Division
of Alcoholic Beverage Control
The
division regulates and licenses the manufacture,
distribution, sale and transportation of all
alcoholic beverages and enforces such laws within
the state and oversees the municipal licensing
of retail sales.
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Division
on Civil Rights
The
division administers and enforces the state’s
Law Against Discrimination. The law guarantees
equal opportunities in employment and equal
access to housing, places of public accommodation
and credit without regard to race, creed, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation or disability. The division
also administers the New Jersey Family Leave
Act and the state’s statute prohibiting discrimination
in employment on public contracts.
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Division
of Consumer Affairs
The
division polices the commercial marketplace
and protects customers and businesses from dishonest
business practices. The division enforces the
Consumer Fraud Act and administers 56 professional
and occupational licensing boards, the Office
of Consumer Protection, the Office of Enforcement,
the Bureau of Securities, the Office of Weights
and Measures, the Charitable Registration Unit
and the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
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Division
of Criminal Justice
The
division exercises the responsibilities and
powers of the Attorney General by enforcing
criminal law and prosecuting criminal activity
in the state. The division coordinates and provides
the leadership to the 21 county prosecutors
and other law enforcement agencies that is necessary
to achieve uniformity in the New Jersey criminal
justice system.
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Division
of Elections
The
Division is charged with the orderly conduct
of elections in New Jersey, Officially established
in 1979 the division is responsible for state
and federal elective offices, state ballot questions
and bond issues placed on the ballot. The division
assists county election officials, county clerks
and the public on matters of election administration
and also certifies candidates for the ballot.
It also certifies and publishes election results,
certifies voting machines and manages the State
voter registration program to ensure compliance
with the national Voter Registration Act of
1993.
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Division
of Gaming Enforcement
The
division investigates applicants seeking casino
and casino-related licenses. The division reviews
and audits casino operations and investigates
and prosecutes all violations of the Casino
Control Act.
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Division
of Highway Traffic Safety
The
division develops and administers grants for
programs that are designed to ensure safety
on all New Jersey highways. Implemented by government
agencies, corporations and community and volunteer
groups, the division’s programs focus on enforcement,
education and public information.
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Division
of Law
The
division serves as legal counsel for all state
government departments and agencies. The division
is responsible for all pending state legal matters,
including administrative hearings, appeals and
cases in state and federal trial courts. The
division also responds to hundreds of government
requests for legal advice each day.
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New
Jersey Racing Commission
The
commission oversees New Jersey’s seven thoroughbred
and harness track associations and regulates
racing at the state’s five racetracks. The commission
licenses participants, allocates racing dates,
regulates pari-mutuel takeout, supervises veterinary
examinations and conducts comprehensive drug
testing of racing participants and horses.
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Division
of State Police
The
division conducts criminal investigations, enforces
traffic laws on interstate highways, provides
forensic laboratory services to local law enforcement
agencies and protects life and property on coastal
and inland waters. In addition, the division
provides police protection and services for
rural communities throughout the state and is
also authorized to enforce county and municipal
laws. The State Police Superintendent serves
as Director of Emergency Management.
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