N.J. Stat. § 38:23A-5
Any veteran who at the time of entering such service or within one year prior thereto was the holder of a license, registration certificate or permit, to practice any profession or to engage in any occupation, issued by any State board, body or officer, pursuant to law, which expired, lapsed or was forfeited or shall expire, lapse or be forfeited, by limitation of time for failure to renew the same, or to pay an annual license or renewal fee, shall be entitled, without examination or re-examination, upon making application therefor within six months after his said discharge or release from such service, to a renewal or reinstatement of such license, registration certificate or permit until the next renewal or termination period of such license, registration certificate or permit, upon payment of the lawful fee, if any, provided for a renewal or reinstatement thereof, and upon the giving or renewal of any bond provided to be given or renewed upon a renewal or reinstatement of such license, registration certificate or permit.
N.J.S. § 38:23A-5