N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-2A.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:35-2A.7 - Licensure; biennial license renewal; license suspension; reinstatement of suspended license; inactive status; return from inactive status

(a) All licenses issued by the Board shall be issued for a two-year biennial licensure period. A licensee who seeks renewal of the license shall submit a completed renewal application, proof that he or she is currently certified by the ACNM, AMCB, or NARM, and the renewal fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.13prior to the expiration date of the license.

(b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee at the address registered with the Board at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew.

(c) If a licensee does not renew the license prior to its expiration date, the licensee may renew the license within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee and a late fee, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.13. During this 30-day period, the license shall be valid, and the licensee shall not be deemed to be practicing without a license.

(d) A license that is not renewed within 30 days of its expiration shall be automatically suspended. An individual who continues to practice with a suspended license shall be deemed to be engaged in unlicensed practice and shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by 45:9-22 for practicing without a license.

(e) A licensee whose license has been automatically suspended for five years or less for failure to renew pursuant to (d) above may be reinstated by the Board upon completion of the following:

1. Payment of the reinstatement fee and all past delinquent biennial renewal fees pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.13; and

2. Submission of an affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended license which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each employer.

(f) In addition to the fulfilling the requirements set forth in (e) above, a licensee whose license has been automatically suspended for more than five years who wishes to return to practice shall reapply for licensure and shall demonstrate that he or she has maintained proficiency. An applicant who fails to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has maintained proficiency while suspended may be subject to an examination or other requirements as determined by the Board prior to reinstatement of his or her license.

(g) Renewal applications shall provide the licensee with the option of either active or inactive status. A licensee electing inactive status shall pay the inactive license fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.13 and shall not engage in practice. A licensee electing inactive status shall not be required to submit proof that he or she is currently certified by the ACNM, AMCB, or NARM.

(h) A licensee who elected inactive status and has been on inactive status for five years or less may be reinstated by the Board upon completion of the following:

1. Payment of the reinstatement fee;

2. Submission of an affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period the licensee was on inactive status, which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each employer; and

3. Submission of proof that he or she is currently certified by the ACNM, AMCB, or NARM.

(i) In addition to the fulfilling the requirements set forth in (h) above, a licensee who has been on inactive status for more than five years who wishes to return to practice shall reapply for licensure and shall demonstrate that he or she has maintained proficiency. An applicant who fails to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has maintained proficiency while on inactive status may be subject to an examination or other requirements as determined by the Board prior to reinstatement of his or her license.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-2A.7

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 878(a), effective 6/3/2019