# N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-5: Divisions; directors

> New Jersey · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-5
- **Heading:** Divisions; directors
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-5

## Text

There shall be within the department such divisions as the commissioner may, subject to approval by the Public Health Council, from time to time establish. Each division shall be under the supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work assigned to it; and two or more divisions may be consolidated by the commissioner. The commissioner may authorize one of the division directors to act for him and in his place, as his deputy during his absence or disability. The commissioner may delegate such of his powers, as he may deem desirable for the efficient administration of the department, to be exercised under his direction and supervision by one or more of the division directors. Each division director shall devote his entire time and attention to the performance of his duties. L.1947, c. 177, p. 794, s. 5. Amended by L.1950, c. 29, p. 60, s. 2.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-2 State Department of Health established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-2.1 Redesignation as Department of Health, Commissioner of Health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-3 State Commissioner of Health; Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-4 Public Health Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-5 Divisions; directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-6 Meetings of Public Health Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-7 State Sanitary Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-8 Regulations to state date; copies; certified copies of Sanitary Code; evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-9 Force and effect of Code; enforcement; local regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-9.1 Exemption for pupils from mandatory immunization; interference with religious rights; suspension](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-9.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-10 Violation of State Sanitary Code, penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-11 Additional powers of Public Health Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:1A-12 Local by-laws or ordinances to be filed with commissioner; modification or annulment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-12.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C1A_S1A-5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.