N.J. Admin. Code § 17:46-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 17:46-1.1 - Application and scope

(a) This subchapter is promulgated by the Department of the Treasury to implement the Unified Certification Act (the Act), P.L. 1986, c. 195, and Executive Order No. 34 (2006). The Act establishes a unified procedure for the certification of minority businesses and women's businesses that are seeking to qualify for certain government programs and/or do business with casino licensees pursuant to P.L. 1987, c. 137. The Act also allows the Department of the Treasury to certify minority and women's businesses for purposes other than qualifying for certain government programs and doing business with casino licensees pursuant to P.L. 2003, c. 189, such as programs and initiatives that are designed to ensure equal opportunity for minority and women's businesses to participate in State purchasing and procurement processes. Executive Order No. 34 (2006) established the Division of Minority and Women Business Development to administer and monitor policies, practices, and programs, for which minority and women's businesses may be certified, which will further the State's efforts to ensure equal opportunity for minority and women's businesses to participate in State purchasing and procurement processes.

(b) Under P.L. 2008, c. 27, the New Jersey Commerce Commission was abolished, and the responsibilities of the unit that administered the certification program were transferred to the Department of the Treasury to be administered within that department as the Treasurer so determined. The State Treasurer has determined to administer those responsibilities through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

(c) Applications and questions regarding certification of minority and women's businesses should be addressed to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services at the contact address listed on its website at www.nj.gov/njbgs.

(d) The Act applies to every minority and women's business that wishes to do business with any department or agency of the State of New Jersey that has specific programs requiring certification of authenticity of ownership for minority and women's businesses and for businesses wishing to do business with casino licensees pursuant to P.L. 1987, c. 137.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:46-1.1

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 2181(b), effective 12/21/2020