New Jersey § 26:2h-126

§ 26:2h-126.

a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, at least 60 days prior to

the proposed date of the closing or relocation of a nursing home or assisted living

residence licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ), the nursing home or assisted living administrator shall notify, in writing, a resident

of the facility, the resident's legal representative, if applicable, and the Department

of Health of the closing or relocation of the facility. b. The Commissioner of Health may waive the 60-day notice requirement in subsection a. of this section if the commissioner

determines that an emergency situation warrants a more immediate closure or relocation

of the nursing home or assisted living residence. In the case of such an emergency situation, the administrator of the facility shall

notify, in writing, a resident, the resident's legal representative, if applicable,

and the Department of Health of the closure or relocation as soon as practicable. As used in this section, an “emergency situation” may include: the suspension or

revocation of the facility license by the commissioner; decertification of the facility

by the federal Medicare program established pursuant to Title XVIII of the “Social

Security Act,” Pub.L.89-97 ( 42 U.S.C. s.1395 et seq. ), or the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 413 ( C.30:4D-1 et seq. ); or any other event as prescribed by regulation of the commissioner.