N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-34.15

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

Section 7:27-34.15 - Recordkeeping requirements

(a) Beginning January 1, 2023, an owner or operator subject to this subchapter shall maintain the following records or copies of records at a single location at the port or intermodal rail yard where the equipment is operated or normally resides:

1. Any documents that may be required to verify compliance with this subchapter; and

2. Maintenance records for cargo handling equipment subject to this subchapter.

(b) Each owner or operator shall maintain these records for each piece of cargo handling equipment until it is sold outside of the State of New Jersey or is no longer used at a port or intermodal rail yard in the State of New Jersey. If ownership is transferred, the seller shall convey the records to the buyer, subject to (c) below.

(c) Any person who operates a place of business in New Jersey, including an owner or operator subject to this subchapter, shall maintain records of all sales, leases, rentals, purchases, acquisitions, receipt of, or other transfers of cargo handling equipment for a period of no less than five years after the date of the transaction.

(d) Upon the request of the Department, any person required to comply with (a) and/or (c) above shall make the specified records available for inspection at the place of business by any representative of the Department during normal business hours.

(e) Upon receipt of a written request from the Department, any person required to comply with (a) and/or (c) above shall timely submit a copy of the specified records to the Department by mail or by other means as agreed to by the Department.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-34.15

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 142(b), effective 2/6/2023