New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) The Motor Vehicle Commission (Commission) shall not accept any advertisement(s) to be displayed or maintained in the interior or on the exterior of any equipment or facility owned or leased by the Commission, in any mailing the Commission conducts, and/or in any publication i…

(a) The Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission shall establish a three-member Advertising Standards Committee (Committee), whose determinations shall inform the Motor Vehicle Commission's final agency determination. (b) The Committee shall review each advertisement s…

(a) The Motor Vehicle Commission consists of the Chair and Chief Administrator and such offices and other organizational units as allowed by law and as necessary to carry out the Commission's statutory mandates. The executive unit is structured as deemed necessary by the Chair an…

(a) Except as may be otherwise provided in N.J.A.C. 13:18-11.5, a member of the public may obtain information or make a submission or a request by writing to the Office of the Chief Administrator, Motor Vehicle Commission, 225 East State Street, PO Box 160, Trenton, New Jersey 08…

(a) All government records shall be subject to public access unless exempt from such access by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq. as amended and supplemented, any other statute, resolution of either or both houses of the Legislature, Executive Order of the Governor, Rules of Court, any Fed…

(a) Definitions. The following terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Agreement" means the agreement between the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and a commercial Program participant or a nonprofit …

A person may request a copy of a government record of the Motor Vehicle Commission not specified in this subchapter, or make inquiry concerning the inspection, copying, or examination of a government record not specified in this subchapter, by contacting: Official Custodian of Re…

(a) The Motor Vehicle Commission in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, may extend the time for submission of public comments on a proposed rulemak…

(a) The Motor Vehicle Commission in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, may conduct a public hearing on a proposed rulemaking at its discretion wit…

(a) When the Motor Vehicle Commission causes a rulemaking notice of proposal to be published in the New Jersey Register, the Motor Vehicle Commission shall distribute a notice of the rulemaking notice to the news media maintaining a press office in the State House Complex. (b) Wh…

(a) Any person or entity may seek a waiver from one or more provisions of the Motor Vehicle Commission's rules, provided the person or entity demonstrates that compliance represents an undue hardship and the Chief Administrator, or his or her designee, determines that such waiver…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Allocated vehicle" means a vehicle to which a particular jurisdiction's base registration plate or apportioned registration plate is attached …

(a) Upon receipt of payment for all applicable apportioned and non-apportioned registration fees, the Commission shall issue a certificate of registration (cab card), in the form of a paper card or electronic image, and two license plates marked "Apportioned" for each vehicle. Su…

(a) In addition to all registration fees and assessments permitted by law and pursuant to this subchapter, a nonapportioned $7.00 administrative transaction fee per vehicle shall be assessed by the Commission for the following: 1. Initial application; 2. Renewal application; 3. S…

(a) A temporary registration credential known as a temporary authorization (TA) shall be issued by the Commission, or by a properly designated agent of the Commission, upon receipt of a properly completed application, in order to provide registrants with a temporary registration …

(a) A temporary registration credential known as a temporary authorization (TA) shall be issued by the Commission, or by a properly designated agent of the Commission, upon application on forms prescribed by the Commission, in lieu of IRP credentials to a vehicle registrant that …

(a) The Commission shall provide a "hunter's permit" upon application by an owner-operator not operating as a lessor. (b) The permit shall be valid only if the vehicle or combination of vehicles is unladen. (c) A "hunter's permit" may be issued to an owner-operator that has termi…

(a) The registrant shall notify the Commission within 30 calendar days of a substantial change in operations of a New Jersey-based fleet because of merger or acquisition. (b) The registrant shall be required to file an amended application setting forth the changes as a result of …

(a) The owner-operator of an IRP vehicle, leasing such vehicle to a carrier, may allow the carrier to become the registrant to obtain IRP credentials (registration cab card, license plates, temporary authority and trip permit) provided: 1. The carrier provides the Commission with…

(a) A "rental owner" may apportionally register a rental fleet in the name of the rental owner rather than the name(s) of individual lessee(s), provided: 1. The operational records of the rental fleet are maintained by the rental owner; 2. The rental fleet includes only vehicles …

(a) A household goods carrier leasing vehicles and/or equipment from a service representative may elect to base (register) such vehicles and/or equipment in the base jurisdiction of the service representative or in that of the household goods carrier. 1. If the household goods ca…

(a) The apportionment of bus registration fees shall be based solely on the relationship of base jurisdiction miles versus total miles operated. Apportionment shall be accomplished as provided in this section. (b) The registrant shall file an application for apportioned registrat…

(a) The following vehicles are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter: 1. Vehicles affected under separate reciprocity agreements that are not superseded by the IRP; 2. Any recreational vehicle as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:18-2.1; 3. Any vehicle that displays a restricted pla…

(a) The applicant shall certify the reason for replacement of any apportioned credential. (b) If an apportioned license plate has been reported as stolen, the corresponding apportioned cab card, if issued in paper form, shall be returned to the Commission. (c) The fee for issuanc…

(a) Apportioned registrants shall preserve all operational records for three years after the apportioned registration credential expiration date, including, but not limited to, the following:1. All initial, replacement, renewal, supplemental, or other apportioned applications, hu…

