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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-54 - Standard building code

52:27C-54. Standard building code
The department of economic development, through its division of planning and engineering, shall prepare a code to be known as the standard building code of New Jersey and thereafter may prepare amendments altering it or adding to it.
L.1946, c. 120, p. 557, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-55 - Scope of code

52:27C-55. Scope of code
The code, or the same as amended, shall regulate the design, construction, repair, alteration, demolition and removal of buildings and structures of every kind within such municipalities as may adopt it and shall govern such counties, state boards, departments or other State agencies as may adopt it. Provisions may be made in the code prohibiting, within certain limits, the construction, repair or alteration of buildings or structures with specified materials.
L.1946, c. 120, p. 557, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-56 - Adoption of code by reference

52:27C-56. Adoption of code by reference
Any municipality may adopt the code, and any amendments thereto, by ordinance, without incorporating the same in the ordinance; provided, reference is made therein to the code as the "Standard Building Code of New Jersey" or, in the case of amendments, to the section numbers and dates of the amendments. In the same manner any county, State board, department or other State agency may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt the code and amendments thereto.
L.1946, c. 120, p. 558, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-57 - Interpreting and administering code

52:27C-57. Interpreting and administering code
The department, from time to time pursuant to such authority as may be granted it by the code and after having conducted hearings, (a) may interpret the code, (b) may investigate and prescribe tests or accept authoritative tests to determine the strength and quality of structural materials and the efficiency and safety of appliances and devices and methods of construction and may establish standards accordingly, and (c) may approve the use of structural materials, appliances, devices and methods of construction found to be efficient and safe.
L.1946, c. 120, p. 558, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-58 - Costs of tests

52:27C-58. Costs of tests
Any person making application to have the department approve the use of structural materials, appliances, devices, or methods of construction, shall pay the reasonable cost of all labor, expert services, materials, appliances and testing machinery required to conduct any test or investigation of the same.
L.1946, c. 120, p. 558, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-59 - Printed copies of code, etc.

52:27C-59. Printed copies of code, etc.
The code, amendments and interpretations thereof and all standards for and approvals of materials, appliances, devices and methods of construction shall be printed by the department as and when adopted by it; and three copies thereof shall be filed with each of the following, the Secretary of State, the county clerk of every county and the chief clerical officer of every municipality. Other copies shall be sold at a charge to be determined by the department.
L.1946, c. 120, p. 558, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-60 - Advisory committee

52:27C-60. Advisory committee
To advise the department in the performance of its duties provided by this act, the commissioner of the department shall appoint a committee, of such number as he shall determine, to serve at his pleasure, of which one shall be a registered architect of this State, one a licensed professional engineer of this State actively practicing as a mechanical engineer, one a licensed professional engineer of this State actively practicing as a structural engineer, one a general building contractor and one an official of any municipality of this State charged with supervision over the construction of buildings therein. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
L.1946, c. 120, p. 558, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-61 - Short title.

52:27C-61 Short title.
1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Commerce Commission Act."
L.1998, c.44, s.1; amended 2005, c.378, s.9; 2007, c.253, s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-63 - "New Jersey Commerce Commission."

52:27C-63 "New Jersey Commerce Commission."
3. There is established a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "New Jersey Commerce Commission" (hereinafter "the commission").
The commission shall be established in the Executive Branch of the State Government and for the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the commission is allocated, in but not of, the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this allocation, the commission shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
L.1998, c.44, s.3; amended 2005, c.378, s.11; 2007, c.253, s.26.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-64 - Department of Commerce and Economic Development abolished.

52:27C-64 Department of Commerce and Economic Development abolished.
4. The Department of Commerce and Economic Development created pursuant to P.L.1981, c.122 (C.52:27H-1 et al.) is abolished as a principal department in the Executive Branch of State government, and all of its powers, functions, and duties including, but not limited to, the Division of International Trade, except as herein otherwise provided, are continued in the commission.
L.1998, c.44, s.4; amended 2007, c.253, s.27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-65 - Appropriations, moneys continued.

