Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 5:87-1.7 - Exemptions(a) The following members shall not be required to meet the educational requirements established pursuant to section 3 of P.L. 2005, c. 133 (40:55D-23.3) : 1. The mayor or persons designated to serve on a municipal planning board in the absence of a mayor who serves as a Class I member pursuant to section 14 of P.L. 1973, c. 291 (40:55D-23);2. A member of the governing body serving as a Class III member pursuant to section 14 of P.L. 1975, c. 291 (40:55D-23);3. Any person who is licensed as a professional planner and maintains a certificate of license issued pursuant to chapter 14A of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes which is current as of the date upon which that person would otherwise be required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of sections 2 and 3 of P.L. 2005, c. 133 (40:55D-23.3 and 23.4); and4. Any person who offers proof of having completed a course in land use law and planning that is equivalent to or more extensive than that required under the provisions of 40:55D-23.3 and as set forth in 5:87-3.1 within 12 months of the date upon which that person would otherwise be required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the "Mandatory Education Bill for Planning and Zoning Board Members" (40:55D-23.3 and 23.4) and which, in the determination of the Commissioner, is equivalent to or more extensive than the course defined by the provisions of 5:87-3.1. N.J. Admin. Code § 5:87-1.7