Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:7-38

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
The board is authorized and empowered to adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this entire act or any amendment or supplement which may hereafter be adopted, as shall be reasonably proper and advisable for the promotion or improvement of the standards of service, protection and practice to be followed in the practice of mortuary science, embalming and funeral directing by individuals, corporations, partnerships and associations in the State of New Jersey, and for and in the interest, preservation and improvement of the public health, morals, safety and welfare.

In addition to the powers otherwise herein granted to the board, the board is specifically empowered to adopt rules and regulations concerning the following:

(a) the manner in which a mortuary or funeral establishment is conducted,

(b) establish minimum requirements for a preparation room and as to the manner in which it shall be maintained,

(c) issuance of lists of licensees,

(d) trainees, apprentices and preceptors,

(e) unethical or unprofessional conduct,

(f) practice of mortuary science by individuals, corporations, partnerships and associations.

L.1952, c. 340, p. 1100, s. 7. Amended by L.1960, c. 184, p. 763, s. 4.