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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25bb - After revocation, application for new certificate.

52:27D-25bb After revocation, application for new certificate.
15. After revocation of a certificate of certification, the commissioner shall not renew or reinstate such certificate; however, a person may apply for a new certificate of certification. When it can be shown that all loss caused by the act or omission for which the certificate was revoked has been fully satisfied, and that all conditions imposed by the order of revocation have been complied with, the commissioner may issue a new certification, provided that the applicant meets all other qualifications necessary for certification and pays the appropriate fee.
L.2001,c.289,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25cc - Dispute settlement hearing.

52:27D-25cc Dispute settlement hearing.
16. Any person aggrieved by any action, notice, ruling or order of the commissioner, with respect to this act, shall have the right to a dispute settlement hearing, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). The aggrieved party shall submit a written request to the commissioner for a hearing within 15 days of the action, notice, ruling or order. All hearing requests shall include:
a. The date of the action which is the subject of the appeal;
b. The name and status of the person submitting the appeal;
c. The specific violations or other action claimed to be in error; and
d. A concise statement of the basis for the appeal.
L.2001,c.289,s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25dd - Arbitration, review by commissioner on disputed work.

52:27D-25dd Arbitration, review by commissioner on disputed work.
17. a. Any person who has contracted with a fire protection contractor for the installation, service, repair, inspection or maintenance of fire protection equipment who is not satisfied with the work done by that contractor shall notify the contractor of the problems and shall allow a reasonable time for the repair of such problems. If the repairs are not made within a reasonable time, or are unsatisfactory to the person, that person may file a request for the commissioner to designate an arbitrator, who shall hear the matter in accordance with the rules of procedure of the American Arbitration Association.
b. Where both parties do not agree to submit to the arbitration, the commissioner shall thoroughly review the matter and shall make a decision as to the merits of the claim and issue an order directing appropriate relief if warranted. If, within 30 calendar days of the commissioner's decision, either party files a written notice requesting an administrative hearing, the commissioner shall provide for an administrative hearing in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), with a final decision to be issued by the commissioner. In the alternative, a claimant may seek a remedy directly in court without regard to dispute settlement procedures made available in accordance with this act.
c. If, in the opinion of the commissioner, fire protection equipment may be rendered inoperable for an extended period of time, the commissioner may order the owner or contractor to restore the equipment to service in accordance with the fire code regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-198).
d. The rights, remedies and procedures accorded by the provisions of this section are in addition to, and cumulative of, any other right, remedy and procedure accorded by the common law or statutes of this State, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny, abrogate or impair any such common law or statutory right, remedy or procedure.
L.2001,c.289,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25ee - Valid license, certain, required for certification.

52:27D-25ee Valid license, certain, required for certification.
18. Any person licensed to engage in the fire alarm business pursuant to P.L.1997, c.305 (C.45:5A-23 et seq.) whose license is not in good standing with the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors shall not be eligible for a certificate of certification to engage in the fire protection contractor business under the provisions of this act.
L.2001,c.289,s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25ff - Exemption, certain.

52:27D-25ff Exemption, certain.
19. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, the commissioner may exempt from the requirements of this act any person engaged in the installation of fire protection equipment in dormitories pursuant to P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.). The exemption shall apply only for work performed pursuant to P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.) and only for such time as is necessary to complete work performed pursuant to that act.
L.2001,c.289,s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25gg - Rules, regulations.

52:27D-25gg Rules, regulations.
24. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.2001,c.289,s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25hh - Emblem on residential dwelling to identify persons with disabilities.

