Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Date of Publication and Register Citation

Title/Rule Making Action

Branch/Division

Effective Date

January 17, 2023

55 N.J.R. 110(a)

Notice of Readoption

HIV Infection Reporting

Readoption: N.J.A.C. 8:65

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of HIV, STD and TB Services

December 15, 2022

Expiration Date: December 15, 2029

January 17, 2023

55 N.J.R. 108(a)

Expedited Partner Therapy

Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 8:67

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of HIV, STD and TB Services

January 17, 2023

Expiration Date: January 17, 2030

October 17, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1976(a)

Notice of Readoption

Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals

Readoption with Technical Changes: N.J.A.C 8:33F

Health
Health Systems Branch

Certificate of Need and Licensing Division 

September 15, 2022, Readoption;

October 17, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date: September 15, 2029.

September 19, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1798(a)

Notice of Readoption

Early Intervention System

Readoption with Technical Changes: N.J.A.C. 8:17

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of Family Health Services

August 5, 2022, Readoption;

September 19, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date: August 5, 2029.

August 1, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1552(a)

Notice of Readoption

Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey

Readoption: N.J.A.C. 8:52

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Office of Local Public Health

June 13, 2022

Expiration Date: June 13, 2029.

August 1, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1551(b)

Notice of Extension of Chapter Expiration Date

Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey

N.J.A.C. 8:52

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Office of Local Public Health

July 18, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1408(a)

HIV Infection Reporting

Adopted Recodification with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 8:57-2.1, 2.3, and 2.11 as 8:65-1.1, 1.3, and 3.2, Respectively

Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 8:65-1.2, 1.4, 2, 3.1, and 3.3

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of HIV, STD and TB Services

July 18, 2022

Expiration Date: February 8, 2023.

July 18, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1392(a)

Notice of Readoption

Body Art and Ear-Piercing Facility Standards

Readoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 8:27

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Heatlh

June 14, 2022, Readoption; and

July 18, 2022, Amendments.

Expiration Date: June 14, 2029.

July 5, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1299(a)

Notice of Readoption

Ambulatory Care Facility Assessment

Readoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 8:31A

Health
Health Systems Branch

Certificate of Need and Licensing Division 

June 1, 2022, Readoption; and

July 5, 2022, Amendments.

Expiration Date: June 1, 2029.

June 20, 2022

54 N.J.R. 1168

Notice of Readoption

Certificate of Need: Application and Review Process

Readoption with Technical Changes: N.J.A.C. 8:33

Health
Health Systems Branch

Certificate of Need and Licensing Division 

May 4, 2022, Readoption;

June 20, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date: May 4, 2029.

February 22, 2022

54 N.J.R. 363(a)

Notice of Readoption

Transplantation Services

Readoption with Technical Changes: N.J.A.C. 8:33Q

Health
Health Systems Branch

Certificate of Need and Licensing Division

January 20, 2022, Readoption; and

February 22, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date: January 20, 2029.

January 18, 2022

54 N.J.R. 149(a)

Notice of Readoption Prevailing Wage

Readoption: N.J.A.C. 8:95

Health
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority

December 14, 2021, Readoption; and

Expiration Date:  December 14, 2028.

January 3, 2022

54 N.J.R. 65(a)

Notice of Readoption

Interim Assistance Procedures Manual

Readoption with Technical Changes and Recodification:  N.J.A.C. 8:133

Health
Integrated Health Branch

December 1, 2021, Readoption; and

January 3, 2022, Technical Changes and Recodification.

Expiration Date:  December 1, 2028.

January 3, 2022

54 N.J.R. 60(a)

Notice of Readoption

Manual of Standards for Licensing of Ambulatory Care Facilities

Readoption with Technical Changes: N.J.A.C. 8:43A

Health
Health Systems Branch

Certificate of Need and Licensing Division

November 30, 2021, Readoption; and

January 3, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date:  November 30, 2028.

January 3, 2022

54 N.J.R. 54(a)

Notice of Readoption                                                                          Standards for Licensure of Assisted Living Residences, Comprehensive Personal Care Homes, and Assisted Living Programs

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:36

Health
Health Systems Branch

Certificate of Need ad Licensing Division

November 29, 2021, Readoption; and

January 3, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date:  November 29, 2028.

January 3, 2022

54 N.J.R. 52(a)

Notice of Readoption

Licensure of Persons for Public Health Positions

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:7

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Office of Local Public Health

November 30, 2021, Readoption; and

January 3, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date:  November 30, 2028.

January 3, 2022

54 N.J.R. 46(a)

Notice of Readoption

Smoke-Free Air

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:6 

Health
Integrated Health Services Branch

Community Health Services Division

November 30, 2021, Readoption; and

January 3, 2022, Technical Changes.

Expiration Date:  November 30, 2028.

December 20, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2208(a)

Notice of Readoption

Standards for Licensure of Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities

Readoption with Technical Changes and Recodification:  N.J.A.C. 10:161A as 8:111 

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

November 10, 2021, Readoption; and

December 20, 2021, Technical Changes and Recodification. 

Expiration Date:  November 10, 2028.

