New Jersey § 34:5a-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:5a-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:5a-34.
As used in this act: a. “ Asbestos ” means the asbestiform varieties of chrysotile (serpentine); crocidolite (riebeckite);
amosite (cummuningtonitegrunerite); anthophyllite; termolite; and actinolite; b. “ Asbestos-containing material ” means any material which contains more than 1% asbestos by weight; c. “ Employee ” means any person suffered or permitted to work by an employer; d. “ Employer ” means a body, board, person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, joint venture,
fund, authority or similar entity employing, permitting or suffering another to work. In the case of a corporation, the officers of the corporation and any agents having
the management of the corporation shall be deemed to be employers of the employees
of the corporation for the purposes of this act. This term shall apply to private employers and to the State, its political subdivisions,
and any boards, commissions, schools, institutions, or authorities created or recognized
thereby ; e. “ Friable ” means asbestos-containing material that when dry may be crumbled, pulverized or
reduced to powder by hand pressure, and includes previously nonfriable asbestos-containing
material after that material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may be
crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:5a-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:5a-34 cover?
Section 34:5a-34 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 34:5a-34?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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