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NJ A4492

NJ A4492
Establishes fee refund program for businesses applying for permits, licenses, or certifications in this State.


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Introduced
06/06/2024
In Committee
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a fee refund program for businesses applying for permits, licenses, or certifications in this State. This bill requires State entities that issue permits, licenses, or certifications to compile a catalog of the types of permits, licenses, or certifications it issues and submit that catalog to the Governor. This bill establishes information to be included in the catalog. This bill requires the Governor's office to establish recommended application processing times for the various types of permits, licenses, and certifications. Any State entity that exceeds the recommended application processing time as established under this bill after having received a completed application will refund the amount of the application fee to the extent permitted by law. The refund will have no bearing on the disposition of the underlying application. This bill defines "State entity" as a State department or agency, board, commission, corporation, or authority.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a fee refund program for businesses applying for permits, licenses, or certifications in the State of New Jersey. It requires state entities that issue these documents to compile a catalog of the types of permits, licenses, or certifications they issue and submit it to the Governor's office. The Governor's office will then establish recommended application processing times for these various documents. Any state entity that exceeds the recommended processing time after receiving a completed application must refund the application fee to the applicant, to the extent permitted by law. The refund does not affect the disposition of the underlying application. The bill defines "state entity" as a state department, agency, board, commission, corporation, or authority.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 03/20/2025)

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