N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31A-1.16

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

Section 13:31A-1.16 - Change in business qualifier

(a) If the business qualifier for a burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmithing business is terminated or resigns, or is rendered incapable of fulfilling his or her professional duties due to death, illness, or other condition, the business firm may continue to operate for six months from the date of the business qualifier's death, incapacity, termination, or resignation provided that:

1. The business firm immediately notifies the Committee in writing of the business qualifier's change in status with the firm and the name of a new licensee, a supervising employee, or other person with substantially equivalent experience who shall assume the responsibilities of the business qualifier during the six-month period; and

2. The burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmithing business complies with all the provisions of the Act and the rules set forth in this chapter.

(b) A business qualifier who is terminated, resigns, or is rendered incapable of fulfilling his or her professional duties shall immediately notify the Committee in writing of the change in his or her status.

(c) During the six-month period authorized under (a) above, a burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmithing business may complete work in progress and may contract for new work provided that all such work is performed or supervised by the person whose name is provided to the Committee pursuant to (a)1 above.

(d) Upon application by the business firm prior to the expiration of the six-month period authorized under (a) above, the Committee may, for good cause shown, permit the burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmithing business to operate under the supervision of the person whose name is provided to the Committee pursuant to (a)1 above for an additional six-month period.

(e) By the end of either the initial six-month period or the additional six-month extension period, the burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmithing business shall either cease operation or shall provide the Committee with the name of the licensee who will assume the duties of the business qualifier for the business firm.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31A-1.16

New Rule, R.2013 d.142, effective 12/16/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 2029(a), 45 N.J.R. 2603(b).