N.J. Stat. tit. 18A, ch. 64J

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N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-1 Hazardous, toxic substance management center

The Legislature finds and declares that the management of hazardous and toxic substances is one of the most pressing problems confronting the citizens of our State. Progress in this area is expected to produce significant health benefits and an increase in economic growth for our citizenry. The Legislature further finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in hazardous and toxic substance management is desirable. L. 1985, c. 103, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-2 Definitions.

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research. b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education. c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature. d. "Consortium" means a cooperative arrangement between two or more institutions of higher education to pursue a program for strengthening academic programs, improving administration or providing for other special needs. e. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). f. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges, universities or institutes incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and which provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion. g. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law. h. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.103, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.79; 2017, c.178, s.44; 2021, c.282, s.44.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-3 Advanced Technology Center in Hazardous and Toxic Substance Management.

3. There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Hazardous and Toxic Substance Management, hereinafter referred to as the center, at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in the City of Newark, County of Essex with the cooperation of a research and public policy consortium led by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and including Stevens Institute of Technology, and Rutgers, The State University. Various other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission. L.1985, c.103, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.80.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-4 Director

As soon as practicable, the participating institutions, in consultation with and under regulations adopted by the commission, shall appoint a director of the center. L. 1985, c. 103, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-5 Procedures

Under the leadership of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the participating institutions shall develop procedures to: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote the management of hazardous and toxic substances; and d. Do all other acts and things necessary and proper for the purposes of the center. L. 1985, c. 103, s. 5.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-6 Annual budget requests

Annual budget requests for the center shall be submitted to and approved by the commission. L. 1985, c. 103, s. 6.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-7 Functions of center

The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Research new techniques for dealing with hazardous and toxic substances; b. Serve as a repository for existing knowledge concerning hazardous and toxic substance management; c. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants; d. Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among industry, government, academia and the public; e. Disseminate authoritative and objective information and guidance on the many issues arising concerning hazardous and toxic substance management; f. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in hazardous and toxic substance management; g. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of hazardous and toxic substance management. L. 1985, c. 103, s. 7.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-8 Food technology center establishment

The Legislature finds and declares that food technology, encompassing the study of the chemical, biological, and engineering aspects of food and food processing, packaging, and storing, is an important part of this State's economic base. Located in the heart of the nation's major population center, New Jersey has a good transportation system, and varied and extensive agricultural and aquatic resources. By expanding its role as a major food processing and distribution center, New Jersey can increase employment and benefits from the business opportunities thereby created in related areas such as ingredient supplies, chemical and packaging instrumentation, transportation, warehousing and waste disposal. The Legislature finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in food technology would assist in promoting food technology and economic growth relating thereto. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-9 Definitions.

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research. b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education. c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature. d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and which provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion. f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law. g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private universities to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.104, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.81; 2017, c.178, s.45; 2021, c.282, s.45.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-10 Center at Cook College

There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Food Technology located at Cook College of Rutgers, The State University, hereinafter referred to as the center. Other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the center in the future by the commission. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 3.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-11 Appointment of director

As soon as may be practicable, the participating institution or institutions, in consultation with and under regulations adopted by the commission, shall appoint a director of the center. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-12 Duties of director

The participating institution or institutions through the director shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote food technology research and food technology industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 5.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-13 Annual budget request

The center shall submit its annual budget request to the commission for approval. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 6.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-14 Functions of center

The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Research new food products and develop more efficient and economical food processing and related techniques; b. Coordinate personnel and other resources from the departments of food science, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, plant physiology, horticulture, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and materials sciences at Rutgers, The State University in programs relating to the promotion of food technology research and industries; c. Promote research, especially in the areas of agriculture and food science; d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in food science and related fields; e. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of food science and related fields; and f. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 7.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-15 Biotechnology center establishment

The Legislature finds and declares that the field of biotechnology, which applies scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to produce goods and services, is an important and dynamic addition to the world economy. Progress in biotechnology has included gene splicing, monoclonal antibody technology, protein engineering, and large scale plant and animal cell culture. New Jersey is by all measures a major center for the health care, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries, all of which now benefit from and will increasingly depend upon advances in biotechnology. In recognition of the economic importance of biotechnology to New Jersey industries, the Legislature further finds and declares that the establishment of an advanced technology center in biotechnology would strengthen the State and serve as a stimulus for technology-based industrial growth. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-16 Definitions.

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research. b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education. c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature. d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and which provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion. f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law. g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.105, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.82; 2017, c.178, s.46; 2021, c.282, s.46.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-17 Advanced Technology Center in Biotechnology.

3. There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Biotechnology (hereinafter referred to as the center) under the governance of Rutgers, The State University and with the participation of other public and private institutions of higher education and faculties who may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission. The center shall be composed of various units at locations designated by the participating institutions, with the approval of the commission. L.1985, c.105, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.83.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-18 Appointment of director

As soon as may be practicable, the governing institutions, in consultation with and under regulations adopted by the commission, shall appoint a director of the center. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-19 Duties of director

The governing institutions through the director shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote biotechnology research and biotechnology industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 5.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-20 Annual budget request

The center shall submit its annual budget request to the commission for approvaL. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 6.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-21 Functions of center

The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants; b. Support and promote existing programs in biotechnology research and industries and ensure that all sectors of the private industry have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center; c. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of biotechnology; and d. Promote technological extension services to businesses engaged in biotechnology related applications. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 7.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-22 Industrial ceramics center establishment

The Legislature finds and declares that high technology industrial ceramics is a field in which New Jersey has significant academic and industrial strengths. Progress in this area is expected to produce significant economic growth and increases in productivity in the United States. New Jersey has the ability to capture a part of these economic benefits. To this end, the Legislature finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in industrial ceramics will generate additional research and technological innovations to promote economic growth. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-23 Definitions.

