Friday, August 28, 2009

§ 13:51-2.2 Training and functional qualifications

§ 13:51-2.2 Training and functional qualifications


(a) A Breath Test Coordinator/Instructor will have specialized training, as prescribed by the Division of State Police, and have the knowledge to properly perform the following functions:

1. Preparation and checking of chemicals and other testing standards or materials used for testing;

2. Presentation of the scientific theory of approved instruments, methods of operation, and methods of chemical breath testing;

3. Inspection and maintenance of approved instruments;

4. Instruction in courses for operators and applicants;

5. Make a request or recommendation for revocation of an operator‘s certification;

6. Validate replica certificates of breath test operators, as provided at N.J.A.C. 13:51-1.7(d).


HISTORY


HISTORY:


Amended by R.1999 d.87, effective March 15, 1999.


See: 30 New Jersey Register 4321(a), 31 New Jersey Register 253(b), 31 New Jersey Register 770(b).


Rewrote (a).


CASE NOTES:


Inspection certificates of breathalyzer were admissible evidence as business records and reports of a public official; admission into evidence in instant case error due to State‘s failure to authenticate records or lay foundation for business records qualification. State v. McGeary, 129 N.J.Super. 219, 322 A.2d 830 (App.Div.1974).


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