N.J. Admin. Code § 11:5-12.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 11:5-12.16 - Appeals of initial denials of applications for continuing education course, instructor and provider approval and of applications for a waiver of the continuing education requirement

(a) Complete applications for continuing education course, instructor and provider approval shall be reviewed by the Voluntary Advisory Committee. Should the Voluntary Advisory Committee recommend denial of the application, the Executive Director of the Commission shall so notify the applicant in writing, which notification shall include the specific grounds on the basis of which the Voluntary Advisory Committee determined to recommend the denial of the application. Such a notification shall constitute an initial denial of the application and shall advise the applicant of their opportunity to appeal the initial denial to the Real Estate Commission as set forth in this section.

(b) Applications for a waiver of the continuing education requirement shall be initially reviewed by the Commission staff. Should it be determined that an applicant does not qualify for such a waiver, the Executive Director of the Commission shall issue an initial denial in writing so notifying the applicant. The initial denial shall include the specific grounds on the basis of which it was determined that the applicant did not qualify for a waiver and shall advise the applicant of their opportunity to appeal the initial denial to the Real Estate Commission as set forth in this section.

(c) An applicant may appeal an initial denial as referenced in (a) or (b) above to the Commission by submitting an original and two copies of a written submission requesting such an appeal.

1. All appeal submissions shall include a copy of the initial denial of the Executive Director denying the application.

2. Appeal submissions may include any other relevant written material tending to support the appeal.

3. Appeals shall be filed within 30 days of the date of the initial denial issued by the Executive Director. A failure by the applicant to timely appeal an initial denial of an application shall result in the application being deemed withdrawn.

(d) Unless the Commission determines that there is a genuine issue of material fact in dispute, the Commission shall consider all appeals referenced in this section on the papers. Should the Commission determine that a genuine issue of material fact does exist, the applicant shall be notified of the date and place at which an evidentiary hearing, which shall include live testimony and which shall be conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 1:1-14, will be held.

(e) Upon the conclusion of a hearing on the papers or with live testimony on an appeal as referenced in this section, the Commission shall issue a written order, which may be in the form of a letter, either affirming the initial denial of the application or granting the application.

N.J. Admin. Code § 11:5-12.16