52:27C-65 Appropriations, moneys continued.
5. All appropriations and other moneys available and to become available to any department, division, bureau, board, commission, or other entity or agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been assigned or transferred to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, are hereby continued in the commission, except as herein otherwise provided, and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which such moneys are appropriated subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations, or other requirements imposed by State or federal law. Nothing herein shall alter the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1983, c.190 (C.34:1B-39). Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission or the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, the same shall mean and refer to the "New Jersey Commerce Commission" in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
L.1998, c.44, s.5; amended 2005, c.378, s.12; 2007, c.253, s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-66 - Termination of employment, officers and employees.

52:27C-66 Termination of employment, officers and employees.
6. The offices and terms of the commissioner, deputy commissioner, assistant commissioners, directors, deputy directors, executive directors, and all other employees of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and of its various divisions and offices, except as herein otherwise provided, shall terminate upon the effective date of this act.
The Commissioner of Personnel shall exercise all best efforts to find and offer employment within State service for employees of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development who are employed by the department on the date of enactment of this act, and who are not offered positions with the commission or who, having been offered such positions, choose not to accept employment with the commission.
Notwithstanding the requirements of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes or the regulations promulgated thereunder, no employee of the commission shall retain career service rights after the effective date of this act.
L.1998,c.44,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-67 - Powers of commission.

52:27C-67 Powers of commission.
7. The commission shall have the power to employ consultants and employees as may be required in the judgment of the commission to carry out the purposes of this act and to establish job titles and descriptions, and to fix and pay employees compensation from funds available to the commission therefor, notwithstanding the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. The commission shall establish the terms and conditions of employment. Employees of the commission shall, as appropriate, be covered under the State of New Jersey's collective negotiations agreements, provided however that only the contractual provisions of such agreements which apply to non-career service employees shall apply to the commission employees. For contractual purposes, previous State service in the career service shall be counted toward any contractual provision that requires unclassified seniority. Employees of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development who are employed by the department on the date of enactment of this act, and who are hired by the commission shall retain their salary and leave time. Employees of the commission shall be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System and shall be eligible to participate in the State Health Benefits Program established pursuant to the "New Jersey State Health Benefits Program Act," P.L.1961, c.49 (C.52:14-17.25 et seq.).
The commission shall advertise all available positions within the commission, except under circumstances where there is an emergent need as specified in the commission's personnel handbook.
L.1998, c.44, s.7; amended 2007, c.253, s.29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-68 - Board of Directors.

52:27C-68 Board of Directors.
8. The Board of Directors of the commission shall consist of the following 11 voting members and two non-voting members:
a. The Governor, who shall be the Chair of the commission. The Governor may be represented by an official designee, whose name shall be filed with the commission.
b. The State Treasurer who shall serve ex-officio and may be represented by an official designee, whose name shall be filed with the commission.
c. One commissioner from each of the following departments who shall serve ex-officio: the Department of Environmental Protection; the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Transportation. These commissioners may be represented by an official designee, whose name shall be filed with the commission.
d. The chairman of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, who shall serve ex officio. This chairman may be represented by an official designee, whose name shall be filed with the commission.
e. Three public members who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. The three public members shall serve for a term of five years and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Of the three public members first appointed pursuant to this subsection, two shall serve for a term of five years and one shall serve for a term of three years. These members shall be New Jersey residents who shall provide appropriate geographical representation from throughout the State and who shall be employed by, owners of, or members of the board of directors of, a business whose principal operation is located in New Jersey. Public members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
f. Two additional members who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor. The Governor is authorized to appoint one member upon the recommendation of the President of the Senate and one member upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly.
g. One member of the Senate, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member of the General Assembly, to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly. These members are non-voting, advisory members, appointed solely for the purpose of developing and facilitating legislation to assist the commission in fulfilling its statutory mission, and may not exercise any of the executive powers delegated to the commission by law.
h. Any vacancies in the appointed membership of the commission occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.
L.1998, c.44, s.8; amended 2007, c.253, s.30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-69 - Powers, quorum, action by commission.

