Section 40:15A-3 - Program materials.

NJ Rev Stat § 40:15A-3 (2019) (N/A)

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40:15A-3 Program materials.

3. a. In implementing a Yellow Dot Program and designing program materials, a local governing body shall give consideration to the program materials used by similar programs in the State and other states. The local governing body may also consult with interested parties, including, but not limited to, local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services personnel, agencies or organizations that have direct contact with senior citizens, and any other organizations that promote the health and safety of motorists.

b. Program materials shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) An adhesive yellow decal which will be affixed to the rear driver's side window of the program participant's vehicle;

(2) A health information card which provides space for an individual to attach a recent photograph and indicate the individual's name, emergency contact information, physicians' names and contact information, medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies, medications, and any other information the local governing body shall deem to be relevant to emergency responders in the case of a motor vehicle accident or emergency; and

(3) A yellow envelope into which the health information card is to be inserted and which shall be placed in the program participant's glove compartment.

L.2013, c.191, s.3.

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