New Jersey § 45:12b-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:12b-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:12b-2.
The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The practice of orthotics and prosthetics may, if unregulated, seriously harm or
endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens of this State; b. Citizens of this State need, and will benefit from, an assurance of initial and
ongoing professional competence among orthotists and prosthetists practicing in this
State; c. The present unregulated system for dispensing orthotic and prosthetic care does
not adequately meet the needs or serve the interests of the public; and d. It is necessary for this State to regulate and license the practice of orthotics
and prosthetics for the purpose of protecting the citizens of this State from injury
or harm caused by ill-prepared, incompetent, unscrupulous, or unauthorized practitioners
and to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of orthotists
and prosthetists practicing in this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:12b-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:12b-2 cover?
Section 45:12b-2 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.
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