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New Jersey Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician assistant misses CE requirements in New Jersey, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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A PA may renew within 30 days after license expiration with a late fee; during that period the license remains valid. A license not renewed within 30 days of expiration is suspended without a hearing. Continuing to practice as a PA with a suspended license is deemed unauthorized practice. (Replaces Justia as the primary source with the official NJ Legislature enacted law; the PA-specific N.J.A.C. 13:35-2B.14 text was confirmed current through June 2025. The prior record's '$100 late fee' was not verified in the located text and was removed.)Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: NJ Legislature -- P.L. 2013, c.182 (C.45:1-7.1 renewals/reinstatements); N.J.A.C. 13:35-2B.14 text confirmed via Justia mirror (current through 6/16/2025)

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