Section 40:55D-23.4 - Exemptions from educational requirementsThe following persons shall be exempt from the educational requirements established pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 2005, c. 133(C.40:55D-23.3):
a.(1) The mayor or person designated to serve on a planning board in the absence of a mayor who serves as a Class I member pursuant to section 14 of P.L. 1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-23);(2) A member of the governing body serving as a Class III member pursuant to section 14 of P.L. 1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-23);b. Any person who is licensed as a professional planner and maintains a certificate of license issued pursuant to chapter 14A of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes which is current as of the date upon which that person would otherwise be required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of subsection b. or c. of section 2 of P.L. 2005, c. 133(C.40:55D-23.3);c. Any person who offers proof of having completed a more extensive course in land use law and planning than that required by section 2 of P.L. 2005, c. 133(C.40:55D-23.3) within 12 months of the date upon which that person would otherwise be required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of subsection b. or c. of section 2 of P.L. 2005, c. 133(C.40:55D-23.3) and which, in the determination of the commissioner, is equivalent to or more extensive than that course offered pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L. 2005, c. 133(C.40:55D-23.3).Added by L. 2005, c. 133, s. 3, eff. 7/7/2005.