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Currently, the federal government requires contractors to be certified through a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") program or an EPA-approved state program to perform renovations, repairs, and painting which may disturb lead-based paint in homes built before 1978. This bill codifies that requirement for New Jersey-registered contractor businesses if the business employs contractors who perform that type of work. The bill requires those contractors businesses to demonstrate compliance with the certification requirement when applying for initial registration and for registration renewal or reinstatement. The requirement was developed as a result of the "Toxic Substance Control Act," 15 U.S.C. 2682 and 2686, addressing lead-based paint and lead abatement. According to medical research, children are able to absorb lead more easily than adults, particularly through lead-contaminated dust or paint, which can cause serious health issues in both childhood and adulthood.

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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,  Shanique Speight (D)*,  Sterley Stanley (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 02/05/2024)

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