New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) The Superintendent of State Police shall cause the applicant for registration to be investigated and either approve or deny the application. The application shall be approved if the Superintendent is satisfied that the applicant can be permitted to engage in business as a who…

A certificate of registration shall expire three years from the date of issuance. If a certificate of registration is renewed, it shall be effective for three years from the date of the expiration of the initial or most recent application. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-4.8

(a) An applicant for renewal of a certificate of registration shall follow the same procedures as required for the issuance of initial registration, including completion of forms STS 280 and 280A and a consent for mental health records form SP 66. Renewal application(s) shall be …

(a) Except as provided in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6, no person shall possess a machine gun without first having obtained a license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Except as provided in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6, no person shall possess an assault firearm without first having obt…

(a) Licenses to purchase, possess or carry a machine gun or assault firearm shall be issued by a judge of the Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5. The application for such license shall be referred to the county prosecutor for investigation, recom…

(a) If the holder of a license to purchase, possess or carry a machine gun or assault firearm dies, or if the owner of an assault firearm, which has been registered pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-12 dies, then the heirs or estate of the deceased person shall have 90 days from the dat…

Any person having knowledge that a person is subject to any of the disabilities which would render such person ineligible to procure a license to purchase, possess or carry a machine gun or assault firearm, or to continue to be registered as an owner of an assault firearm, may no…

A retail or wholesale firearms dealer licensed pursuant to this chapter may maintain large capacity ammunition magazines at its licensed premises for sale or disposition to another dealer, the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard, or to a law enforcement agency…

No person shall offer to sell a machine gun, semi-automatic rifle or assault firearm by means of an advertisement published in a newspaper circulating within this State, unless the advertisement states that the purchaser shall hold a valid license to purchase and possess a machin…

The chief of police of every municipality having a full time police department or, if the municipality does not have such a police department, the State Police station servicing that municipality, shall on a monthly basis provide to the Superintendent the number and types of crim…

No person under 18 years of age shall possess a stun gun. Any stun gun possessed by a person under the age of 18 shall be subject to confiscation by law enforcement. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-5.8 Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 214(b), effective 1/2/2018

The term "dealer," when used in this subchapter, means retail dealers as well as wholesale dealers and shall also include manufacturers of firearms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-6.1

(a) The dealer shall submit a plan of the selected security system to the Superintendent. (b) Upon approval of such plan by the Superintendent, the dealer shall install such system prior to maintaining any inventory of firearms, parts of firearms, or ammunition. (c) A plan that i…

(a) The following list of approved security systems has been formulated as a guide to the firearms dealer, any one of which may be acceptable upon investigation and approval by the Superintendent.1. An alarm system designated to activate a bell, gong, horn or siren located on the…

(a) The installation of a tape, contact or invisible ray alarm system must: 1. Completely protect all accessible windows, doors, transoms, skylights and other openings leading from the premises; 2. Protect with contacts only, all movable accessible openings leading from the premi…

(a) In addition to the alarm system, a dealer shall provide for the internal security of firearms and ammunition. 1. Firearms or ammunition shall not be accessible or handled by anyone, unless the individual is directly supervised by a licensed dealer or licensed employee. 2. All…

(a) Dealers are required to complete form S.P. 515 and such other forms as shall be required by the Superintendent, reporting the loss of firearm(s) and/or ammunition, as a result of a burglary, robbery, or any other cause, from the business premise. The dealer shall forward the …

(a) In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, firearms dealers shall discontinue the sale of firearms and ammunition upon notification by the Superintendent or the chief of police of the municipality where the firearms dealers' business is located, that a civil di…

(a) A person who is a retired law-enforcement officer within the meaning of P.L. 1997, c. 67, §1(1) (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6.l) and who, pursuant to this statute, applies for an initial identification card or for an annual renewal of a current or an expired identification card permittin…

(a) Any person desiring to pursue the "private detective business" as defined in N.J.S.A. 45:19-9 shall file an application with the Superintendent on a form designated S.P. 171 and accompanied by any documents required by such application. (b) The applicant shall also submit suc…

(a) Any individual licensee intending to change his or her business to a firm, association, or corporation, or any firm or association intending to change the form of its business to a corporation, shall apply to the Superintendent in the same manner as required for an original l…

(a) The Superintendent may deny, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license upon determining that the applicant or licensee has: 1. Been convicted of a first, second, or third degree crime or any of the enumerated offenses prescribed by N.J.S.A. 45:19-16 and who has not subsequ…

(a) In the case of the denial of a license application, or the refusal to renew a license, or suspension of a license, the Superintendent shall notify the applicant or licensee in writing of same and shall state the reasons for his action. (b) Upon such notification, the Superint…

(a) The headquarters of the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety is located at West Trenton, New Jersey. (b) Mail should be addressed to the Superintendent, Division of State Police, Box 7068, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628. Notes N.J. Admin. Code §…

No license certificate may be reproduced in any form except on written approval of the Superintendent. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:55-1.2

(a) Employees statements shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. (b) A number, once assigned, shall not be used for any other employee or for a former employee subsequently reemployed. (c) Upon hire, the employer shall maintain proof of initial fingerprinting a…