(a) The Commission shall perform audits in accordance with the International Registration Plan Agreement. (b) The Commission shall initiate and conduct audits as may be reasonably necessary to establish the existence of noncompliance with this subchapter. (c) For the purpose of a…

(a) The use of on-board recording systems/devices is permitted under the following conditions: 1. A review of the system is performed by the Commission and written approval is given by the Chief Administrator; and 2. The system meets all current requirements of the IRP. Notes N.J…

(a) Application for a provider license to provide TAs shall be made in a format prescribed by the Commission. The application shall be submitted to the Office of Motor Carrier Services, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, 225 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08666. (b) The…

(a) A provider shall, notwithstanding any other requirements of this subchapter: 1. Be responsible for the professional quality, accuracy, security, and timely completion of TAs issued pursuant to this subchapter; 2. Obtain all required source documents prior to issuance of TAs, …

(a) Any owner of one or more apportioned vehicles, titled in New Jersey and engaged in interstate operations, shall register the vehicle(s) by filing an apportioned vehicle registration application with the Motor Vehicle Commission. The application shall contain the following inf…

(a) Based upon the application, the Motor Vehicle Commission shall determine the in-jurisdiction miles and the total miles to be used in computing the apportioned registration fee for the fleet vehicle(s) as follows: 1. Divide each state's in-jurisdiction miles by the total miles…

Each registrant shall, upon receipt of billing, provide payment of the required fee by cash, check, money order or other method of payment approved by the Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:18-2.5 Amended by R.2005 d.359, effective 11/7/2005. See: 37 New Jersey Register 1484…

(a) Vehicles acquired by the registrant after the commencement of the registration year and added to the apportioned fleet shall be registered by applying the mileage percentage used in the original application for each fleet for such registration period to the regular registrati…

(a) Refunds shall be permitted under the following circumstances: 1. Error by the Commission; 2. Error by the registrant on a mileage application; or 3. An audit by the Commission indicates overpayment. (b) No refund shall be permitted under the following circumstances: 1. Where …

(a) The gross vehicle weight may be increased for registered vehicles, pursuant to the limits authorized under N.J.S.A. 39:3-20, by application on forms prescribed by the Commission. (b) Re-registration at a higher gross vehicle weight for the balance of the registration year sha…

(a) A registrant of an apportioned vehicle fleet who has filed an original apportioned registration application for a registration year may expand operation into or through a member jurisdiction not previously included in the original filing by making supplemental application. (b…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Applicant" means a carrier in whose name the uniform application for licensing is filed with a base jurisdiction for the purpose of motor fuel…

(a) Every licensee shall receive credit for fuel taxes paid on fuel consumed outside the jurisdiction where the fuel was purchased. Such credit shall be the equivalent to the rate per gallon for tax paid by a licensee in effect for any particular reporting period. (b) Credit may …

(a) A licensee shall maintain receipt records to substantiate information on quarterly tax reports regarding fuel purchases and tax paid by fuel type. (b) Source documents required in order for a licensee to obtain credit for tax paid purchases shall be a receipt or invoice, a cr…

(a) Each licensee shall maintain records to substantiate information on tax reports as required by this subchapter. (b) Records shall be retained for four years (16 quarters) from the due date of the tax return or the date the return was filed, whichever is later, plus any time p…

(a) A licensee's records may be audited by sampling method or in total, at the discretion of the Chief Administrator, to verify the correctness and completeness of tax reports and refund claims. 1. The Chief Administrator shall send a notice of intention to conduct an audit by or…

(a) A licensee may appeal an audit finding issued by the Chief Administrator by making a written request for a Commission hearing within 30 days after the service of notice of the original finding. If the hearing is not requested in writing within 30 days, the original finding or…

(a) A licensee may request to cancel IFTA credentials only if all reporting requirements and tax liabilities to all member jurisdictions have been satisfied. (b) Such cancellation request shall be made in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the Chief Administrator. (c) The …

(a) The Chief Administrator may suspend or revoke an identification card and decals when any licensee has failed to pay any monies or file any report required pursuant to this subchapter or any law or rule administered by the Chief Administrator. The Chief Administrator shall mai…

The Chief Administrator shall reinstate a revoked IFTA license provided the cause of the revocation has been satisfied. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:18-3.17

(a) A licensee may file a refund claim for overpayment of tax within four years after payment of tax. (b) An overpayment refund application shall extend the record retention period until such time as pertinent records are no longer required by the Chief Administrator. (c) Upon re…

(a) The Chief Administrator shall provide for replacement of any lost, stolen, damaged or mutilated identification marker or license, in the manner and on the forms prescribed. (b) The Chief Administrator shall charge a $10.00 fee for replacement of two decals per vehicle. The Ch…

(a) Any motor carrier based in New Jersey and operating one or more qualified motor vehicle(s) in at least one other jurisdiction (that is, engaged in interstate operations) shall file an Agreement Application with the Commission on forms and in a manner prescribed by the Chief A…

(a) Application for a provider license to provide trip permits shall be made in a format prescribed by the Chief Administrator. The application shall be submitted to the Office of Motor Carrier Services, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, 225 East State Street, Trenton, New Jer…

(a) A provider shall, notwithstanding any other requirements of this subchapter: 1. Be responsible for the professional quality, accuracy, security, and timely completion of trip permits issued pursuant to this subchapter; 2. Obtain all required source documents prior to issuance…