implement those provisions, the board may:
a. Establish by regulations adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) a biennial renewal fee for the certificate of authorization.
b. Suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of authorization of any corporation whose agent, employees, directors or officers violate, or cause to be violated, any of the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act or chapter 8 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, in conformance with the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.).
c. Adopt such rules and regulations as required to carry out the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.1989, c.275, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-23 - Powers, duties of board

45:3-23. Powers, duties of board
Pursuant to the provisions of the "Building Design Services Act," P.L.1989, c.277 (C.45:4B-1 et seq.) the board:
a. May refer any complaint, question or controversy, involving the application of that act to the joint committee.
b. Shall take no disciplinary action against any professional engineer alleged to have engaged in a violation of that act or the unlicensed practice of architecture.
c. Shall refer a request for a declaratory ruling to the joint committee.
d. Shall provide any and all documents in its possession regarding any matter referred to the joint committee.
e. Shall, where necessary and appropriate, exercise such investigation or enforcement power conferred by law to aid and assist the joint committee in its functions.
f. Shall, consistent with that act, discipline any licensed architect who, or business association authorized to offer architectural services which, violates that act. Such a violation shall be deemed professional misconduct. Any violation of that act by an unlicensed individual or unauthorized business association shall be disciplined by the New Jersey State Board of Architects pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). Such a violation shall be deemed the unlicensed practice of architecture. However, the design of an engineering work by an unlicensed individual or unauthorized business association shall be disciplined by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). Such a violation shall be deemed the unlicensed practice of engineering.
L.1989, c.275, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-24 - Declaration

45:3-24 Declaration
1. It is hereby declared to be in the interest of the citizens of this State to encourage the maintenance of continuing proficiency for licensed architects to the end that the utilization and application of new techniques and advances will be in the public interest.
L.1997,c.95,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-25 - Biennial license renewal; continuing education

45:3-25 Biennial license renewal; continuing education
2. The New Jersey State Board of Architects shall require each architect, as a condition of biennial license renewal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1972, c.108 (C.45:1-7), to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to section 3 of this act.
L.1997,c.95,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-26 - Duties of State Board of Architects relative to continuing education

45:3-26 Duties of State Board of Architects relative to continuing education
3. The board shall:
a. Promulgate rules and regulations for implementing continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal for licenses issued under its jurisdiction.
b. Establish standards for continuing education, including the subject matter and content of courses of study, and the number and type of continuing education credits required of a licensee as a condition of biennial license renewal.
c. Recognize the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards as certified record keeping services and recognize the American Institute of Architects, the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards and the School of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology as certified providers of continuing education, and accredit other equivalent educational programs, including, but not limited to, meetings of constituents and components of architect professional associations recognized by the board, examinations, papers, publications, scientific presentations, teaching and research appointments, table clinics and scientific exhibits, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. In the case of education courses or programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit.
d. Approve only such continuing education programs as are available to all architects in this State on a reasonable nondiscriminatory basis.
L.1997,c.95,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-27 - Completion of continuing education; proof submission

45:3-27 Completion of continuing education; proof submission
4. The licensee shall submit as proof of completion of continuing education program credits, and the board shall accept as proof, documentation submitted by the licensee or by any entity offering a continuing education program pursuant to this act.
L.1997,c.95,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-28 - Waiver of continuing education requirements

45:3-28 Waiver of continuing education requirements
5. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing education under this act on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as health or other good cause.
L.1997,c.95,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-30 - Continuing education requirement; conditions

45:3-30 Continuing education requirement; conditions
7. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for initial registrations. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for any registration periods commencing within 12 months of the effective date of this act. The board shall require completion of continuing education credits on a pro rata basis for any registration periods commencing more than 12 but less than 24 months following the effective date of this act.
L.1997,c.95,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-32 - Certification required for "certified interior designer."

