N.J. Admin. Code § 8:63-2.2

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

Section 8:63-2.2 - Issuance and term of registration

(a) The Department shall review the application for completeness and compliance with the Act and this chapter.

(b) The Department shall issue a written determination to an applicant within 30 business days from the date it receives an application, in which it will:

1. Approve or deny the application in accordance with (c), (d), and (e) below;

2. Advise the applicant that the application is incomplete and specify the information or material needed to complete the application; or

3. Advise the applicant that the Department requires additional time within which to review the application and indicate the date by which the Department will provide a determination to approve or deny the application.

(c) The Department shall approve an application and register the applicant as a harm reduction center if:

1. The applicant fully and accurately completes all parts of the registration application form prescribed by the Department; and

2. The Department determines that the applicant and proposed harm reduction center comply with the requirements of the Act and this chapter.

(d) If an applicant for registration seeks to provide sterile syringes to consumers under the age of 18, the Department shall identify, in the written notice of approval of registration it issues to an applicant, whether it authorizes the harm reduction center to provide sterile syringes to persons under the age of 18.

(e) If the Department denies an application pursuant to (c) or (d) above, the Department shall notify the applicant, in writing, and provide the applicant an opportunity to complete the application or provide additional information.

(f) A registration shall be valid for three calendar years beginning on January 1 of each year and ending on December 31 of each year.

(g) A registration is not assignable or transferable.

(h) The Department shall maintain an up-to-date list of the entities that are authorized pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:63-1.1(c) to operate harm reduction centers and the entities to which it issues registration pursuant to this chapter, which will contain the information that an entity specifies for inclusion therein in its application for registration.

(i) Upon registration, a harm reduction center shall request database access and training for submission of data by contacting the Division at HRC@doh.nj.gov.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:63-2.2

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 1478(a), effective 6/12/2023