New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) Any cemetery company permitting interment in a non-titled interment space to two or more unrelated individuals shall, at the time of the sale, inform each authorizing agent in writing that remains interred in any such space may be disinterred only with the consent of the surv…

(a) In the event that non-vaulted remains already in an interment space must be lowered to accommodate an additional interment, a disinterment permit shall be obtained permitting the lowering of the remains already in the interment space. (b) In the event that vaulted remains alr…

(a) Cemetery companies may, by their rules or regulations, prohibit the recording of disinterments through photographic, electrical, digital, video, wireless, optical or electromagnetic means, except that: 1. The owner or owners of an interment space may record the disinterment o…

(a) For purposes of this section, "properly constructed receiving vault" means a container, constructed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:27-27. (b) A cemetery company may temporarily store human remains in a properly constructed receiving vault prior to final entombment …

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2011, c. 230, which requires that crematories be located on dedicated cemetery property, except for those operated in conjunction with a funeral home that was established prior to December 1, 1971. (b) For …

(a) After processing pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44J-9.9, cremated human remains and casket or container residue shall be transferred to a leak-proof container. No other material shall be placed in the container without written instructions from the individual authorizing the cremati…

(a) An operator shall notify the Board of any replacement or closure of a crematory. (b) Prior to expanding an existing crematory, an operator shall notify the Board. If the Board determines that the expansion constitutes construction of a crematory, the operator shall apply to t…

An operator may ship cremated human remains through the U.S. Postal System, using registered or certified mail, return receipt, or any other parcel service that provides a delivery document. The operator shall label both the inside container and outside wrapper to identify the co…

(a) Operators shall submit to the Board the cremation fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44J-3.1(a)1 ii annually. (b) If an operator is required to submit an annual report pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44J-5.6, the operator shall include the cremation fee with any other charges due to the Boa…

(a) An operator that performs cremations shall maintain records for each cremation that includes: 1. The name, last residence, age, and place and date of death of the decedent; 2. The name and address of the person or persons who authorized the cremation; 3. The name and address …

(a) An operator shall not perform a cremation, unless the following information has been provided by a funeral director on an authorization and receipt form(s): 1. Name of the decedent; 2. Last residence of decedent, if known; 3. Decedent's date of birth or age and the date, time…

(a) An operator shall maintain a log of inspections, preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and emergency maintenance on cremation units or retorts. Such a log shall include: 1. The cremation unit or retort number, if there is more than one unit; 2. Number of cremations…

(a) An operator shall only accept for cremation a decedent's remains if they are in a casket or container that is:1. Totally enclosed; 2. Rigid; 3. Has no evidence of leaking; and 4. Made up of materials that will not emit hazardous or toxic elements upon combustion. (b) An opera…

(a) An operator shall have a storage facility for human remains that cannot be immediately cremated because cremation equipment is being used for other cremations. Such facilities shall be easily accessible from the area where cremations are performed. (b) A casket or container i…

(a) An operator shall appoint an employee or employees who are responsible for accepting human remains for cremation. (b) A person appointed pursuant to (a) above shall, prior to accepting human remains, review and inspect the following: 1. Cremation authorization and receipt for…

(a) During a cremation, the operator shall ensure that someone is monitoring the cremation and temperature. (b) Upon the completion of a cremation, an operator shall ensure that cremated human remains and casket or container residue are inspected to establish that the cremation p…

(a) Prior to removing cremated human remains and casket or container residue, an operator shall ensure that the metal identification disc, or other non-combustible identification tool, is checked against the authorization and receipt form(s). (b) Non-combustible material shall be…

(a) The rules in this chapter implement the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Licensing Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.51 et seq., and regulate the practice of occupational therapy within the State of New Jersey. (b) Except as set forth in (c) below, this chapter shall appl…

The following words and terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Act" means the Occupational Therapy Licensing Act codified at N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.51 et seq. "Client" means a person, group of persons or a syst…

(a) For purposes of this section, the term "in association with" means an employment relationship, independent contractor relationship, consultant relationship, or other agreement between a New Jersey licensed occupational therapist and an occupational therapist or occupational t…

(a) An occupational therapist, or a licensed occupational therapy assistant acting under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, shall prepare and maintain for each client a contemporaneous, permanent client record that accurately reflects the client's contact with …

(a) A licensee who prepares a client record maintained solely on a personal or other computer shall use a write-protected program which: 1. Contains an internal permanently activated date and time recordation for all entries; 2. Automatically prepares a back-up copy of the file; …

