New Jersey Administrative Code Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Here’s a detailed overview of Title 13 – LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY in the New Jersey Administrative Code:
🧩 What Title 13 Covers
Title 13 encompasses regulations issued by the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety and its divisions, covering a wide range of public safety topics: from police training and licensing, to alcohol control, amusement games, discrimination laws, juvenile corrections, firearms, marine safety, and professional licensing. (law.cornell.edu)
📂 Structure: Key Chapters & Their Focus
Below is an organized snapshot of Title 13’s main chapters:
Chapter
Title
Scope
1 / 1A / 1B–1E
Police Training Commission & Licensing
Covers training standards, officer certification/licensing, grievance procedures, rule petitions, administrative operations (regulations.justia.com)
2
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Licensing and enforcement for alcohol vendors
3
Office of Amusement Games Control
Regulation of amusement games operations
4
Rules of Practice & Procedure
Judicial-like procedural rules within the department
5
Fair Chance in Housing Act
Regulations preventing discrimination in housing
8–11, 13–15
Diversity & Discrimination, Leave, Elder Housing
Disability, real estate advertising, multiple dwelling reports, family leave act, older-persons housing
18–21
Executive Service, Safety, Licensing & Enforcement
Covers employment services, compliance & safety standards, enforcement & licensing actions
23–25
Driving Schools, Emergency Vehicle Equipment, Motorized Bicycles
Standards for driving instruction, vehicle equipment, motorized bicycles
27–30
Professional Boards
Architects, cosmetology, accountancy, dentistry – covering licensure, conduct, continuing ed
44G
Social Work Examiners
Licensure, supervision, telehealth, recordkeeping, fees
54
Firearms & Weapons
Retired officer permits, forms, fees, procedures
82
Boating Regulations
Safe operation on tidal and non-tidal waters
95
Secure Facilities (Juvenile Detention)
Facility operations, hygiene, suicide prevention, visits, discipline
📌 Selected Examples
🔹 Police Training Commission (Chapter 1 et seq.)
Defines “law enforcement officer,” “probationary license,” “unprofessional conduct.”
Lays out licensing requirements, renewal/reactivation protocols, adverse actions, confidentiality rules (nj.gov).
🔹 Firearms & Weapons (Chapter 54)
Establishes forms, fees ($50 for retired officers), and guidelines for retired law enforcement handgun permits (nj.gov).
🔹 Boating Regulations (Chapter 82)
Sets standards for navigation and safety on inland and tidal State waterways, including ice-covered conditions (nj.gov).
🔹 Secure Juvenile Facilities (Chapter 95)
Details resident hygiene, anti‐suicide measures, visitation rights, communication rules, guarantees courier due process for detainees .
📚 How to Access the Rules
Online via official sources: New Jersey Office of Administrative Law, LexisNexis, NJ.gov.
Justia/Cornell LII: Useful for browsing by title/chapter (en.wikipedia.org, regulations.justia.com).
PDFs from State Divisions: Departments publish chapter-specific PDFs (e.g., Chapters 1, 54, 82, etc.).
👣 What You Can Do Next
Want the full text or summaries of a specific chapter (e.g., Ch. 1 on police licensing, Ch. 54 on firearms, Ch. 95 on juvenile facilities)?
Interested in compliance guidance or implementation details?
Need links to downloadable chapter PDFs or official commentary?
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