N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41C-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 16:41C-7.3 - Name change or ownership transfer fee

(a) No fee is required to change the name under which a permit holder conducts business. To change the name under which a permit holder conducts business, the permit holder shall submit an application to the Department, as specified in (c) below, for each permit changed, within 30 days of the name change.

(b) A fee of $ 10.00 is required to transfer each permit from one person to another. To transfer a permit from one person to another the following documents shall be submitted to the Department within 30 days of the transfer:

1. An application for each permit transferred, as specified in (c) below;

2. Written documentation that demonstrates the existing permit holder's consent to transfer the permit to the person acquiring the permit. Written consent shall be implied where the permit holder fails to respond to a notice issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:41C-12 and the property owner's signature is provided on the new application form in addition to the information required in (c) below;

3. A license, if required by this chapter and not already on file with the Department; and

4. A disclosure statement as required by this chapter, unless already on file with the Department.

(c) For a name change or permit transfer, the following information shall be completed on the permit application form available pursuant to the provisions of 16:41C-6.2(b):

1. The name, address, and phone number of the new applicant;

2. A written statement, in lieu of a sketch, indicating the following:

i. For a transfer: "Permit No. _______ Transferred from ___________ to ___________ ";

ii. For a name change: "Name changed from ____________ to __________ "; and

3. The executed certification by the applicant, including the name, signature, title, and date as specified on the application form.

(d) Upon receipt of all submissions, the Department shall record the change of name or ownership in the Department's records.

(e) A change in name or ownership shall not cause the existing permit to lapse. The underlying permit shall remain in force.

(f) The Department shall not change the name or transfer a permit if a sign that is the subject of the change or transfer is also the subject of a pending violation, unless the new permit holder assumes responsibility for the resolution of the violation.

(g) The new permit holder shall install its name on each sign, pursuant to 16:41C-6.9 within 30 days of the name change or transfer.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41C-7.3

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 540(a), effective 3/2/2015