Establishes certification program for zoning officers and land use board administrators.

This bill would require zoning officers and land use board administrators in New Jersey to obtain state certification from the Department of Community Affairs. To qualify, applicants must meet specific education requirements (two years of college or equivalent work experience), complete a course of study (40 hours for zoning officers, 30 hours for land use board administrators), and pass an examination covering zoning ordinances, Municipal Land Use Law, ethics, and other relevant topics. Certificates would be valid for three years and require renewal with continuing education, with the Department maintaining a public registry of certified individuals. The certification requirement would take effect after a two-year transition period following the bill's implementation.