New Jersey Administrative Code

The purpose of these rules is to further the policy of the State to encourage and assist people with severe disabilities to achieve maximum personal independence through productive employment by assuring a continuous market for commodities and services provided by them, thereby e…

This chapter establishes a mechanism through which people with severe disabilities throughout the State of New Jersey are encouraged and enabled to become productively employed through participation in community rehabilitation programs. The rules ensure market continuity by placi…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Blind or legally blind" means central visual acuity that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with best correction or field of vision t…

(a) The CSC shall consist of the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services; the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property; the Chief of the Bureau of State Use Industries; the Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Developmental Disabilities; the …

(a) The CSC shall recommend to the Commissioner an organization for designation as the CNA for the purposes of this program. (b) The CSC shall develop, through the CNA, a list of commodities and services which shall be set aside for purchase by State agencies from CNA-approved CR…

(a) The CNA shall issue or make available to each government purchasing agency a sales catalog or listing, which shall include CSC approved commodities and services which shall be procured from the CNA as follows: 1. For commodities, the sales catalog shall include the item descr…

(a) The contract sales price of a commodity item or service approved by CSC shall equal fair market price (FMP) plus the administrative/management fee payable to CNA and any approved payment to the CRP in excess of the FMP. (b) Fair market price (FMP) shall be developed and deter…

The CSC shall prepare and submit to the Commissioner an annual report prepared by the CNA on the activities conducted under N.J.S.A. 30:6-23 et seq. (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") including significant accomplishments and developments and such other details as the CNA con…

A CNA shall be designated by the Commissioner to represent the CRPs for the blind and visually impaired as well as CRPs for other people with severe disabilities. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:99-3.1 Amended by R.2002 d.242, effective 8/5/2002. See: 34 New Jersey Register 1402(b), …

(a) The CNA shall: 1. Act as a liaison in the representation of CRPs to the CSC and other State, municipal, county agencies, public authorities, commissions, and offices affected by the Act; 2. Evaluate the qualifications and capabilities of the CRPs in accordance with the requir…

(a) Items to be considered for set-aside contract may originate from a certified CRP, the CNA or a State agency: 1. When originating from a CRP, the CRP proposing the commodity or service to the CNA shall have priority for set-aside. The CRP shall submit documentation requesting …

When the CSC has approved two or more CRPs to produce a specific commodity or perform a particular service, the CNA shall distribute orders among those CRPs based on an evaluation of capabilities, capacities, geographic concerns, price, performance, and customer preference. Notes…

The administrative/management fees payable to the CNA shall be eight percent of the FMP which shall be added to the CRPs approved price and included in the total contract selling price as approved by the CSC. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:99-3.5 Amended by R.2002 d.242, effective 8…

(a) A CRP seeking eligibility to participate in the program shall submit to the CSC, through the CNA, the following documents, transmitted by a letter signed by an officer of the corporation:1. A legible copy of the articles of incorporation showing the date of filing and the sig…

(a) Each CRP participating in the program shall: 1. Furnish commodities or services in accordance with the purchase order specifications; 2. Make records pertaining to the contract available for inspection by the CNA during normal business hours; 3. Maintain records and issue rep…

CRPs shall exercise sound procurement principles in the purchase of individual components used in the commodities and services purchased by the State. These principles shall give consideration to price, quality, availability and vendor qualification. CRPs shall seek three competi…

In the production or processing of commodities, a CRP shall make a value added contribution to the commodity by the reforming of raw materials, package modification, assembly of components or a combination thereof. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:99-4.4 Amended by R.2002 d.242, effec…

(a) A contract executed with a CRP may be canceled by the CNA, with approval by the CSC, for non-compliance with the terms of the contract, such as failure to meet State specifications, quality assurance standards, or quantity and delivery requirements. Prior to any contract canc…

If the CNA recommends the denial of approved status to a CRP or the revocation or suspension of such status for failure to comply with these rules, the matter shall be referred to the CSC. The CSC will attempt to resolve the matter. If satisfactory resolution of the matter is not…

All State purchasing agencies shall purchase approved set-aside commodities and services on a sole source basis from the CNA. Moreover, agencies are prohibited from buying similar commodities and/or services from alternate sources unless granted a formal waiver from the CNA. All …

When the quality of a commodity or service received from a CRP is not considered satisfactory by the purchasing agency, the agency shall address complaints to the CNA. The CNA shall take necessary action to remedy the problem and shall advise the CSC of the action taken. Notes N.…

(a) Specifications cited in the sales catalog may undergo a series of changes, indicated by revision dates, to keep current with industry changes and agency requirements. Since it is not feasible to show the latest revision current on the publication date, only the basic specific…