52:27D-25hh Emblem on residential dwelling to identify persons with disabilities.
1. a. The Director of the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall issue a person with a disability identification emblem upon the proper application therefor by a qualified person with a disability. The emblem, when affixed to the window of a residential dwelling, shall serve to alert firefighters, medical, rescue or law enforcement personnel, when responding to an emergency situation, that a person with a disability may be present therein and may require special assistance. The director, in consultation with appropriate State agencies and organizations representing individuals with disabilities, shall determine the design and size of the emblem and the location and manner in which it shall be affixed to the dwelling. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
b. A person with a disability may apply for an emblem to the Director of the Division of Fire Safety. After due investigation of the qualifying status of each applicant, the director shall issue the emblem. An emblem issued pursuant to this section shall be nontransferable and shall be removed from a dwelling when a qualified person with a disability no longer resides in that dwelling.
As used in this section, "person with a disability" means a person who is severely and permanently disabled and cannot ambulate without the use of assistive devices, such as a cane, crutch, wheelchair, prosthetic device or other person, or someone who suffers from lung disease or uses portable oxygen, or someone who has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person's functional limitations are classified in severity as a class III or class IV, according to the American Heart Association, or someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or an individual who has permanent sight impairment in both eyes as certified by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind or whose ability to walk is severely and permanently limited due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition. The disability must be certified by a licensed medical doctor, podiatrist or physician licensed to practice in New Jersey or a bordering state.
L.2001,c.453,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25ii - Demonstration, operation of firefighting equipment.

52:27D-25ii Demonstration, operation of firefighting equipment.
1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, for educational purposes fire department or districts may conduct demonstrations of firefighting equipment or apparatus for officers and employees of the State or any county or municipality and any agency or instrumentality thereof, in which said officers or employees may operate the equipment or apparatus, provided they are directly supervised by a person certified to operate the equipment or apparatus and reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the operator.
L.2003,c.26,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25jj - Adoption of training course by Division of Fire Safety.

52:27D-25jj Adoption of training course by Division of Fire Safety.
3. a. The Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute, shall adopt a training course regarding the risks associated with autism or an intellectual or other developmental disability and appropriate recognition and response techniques concerning these disabilities, based on the curriculum developed by the Departments of Health and Senior Services and Human Services pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2008, c.80 (C.26:2-190). The course curriculum and instruction shall be administered to every firefighter recruit, volunteer or paid.
b. Each person, volunteer or paid, who is engaged in fire suppression, firefighting, or fire rescue before the effective date of this act shall, within 36 months of the effective date of this act, satisfactorily complete a training course in recognition and response techniques concerning these disabilities.
c. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2008, c.80, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25kk - Accreditation of certain recruit firefighter training programs; rules, regulations.

52:27D-25kk Accreditation of certain recruit firefighter training programs; rules, regulations.
1. a. All recruit firefighter training programs conducted by the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall be accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, or any successor entity.
b. Persons who successfully complete an accredited recruit firefighter training program as set forth in subsection a. of this section shall be eligible to receive a certificate of national certification offered by the organization that has accredited the training program, upon payment of a certificate of certification fee to the accrediting organization.
c. The Director of the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.2013, c.32, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25ll - Definitions relative to a "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

52:27D-25ll Definitions relative to a "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.
1. As used in P.L.2019, c.309 (C.52:27D-25ll et seq.):
"Division" means the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs.
"University" means Rutgers, The State University/University Behavioral Health Care.
L.2019, c.309, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25mm - Establishment, maintenance of "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

52:27D-25mm Establishment, maintenance of "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.
2. a. The division, in conjunction with the university, shall establish and maintain, on a 24-hour daily basis, a toll-free "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline. The hotline shall receive and respond to calls from fire and emergency services personnel who experience depression, anxiety, stress, or any other psychological or emotional disorder or condition. The operators of the hotline shall identify and refer callers to further debriefing and counseling services.
b. The operators of the hotline shall be trained by the division and the university, and, to the greatest extent possible, shall be persons who are: (1) familiar with the post-trauma disorders and psychological and emotional disorders and conditions that are frequently experienced by fire and emergency services personnel; or (2) trained to provide counseling services involving marriage and family life, substance use disorder, personal stress management, and other emotional or psychological disorders or conditions that may adversely affect fire and emergency services personnel.
c. The division and the university shall provide for the confidentiality of the names of the fire and emergency services personnel calling, the information discussed by a caller and operator, and any referrals for further debriefing or counseling. However, the division, after consultation with the university, may, by rule and regulation, establish guidelines for monitoring any fire or emergency services caller who exhibits signs of a severe emotional or psychological disorder or condition which the operator handling the call reasonably believes may result in harm to the caller or any other person.
L.2019, c.309, s.2; amended 2023, c.177, s.146.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25nn - List of qualified persons to accept referrals.

