N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31-5.4

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

Section 13:31-5.4 - Registration reinstatement

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1.c, a qualified journeyman electrician who has had his or her certification of registration suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C 13:31-5.2(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A registrant applying for reinstatement shall submit:

1. A reinstatement application;

2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended registration, which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each employer;

3. The renewal fee for the triennial period for which reinstatement is sought;

4. The past due renewal fee for the triennial period immediately preceding the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought;

5. The reinstatement fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6; and

6. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current triennial registration period that were required to be completed during the triennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31-5.5.

i. An applicant who holds a valid, current license or certificate of registration in good standing issued by another state to perform or supervise electrical work as provided in N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18(k)and (l), and N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.4 and submits proof of having satisfied that state's continuing education requirements for that certification of registration, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of (a)6 above. If the other state does not have any continuing education requirements, the requirements of (a)6 above shall apply.

ii. To the extent that specific courses are required to satisfy the continuing education requirement for, or are required to have been satisfied prior to, the triennial period for which reinstatement is sought, the Board will allow applicants to take the courses within 12 months following reinstatement. If the Board concludes, in accordance with (b) below, that there are practice deficiencies in need of remediation, then (b) below shall apply.

(b) If a Board review of an application establishes a basis for concluding that there may be practice deficiencies in need of remediation prior to reinstatement, the Board may require the applicant to submit to and successfully pass an examination or an assessment of skills, a refresher course, or other requirements as determined by the Board prior to reinstatement of the certificate of registration. If that examination or assessment identifies deficiencies or educational needs, the Board may require the applicant as a condition of reinstatement of the certificate of registration to take and successfully complete any education or training or to submit to any supervision, monitoring, or limitations, as the Board determines are necessary to assure that the applicant practices with reasonable skill and safety. The Board in its discretion may restore the certificate of registration subject to the applicant's completion of the training within a period of time prescribed by the Board following the restoration of the certificate of registration. In making its determination whether there are practice deficiencies requiring remediation, the Board shall consider the following factors including, but not limited to:

1. Length of duration certificate of registration was suspended;

2. Employment history;

3. Professional history;

4. Disciplinary history and any action taken against the applicant's license or registration by any licensing board;

5. Actions affecting the applicant's privileges taken by any institution, organization, or employer related to the practice of electrical contracting or other professional or occupational practice in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction;

6. Pending proceedings against a professional or occupational license, registration, or certificate issued to the applicant by a professional board in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction; and

7. Civil litigation related to the practice of a qualified journeyman electrician or other professional or occupational practice in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31-5.4

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 651(b), effective 3/16/2015.