N.J. Stat. § 5:7-14
The department shall formulate and prescribe rules and regulations not inconsistent with this act, which shall be formulated in each year after holding a public hearing in the months of January or February, notice whereof shall be sent by mail to each licensed track owner of the preceding year at least ten days before the hearing. Said rules and regulations shall prescribe the types or character of protective devices designed to protect participants in and spectators attending any such race or exhibition, including, but not limited to, the matters of track construction and condition, guard rails, pit facilities, lighting, inspection of vehicles and equipment, physical conditions of drivers, fire protection and medical and ambulance facilities and generally governing the conduct of all motor vehicle races and exhibitions of motor vehicle driving skill to be held within this State and governing the issuance of licenses therefor.
N.J.S. § 5:7-14