52:27D-25nn List of qualified persons to accept referrals.
3. The division, after consultation with the university, shall prepare a list of the following persons who are willing to accept referrals and administer the debriefing and counseling services provided through the telephone hotline: appropriately licensed or certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers; appropriately trained and qualified counselors; and experienced former fire and emergency services personnel.
L.2019, c.309, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25oo - Consultation with representatives.

52:27D-25oo Consultation with representatives.
4. In establishing the hotline pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2019, c.309 (C.52:27D-25ll et seq.), the division and university shall consult with a representative from the New Jersey Career Fire Chiefs Association; New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association; Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey; New Jersey Hospital Association; New Jersey Association of Paramedic Programs; EMS Council of New Jersey; New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association; any other exclusive bargaining representative for a New Jersey fire department or force, or emergency services agency or provider; and any others that the division deems appropriate.
L.2019, c.309, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-25pp - Minimum annual appropriation.

52:27D-25pp Minimum annual appropriation.
5. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an amount not less than $250,000, as determined by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, shall be annually appropriated to defray the costs associated with operating and maintaining the "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline. The appropriation shall be payable out of the fees and penalties derived from fire code enforcement activities pursuant to the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.).
L.2019, c.309, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-28.1 - Legislative findings

52:27D-28.1. Legislative findings
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:
a. The rapid pace of modern life, the ever-upward spiral of inflation, the often-debilitating infirmities of advancing years, and the change in family life combine to place many senior citizens of this State in an unenviable position of poverty and dependency that endangers their health, safety, and welfare.
b. Such senior citizens in particular, and all senior citizens in general, need and deserve the attention, assistance, and protection of the State.
c. To fulfill this responsibility, the government of the State should have an appropriate and significant agency empowered to serve those individuals effectively so that comprehensive programs can be developed and coordinated on a Statewide basis to locate and assist this segment of the population of this State.
L.1975, c. 36, s. 1, eff. March 13, 1975.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-28.3 - Statewide master plan; annual review and report to governor and legislature

52:27D-28.3. Statewide master plan; annual review and report to governor and legislature
In addition to its already-prescribed powers and duties, the Division on Aging, upon consultation with the State Commission on Aging, shall:
a. Formulate a comprehensive, Statewide master plan which identifies the needs of the senior citizens in this State; recommends programs to locate and assist this segment of the State's population, especially those who are living in conditions hazardous to their physical health, are abused, neglected or destitute, or are unable to cope with their daily affairs and to provide themselves with minimal subsistence and living comforts; provides guidelines for the agencies concerned with senior citizens in the political subdivisions of the State which seek State and Federal funds; and suggests methods to coordinate the services provided to senior citizens by departments and agencies of the State and by the political subdivisions thereof. Said master plan shall be submitted to the Governor and Legislature no later than 18 months following the enactment of this act.
b. Review annually and, if necessary, revise the Statewide master plan and submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature containing an evaluation of the preceding year's program (including the total number of senior citizens served, the types of problems encountered, the actions taken), the revisions recommended in the master plan, and the programs recommended for the next fiscal year.
L.1975, c. 36, s. 3, eff. March 13, 1975.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-28.4 - Master plan and annual reports; formulation; proceedings

52:27D-28.4. Master plan and annual reports; formulation; proceedings
In formulating the master plan and the subsequent annual reports, the division shall:
a. Conduct at least one public hearing;
b. Consult and cooperate with:
(1) Officials of departments and agencies of the State and of the counties and municipalities of this State having duties and responsibilities concerning senior citizens;
(2) Officials and representatives of the Federal Government, of neighboring states, and of interstate agencies on problems affecting the senior citizens of this State;
(3) Officials, practitioners, and representatives in the fields of health, medicine, and the social sciences;
(4) Persons, organizations, and groups, public or private, interested in or concerned with the senior citizens of the State; and
c. Request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the State, or any political subdivision or public authority thereof, such assistance and data as may be necessary to enable the division to carry out its responsibilities under this act.
L.1975, c. 36, s. 4, eff. March 13, 1975.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.2 - Public policy

