N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31A-1.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 13:31A-1.15 - Prohibited practices

(a) A licensee shall be deemed to have engaged in professional misconduct and shall be subject to the penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 et seq., for engaging in any of the activities set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 and any of the following prohibited acts or practices:

1. Acting for his or her client or employer in professional matters otherwise than as a faithful agent or trustee, including demanding any remuneration other than his or her stated recompense for services rendered;

2. Disregarding the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of his or her professional duties, including preparing, signing or sealing of plans, surveys or specifications which are not of a safe design and/or not in conformity with accepted standards. If the client or employer insists on such conduct, the licensee shall notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project;

3. Engaging in any activity which involves the licensee in a conflict of interest. A licensee shall:

i. Inform his or her client or employer of any business connection, interest or circumstances which might be deemed as influencing his or her judgment or the quality of his or her services to the client or employer; and

ii. Not accept compensation or remuneration, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service or for services pertaining to the same work, unless there has been full disclosure to and consent by all interested parties;

4. Failing to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter and promptly comply with reasonable requests for information;

5. Failing to notify the Committee of the suspension or revocation of his or her license in another jurisdiction; or

6. Installing, servicing or maintaining branch circuit wiring. For purposes of this section, "branch circuit" means the circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s).

i. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude a licensee from connecting to or disconnecting from a branch circuit that was previously installed by an electrical contractor licensed by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31A-1.15

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 650(a), effective 4/3/2017