December 20, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2204(a)

Notice of Readoption

Standards for Licensure of Adult Day Health Services Facilities

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:43F

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

November 18, 2021, Readoption; and

December 20, 2021, Technical Changes

Expiration Date:  November 18, 2028.

December 20, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2199(a)

Notice of Readoption 

Standards for the Licensure of Long-Term Care Facilities

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:39

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

November 22, 2021, Readoption; and

December 20, 2021, Technical Changes

Expiration Date:  November 22, 2028.

December 20, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2198(a)

Notice of Readoption

Certificate of Need and Healthcare Facility Licensure: Regionalized Perinatal Services and Maternal and Child Health Consortia

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:33C

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

November 18, 2021, Readoption; and

December 20, 2021, Technical Changes

Expiration Date:  November 18, 2028.

December 20, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2196(a)

Notice of Readoption 

Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments, Food and Beverage Vending Machines, and Cottage Food Operations

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:24

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Heatlh

November 17, 2021, Readoption; and

December 20, 2021, Technical Changes

Expiration Date:  November 17, 2028.

December 20, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2191(a)

Notice of Readoption

Food and Drugs

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:21 

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Heatlh

November 17, 2021, Readoption; and

December 20, 2021, Technical Changes

Expiration Date:  November 17, 2028.

December 20, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2190(a)

Notice of Readoption

Preparation, Handling, Transportation, Burial, and Disinterment of Dead Human Bodies

Readoption with Technical Changes:  N.J.A.C. 8:9

Health

The Commissioner

November 17, 2021, Readoption; and

December 20, 2021, Technical Changes

Expiration Date:  November 17, 2028.

December 6, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2008(a)

Notice of Readoption  

Licensure Standards for Mental Health Programs

Readoption with Technical Changes and Recodification: N.J.A.C. 10:190 as 8:121

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

October 20, 2021, Readoption; and

December 6, 2021, Technical Changes and Recodification.

Expiration Date:  October 20, 2028.

December 6, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2007(b)

Notice of Readoption

Administration and Operation of the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research, the New Jersey Spinal Cord Research Fund, and the New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury Registry 

Readoption with Technical Changes: N.J.A.C. 8:94

Health
New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research

October 28, 2021, Readoption;

December 6, 2021, Technical Changes. 

Expiration Date:  October 28, 2028.

December 6, 2021

53 N.J.R. 2007(a)

Notice of Readoption

Animal Facility Operation; Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Investigator Certification; Pilot Spaying and Neutering Clinic Fees; and Rabies Inoculation

Readoption: N.J.A.C. 8:23A

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Heatlh

October 28, 2021

Expiration Date: October 28, 2028

November 1, 2021

53 N.J.R. 1838(b)

Notice of Readoption

Clinical Laboratory Services

N.J.A.C. 8:45

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness

September 29, 2021

Expiration Date: September 29, 2028

November 1, 2021

53 N.J.R. 1838(a)

Notice of Readoption

Chapter IV of the State Sanitary Code

N.J.A.C. 8:44

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness

September 29, 2021

Expiration Date: September 29, 2028

October 4, 2021

53 N.J.R. 1711(a)

Cottage Food Operator Permit Adopted Amendment: N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.5 Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 and 8:24-11 Appendix A

Health
Public Health Services Branch

Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Heatlh

October 4, 2021

September 7, 2021

53 N.J.R. 1496(a)

Joint Notice of Readoption with Technical Changes and Recodification: N.J.A.C. 10:36A as 8:131 (10A:35)

Health
Integrated Health Branch

Division of Behavioral Health Services

August 9, 2021, Readoption;

September 7, 2021, Technical Changes and Recodification

Expiration Date: August 9, 2028

August 16, 2021

53 N.J.R. 1378(b)

Registration Standards for Telemedicine and Telehealth Organizations

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

August 16, 2021

Expiration Date: August 16, 2028

May 3, 2021

53 N.J.R. 700 (b)

Hospice Licensing Standards; General Provisions: Definitions

Patient Care Services: Acceptance and Disposal of Prescription Medication

Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 8:42C-6.4

Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 8:42C-1.2, 2.1, 2.5, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 10.2, 10.3, 10.7, and 11.8

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

May 3, 2021

Expiration Date: April 20, 2024

May 3, 2021

53 N.J.R. 703 (a)

Manual of Standards for Licensing of Ambulatory Care Facilities

Radiation Oncology: Radiology Oncology Services Quality Improvement Methods

Hospital Licensing Standards

Radiation and Radiation Oncology: Radiation Therapy Continuous Quality Improvement Methods

Stroke Centers

Adopted Repeal and New Rule: N.J.A.C. 8:43G-7A Appendix

Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 8:43A-1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.8, 2.9, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 12.7, 16.3, 23.3, 28.3, 28.7, 29.1, 30.7, 30.10, 33.1, and 33.4; and 8:43G-2.13, 5.16, 7.23, 7.28, 7A.6, 12.12, 15.1, 16.1, 23.6, 28.19, 28.24, and 32.23

Health
Health Systems Branch

Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing

May 3, 2021

Expires November 21, 2021 8:43A, and

Expires December 18, 2024 8:43G