N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-27.10

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

Section 13:45A-27.10 - Vendor security requirements

(a) Vendors shall maintain secure production, storage, and distribution facilities. Security provisions shall include, at a minimum, the following:

1. All NJPBs are to be produced under tight security, in secure plants with access limited to authorized personnel. Any unfinished work related to the production of the NJPBs shall be stored under secure, controlled conditions.

2. NJPBs and materials used to produce NJPBs, including all disks, plates, negatives, and inventory goods, shall be stored at the vendor production site in a secure manner which protects against theft or loss;

3. Vendors shall not subcontract or assign any portion of the production of NJPBs without the prior approval of the Division;

4. If an applicant intends to subcontract any portion of NJPBs, the applicant shall provide the subcontractor company name, address, telephone number, ownership, and equipment list as part of the vendor's NJPB program application to the Division;

5. The subcontractor shall provide to the Division details regarding its production of any portion of the NJPBs and the security which will be provided. The vendor and the subcontractor shall sign and submit a completed form supplied by the Division which states that the parties understand and agree to the contract specifications and the regulations of this subchapter.

6. Vendors shall not add, transfer or discontinue the services of a subcontractor without prior approval by the Division. Vendors shall notify the Division of such changes in writing by mail, return receipt requested. Within 14 days of the discontinuance of the services of a subcontractor, an approved vendor shall retrieve all NJPB materials from the subcontractor and shall submit a certification to the Division verifying the retrieval;

7. Vendors shall assure that damaged NJPBs are destroyed and shall maintain records indicating the date and method of destruction; and

8. Vendors shall report to the Division any theft, loss, damage, alteration, or unauthorized use of NJPBs as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours of discovery.

(b) Vendors shall produce NJPB exemplar samples for review by the Division upon request.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-27.10