New Jersey § 12:7-56
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:7-56.
Chemical analyses of the arrested person's breath, to be considered valid under the
provisions of section 7 of P.L.1986, c. 39 ( C.12:7-55 ) shall have been performed according to methods approved by the Attorney General and
by a person certified for this purpose by the Attorney General. The Attorney General is authorized to approve satisfactory techniques or methods,
to ascertain the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct the analyses,
and to make certifications of the individuals. Certifications shall be subject to termination or revocation at the discretion of
the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall prescribe a form for reports of the chemical analysis
of breath to be used by law enforcement officers and others acting in accordance with
the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1986, c. 39 ( C.12:7-55 ) . The forms shall be sequentially numbered. Each chief of police, in the case of forms distributed to law enforcement officers
and others in his municipality, or the other officer, board, or official having charge
or control of the law enforcement department, where there is no chief, and the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the Superintendent of State Police, in the case of forms distributed to law enforcement
officers and other personnel in their divisions, shall be responsible for the furnishing
and proper disposition of the forms. Each responsible party shall prepare or have prepared records and reports relating
to the forms and their disposition, in the manner and at such times as the Attorney
General shall prescribe.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:7-56
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-56 cover?
Section 12:7-56 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 12:7-56?
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