52:27C-69 Powers, quorum, action by commission.
9.a. The powers of the commission shall be vested in the members thereof in office from time to time, and a majority of the total authorized membership of the commission shall constitute a quorum at any meeting thereof. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the commission at any meeting thereof by the affirmative vote of a majority of the membership, unless in any case the bylaws of the commission shall require a larger number. No vacancy in the membership of the commission shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the commission.
b. Members of the commission shall be subject to the provisions of the "New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law," P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.).
L.1998,c.44,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-70 - Delivery of copy of minutes to Governor, approval, veto.

52:27C-70 Delivery of copy of minutes to Governor, approval, veto.
10. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the commission shall be forthwith delivered by and under the certification of the secretary thereof to the Governor. No action taken at such a meeting by the commission shall have force or effect until 10 days, Saturday, Sundays, and public holidays excepted, after the copy of the minutes shall have been so delivered, unless during such 10-day period the Governor shall approve the same, in which case such action shall become effective upon such approval. If, in that 10 day period, the Governor returns such copies of the minutes with veto of any action taken by the commission or any member thereof at such meeting, such action shall be null and void and of no effect.
L.1998,c.44,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-71 - Duties of Executive Director.

52:27C-71 Duties of Executive Director.
11. The Executive Director of the commission shall devote full time to the performance of the duties assigned thereto, and shall:
a. Administer the work of the commission;
b. Appoint and remove officers and other personnel employed within the commission, except as herein otherwise specifically provided;
c. Have authority to organize and maintain an administrative office and to assign to employment therein such secretarial, clerical and other assistants in the commission as the Executive Director and the internal operations of the commission may require;
d. Perform, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the commission through such offices as may be established by this act or otherwise by law;
e. Organize the work of the commission in such organizational units, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, as the Executive Director may determine to be necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the commission; f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
h. Make reports of the commission's operations, and such other reports, as the Governor shall from time to time request or as may be required by law;
i. Coordinate the activities of the commission and the several organizational units therein, in a manner designed to eliminate overlapping and duplicative functions;
j. Integrate within the commission, so far as practicable, all staff services of the commission and of the several organizational units therein; and
k. Have access to all relevant files and records of other State agencies and require any officer or employee therein to provide such information as the Executive Director may deem necessary to the performance of the functions of the commission.
1. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
m. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
n. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
o. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
p. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
q. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.253).
L.1998, c.44, s.11; amended 2007, c.253, s.32.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-71.1 - Executive Director.

52:27C-71.1 Executive Director.
31. The commission shall be under the supervision of an Executive Director, who shall receive such salary as shall be fixed by the commission and who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the commission.
Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development or the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the commission, the same shall mean and refer to the "New Jersey Commerce Commission."
L.2007, c.253, s.31.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-73.1 - Rules, regulations relative to payment of prevailing wage rate; "commission financial

52:27C-73.1. Rules, regulations relative to payment of prevailing wage rate; "commission financial
assistance" defined
3. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations requiring that not less than the prevailing wage rate be paid to workers employed in the performance of any construction contract undertaken in connection with commission financial assistance or undertaken to fulfill any condition of receiving commission financial assistance. The prevailing wage rate shall be the rate determined by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.). For the purposes of this section, "commission financial assistance" means any loan, loan guarantee, grant, incentive, tax exemption or other financial assistance approved, funded, authorized, administered or provided by the commission to any entity, including but not limited to, all commission financial assistance received by the entity pursuant to P.L.1996, c.25 (C.34:1B-112 et seq.) that enables the entity to engage in a construction contract, but this shall not be construed as requiring the payment of the prevailing wage for construction commencing more than two years after the assistance is received.
L.2002, c.78,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-75 - Examination of accounts, books, records.

