N.J. Admin. Code § 8:44-2.12

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

Section 8:44-2.12 - Inspection and registration concerning handling of live microorganisms or viruses pathogenic for humans, or birds

(a) Laboratories or other places where live microorganisms or viruses pathogenic for humans, animals, or birds are handled, cultivated or kept shall be subject to inspection and reinspection at any time by authorized representatives of the Department of Health.

(b) The director of a laboratory or person in charge of any other place where live microorganisms or viruses pathogenic for humans, animals, or birds are handled, cultivated or kept shall, on forms provided by the Department of Health, register such laboratory or place with the Department between the dates of March 1, 1954 and April 1, 1954. Such laboratories or other places established on or after April 1, 1954 shall register with the Department prior to handling, cultivating, keeping, selling, transporting or otherwise disposing of live microorganisms or viruses covered by this Section.

1. Laboratories or other places required to be registered under the provisions of this Chapter shall promptly forward all information requested by the Department.

(c) Registration requirements do not apply to laboratories maintained by official governmental agencies, voluntary general hospitals, those physicians licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this State, those veterinarians licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State, manufacturers of biologics licensed by the United States government.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:44-2.12