New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) Applications for examination shall be filed with the executive director of the Board at least 30 days prior to the date on which the examination is to be held. (b) Applications for the Qualifying Technical examination and the Ophthalmic Technician licensing examination shall …

(a) A Temporary Ophthalmic Dispenser Permit shall be issued to an individual from out of the State of New Jersey if the applicant is licensed as an ophthalmic dispenser in another state, has engaged in ophthalmic dispensing for a minimum of three years following the award of his …

(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 under N.J.A.C. 13:33-2.1 or 2.2 may apply to the Board for recognition of the applicant's traini…

(a) A Temporary Ophthalmic Technician Permit shall be issued to an individual from out of the State of New Jersey who has completed an Ophthalmic Technician course from a school accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation, and a regional accrediting body recognized b…

(a) An applicant who has failed the qualifying technical examination, the Ophthalmic Dispenser licensing examination or the Ophthalmic Technician licensing examination may apply to the Board for a review of his or her examination. The application shall be submitted, in writing, t…

If an applicant who has passed a licensing examination fails to complete the licensing process within two years of passing the examination, the applicant shall be required to reapply for licensure and retake the examination. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:33-2.5 Amended by R.1992 d.…

(a) A Board licensee may rent space to or from a person authorized by law to prescribe corrective or therapeutic eyewear or from a separately held entity in which said person and/or his or her immediate family hold any financial interest, only where the total rent to be paid is s…

(a) Every holder of a license or permit issued by the Board shall display it to the public at the location for which it is issued. (b) Renewal of licenses and permits shall be attached to the original license or permit in the lower left-hand corner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:33…

(a) Licensees who practice in a location other than the office location registered with the Board shall obtain a branch office license for each such location. A branch office license will be issued for a period of two years. (b) A fee will be charged for this license as indicated…

(a) Any employer, before he permits a new employee to start work as a temporary ophthalmic dispenser, temporary ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic dispenser apprentice, or ophthalmic technician apprentice is responsible for registering said employee under the applicable permit. (b…

(a) All optical establishments where apprentices are registered or where fabricating is done on the premises, shall be equipped with the following optical equipment in operating order: 1. One set of hand tools consisting of files, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers/anvils or hand pres…

(a) All optical establishments where ophthalmic dispensers practice and where no fabricating is done on the premises, shall be equipped with the following optical equipment in operating order:1. One set of hand tools consisting of files, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers/anvils or ha…

(a) An ophthalmic dispenser may dispense contact lenses upon presentation of a valid contact lens prescription written by a licensed optometrist or physician. The prescription shall contain the name, address and phone number of the prescriber. (b) An ophthalmic dispenser may only…

(a) Each person licensed as an ophthalmic dispenser shall maintain for a period of at least six years at a New Jersey establishment the following records: 1. All original prescriptions, or copies of prescriptions, which the licensee or licensee's apprentices fill; 2. All data req…

(a) Every prepared pair of lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses or appurtenances thereto dispensed to the intended wearers thereof on written prescriptions from physicians or optometrists duly licensed to practice their profession, or duplication, replacement, reproduction or repetitio…

Each licensee and permit holder shall wear an identification tag, which shall be clearly visible to the patient at all times. The tag shall bear the first name or initial, the full second name, the license or permit number, and the level of licensure. The letters on the tag shall…

(a) The employers of all ophthalmic dispensers, ophthalmic technicians, apprentices and persons working under temporary permits, shall be responsible to ensure that all relevant statutes and rules are observed and complied with in their establishments. (b) It shall be the respons…

(a) A licensed ophthalmic dispenser may prepare and dispense to the intended wearer lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, appurtenances thereto, or contact lenses only if those preparations are based on a written prescription from a licensed physician or licensed optometrist. A license…

(a) A licensed ophthalmic technician is one who has knowledge of optics, is skilled in the technique of producing and reproducing ophthalmic lenses and kindred products and mounting the same to supporting materials. (b) The following functions are within the scope of practice of …

(a) Upon request of a patient, a licensed ophthalmic dispenser may mail completed eyeglasses to the patient provided that the ophthalmic dispenser: 1. Has personally measured the patient for the eyeglasses to be dispensed; 2. Maintains a record of the prescription requirements an…

(a) An ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician may recommend an ophthalmologist or optometrist to patients. (b) It shall be unlawful for any ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician or employee or agent thereof or any other person on their behalf to offer to pay a reba…

(a) An ophthalmic dispenser shall indicate on the license renewal form that he or she has completed the continuing education requirements as outlined in (b) below. Ophthalmic dispensers applying for their first biennial renewal are exempt from this mandatory continuing education …

(a) During each biennial registration period, a licensed ophthalmic dispenser shall complete pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:33-6.1, a continuing education course of at least three credits covering the dispensing of contact lenses. Such course shall include, at a minimum, instruction in …

(a) An ophthalmic dispenser or ophthalmic technician may advertise provided that the advertisement does not mislead or deceive the public or discredit others in the eye care field. (b) Any advertisement, placed on or in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, flyers, on-premise…

