N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44C-1.13

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:44C-1.13 - Office of Licensing

(a) The Office of Licensing shall enforce this chapter upon the authority delegated by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services.

1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:1-12(c), the Commissioner shall have the authority to issue subpoenas to compel testimony and the production of documents.

(b) The Office of Licensing may utilize the findings of any State, county, or municipal official empowered by statute or appropriately constituted ordinance, for example, local construction officials or fire officials, to inspect community residences.

(c) The Office of Licensing may utilize the findings of any agency or agent that monitors the residence for the payment authority or that provides case management as required by the Medicaid Waiver.

1. The Office of Licensing may impose a negative licensing action based upon an OI investigation report.

(d) The Office of Licensing may contact parents, relatives, legal guardians, and others interested in the care and rehabilitation of those persons served in community residences for persons with head injuries to obtain facts and opinions regarding their satisfaction with the services rendered by the licensee.

1. Evidence obtained from such parties may be utilized as part of the licensing decision.

(e) The Office of Licensing may utilize the findings of an accrediting body to render a licensing decision.

1. Accrediting reports shall not be utilized as the sole decision criterion.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44C-1.13

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 259(a), effective 2/6/2017