52:27D-29.2. Public policy
It is hereby declared to be public policy of the State of New Jersey to encourage and support, as hereinafter provided, the promotion, planning, development, implementation and maintenance of adequate recreational programs, on the local level, for those people of the State of New Jersey who are 60 years of age or older.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.3 - Definitions

52:27D-29.3. Definitions
For the purposes of this act:
(a) "Local governmental unit" shall mean and include any county or municipality.
(b) "Director" shall mean the Director of the Division on Aging in the Department of Community Affairs.
(c) "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 3, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.4 - Program furnishing recreation for adults 60 years and over; rules and regulations

52:27D-29.4. Program furnishing recreation for adults 60 years and over; rules and regulations
The director shall, after consultation with experts in the area of recreation, develop a comprehensive program for the furnishing of recreation for adults 60 years of age and over, and shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of this program.
The director may establish, at his discretion, a requirement specifying the kind and number of professional recreation counsellors he deems necessary for the proper supervision of recreation programs for the elderly in the local governmental units.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 4, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.5 - Furnishing of recreation by local governmental unit

52:27D-29.5. Furnishing of recreation by local governmental unit
Any local governmental unit is hereby authorized to furnish and foster recreational activities for the elderly as set forth in the comprehensive program developed by the director, or to contract therefor with private, nonprofit agencies to provide such services, and to receive and expend moneys from the State, the Federal Government or private individuals, corporations or associations therefor. The furnishing of such recreation is hereby declared to be a proper public purpose for which the moneys of such county or municipality may be raised and expended.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 5, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.6 - Application for approval of plans for recreation project

52:27D-29.6. Application for approval of plans for recreation project
Any local governmental unit desiring to establish a recreation project for the elderly may apply to the director for approval of the project. The application shall be in accordance with the regulations of the director, shall be in writing, and shall specify the nature of the project in such detail as may be required by the director.
No application for approval of plans for a recreation project for the elderly shall be considered which has not been first approved by the governing body of the local governmental unit making application.
The director may recommend to the commissioner the approval or disapproval of the proposed project, or may recommend to the applicant such modifications as may be desirable, and if his modifications are consented to by the applicant, recommend the approval of the same with such modifications to the commissioner.
The approval of any proposed project by the commissioner shall authorize the local governmental unit to receive State aid for such project, as hereinafter set forth; provided, however, any such approval may subsequently be withdrawn or changes may be required with respect to any such previously approved project.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 6, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.7 - State aid; amount

52:27D-29.7. State aid; amount
Upon recommendation of the director and approval by the commissioner, there shall be apportioned and paid to each local governmental unit operating and maintaining a program approved under the provisions of this act a sum not to exceed 50% of the amount expended by the local governmental unit for such approved program in the preceding fiscal year; provided, however, that the annual amount of State aid payable to any local governmental unit shall not exceed the sum of $1.00 for each 4 persons 60 years of age or older residing in the local governmental unit as shown in the last preceding Federal census. Payments will be made by the State Treasurer upon certificate of the commissioner and warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 7, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.8 - Failure to comply with rules and regulations; withholding of state aid

52:27D-29.8. Failure to comply with rules and regulations; withholding of state aid
The commissioner may authorize or require the State Treasurer to withhold the payment of State aid to any local governmental unit in the event that it alters or discontinues an approved recreation program, or fails to make modifications thereof as required under the provisions of this act, or otherwise fails to comply with the rules and regulations promulgated under this act.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 8, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.9 - Gifts, grants and moneys; acceptance by commissioner

52:27D-29.9. Gifts, grants and moneys; acceptance by commissioner
The commissioner may accept, as agent of the State of New Jersey, any gift or grant for any of the purposes of this act, and any moneys so received may be expended for any purpose authorized by this act.
L.1968, c. 92, s. 9, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.10 - Purpose; intent

52:27D-29.10. Purpose; intent
It is the purpose of this act to encourage the establishment of pre-retirement education programs to educate pre-retirees on such significant aspects of life after retirement as financial management, employment prospects, transportation means, community involvement, family relations, use of leisure time and the maintenance of mental and physical health and well-being. It is the intent of the Legislature that the systematic dissemination of information on retirement planning shall help to eliminate unnecessary economic, social, and psychological hardship experienced by many of the senior citizens of this State.
L.1979, c. 450, s. 1, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.11 - Demonstration programs; establishment

