N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-12A.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:35-12A.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61et seq.), which authorizes healthcare providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth.

(b) This subchapter shall apply to all persons who are licensed by the Committee.

(c) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-62, an electrologist must hold a license issued by the Committee if he or she:

1. Is located in New Jersey and provides electrology services to any client located in or out of New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth; or

2. Is located outside of New Jersey and provides electrology services to any client located in New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth.

(d) Notwithstanding N.J.S.A. 45:1-62 and (c) above, a healthcare provider located in another state who consults with a licensee in New Jersey through the use of information and communications technologies, but does not direct client care, will not be considered as providing health care services to a client in New Jersey consistent with N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.76et seq., and will not be required to obtain licensure in New Jersey in order to provide such consultation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-12A.1

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1290(a), effective 8/2/2021