Title 45, Title 45: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

45:26-13 Enforcement, prosecution. 13. The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this act, make complaints against persons violating its provisions, and prosecute violations of the same. The commissioner and any authorized person acting under him shall have the authority t…

45:26-14 Violations, penalties. 14. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm association or corporation, and any officer, agent or employee thereof, to violate or proximately contribute to the violation of any of the provisions of this act or of the regulations prom…

45:26-15 Settlement of claims. 15. The commissioner, in his discretion, is authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this act for an amount that appears appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances. L.2003,c.171,s.15.

45:26-16 Deferral for holders of long boom licenses. 16. Crane operators, holding long boom licenses issued by the State as of the effective date of this act, shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act until the expiration of their long boom licen…

45:26-17 Rules, regulations. 17. The commissioner, after consultation with the board, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003,c.171,s.17.

45:26-2 Definitions relative to crane operators. 2. As used in this act: "Board" means the Crane Operators License Advisory Board established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Certification" means certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operato…

45:26-3 Crane Operators License Advisory Board. 3. a. There is created within the Department of Labor, a Crane Operators License Advisory Board. The board shall consist of seven members who are residents of the State, consisting of the commissioner or his designee, as the chairpe…

45:26-4 Reimbursement, facilities, personnel of board. 4. Members of the board shall be reimbursed for expenses and provided with office and meeting facilities and personnel required for the proper conduct of the board's business. L.2003,c.171,s.4.

45:26-5 Meetings of board, elections, appointments. 5. The board shall annually elect from among its members a vice-chairperson and may appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the board. The board shall meet at least twice a year and may hold additional meetings as neces…

45:26-6 Powers, duties of commissioner. 6. The commissioner shall have the following powers and duties: a. Administer and enforce the provisions of this act; b. Issue and renew licenses to crane operators pursuant to the provisions of this act; c. Suspend, revoke or fail to renew…

45:26-7 Licensure of crane operators. 7. a. No person shall engage in the operation of a crane, offer himself for employment as a crane operator or otherwise act, attempt to act, present or represent himself as a crane operator unless licensed as such under the provisions of this…

45:26-8 Eligibility for licensure as crane operator. 8. To be eligible for a license as a crane operator, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: a. Be at least 18 years of age; b. Receive certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Op…

45:26-9 Application, fee, issuance of license. 9. Upon payment to the commissioner of a fee and the submission of a completed written application provided by the commissioner, the commissioner shall issue a crane operator license to any person who meets the eligibility requiremen…