52:27D-29.11. Demonstration programs; establishment
The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs through the Division on Aging shall establish a pre-retirement education demonstration program. Such a demonstration program shall be utilized to make available to public and private agencies, institutions and organizations including but not limited to religious, civic or social groups, schools, businesses, industries, labor or trade unions, and governmental agencies, the guidance and assistance that they may require in conducting seminars, workshops or other educational programs for the purpose of providing education and information on retirement planning.
Further, the commissioner shall recruit public and private agencies, institutions and organizations to conduct pre-retirement education programs and shall encourage and support these programs by providing information and instruction on the conducting of pre-retirement education programs and the utilization of resource materials and financial assistance.
L.1979, c. 450, s. 2, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.13 - Annual report

52:27D-29.13. Annual report
The commissioner shall report to the Legislature each year on the progress and effectiveness of the implementation of the provisions of this act.
L.1979, c. 450, s. 4, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.14 - Legislative findings and declarations

52:27D-29.14. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that: there is an urgent need to provide for more quality child care services in New Jersey, particularly in light of recent trends indicating that more single parents are entering the work force; there are many latchkey children and pre-school children in the State who are in need of adequate care and supervision; the lifestyles of older people often result in greatly diminished contact between the elderly and children; older people often lack opportunities for involvement in meaningful community activities, and an Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program would bring older people together with children, which will provide for urgently needed nurturing child care services and, at the same time, provide a meaningful way in which the elderly may become involved in their own communities.
L. 1985, c. 66, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.15 - Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program.

52:27D-29.15 Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program.
2. The Commissioner of Children and Families, in consultation with the Division on Women and the Advisory Council on Child Care established pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-14), shall establish an Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program in the Division on Aging established pursuant to section 28 of P.L.1966, c.293 (C.52:27D-28) to enable senior residents of the State, 60 years of age or older, to be recruited and matched by a county office on aging so they may render nurturing child care services to pre-school and latchkey children of working parents after school hours.
L.1985, c.66, s.2; amended 2012, c.16, s.139.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.16 - Standards relative to program; regulations.

52:27D-29.16 Standards relative to program; regulations.
3. a. The Division on Aging, the Division on Women, and the Advisory Council on Child Care shall recommend standards to ensure that the Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program is of high quality and benefits both children and older people. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Children and Families shall adopt all regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1985, c.66 (C.52:27D-29.14 et seq.).
b. Any county office on aging that is interested in participating in the program may submit a proposal to the commissioner. The commissioner shall review the proposals and approve the proposals that best meet the purposes of the demonstration program.
L.1985, c.66, s.3; amended 2012, c.16, s.140.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.17 - Definitions.

52:27D-29.17 Definitions.
1. a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services.
b. "Department" means the Department of Human Services.
c. "Eligible participant" means a resident of this State who is 60 years of age or older and homebound by reason of illness, incapacitating disability, or is otherwise isolated.
d. "Home delivered nutrition services" means home delivered meals as defined by the "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub.L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.).
e. "Program" means the Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program in the Division of Aging Services, in the Department of Human Services.
L.1987, c.133, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.414.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.18 - Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program.

52:27D-29.18 Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program.
2. The commissioner shall establish a Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program in the Division of Aging Services, in the Department of Human Services, to provide home delivered nutrition services to eligible participants on weekends and holidays.
L.1987, c.133, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.415.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.19 - Guidelines

52:27D-29.19. Guidelines
The commissioner shall prepare guidelines under which the county offices on aging, established pursuant to P.L.1970, c. 248 (C. 40:23-6.38 et seq.), shall implement the Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program. The guidelines shall require:
a. The county offices on aging to solicit proposals from existing home delivered meals providers interested in participating in the Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program; and
b. The county offices on aging to review the proposals and approve and fund, within the limits of moneys allocated to them, proposals which best meet the objectives of the program.
L. 1987, c. 133, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.20 - Confidential donation

52:27D-29.20. Confidential donation
An eligible participant shall be asked for a confidential donation for services under this program in an amount determined by the commissioner, however, services shall not be denied if a person cannot pay.
L. 1987, c. 133, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.21 - Rules, regulations

52:27D-29.21. Rules, regulations
The commissioner shall adopt the rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L. 1987, c. 133, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.22 - Allocation of appropriation.

