New Jersey § 45:26-2

§ 45:26-2.

As used in this act: “ Board ” means the Crane Operators License Advisory Board established pursuant to section

3 of this act. “ Certification ” means certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane

Operators or any other organization found by the board to offer an equivalent testing

and certification program meeting the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical

Engineers ASME B30.5 and the accreditation requirements of the National Commission

for Certifying Agencies. “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Labor. “ Crane ” means a power-operated hoisting machine used in construction, demolition or excavation

work that has a power-operated winch, load line and boom moving laterally by the rotation

of the machine on a carrier and has a manufacturer-rated lifting capacity of ten tons

or more. It shall not include a forklift, digger derrick truck, aircraft, bucket truck,

knuckle boom, trolley boom or any vehicle or machine not having a power-operated winch

and load line. “ Crane operator ” means an individual engaged in the operation of a crane. “ Crane related experience ” means operating, inspecting, training and maintenance experience acceptable to the

board. “ Practical examination ” means an examination demonstrating the applicant's ability to safely operate a particular

category or type of crane. Practical examinations shall be conducted for the following crane categories: the

lattice boom crawler or truck cranes, telescopic boom cranes having a capacity of

less than 17.5 tons, and the telescopic boom cranes having a capacity of more than

17.5 tons.