Melanoma is a very serious type of skin cancer, and May 2011 has been designated National Melanoma Awareness Month.  In honor of this important event, the Dermatology Society of New Jersey is promoting free skin screening around the state of New Jersey.  Each skin screening is hosted by a member dermatologist of the Society


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New Jersey Legislative Update for January 2012

COSMETIC TAX PASSES BOTH HOUSES AND IS SENT TO THE GOVERNOR

Bill:            / S1988 ScaAa (2R) / A3646 Aca (1R)

Sponsors:   Sarlo (D36); Kyrillos (R13); Johnson (D37); Singleton (D7); Moriarty (D4) +15

Summary: Phases out cosmetic medical procedure gross receipts tax.           

Related:     2010:A2841; 2010:A3646

History:  01/09/2012—Substituted for A‑3646 (1R). Amended on Assembly floor, 2nd reading in Assembly (Johnson). Emergency resolution 76‑0‑0 (Johnson). Passed in Assembly 76‑0‑0. Received in Senate, 2nd reading in Senate to concur with Assembly amendments. Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 33‑2.

PLEASE CONTACT THE GOVERNOR ASKING HIM TO SIGN THIS LEGISLATION INTO LAW.

January 17, 2012

NJ Cosmetic Surgery Tax Repealed

New Jersey: Cosmetic Surgery Tax Repeal Signed by Gov. Christie

Earlier today, Gov. Christie signed into law S 1988, a repeal of the state’s tax on cosmetic surgery. On January 9, the New Jersey State Legislature passed the bill which will roll back the existing 6 percent tax on cosmetic surgery such that the tax rate on these procedures would go down to 4 percent  July 1, 2012; then to 2 percent after July 1, 2013, and 0 percent in July 2014. The ASDSA has worked for years with the Stop Medical Taxes Coalition to repeal this tax and oppose similar taxes. New Jersey is the first state to repeal a cosmetic surgery tax and until last year was the only state with such a tax on the books. Now that the legislation is signed into law, Connecticut is the only state in the country with a tax on cosmetic medical procedures.

Dear DSNJ Member:

As you are most likely aware, May is designated “National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month”.  The Dermatological Society of New Jersey (DSNJ), in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Cancer Society, would like to play a major role in this year’s melanoma awareness and we would appreciate your support!  Our Society has recently been involved in sponsoring a legislative bill to ban indoor tanning under the age of 18.  Our lobbyist is already scheduling a skin cancer screening outreach at the State House in Trenton for Legislators. In addition, we aim to have all of our members participate in free screenings in their regions as a great public service.  You are invited to set up your own screening (office, hospital, church, mall, sporting event, etc.)  and/or volunteer to participate with screenings set up by your regional chair person  (details will be made available as we get closer to May).  100% cooperation will go a long way in putting DSNJ at the forefront state-wide in terms of serving the public and quite possibly,  saving lives. Please respond today with your intention to get involved and help us help others throughout the State of New Jersey.

     Name: ________________________________________________________________

     Telephone:_________________Email:________________________________

            Town:_____________________________________________

            Venue:_____________________________________________

            Date:__________________ Time from: _________to________

                                                (preferably some time in May)

Yes, I would like to participate in a DSNJ regional event.  Please give my name and contact information to the Regional Chair for my community.

Please direct all questions to our Society Administrator,

Mary Malason at (856) 546-5600.

Please return this form by fax to

DSNJ’s Executive Office at (856) 546-5601.