52:27D-29.22 Allocation of appropriation.
6. a. There is appropriated $1,000,000 from the Casino Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services to effectuate the purposes of this act.
b. The department shall allocate not less than 95% of the funds appropriated for the purposes of this act to the county offices on aging, and these funds shall be disbursed to the county offices on aging according to the formula used to disburse funds for the home delivered nutrition services provided under Title III of the "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub.L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.).
c. The county shall match the State funds allocated to a county office on aging for this program with an amount equal to 20% of the State funds. The county share may be cash or in kind.
L.1987, c.133, s.6; amended 2012, c.17, s.416.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.23 - Findings, declarations

52:27D-29.23. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that: our nation as a whole, and our State in particular, have been experiencing the increase over time of greater numbers of senior citizens in proportion to the total population; our society is just beginning to understand the complex needs and problems related to aging; and at the present time, our State is spending approximately two billion dollars a year of State and federal funds for programs for senior citizens which include, programs administered under the federal "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub. L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.) and Medicare, Pub. L. 89-97 (42 U.S.C. s. 1395 et seq.), the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Program established pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 194 (C. 30:4D-20 et seq.), the "Lifeline Credit Program" established pursuant to P.L. 1979, c. 197 (C. 48:2-29.15 et seq.) and the "Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program" established pursuant to P.L. 1981, c. 210 (C. 48:2-29.30).
The Legislature further finds and declares that: it is extremely important for this State to lend ongoing support and resources to establish a research, teaching and information center for the study of gerontological policies, concerns and programs; this policy center on aging would create a focal point for State support of professional gerontological research in the State; and it is reasonable to assume that one of the many benefits of establishing a policy center on aging would be considerable cost savings to the State as the policy center attracts additional moneys from federal and private sources for gerontological research.
L. 1988, c. 139, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.24 - Policy Center on Aging

52:27D-29.24. Policy Center on Aging
The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall establish the New Jersey Policy Center on Aging at Rutgers, The State University.
It shall be the duty of the center to:
a. Analyze and assist in the development of aging policies for New Jersey;
b. Conduct studies of gerontological issues, concerns and programs which impact on the State;
c. Act as a focal point for State support of gerontological research in the State; and
d. Conduct gerontological research which includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Demographic analysis of the effects of the State's economy on the elderly, the available housing stock and the general population distribution;
(2) Analysis of the cost of services, the use of general revenues, casino revenues and federal funding for services and the areas in which service gaps exist;
(3) Analysis of the long-term care system in the State, including an examination of alternative methods of care delivery such as health maintenance organizations and social health maintenance organizations; and
(4) Analysis of demographic data, service utilization, and other information which will assist the State in defining the needs of its elderly population.
L. 1988, c. 139, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.25 - Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee

52:27D-29.25. Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee
There is established a Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, who shall act as the committee chairperson, the Commissioners of the Departments of Health and Human Services and the Chancellor of Higher Education, or their designees; a representative of the New Jersey State Commission on Aging, section 2 of P.L. 1957, c. 72(C. 26:1A-108) appointed by the commission; four citizen members of whom two shall be appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; a member of the Senate appointed by the President thereof; and a member of the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker thereof.
The committee shall prepare guidelines for the establishment and advise on the operation of the New Jersey Policy Center on Aging.
L. 1988, c. 139, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.26 - Powers

52:27D-29.26. Powers
The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, on behalf of the center and with the concurrence of Rutgers, The State University, is authorized to:
a. Apply for and accept grants of money available for the purposes of this act from the federal government or other sources; and
b. Accept gifts, grants and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, governmental agencies and other organizations and institutions.
L. 1988, c. 139, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.27 - Funds for research

52:27D-29.27. Funds for research
Nothing in this act shall preclude the center, a qualifying research institution or any other research facility in the State from directly applying for, or receiving funds from, any public or private agency to conduct gerontological research.
L. 1988, c. 139, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.28 - Rules, regulations

