N.J. Admin. Code § 14:1-1.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 14:1-1.8 - Cameras and recording devices

(a) Proceedings before the Board shall be conducted with proper decorum.

(b) The use of cameras and recording devices, including still cameras, movie cameras, television cameras, tape recorders and stenotype machines, hereinafter referred to as "equipment", in open meetings or other public proceedings conducted by the Board is permitted.

(c) Any accredited member of the news media desiring to use such equipment shall first contact the Board's Office of Communications to arrange for the set-up and removal of equipment so as not to interfere with the orderly conduct of the proceedings.

(d) No such equipment shall be placed on the counsel tables, witness stand or on the Board or presiding officer's bench, without the approval of the Board or presiding officer; equipment which would require the user to move about the room during the proceedings is prohibited. Moving about the meeting room in order to more advantageously use such equipment is prohibited, while the meeting is in session.

(e) Except for portable equipment which is used at an individual's seat in the audience, such equipment must be in place and ready for use prior to the start of the meeting or during a recess. A pre-arranged recess for the set-up or removal of such equipment may be arranged through the Office of Communications.

(f) The Board or presiding officer may, for good cause shown, suspend the operation of all or part of this rule with respect to a particular meeting.

(g) The Board or presiding officer may at any time limit or prohibit the use of any or all such equipment in meetings where in the opinion of the Board or presiding officer use of such equipment may obstruct the conduct of the meeting.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:1-1.8

Amended by R.1997 d.264, effective 7/7/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 1259(b), 29 New Jersey Register 2838(a).
In (c) and (e), substituted "Office of Communications" for "Office of Public Information".

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 393(a), effective 3/6/2023