(a) An occupational therapist shall provide one copy of the client record of the occupational therapy services provided by the licensee within 14 days of a written request by the client, the client's guardian, or any other party designated by the client or the client's guardian. …

(a) The following fees shall be charged by the Occupational Therapy Council: 1. Application fee ........................ $100.00 2. Initial license fee-occupational therapist: i. If paid during the first year of the biennial renewal period............ 160.00 ii. If paid during th…

(a) To be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist, an applicant shall: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. Be of good moral character; 3. Except as provided in (d) below, have successfully completed: i. A master's degree or its equivalent in occupational therapy from a…

(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States (Armed Forces) and who does not meet all of the training, education, and experience requirements for licensure as an occupational therapist under N.J.A.C. 13:44K-2.1(a) may apply to the Council for recogniti…

(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States (Armed Forces) and who does not meet all of the training, education, and experience requirements for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant under N.J.A.C. 13:44K-2.1(b) may apply to the Council for r…

(a) An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist shall submit the following to the Council: 1. A completed application form, which contains the following: i. Documentation of the applicant's education, including official transcripts, which indicate that the applicant r…

(a) An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant shall submit the following to the Council: 1. A completed application form, which contains the following: i. Documentation of the applicant's education, including official transcripts, which indicate that the app…

(a) Upon receipt of a completed application, application fee, consent to a criminal history record background check, and requisite fee for such a check, the Council shall issue a license as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, as applicable, to any person …

(a) A temporary license shall be available to an applicant for examination as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant with his or her initial application for examination. The holder of a temporary license may practice only under the direct supervision of a lic…

(a) A temporary license holder shall take the licensure examination within 90 days of the date of issuance of his or her temporary license. Failure to take the examination within 90 days shall constitute a failure of the examination and the temporary license shall automatically e…

(a) The scope of practice of a licensed occupational therapist shall include: 1. The provision of direct, indirect and/or consultative services to a client affected by physical, psycho-social, cognitive, congenital and/or developmental disorders or the aging process, to improve a…

(a) The scope of practice of a licensed occupational therapy assistant, working under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist as provided in N.J.A.C. 13:44K-6.1, shall include: 1. The provision of direct, indirect and/or consultative services to a client affected by …

(a) A licensed occupational therapist may delegate selected occupational therapy services to licensed occupational therapy assistants, temporary licensed occupational therapists, temporary licensed occupational therapy assistants and to occupational therapy students fulfilling th…

(a) A licensed occupational therapist may use physical agent modalities as set forth in this section for the purpose of enhancing the functional performance of a client. For purposes of this section, "physical agent modalities" shall mean those modalities that produce a biophysic…

(a) A licensed occupational therapy assistant may use the superficial thermal agent and mechanical device modalities set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:44K-5.4(b) under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist consistent with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:44K-5.4. (b) A licen…

(a) A licensed occupational therapy assistant or temporary licensed occupational therapist shall provide occupational therapy services only under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (b) A temporary licensed occupatio…

(a) Prior to supervising any person engaged in the practice of occupational therapy services, a licensed occupational therapist shall have at least 1,200 hours of work experience obtained in no less than one year and within three consecutive years of practice. (b) A licensed occu…

(a) A designated supervisor shall be responsible for the close, routine, or general supervision of an occupational therapy assistant. (b) A designated supervisor shall determine the level of supervision required of each occupational therapy assistant consistent with the condition…

(a) A designated supervisor shall be responsible for the close supervision of a temporary license holder. (b) A designated supervisor who is unavailable to provide a temporary license holder with supervision as required by (a) above, for more than one day, shall arrange for subst…

(a) An occupational therapy assistant, a temporary licensed occupational therapist, or a temporary licensed occupational therapy assistant shall not render nor continue to render client care unless he or she has obtained ongoing direction from his or her designated supervisor. (b…

(a) A designated supervisor providing close supervision of an occupational therapy assistant, a temporary licensed occupational therapy assistant or an occupational therapy student, may delegate his or her supervisory responsibility for the daily, face-to-face contact with and fr…

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61 et seq.), which authorizes healthcare providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth. (b) This subchapter shall apply to all persons who are licensed by the Council. (c) P…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Asynchronous store-and-forward" means the acquisition and transmission of images, diagnostics, data, and medical information either to …

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall determine whether providing those services through telemedicine or telehealth would be consistent with the standard of care applicable for those services when provided in-person. (b) If a license…

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall establish a licensee-client relationship by: 1. Identifying the client with, at a minimum, the client's name, date of birth, phone number, and address. A licensee may also use a client's assigned…