(a) The following practices shall be unlawful with respect to all advertisements: 1. The failure of an advertiser to maintain and offer for immediate purchase advertised merchandise in a quantity sufficient to meet anticipated consumer demand. When an advertisement states a speci…

(a) An advertiser advertising an item of merchandise specifically advertised for sale at a reduced price shall: 1. State the selling price or price range; 2. State the former price or price range or the amount of the reduction in dollars; 3. State with specificity in any price re…

(a) Licenses shall be renewed biennially on a form provided by the Board. Each applicant shall attest that the continuing education requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:33-6.1 have been completed during the prior biennial period. (b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licens…

Any licensee who is engaged in active duty in the military service of this country shall be required to renew his or her license to keep it in force, but shall not be required to pay the renewal fee for any year during which he or she is in the service. Notwithstanding a licensee…

All persons holding certificates or permits must notify the Board within 10 days of any change of address or place of employment. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:33-8.3 Amended by R.2000 d.146, effective 4/3/2000. See: 32 N.J.R. 241(a), 32 N.J.R. 1236(a). Substituted "in writing with…

(a) The Board shall issue a new registration certificate to any licensee whose name has been legally changed, upon receipt of: 1. Notarized copies of documentary evidence of a legal name change; 2. The return of the original certificate; and 3. The certificate replacement fee set…

If a licensee's license has been lost or destroyed, the licensee may request that the Board provide a replacement license. Such request shall be in writing, include the license replacement fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:33-8.8 and the licensee shall certify on a Board-provided form …

A full calendar year shall consist of 12 months of compensated employment. A working week shall consist of no less than 32 hours. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:33-8.6 R.1974 d.66, effective 3/14/1974. See: 5 N.J.R. 388(b), 6 N.J.R. 153(a). Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:33-1.40 by R.2…

(a) The purpose of this section is to identify for licensees conduct which the Board of Ophthalmic Dispenser and Technicians deems sexual misconduct. (b) As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Lice…

(a) The following fees shall be charged by the Board effective upon promulgation. 1. Application fee........................................... $100.00 2. Examination: i. Ophthalmic Dispenser...................................... 300.00 ii. Ophthalmic Dispenser re-examination....…

(a) A licensee shall report to the Board any incident or series of incidents that the licensee, in good faith, believes is in violation of N.J.S.A. 52:17B-41.1 et seq., or this chapter. (b) A licensee shall report to the Board any incident of unlicensed practice of ophthalmic dis…

(a) There shall be paid to the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners the following fees: 1. Application fee $ 75.00 2. Initial license fee i. Marriage and family therapist (1) If paid during the first year of a biennial renewal period $ 250.00 (2) If paid during th…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent 60 days prio…

(a) A licensee who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:34-1.10(c) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive license. A licensee seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal application; 2. A certification of employment listing…

(a) A licensee who has had his or her license suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:34-1.10(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A licensee applying for reinstatement shall submit: 1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification of employment listing each job held during t…

Marriage and family therapy is a specialized field of psychotherapy, which includes premarital counseling and therapy, pre- and post-divorce counseling and therapy and family therapy that may be with couples, families or individuals. The practice of marriage and family therapy co…

The offices of the Board shall be at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07101. The mailing address of the Board is PO Box 45007, Newark, New Jersey 07101. The website of the Board is www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/mft. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-1.3 Amended by 49 N.J.R. 655(a),…

A current list of licensed New Jersey Marriage and Family Therapists shall be maintained and made available at the Board's office and on the Board's website at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pages/verification.aspx. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-1.4 Amended by 49 N.J.R. 655(a), effec…

Application forms and information regarding licensure of practicing marriage and family therapists may be obtained from the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, PO Box 45007, 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07101 and on the Board's website at www.njconsumer…

Every licensee shall prominently display in a conspicuous location in his or her office the following notice: (Name of individual) is licensed by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, an agency of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Any member of the …

The conduct of all hearings shall conform to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., as amended and supplemented. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-1.7 R.1983 d.544, effective 11/21/1983. See: 15 New Jersey Register 1441(a), 15 New Jersey Reg…

(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any change in the address of record and shall specify whether the address is a residence or an employment address. (b) Service of an administrative complaint or other process initiated by the Board, the Attorney G…

(a) A licensee whose name has been legally changed shall forward to the Board by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than 30 days following the change of name, the following:1. Legal evidence of such change; and 2. Copies of two forms of identification, one of whic…

(a) The rules in this subchapter implement the provisions of the Professional Counselor Licensing Act, P.L. 1993, c.340 (N.J.S.A. 45:8B-34 et seq.) (the "Act") as amended and supplemented by P.L. 1997, c. 155, and regulate the profession of counseling, as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:3…

The following words and terms, as used in N.J.A.C. 13:34-10 through 19, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Counseling" means the application of mental health and human development principles in order to: 1. Facilitate human develop…

(a) The scope of practice of a licensed professional counselor includes, but is not limited to, counseling, counseling interventions, appraisal and assessment, consulting, referral and research activities, as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:34-10.2. (b) The scope of practice of a licensed…