New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 3A - BOARD OF TREE EXPERTS
Subchapter 9 - COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 7:3A-9.3 - Revocation of business registration

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 7:3A-9.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) The Board may revoke the registration of any registered business, after notice as set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-9.7 and a hearing as set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-10.1, where:

1. The business is found in violation of the canons of professional ethics and standards of conduct set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-8.3(a);

2. The business is found in violation of the industry standards of practice and/or safety requirements as set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-8.1(a);

3. The business has engaged in wrongful conduct as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-8.3(c);

4. The business has failed to demonstrate that the employer, or at least one employee in each principal office and branch office location who is responsible for the supervision of workers in the performance of tree expert or tree care operator services, is in possession of a tree expert license or a tree care operator license;

5. The business has failed to ensure the safe operation of all equipment used in the performance of tree expert or tree care operator services;

6. The business has failed to provide instruction and training for its employees as required by the Act and this chapter;

7. The business has engaged in the use of dishonesty, fraud, deception, misrepresentation, false promise, or false pretense in the course of business;

8. The business has been found guilty of gross negligence or incompetence;

9. The business has had its authority to engage in tree expert or tree care operator services revoked or suspended by any other state, agency, or authority;

10. The business has failed to comply with the provisions of the Act or this chapter;

11. The business has engaged in any form of false or misleading advertising or promotional activities; or

12. The business has failed to maintain records required by the Board.

(b) In determining whether to revoke a business registration, the Board will consider the facts and circumstances of the particular case, as well as the severity, frequency, and duration of the violation.

(c) The notice of revocation issued by the Board shall set forth the violation and the date, if any, on or after which the business will be eligible to reapply for registration.

(d) Any business whose registration is revoked may not advertise, operate, or perform any tree care services for hire in New Jersey.

(e) Any business that has had its registration revoked shall surrender its registration certificate to the Board within 10 business days from the date the revocation takes effect.

(f) Any business that has had its registration revoked, unless the revocation is final, may reapply for registration on or after the date, if any, set forth in the notice of revocation issued by the Board when the business is eligible to reapply for registration. The reapplication process shall include the submission of all forms and fees required by N.J.A.C. 7:3A-2 and 6.

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