52:27C-75 Examination of accounts, books, records.
15. The Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, in the Department of the Treasury, the director's legally authorized representatives, and the State Auditor are hereby authorized and empowered from time to time to examine the accounts, books, and records of the commission, and any of its related entities, including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, investments and any other matters relating thereto and to its financial standing.
L.1998,c.44,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-76 - Awarding of purchases, contracts, agreements.

52:27C-76 Awarding of purchases, contracts, agreements.
16. a. All purchases, contracts, or agreements, where the cost or contract price exceeds the sum of $25,000, or, after January 1, 1999, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of this section, shall, except as otherwise provided in this act, be made, negotiated, or awarded only after public advertisement for bids therefor and shall be awarded to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, is most advantageous to the commission in its judgment, upon consideration of price and other factors. Any bid may be rejected when the commission determines that it is in the public interest to do so.
Any purchase, contract, or agreement, where the cost or contract price is less than or equal to $25,000, or the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of this section, shall be made, negotiated, or awarded by the commission without advertising and in any manner which the commission, in its judgment, deems necessary to serve its unique interests and purposes and which promotes, whenever practicable, full and free competition by the acceptance of quotations or proposals or by the use of other suitable methods.
b. Commencing January 1, 1999, the Governor, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, shall no later than March 1 of each odd numbered-year adjust the threshold amount set forth in subsection a. of this section, or subsequent to 1999 the threshold amount resulting from any adjustment under this subsection, in direct proportion to the rise or fall of the consumer price index for all urban consumers in the New York City and the Philadelphia areas as reported by the United States Department of Labor. The Governor shall, no later than June l of each odd-numbered year, notify the commission of the adjustment. The adjustment shall become effective on July 1 of each odd-numbered year.
L.1998,c.44,s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-78 - Submission of budget request.

52:27C-78 Submission of budget request.
18. The commission shall submit its budget request directly to the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury in a format to be agreed upon jointly by the commission, the Joint Budget Oversight Committee of the Legislature, or its successor, and the Division of Budget and Accounting.
L.1998,c.44,s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-79 - Annual report.

52:27C-79 Annual report.
19. a. No later than three months after the end of its fiscal year, the commission shall make an annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the Governor and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). Each report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the short-term and long-term goals of the commission and an assessment of the effectiveness of the commission in meeting such goals, and any recommendations for legislation to improve the effectiveness of the commission.
b. The commission shall include, in the report required by subsection a. of this section, a description setting forth information concerning the imposition, collection and expenditure of the fees imposed by the commission. Each such report shall also set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering the operations of the commission, and any of its related entities, during the year. The commission shall cause an independent audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once in each year by certified public accountants and cause a copy thereof to be filed with the Secretary of State, the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, in the Department of the Treasury and the State Auditor.
L.1998, c.44, s.19; amended 2007, c.253, s.34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-80 - Organization of commission.

52:27C-80 Organization of commission.
20. The commission shall organize within 90 days of the effective date of this act and shall be subject to the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.).
L.1998,c.44,s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-81 - Status of New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises.

52:27C-81 Status of New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises.
21. a. The New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises, established pursuant to P.L.1985, c.386 (C.34:1B-47 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but, notwithstanding this transfer, the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. The New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises may, subject to the commission's approval, develop and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to effectuate the purposes of the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises as provided by law.
e. Regulations adopted by the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women's Enterprises shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1998,c.44,s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-82 - Status of New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

52:27C-82 Status of New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
22. a. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, established pursuant to P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-1 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but, notwithstanding this transfer, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in but not of the Department of the Treasury. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, the Board of Directors of the commission shall appoint the executive director of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority may develop and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to effectuate the purposes of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as provided by law. Nothing herein shall alter the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1979, c.303 (C.34:1B-5.1).
e. Regulations adopted by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1998, c.44, s.22; amended 2007, c.253, s.35.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-83 - Status of South Jersey Port Corporation.

