New Jersey § 45:9-42
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9-42.
No person shall: a. Operate, maintain, direct, or engage in the business of operating a clinical laboratory,
as herein defined, unless he has obtained a clinical laboratory license from the department,
or is exempt under the provisions of this act. b. Collect or receive specimens for analysis by an unlicensed laboratory. c. Accept specimens for tests from and make reports to persons who are not legally
qualified or authorized to submit specimens to clinical laboratories and to receive
such reports, but this shall not prohibit the referral of specimens from one licensed
clinical laboratory to another similarly licensed under the laws of the state in which
it is located, providing the report indicates clearly the clinical laboratory performing
the test and the name of the director of such clinical laboratory. d. Either personally, or through an agent, solicit referral of specimens to his or
any other clinical laboratory or contract to perform clinical laboratory examinations
of specimens in a manner which offers or implies an offer of rebates to a person or
persons submitting specimens, other fee-splitting inducements, participation in any
fee-splitting arrangements or other unearned remuneration. e. Obstruct or interfere with the department or any officer or employee thereof in
the performance of any duty imposed by this act. f. Collect any amounts that were billed in violation of section 1 of P.L.1997, c. 156 ( C.45:9-42.41a ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9-42
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-42 cover?
Section 45:9-42 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:9-42?
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