# N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-5: Regulations; distinctions among types; waiver, modification or postponement of application

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-5
- **Heading:** Regulations; distinctions among types; waiver, modification or postponement of application
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13B / Section 13B-5

## Text

a. In promulgating any regulations pursuant to the provisions of this act , the commissioner may make distinctions among types of rooming and boarding houses according to the age, size, type of construction or nature of ownership of the facility and the type of services offered or limitations on occupancy therein. b. Upon application of an owner, the commissioner may waive, modify or postpone the application of a regulation to the owner's facility, provided, however, that no such waiver, modification or postponement shall be granted unless the commissioner shall find that (1) Strict compliance with a regulation would result in undue hardship for residents of the facility, and (2) If granted, it would not unreasonably jeopardize the welfare of residents or of the public at large. L.1979, c.496, s.5.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-2 Legislative findings and declarations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-3 Terms defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-4 Powers of commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-5 Regulations; distinctions among types; waiver, modification or postponement of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-5.1 Responsibilities assumed by DOH; inter-agency agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-5.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-5.2 DCA to stop issuing licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-5.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-6 Standards of construction, operation, safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-6.1 Carbon monoxide sensor device required in rooming, boarding houses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-6.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-7 Rooming, boarding house licensure; fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-8 Operator; residing in facility; acceptance of service; primary owner deemed operator if operator unavailable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-8.1 Cooperative sober living residences, requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-8.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-9 Inspection, review of records; violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-9.1 Notice of event jeopardizing health, safety, welfare, cooperative sober living residences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13B_S13B-9.1.md)

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