52:27C-83 Status of South Jersey Port Corporation.
23. a. The South Jersey Port Corporation, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.60 (C.12: 11A-1 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but, notwithstanding this transfer, the South Jersey Port Corporation shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the South Jersey Port Corporation, the same shall mean and refer to the South Jersey Port Corporation in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. Regulations adopted by the South Jersey Port Corporation shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1998,c.44,s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-84 - Status of New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority.

52:27C-84 Status of New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority.
24. a. The New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.405 (C.48:23-1 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this transfer, the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. The New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority shall submit its budget request directly to the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury may render administrative assistance including, but not limited to, personnel and fiscal assistance, upon request of the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. The cost and expense of any services rendered may be paid by the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority.
e. Regulations adopted by the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1998, c.44, s.24; amended 2010, c.104, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-85 - Status of New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.

52:27C-85 Status of New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
25. a. The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, established pursuant to P.L.1985, c.102 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this transfer, the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary, the members of the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology shall appoint the Executive Director of the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology may, subject to the commission's approval, develop and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to effectuate the purposes of the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology as provided by law.
e. Regulations adopted by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1998, c.44, s.25; amended 2007, c.253, s.36; 2018, c.91, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-86 - Status of Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.

52:27C-86 Status of Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.
26. a. The Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, established pursuant to P.L.1977, c.44 (C.34:1B-22 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this transfer, the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Commerce Commission shall appoint the Executive Director of the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, the same shall mean and refer to the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. The Motion Picture and Television Development Commission may, subject to the commission's approval, develop and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to effectuate the purposes of the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission as provided by law.
L.1998, c.44, s.25; amended 2007, c.253, s.37.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-87 - Status of New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors.

52:27C-87 Status of New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors.
27. a. The New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors, established pursuant to P.L.1993, c.149 (C.52:9H-34 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this transfer, the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. The commission may render administrative assistance including, but not limited to, personnel and fiscal assistance to the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors. The cost and expense of any services rendered may be paid by the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors, or as is annually provided for in the State budget.
L.1998,c.44,s.27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-88 - Status of New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority.

52:27C-88 Status of New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority.
28. a. The New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority, established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.303 (C.52:27H-60 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of Treasury, but notwithstanding this transfer, the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
d. All clerical and professional assistants, and all personnel, procurement, budgetary and other administrative services necessary or incidental to the authority's proper functioning shall be provided by and through the commission, and it shall, subject to the availability of funds, reimburse the commission for all administrative services provided to the authority.
e. The New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority may, subject to the commission's approval, develop and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to effectuate the purposes of the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority as provided by law.
f. Regulations adopted by the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1998,c.44,s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-89 - Status of Atlantic City Convention Center Authority.

52:27C-89 Status of Atlantic City Convention Center Authority.
29. a. The Atlantic City Convention Center Authority, established pursuant to P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.), is transferred in but not of the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this transfer, the Atlantic City Convention Center Authority shall be independent of any supervision and control by the department or by any board or officer thereof.
b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Atlantic City Convention Center Authority, the same shall mean and refer to the Atlantic City Convention Center Authority in but not of the Department of the Treasury.
c. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
L.1998,c.44,s.29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-94 - Definitions relative to certain set-aside decisions of the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission.

52:27C-94 Definitions relative to certain set-aside decisions of the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission.
1. As used in this act:
"Commission" means the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission established pursuant to P.L.1998, c.44 (C.52:27C-61 et seq.).
"Division" means the Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women's and Minority Businesses in the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission when used in conjunction with the New Jersey small business set-aside program.
"New Jersey set-aside program" or "set-aside program" means the program established pursuant to the "Set-Aside Act for Small Businesses, Female Businesses, and Minority Businesses," P.L.1983, c.482 (C.52:32-17 et seq.).
"Small business" means a business which has its principal place of business in the State, is independently owned and operated and meets all other qualifications as may be established in accordance with P.L.1987, c.55 (C.52:27H-21.7 et seq.).
L.2004,c.141,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-95 - Decisions issued in writing, required contents.

