# N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-8: Withdrawal from compact

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-8

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-8
- **Heading:** Withdrawal from compact
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-8

## Text

8. The Governor may withdraw this State from the compact if the Attorney General notifies the Governor that a state that is a party to the compact has changed its licensure requirements to make them substantially lower than the requirements of this State, or that withdrawal from the compact is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this State. L.2001,c.340,s.8; per s.9, expires January 1, 2007.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-1 Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-2 Suspended, probationary nurse prohibited to practice in party state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-3 Purpose of compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-4 Provisions not abrogated, irreconcilable conflicts; omissions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-5 Applicability of compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-6 Investigative, disciplinary powers unaffected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-7 Tort claims defenses, immunity not waived](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-8 Withdrawal from compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-9 Nurse Licensure Compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-10 Revocation, disciplinary action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-11 Intent of compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-12 Investigative, disciplinary powers not limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-13 No waivers, abrogation of defense, immunity of public entity, employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 45:11A-14 Report to Governor, Legislature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T45_C11A_S11A-14.md)

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