N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-27.17: Background checks required for securing, maintaining certificate of approval.

2. a. As a condition of securing or maintaining a certificate of approval from the department, the administrator of a facility shall ensure that a criminal history record background check is conducted on each staff member of the facility.

b. If the administrator of the facility refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check, the department shall suspend, deny, revoke or refuse to renew the facility's certificate of approval, as appropriate.

c. If a staff member of a facility, other than the administrator, refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check, the individual shall be immediately terminated from employment at the facility.

L.2003,c.186,s.2.