N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32A-7.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:32A-7.6 - License reactivation

(a) A master hearth specialist who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.5(d)may apply to the Committee for reactivation of the inactive license. A master hearth specialist seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit:

1. A reactivation application;

2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of inactive license that includes the names, addresses, and telephone number of each employer;

3. If the reactivation application is sent during the first year of the biennial renewal period, the renewal fee for the biennial period for which reactivation is sought as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1. If the renewal application is sent during the second year of the biennial period, half of the renewal fee for the biennial period for which reactivation is sought as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1;

4. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current biennial registration period, consistent with the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.8; and

5. Proof that the applicant has a valid certification as a master hearth professional from the National Fireplace Institute (NFI).

(b) An applicant who holds a valid, current license in good standing issued by another state to practice as a master hearth specialist and submits proof of having satisfied that state's continuing education requirements, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements at (a)4 above. If the other state does not have any continuing education requirements, the requirements at (a)4 above shall apply.

(c) If a Committee review of an application establishes a basis for concluding that there may be practice deficiencies in need of remediation prior to reactivation, the Committee 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 Committee prior to reactivation of the license. If that examination or assessment identifies deficiencies or educational needs, the Committee may require the applicant, as a condition of reactivation of licensure, to take and successfully complete education or training, or to submit to supervision, monitoring, or limitations, as the Committee determines necessary to assure that the applicant practices with reasonable skill and safety. The Committee may restore the license subject to the applicant's completion of training within a period of time prescribed by the Committee following the restoration of the license. In making its determination whether there are practice deficiencies requiring remediation, the Board shall consider the following non-exhaustive issues:

1. Length of time the license was inactive;

2. Employment history;

3. Professional history;

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

5. Actions affecting the applicant's privileges taken by any institution, organization, or employer related to practice as a master hearth specialist 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 issued to the applicant by a professional or occupational board in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction; and

7. Civil litigation related to practice as a master hearth specialist 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 § 13:32A-7.6

Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 2146(a), effective 11/21/2022