N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3A-2.5

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

Section 7:3A-2.5 - Initial business registration documentation and procedures

(a) Businesses shall apply for initial registration on forms that are available at the Board's offices and on the Board's website at www.njtreeexperts.org. In addition to a completed initial registration application form, the application shall include the following:

1. Proof that the business carries at least the minimum required liability insurance, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-2.11(a);

2. Proof that the business satisfies the applicable worker's compensation insurance obligation, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-2.11(b);

3. The business biennial registration fee set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-6.1(a); and

4. Signed certification stating that the business acknowledges that it has the responsibility to ensure that at least one employee assigned to the business's principal office and to each branch office is a licensed tree expert or licensed tree care operator. The certification shall be provided on a certification form that is available at the Board's office and on the Board's website at www.njtreeexperts.org. The certification form shall establish that the business is obligated to fulfill this employment requirement by the date that is the later of the following:

i. April 12, 2018;

ii. The date upon which the Board completes the administration and certified the results of the licensure examination four times; or

iii. The date that is 60 days after the business submits its initial registration application.

(b) An initial business registration shall be valid until the end of the calendar year following its issuance.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3A-2.5

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 743(a), effective 4/17/2017