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NJ A3874
NJ A3874Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride unless purchaser meets certain safety standards for use.
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Introduced
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
In Committee
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit the sale, or offer for sale, of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride (also called dichloromethane), except under certain circumstances. The bill allows a person to sell a paint or coating removal product that contains methylene chloride to a person who can demonstrate to the seller that the product will be used only by persons with safety equipment, training on the use of that equipment, and proper handling instructions for methylene chloride consistent with the standards in federal regulations. Any person who violates the bill's provisions would be liable to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues would constitute a separate offense.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride (also called dichloromethane), except when the seller can verify that the purchaser has the necessary safety equipment, training, and handling instructions consistent with federal regulations. Violators would be subject to civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense. The bill allows for civil enforcement actions by state and local health agencies to prevent violations, but exempts news outlets that publish advertising for these products.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Substituted by S894 (1R) (on 06/21/2021)
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