NJ A5888

Requires all private contractors and subcontractors performing non-public, non-residential construction work in New Jersey to register with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development before engaging in private construction work

Sets registration fees at $250 for initial two-year registration and $100 for subsequent two-year renewals, with reduced fees available for entities based on annual revenue or non-profit status

Mandates contractors disclose business information, tax identification numbers, workers' compensation insurance, any labor law violations, criminal offenses, and certifications of required state licenses

Exempts contractors already registered under "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" from the new registration requirements

Establishes penalties for violations including disorderly persons offense charges, registration denial/revocation/suspension for up to five years, surety bond requirements up to $10,000 per worker, and administrative fines; general contractors must remove suspended subcontractors from job sites within 72 hours of notification