(a) "Purchase orders" means the authorizations from State, other government entities, municipality, school district, county, quasi-State agencies, county and State colleges, volunteer fire departments, volunteer first aid and rescue squads, and independent institutions of higher …

(a) The CNA allows a purchasing agency to procure from commercial sources in accordance with provisions of New Jersey statutes, or other applicable local ordinances, commodities or services on the procurement list when both of the following conditions are met: 1. The CRP cannot f…

(a) The prices included in the sales catalog shall be based on the fair market price established by the CSC in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:99-2.4. (b) Prices for commodities include delivery costs (freight on board (FOB) destination). (c) Price changes for commodities and service…

Commodities shall be shipped freight prepaid (freight on board (FOB) destination). Delivery shall be accomplished when a shipment is received and accepted by the purchasing agency. Time of delivery is the time and date the shipment is received by the purchasing agency. Notes N.J.…

Payments for products or services shall be made within 30 days after receipt of shipment and a correct invoice or voucher, whichever is later, unless altered by specific contract provision or applicable State law. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:99-5.6 Amended by R.2002 d.242, effect…

When the CNA or a CRP fails to comply with the terms of a government purchase order, the purchasing agency shall make every effort to negotiate adjustments before taking action to cancel the order. When an order is canceled for failure to comply with its terms, the CNA shall be n…

All correspondence or inquiries concerning production commodities or performance of services by CRPs shall be with the CNA. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:99-5.8 Amended by R.2002 d.242, effective 8/5/2002. See: 34 New Jersey Register 1402(b), 34 New Jersey Register 2840(b). Rewrote…

(a) Commodities furnished under State specification by CRPs shall be manufactured in strict compliance with such specifications. Where no specifications exist, commodities produced shall be of the highest quality and equal to similar items available on the commercial market. Comm…

(a) The organization of the Department of Banking and Insurance appears below. (b) The mission of the Department of Banking and Insurance is to regulate the banking, insurance and real estate industries in a professional and timely manner that protects and educates consumers and …

(a) The Commissioner may share any information regarding the financial condition of insurers, including information that is not subject to public inspection or copying pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., with the National Association of Insurance Co…

This subchapter establishes the procedures, requirements and standards which govern the application of foreign and alien companies engaged in the business of property and casualty insurance for a Certificate of Authority to transact the business of insurance in the State of New J…

This subchapter applies to any foreign and alien company engaged in the business of property and casualty insurance that applies for a Certificate of Authority to transact the business of insurance in the State of New Jersey. The filing requirements contained in this subchapter s…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Affiliate" of, or person "affiliated" with, a specific person, means a person who or which directly, or indirectly through one or more …

(a) In order for a foreign or alien company engaged in the business of property and casualty insurance to be admitted to transact the business of insurance in the State of New Jersey, the requirements in this section shall be satisfied in addition to any other requirements in thi…

(a) Prior to the acceptance of a final application for a Certificate of Authority in the State of New Jersey, all foreign and alien insurers engaged in the business of property and casualty insurance who desire to transact the business of insurance in the State of New Jersey shal…

(a) After submission of the letter of intent as required by N.J.A.C. 11:1-10.5, the applicant shall be instructed by the Department to file the following items: 1. A copy of its charter as currently in force, certified by the lawful custodian of the original document; 2. A copy o…

(a) Upon receipt of a final application, the Commissioner shall conduct a thorough background investigation and review which shall include the information contained in N.J.A.C. 11:1-10.4, 10.5 and 10.6, inquiries regarding claims settlement practices and any other information whi…

(a) Applicants contemplating the writing of homeowners or comprehensive personal liability polices in the State of New Jersey shall be required to afford coverage against liability for the payment of any obligation which the policyholder may incur to an injured domestic servant, …

If any provision of this subchapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the subchapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 11:1-10.9 …

This rule does not purport to describe all conduct within the proscription of the statute. Such other conduct found by the commissioner to constitute violation prior to this rule remains as a reason for sanctions under the statute. Nor is it possible to describe herein all forms …

(a) Any licensed insurance producer who is a shareholder or who is serving as an officer of record of a corporate licensee which declares insolvency, dissolves, ceases to do business or does not renew its insurance licenses primarily to avoid payment of fines or debts to insolven…

(a) Violation of any of the rules of the Department of Banking and Insurance, or of any insurance statute, shall be sufficient cause for any disciplinary action permitted by statute. (b) In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 17:22A-27 et seq., the Commissioner in appropri…

§ 11:1-12.1 - Reserved Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 11:1-12.1

(a) Active officers shall be held individually responsible for all insurance related conduct of the corporate licensee. (b) Every license application, amended application and renewal must be accompanied by a sworn statement signed by each active officer listed thereon that he con…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code §§ 11:1-12.3 through 11:1-12.4