N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-4.5

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

Section 13:32-4.5 - Unconscionable pricing

(a) A licensed master plumber of the Board shall not charge an excessive price for services. A price is excessive when, after review of the facts, a licensed master plumber of ordinary prudence would be left with a definite and firm conviction that the price is so high as to be manifestly unconscionable or overreaching under the circumstances.

(b) Factors which may be considered in determining whether a price is excessive include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The time and effort required;

2. The novelty or difficulty of the job;

3. The skill required to perform the job properly;

4. Any special conditions placed upon the performance of the job by the person or entity for which the work is being performed;

5. The experience, reputation and ability of the licensed master plumber to perform the services; and

6. The price customarily charged in the locality for similar services.

(c) Charging an excessive price shall constitute occupational misconduct within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(e) and may subject the licensed master plumber to disciplinary action.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-4.5

New Rule, R.1991 d.170, effective 4/1/1991.
See: 22 New Jersey Register 784(a), 23 New Jersey Register 1009(b).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:32-1.12 by R.1997 d.456, effective 11/3/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3592(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4704(b).
Amended by R.2003 d.165, effective 4/21/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 3675(a), 35 New Jersey Register 1671(a).
Substituted "licensed master plumber" for "licensee" throughout.