New Jersey § 24:14b-1

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§ 24:14b-1.

a. A person shall not sell or offer for sale in the State any paint or coating removal

product that contains methylene chloride (dichloromethane) except as provided in subsection

b. of this section. b. A person may sell a paint or coating removal product that contains methylene chloride

(dichloromethane) 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 requirements

of 29 C.F.R. s.1910.1052. c. A person who violates this section shall be liable to a civil penalty of up to

$1,000 for each violation, to be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the

“Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c. 274 ( C.2A:58-10 et seq. ). If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall

constitute a separate and distinct offense. The municipal court and the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the

“Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999.” The Department of Health or any local health agency may institute a civil action for

injunctive relief to enforce this act and to prevent a violation of its provisions,

and the court may proceed in the action in a summary manner. Nothing in this act shall be construed to impose liability on any news outlet that

accepts or publishes advertising for any product that would otherwise be subject to

the provisions of this section.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 24:14b-1

What does New Jersey Statutes § 24:14b-1 cover?

Section 24:14b-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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