New Jersey Statutes Title 58. Waters and Water Supply 58 § 4A-10

a. It shall be the duty of the board to recommend and consent to examination questions, review applications to ascertain the experience and qualifications of persons applying for a license, review examination results, review continuing education certification required for license renewals pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1947, c. 377 (C.58:4A-11) and recommend to the department when licenses should be issued, renewed, or denied. A board recommendation that a license be issued or denied shall be adopted at the next scheduled meeting following completion of the examination therefor.A board recommendation that a license be renewed shall be adopted at the next scheduled meeting following acceptance of continuing education certification therefor. Examinations may be oral or written, and may include observation of applicants for any license in the field, or any combination thereof, and shall cover the proper methods and regulatory procedures of well drilling and pump installation.

b. It shall, by a majority of all its members, formulate and recommend to the department rules, regulations, and standards, including construction standards for engaging in well drilling or pump installing and a continuing education program for well drillers and pump installers which shall be applicable to any person licensed under the provisions of P.L.1947, c. 377 (C.58:4A-5 et seq.).