Within 18 months of the effective date of P.L. 1995, c.312 (C.58:4A-4.2a et al.), the department shall adopt, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
N.J.S. § 58:4A-29