New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 18-28

a. Notwithstanding any provision of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the board, in consultation with the State Treasurer, Commissioner of Health, and Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Authority, shall, immediately upon filing proper notice with the Office of Administrative Law, adopt rules and regulations necessary to enable the board to carry out its duties, functions, and powers pursuant to P.L.2023, c. 109 (C.26:18-17 et al.).

b. The initial rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be in effect for a period not to exceed one year after the date of filing with the Office of Administrative Law. Thereafter, the rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or readopted, and any subsequent rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or readopted, by the board in accordance with the requirements of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), in consultation with the State Treasurer, the Commissioner of Health, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Authority, and such other departments, agencies, and authorities as the board deems appropriate.