45:3-32 Certification required for "certified interior designer."
2. No person shall use the title "certified interior designer" in this State or the abbreviation "CID" or any other title, designation, sign, card or device indicating that such person is a certified interior designer, unless certified pursuant to the provisions of this act. Every holder of a certificate of certification pursuant to this act shall display it in a conspicuous place in the holder's principal office, place of business or employment.
No corporation, firm, partnership or association shall be granted a certificate of certification pursuant to this act.
L.2002,c.86,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-33 - Definitions relative to certification of interior designers.

45:3-33 Definitions relative to certification of interior designers.
3. As used in this act:
"Board" means the New Jersey State Board of Architects.
"Committee" means the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee established pursuant to section 5 of this act.
"Interior design services" means rendering or offering to render services, for a fee or other valuable consideration, in the preparation and administration of interior design documents, including, but not limited to, drawings, schedules and specifications which pertain to the design intent and planning of interior spaces, including furnishings, layouts, non-load bearing partitions, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting location and type, outlet location and type, switch location and type, finishes, materials and interior construction not materially related to or materially affecting the building systems, in accordance with applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
"Certified interior designer" means an individual who through education, training, and experience is skilled in interior design services for commercial and residential spaces and is certified by the board pursuant to section 9 of this act and holds a current, valid certificate.
L.2002,c.86,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-34 - Construction of act relative to certain professions.

45:3-34 Construction of act relative to certain professions.
4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the practice of architecture, engineering or land surveying or professional planning by the holder of a license to practice that profession issued by this State, but no architect, engineer, surveyor or professional planner shall use the designation "certified interior designer" unless certified as such under the provisions of this act.
L.2002,c.86,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-35 - Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee.

45:3-35 Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee.
5. There is established a committee of the board to be known as the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee. The committee shall consist of five certified interior designers, one of whom is a member of the board. The committee members shall be appointed by the Governor within 60 days after the effective date of this act. Two initial members shall be appointed to one term each of two years and three shall be appointed for three years, and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years and shall serve until the appointment and qualification of their successors. A member of the committee shall not be eligible to serve for more than two successive terms. Vacancies in the membership of the committee, however created, shall be similarly filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired terms only. In making appointments to the board and the committee the Governor shall give due consideration to the recommendations by State organizations of the interior design profession and shall promptly give due notice to those organizations of any vacancy in the membership of the board or committee. Members of the committee shall be residents of this State, shall have at least 10 years' experience in interior design services, shall be of good standing in the interior design services profession, shall be full-time providers of interior design services and, except as to the initial appointments to the committee, shall be certified under the provisions of this act. The initial appointees shall become certified as soon as practicable after their appointments. The Governor may remove a member of the committee, after hearing, for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or any other sufficient cause.
Members of the committee shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incidental to performance of their duties as members of the committee.
Each member of the committee, before entering upon the duties of the office, shall subscribe to an oath to faithfully perform the duties of the office.
L.2002,c.86,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-36 - Organization, meetings, schedule of committee.

45:3-36 Organization, meetings, schedule of committee.
6. The committee shall, at its first meeting, called by the Governor as soon as may be practicable following the appointments of its members, and at all annual meetings, to be held in July of each year thereafter, organize by electing from its membership a chair and by appointing a secretary, who need not be a member of the committee, and other assistants as it deems necessary.
The committee shall adopt annually a schedule of regular meetings, and special meetings may be held at the call of the chair.
A quorum of the committee shall consist of three members. No action shall be taken at a meeting without at least three votes in accord.
L.2002,c.86,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:3-37 - Duties, authority of committee.

45:3-37 Duties, authority of committee.
7. The committee is authorized to: administer examinations required pursuant to this act; review the content and duration of courses of study offered by colleges and universities for degrees in interior design services and to establish and maintain a register of colleges and universities whose curricula in interior design services are approved by the committee; establish and maintain a list of recognized subjects and courses of study; and establish minimum requirements therefor which shall be acceptable to the board and the committee in accordance with standards approved by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or substantially equivalent standards approved by the committee.
In addition to those records of proceedings and applicants established by the board, the committee shall keep a record of its proceedings and a record of all applicants for certification, the date of application, name, age, education and other qualifications, place of practice and place of residence, and whether the applicant was rejected or a certificate granted, and the date of that action.
L.2002,c.86,s.7.