New Jersey § 45:19-36
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:19-36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:19-36.
a. Each person seeking employment by a licensed bounty hunter pursuant to the provisions
of this act shall submit to being fingerprinted in accordance with applicable State
and federal laws, rules and regulations for the purpose of a criminal history record
background check to be performed by the superintendent. No check of criminal history record background information shall be performed pursuant
to this section unless the person has furnished written consent to such check. Anyone who refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a check of criminal
history record background information shall not be considered for employment by the
licensee. The prospective employee shall bear the cost of the criminal history record background
check, including all costs of administering and processing the check. The superintendent shall compare the person's fingerprints with information on file
with the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal
Bureau of Investigation consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and
regulations. b. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act
shall not knowingly employ in any capacity whatsoever any person who has been convicted,
as indicated by a criminal history record background check performed pursuant to the
provisions of this section, of: (1) a crime of the first, second, third or fourth degree; (2) an offense involving the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous
substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2 ; or (3) an offense where employment of the person by the licensee would be contrary to
the public interest, as determined by the superintendent. c. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act
who employs any person for whom a criminal history record background check required
by this section has not been performed or whom the licensee knows has been convicted
of a disqualifying crime or offense as set forth in this section shall be guilty of
a crime of the fourth degree in addition to any other crime or offense specified by
applicable law. Each violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:19-36
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:19-36 cover?
Section 45:19-36 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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