N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-17.1

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

Section 13:45A-17.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of the rules in this subchapter is to implement the provisions of the Consumer Fraud Act, N.J.S.A. 56:8-1et seq. as amended by P.L. 2004, c. 16 (N.J.S.A. 56:8-136et seq.), P.L. 2013, c. 144, and P.L. 2014, c. 34 by providing procedures for the regulation of home improvement contractors and establishing standards to facilitate enforcement of the requirements of the Act. The rules establish the Division's registration procedures for those persons who fall under the requirements of this law.

(b) These rules shall apply to home improvement contractors in this State, unless otherwise exempt under N.J.A.C. 13:45A-17.4. Home elevation contractors registered pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:45A-17A.3 shall be subject to the rules of this subchapter when performing home improvements other than home elevations.

(c) Home improvement contractors who have entered into a contract with a consumer to perform home elevation services prior to October 1, 2014, shall be deemed to be in compliance so long as the contractor maintains written proof that the consumer has been apprised of the requirements that became effective on October 1, 2014, including those required at N.J.A.C. 13:45A-17A.4(b) and 17A.11(b) which will be implemented on June 17, 2015, and the consumer has knowingly elected to proceed under the terms of that contract.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-17.1

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2188(a), effective 10/1/2014.

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 1014(b), effective 4/21/2015.