52:27D-29.28. Rules, regulations
Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Chancellor of Higher Education and in cooperation with Rutgers, The State University, shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L. 1988, c. 139, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.29 - Report

52:27D-29.29. Report
Within 30 days after the effective date of this act, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall report in writing to the Senate Revenue, Finance and Appropriations Committee and the General Assembly Appropriations Committee, or their successors, concerning the manner in which the appropriation will be expended, including information on administrative and project costs. Within 30 days after each fiscal year in which the Policy Center on Aging receives State funds, the Commissioner shall report in writing to the Senate Revenue, Finance and Appropriations Committee and the General Assembly Appropriations Committee, or their successors, concerning the manner in which any funds received by the policy center were expended, including information on administrative and project costs.
L. 1988, c. 139, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.32 - Findings, declarations

52:27D-29.32. Findings, declarations
1. The Legislature finds and declares that: the availability, coverage and purchase of health insurance is complex and can cause serious problems for senior citizens; there are widespread misperceptions and confusion concerning Medicare and private health insurance coverages and emerging insurance products; the Division on Aging in the Department of Community Affairs has conducted a Senior Health Insurance Program which has successfully assisted senior citizens in understanding their insurance coverage and in making informed decisions concerning health insurance; and there is a continuing Statewide need to address health care insurance problems experienced by senior citizens and to provide education concerning insurance coverage for both acute and long-term health care services.
L.1993,c.4,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.33 - Definitions.

52:27D-29.33 Definitions.
2. As used in this act:
"County office on aging" means a county office on aging which is also designated as an area agency on aging for funding under the "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub.L.89-73 (42 U.S.C. s.3001 et seq.).
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services.
"Senior citizen" means a person 60 years of age or older.
L.1993, c.4, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.417.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.34 - Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program.

52:27D-29.34 Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program.
3. a. There is established in the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services a Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program to provide health insurance information and assistance by trained volunteer counselors to senior citizens.
b. The Director of the Division of Aging Services shall establish the program in all counties in the State through the county offices on aging or other appropriate agencies designated by the director.
L.1993, c.4, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.418.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.35 - Findings, declarations

52:27D-29.35. Findings, declarations
5. The Legislature finds and declares that: New Jersey home health agencies are reporting increased denials of reimbursement for Medicare home-based skilled nursing care by fiscal intermediaries of the federal Health Care Financing Administration; these home health care cutbacks are particularly serious in the context of national efforts to reduce hospital utilization; patients are leaving the hospital earlier and sicker, and need appropriate follow-up care; and the principal source of post-acute home health care for the elderly and disabled should be the Medicare program.
The Legislature further finds and declares that: recent reductions in Medicare home health benefits and other Medicare services may have been made through federal directives to fiscal intermediaries without public review and comment; in some cases benefits are denied in violation of federal law and regulations and, therefore, a program of legal assistance to aid New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries in appealing such denials should be established.
L.1993,c.4,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.36 - Legal representation program to assist Medicare beneficiaries.

52:27D-29.36 Legal representation program to assist Medicare beneficiaries.
6. The Director of the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services shall establish a legal representation program to assist Medicare beneficiaries under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act who are 65 years of age or older, or disabled, in appeals of unfairly denied Medicare coverage. The services provided under this program shall include, but not be limited to, the following: outreach to Medicare beneficiaries, the development and dissemination of educational materials pertaining to the Medicare program and the claims appeal process, the development and dissemination of materials for Medicare beneficiaries to submit their own appeals, and the offer of direct legal representation to appeal unfairly denied coverage under Part A and Part B of the Medicare program. Such legal representation may include, but not be limited to, appeals within the administrative appeals structure and appeals to the United States District Court.
L.1993, c.4, s.6; amended 2012, c.17, s.419.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-29.38 - Rules, regulations

52:27D-29.38. Rules, regulations
8. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the director shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.
L.1993,c.4,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-32 - Transfer of appropriations and moneys to department of community affairs

52:27D-32. Transfer of appropriations and moneys to department of community affairs
All appropriations and other moneys available and to become available to any department, division, bureau or other agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein assigned or transferred to the Department of Community Affairs, are hereby transferred to the Department of Community Affairs established hereunder, and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by State or Federal law.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 32.