New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 2 - DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Subchapter 44 - DEFINITIONS
Section 13:2-44.1 - Definitions

1. "Alcoholic Beverage Control Act" means 33:1-1 et seq., and the rules promulgated thereunder, at N.J.A.C. 13:2.

2. "Employee" means a person who performs services in connection with the operation of the licensed business. The term "employee" includes people who are included on the payroll of the licensee whether on duty or not, persons who perform services on or about the licensed premises pursuant to a contract (independent contractor) and who are not included on the licensee's payroll, and even people who are not paid for their work or services, including, but not limited to, family members who may be temporarily operating the business while the owner is away from the premises.

3. "License" or "permit" are used interchangeably for disciplinary purposes. Thus, the use of either of these terms shall encompass the other.

4. "Proceeding" is any inspection or investigation conducted by the Division or any order to show cause, contested case or any other litigation in which the Division is a party related to matters involving the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.