Section 52:27D-18.5 - Extension of certification renewal periodsNotwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the following certification renewal periods shall be extended by one year, exclusive of any grace periods or extensions that may be granted by statute:
a. The renewal period for municipal finance officer certificates pursuant to section N.J.S. 40A:9-140 shall be extended from two years to three years.b. The renewal period for tax collector certificates pursuant to section 7 of P.L. 1993, c.25 (C.40A:9-145.3b) shall be extended from two years to three years.c. The renewal period for registered municipal clerk certificates pursuant to section 8 of P.L. 1997, c. 279(C.40A:9-133.10) shall be extended from two years to three years.d. The renewal period for county finance officer certificates pursuant to section 3 of P.L. 1993, c.87 (C.40A:9-28.3) shall be extended from two years to three years.e. The renewal period for qualified purchasing agent certificates pursuant to section 9 of P.L. 1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-9) shall be extended from three years to four years.f. The renewal period for public works manager certificates pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 1991, c.258 (C.40A:9-154.6b) shall be extended from three years to four years.g. The renewal period for tax assessor certificates pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1999, c. 278(C.54:1-35.25b) shall be extended from three years to four years. This section shall apply only to certifications with statutory expiration dates occurring on or after the effective date of P.L. 2020, c. 34(C.52:27D-18.4 et al.). Renewal cycles commencing after the expiration of certifications extended pursuant to this section shall revert to their original statutory time periods.
Added by L. 2020, c. 34, s. 2, eff. 5/15/2020.