52:27C-95 Decisions issued in writing, required contents.
2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, the division shall, after the effective date of this act, issue any initial decision in written form in those cases in which the decision results in the rejection of an application from a small business for eligibility to participate in the set-aside program.
b. The written decision required pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall specify the criteria and procedures used by the division in evaluating an application for eligibility from a small business seeking to participate in the set-aside program and the reasons for rejecting such application. The written decision shall also include, pursuant to regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), a description of the procedures required to file an appeal of a decision rejecting an application for the set-aside program. The written decision shall be forwarded to the applicant for review within 14 days of issuing the decision.
L.2004,c.141,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-96 - Foundation for Technology Advancement; purpose.

52:27C-96 Foundation for Technology Advancement; purpose.
1. a. The New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission is authorized to establish a nonprofit organization to be known as the Foundation for Technology Advancement. The foundation shall be devoted to developing and coordinating programs to support initiatives of the advanced technology industry in New Jersey. The foundation shall develop policies to improve the research, economic, and educational needs important to the advanced technology industry in New Jersey and increase awareness among advanced technology companies as to governmental, community and private resources that may benefit this industry as a whole. The foundation shall discuss the status of the advanced technology industry and anticipate its needs for the future with the purpose of preparing the industry and its workforce to meet these needs. The foundation shall make policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature as well as recommendations for local and State actions to follow up the foundation's recommendations and consider such other matters relating to advanced technology in New Jersey as the members of the foundation may deem appropriate.
b. The foundation shall be incorporated as a New Jersey nonprofit corporation pursuant to P.L.1983, c.127 (C.15A:1-1 et seq.), and organized and operated in such manner as to be eligible under applicable federal law for tax-exempt status and for the receipt of tax-deductible contributions, and shall be authorized to sue and to be sued as a legal entity separate from the State of New Jersey.
L.2005,c.373,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-97 - Foundation's board of trustees.

52:27C-97 Foundation's board of trustees.
2. The Foundation for Technology Advancement shall be governed by a 22-member board of trustees who are appointed as follows:
a. The Executive Director of the New Jersey Commerce Commission; the Executive Director of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority; the Executive Director of the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology; and the Chief Technology Officer in the Office of Information Technology; or their designees, all of whom shall serve ex officio;
b. A faculty member appointed by the president of each of the following academic institutions: The New Jersey Institute of Technology; Rutgers, the State University; and Princeton University, all of whom shall serve ex officio; and
c. Fifteen public members appointed by the Governor as follows: a representative of each of the following organizations: the New Jersey Technology Council, the Biotechnology Council of New Jersey, the Forum for Academicians, Scientists and Technologists of New Jersey, the Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow States Organization, the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Tooling and Manufacturing Association, the Research and Development Council of New Jersey, the American Electronics Association - New Jersey/Pennsylvania Council, and a representative employed by a corporation from each of the following industry sectors: pharmaceuticals, financial services, advanced technology, information technology, and nanotechnology.
Of the public members first appointed, four shall serve for a term of two years, four for a term of three years, four for a term of four years, and three for a term of five years.
Members appointed thereafter shall serve five-year terms, and any vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term only. A member is eligible for reappointment. Vacancies in the membership of the foundation shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made.
The members shall elect a chair and vice chair from the membership of the board of trustees.
L.2005, c.373, s.2; amended 2007, c.253, s.38; 2012, c.45, s.135.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-98 - Executive director, personnel; contracts.

52:27C-98 Executive director, personnel; contracts.
3. The board of trustees of the Foundation for Technology Advancement shall be authorized, within the limits of its own funds, to employ an executive director and professional, technical and administrative personnel. Employees of the foundation shall not be construed to be employees of the State of New Jersey. The board shall also be authorized to contract for such professional and administrative services as it shall deem necessary. No member of the board of trustees shall engage in any business transaction or professional activity for profit with the State of New Jersey.
L.2005,c.373,s.3.