(a) Licensees and employees of licensees shall at all times carry and exhibit when requested, only those identification cards which are prescribed in N.J.S.A. 45:19-17. (b) In the event an employee fails, upon termination of his or her employment, or upon demand, to surrender his…

No particular type or style of uniform is prescribed in this chapter, but no licensee or employee of a licensee, shall, with intent to deceive or confuse the public, use a title, uniform, insignia, or emblem that is likely to be confused with that of any law enforcement officer o…

(a) No licensee shall, by the use of any letterhead, advertisement, or other printed matter, or in any manner whatever, represent that he is an instrumentality or agency of the Federal government or of the State of New Jersey or any agency or political subdivision thereof. (b) No…

(a) No holder of a license issued under the Act may be a party to a franchise agreement nor accept money or other thing of value for the right to act as agent of the licensee. Possession of an employee's identification card shall not authorize the holder to engage in the business…

(a) No person who is an active member of the organized police department of this or any other state or political subdivision thereof, or who is an officer or investigator with an investigative agency of the United States of America or of any state, county or municipality thereof,…

Whenever a licensee ceases to meet the requirements of N.J.S.A. 45:19-12, the license may remain in effect for at least 60 days from the date of such cessation, upon written request to the Superintendent, and cause shown. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:55-1.9

(a) Except as hereinafter provided, the operator of a vehicle shall not park the vehicle in any parking area constructed, owned, and maintained in Trenton by the State of New Jersey, unless such vehicle is registered with, and a valid parking permit is issued by, the Department o…

(a) Temporary parking permits may be issued by the issuing agent and the State Police officer in charge of the State Police personnel at the State Capitol for emergency purposes or for any other purpose that may be necessary for official State business. (b) These permits are vali…

(a) Reserved parking spaces may be established within the various parking areas and will be properly marked by signs. The operator of any vehicle using such areas shall obey all reserved signs. (b) The Governor's parking space is restricted at all times for the exclusive use of t…

(a) On special or emergency occasions any State parking area may be designated as a closed area to permit holders. (b) On such occasions proper notice will be given to permit holders as soon as possible and such notice will designate, providing there is space, another area availa…

(a) All vehicles entering the State House Complex parking areas shall enter at the Barracks Street entrance at the intersection with Lafayette Boulevard. (b) The entire State House Complex parking area, may be closed at anytime deemed necessary to provide security to the State Ho…

The operator of a vehicle shall not stop, stand or park the vehicle in the driveways of any of the parking areas so as to interfere with the free and orderly movement of vehicles entering or leaving the areas. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.14

The operator of a vehicle shall park said vehicle in a proper manner in the spaces marked by two white or yellow lines, as the marking color may be, and shall not park the vehicle in any other space not so marked. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.15 Amended by 46 N.J.R. 818(a), e…

Any vehicle illegally parked in a State parking area so as to hinder or obstruct traffic flow, other legally parked vehicles or the removal of snow by snow removal equipment operators may be towed from the area to a place of safe storage and the cost of towing and storage will be…

The operator of a vehicle upon entering, or remaining in or leaving the various parking areas shall obey all traffic lights, signs and all police and security officers on duty. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.17 Amended by R.2007 d.29, effective 1/16/2007. See: 38 N.J.R. 3243(a)…

No person shall operate any vehicle within any of the State parking areas carelessly and heedlessly in disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution or in a manner so as to endanger life and property. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.18 Amended by 46 N.J.R. …

No person shall drive a vehicle within the State parking areas, grounds, or roadways at a rate of speed greater than 15 miles per hour, or as otherwise posted. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.19 Amended by 46 N.J.R. 818(a), effective 5/5/2014.

(a) All visitor parking areas are lined in yellow and marked as visitors parking. (b) Visitor parking permits issued to persons on State business shall be issued by an authorized department liaison of the State building being visited that has a visitor parking area posted. (c) Al…

The traffic or police officer, or security patrol under the direction of the Office of State Governmental Security, on duty in any of the State parking areas may regulate and control the traffic and parking and all drivers of vehicles shall obey his or her orders and directions, …

Parking permits may be revoked by the issuing agent or the State Police at anytime the holder of such permit is found to be violating any of the rules and regulations. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.21

(a) When any area becomes filled with vehicles and there are no legal parking spaces available, the overflow traffic shall park off complex at their own expense, and shall not spill over into any other State parking area. (b) On legislative days only, vehicles displaced from area…

It shall be the responsibility of permit holders to notify the Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction of any change in vehicle registration number. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.23 Amended by R.2007 d.29, effective 1/16/2007. See: 38 N.J.R. 32…

As prescribed by title N.J.S.A. 39:4-208 of the Revised Statutes, "Any person who shall violate any of the said regulations shall be subject to a fine of not less than $ 1.00 nor more than $ 10.00". Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:56-1.24

Permit holders shall surrender all permits issued through their employing agency to the Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction upon termination of employment with either that employing authority or the State government. As a safeguard, the St…