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research. b. "Business incubation facility" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education. c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature. d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and which provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion. f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law. g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.106, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.84; 2017, c.178, s.47; 2021, c.282, s.47.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-24 Center at Rutgers

There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Industrial Ceramics at Rutgers, The State University, hereinafter known as the center. Various public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission or institution. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 3.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-25 Appointment of director

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-26 Duties of director

The participating institution or institutions through the director shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote industrial ceramics research and industrial ceramics industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 5.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-27 Annual budget request

The center shall submit its annual budget request to the commission for approval. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 6.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-28 Functions of center

The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning the awarding of innovation partnership grants; b. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in industrial ceramics and related fields; c. Provide technological extension services to businesses engaged in the application of industrial ceramics and related fields; and d. Promote additional research and technological innovation to generate economic growth in industrial ceramics and related fields. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 7.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-29 Findings, declarations

The Legislature finds and declares that biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences will provide many advantages to the State of New Jersey. Progress in biomolecular research will increase crop production and animal husbandry, improve the efficiency of animal reproduction, advance research in human nutrition, aid in the development of methods to reduce the dependence of agriculture on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and develop biological processes for the destruction of toxic wastes. In recognition of the economic importance of these scientific advances to New Jersey industries, the Legislature further finds and declares the establishment of an Advanced Technology Center in Biomolecular Research in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences would strengthen the State and serve as a stimulus for economic growth relating thereto. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-30 Definitions.

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national level bases for innovative technology research; b. "Business incubation facilities" means low cost, short-term occupancy rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education; c. "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology as created by P.L.1985, c.102 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.); d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.); e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license, are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion; f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law; g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.366, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.85; 2017, c.178, s.48; 2021, c.282, s.48.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-31 Biomolecular research center

There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Biomolecular Research in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, hereinafter referred to as the center, to be located in a designated private or public institution of higher education. The establishment of the center shall include a commitment from business and industry in the State to finance a percentage of the center's operating costs. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 3.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-32 Peer review panel

The commission shall, as soon as is practicable, appoint a peer review panel to: a. Verify the need for the establishment of the center; b. Recommend the best configuration for the center; and c. Recommend the appropriate funding levels for the construction and operation of the center. The peer review panel shall present its report to the commission for its review and consideration. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-33 Certification of need; designation of location

a. The center shall not be established pursuant to section 3 of this act until such time as the commission formally certifies in writing to the Governor, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the President of the Senate its conclusion that the establishment of the center should proceed, and that the center will add substantially to the technological, economic, and academic growth of the State of New Jersey. b. The commission shall designate the location of the center. The designation shall not preclude the participation of other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties which may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 5.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-34 Appointment of director

As soon as may be practicable after the establishment of the center, the participating institution or institutions, in consultation with and under regulations adopted by the commission, shall appoint a director of the center. The participating institutions through the director shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to conduct biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 6.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-35 Annual budget request

The director of the center shall submit its annual budget request to the commission for approval. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 7.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-36 Functions of center

The center where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants; b. Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among industry, government, academia and the public; c. Disseminate authoritative and objective information and guidance on the many issues arising concerning biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences; d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in agriculture and related fields; e. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of agriculture and related fields; and f. Support and promote existing biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences and ensure that all sectors of private industry shall have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 8.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-37 Existing programs continued

Nothing in this act shall be construed or utilized to replace or reduce the programs conducted by Cook College of Rutgers, The State University, the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station or the New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 9.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-38 Findings, declarations

The Legislature finds and declares that polymer or plastics processing and surface modification are areas of extreme importance to industry worldwide and that advances in these areas are expected to produce significant economic growth and increases in productivity. New Jersey, because of its strength in petrochemicals as well as the foothold which its institutions of higher education have already gained in polymer processing and surface modification research, is in an excellent position to be a major contributor and participant in this economic growth and development. To this end, the Legislature finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in polymer processing and surface modification will generate additional research and technological innovations to promote industrial development and economic growth. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-39 Definitions.

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research; b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education; c. "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology as created by P.L.1985, c.102 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.); d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.); e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion; f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law; g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.397, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.86; 2017, c.178, s.49; 2021, c.282, s.49.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-40 Polymer processing, surface modification center

There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Polymer Processing and Surface Modification, hereinafter referred to as the center, to be located in a private or public institution of higher education as designated by the commission. Other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the center in the future by the commission. The establishment of the center shall include a commitment from business and industry in the State to finance a percentage of the center's operating costs. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 3.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-41 Subject to commission certification

The center shall not be established pursuant to section 3 of this act until such time as the commission formally certifies in writing to the Governor, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the President of the Senate, the amount of funding necessary for the establishment and operation of the center, as well as its conclusion that the establishment of the center should proceed, and that the center will add substantially to the technological, economic, and academic growth of the State of New Jersey. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-42 Appointment of director

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-43 Duties of director

The participating institutions, through the director, shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote polymer processing and surface modification research and industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 6.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-44 Annual budget request

The director of the center shall submit its annual budget request to the commission for approval. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 7.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-45 Functions of center

The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants; b. Support and promote existing programs in polymer processing and surface modification research and industries and ensure that all sectors of private industry have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center; c. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of polymer processing and surface modification; and d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in polymer processing and surface modification related applications. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 8.

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