New Jersey § 56:8-185
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-185, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:8-185.
As used in this act: “ Client ” means a resident of this State for whom an international labor matching organization
seeks to locate labor assistance from non-citizens residing outside the country or
for whom an international matchmaking organization renders dating, matrimonial or
social referral services involving citizens of a foreign country. “ Criminal history record background check ” means a determination of whether a person has a criminal record by cross-referencing
that person's name and fingerprints with those on file with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Identification Division and the State Bureau of Identification in the
Division of State Police. “ Director ” means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law
and Public Safety. “ Division ” means the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. “ International labor matching organization ” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that does
business in the United States, whose primary purpose is to offer to State residents,
opportunities to locate labor assistance from foreign recruits residing outside the
country for the purpose of bringing the foreign recruit to the State. “ International matchmaking organization ” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that does
business in the United States and whose primary purpose is offering, including to
State residents, dating, matrimonial, or social referral services involving citizens
of a foreign country or countries who are not residing in the United States, such
as (1) an exchange of names, telephone numbers, addresses, or statistics; (2) a selection
of photographs; or (3) a social environment in a country other than the United States. The term shall not include an on-line personal services organization. “ On-line personal services organization ” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that does
business in the United States and for profit provides an on-line forum for persons
to post personal profiles as a means of self-referral for dating, matrimonial, or
other social purpose. “ Recruit ” means a noncitizen, nonresident person that is recruited by an international labor
matching organization for the purpose of bringing the laborer to the State or by an
international matchmaking organization for the purpose of providing dating, matrimonial
or social referral services.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:8-185
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-185 cover?
Section 56:8-185 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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