27:23-51 Definitions relative to the Helmets to Hardhats pilot program.

1. As used in this act:

"Apprenticeable trade" means a trade or occupation eligible to participate in an apprenticeship program.

"Apprenticeship program" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in section 3 of P.L.1993, c.268 (C.34:15E-3).

"Authority" means the New Jersey Turnpike Authority established by section 3 of P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-3) or its successor.

"Custom fabrication" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in section 2 of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.26).

"Helmets to Hardhats Program" means the program administered by the New Jersey State Building and Construction Trades Council that connects National Guard, Reserve, and transitioning active-duty military personnel with jobs in the construction industry.

"Highway project" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in section 4 of P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-4).

"Labor hours" means work performed by a skilled or semi-skilled laborer, mechanic, apprentice, or helper employed by any contractor or subcontractor and engaged in the construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, custom fabrication, repair work, or maintenance work, including painting and decorating, done under contract and paid for in whole, or in part, out of the funds of a public body, except work performed under a rehabilitation program.

"Public body" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in section 2 of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.26).

"Work performed under a rehabilitation program" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in section 2 of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.26).

"Worker" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in section 2 of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.26).

L.2013, c.36, s.1.