New Jersey § 45:8-40
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:8-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:8-40.
The following shall be exempted from the provisions of this chapter: (1) A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this
State, practicing or offering to practice herein professional engineering or land
surveying within the meaning and intent of this chapter, when such practice does not
exceed in the aggregate 30 consecutive days in any calendar year; provided, such
person is legally qualified by license to practice said professional engineering or
land surveying in any State or country in which the requirements and qualifications
for a certificate of license are at least comparable to those specified in this chapter. However, no final plans or reports may be submitted under this provision. (2) A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this
State, or who has recently become a resident thereof, practicing or offering to practice
herein for more than 30 days in any calendar year professional engineering or land
surveying, if he shall have filed with the board an application for a certificate
of license and shall have paid the fee required by this chapter; provided, that such
a person is legally qualified to practice said professional engineering or land surveying
in any State or country in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining
a license are at least comparable to those specified in this chapter. Such exemption shall continue only for such time as the board requires for the consideration
of the application for license certificate. (3) An employee or a subordinate of a person holding a license under this chapter
or an employee of a person exempted from license by subsections (1) and (2) of this
section; provided, this practice does not include responsible charge of design or
supervision. (4) Officers and employees of the Government of the United States while engaged within
this State in the practice of professional engineering or land surveying, for said
government. (5) The practice of engineering or land surveying solely as an officer or employee
of a corporation engaged in interstate commerce as defined in an act of Congress entitled
“Act to regulate commerce,” approved February 4, 1887, and as amended, unless the
same affects public safety or health.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:8-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:8-40 cover?
Section 45:8-40 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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