New Jersey § 34:5a-36
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:5a-36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:5a-36.
No employer shall either directly or indirectly perform any of the functions of application,
enclosure, removal, or encapsulation of asbestos in any structure, nor enter into any contract with the owner or the owner's representative
for the employer to perform such work or services, without first obtaining a nontransferable license from the Commissioner of Labor , except private employers subject to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act
of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq. ) who use their own employees to apply, enclose, remove, repair, or encapsulate asbestos
in their own facility, or as otherwise exempted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1994, c. 21 ( C.34:5A-43 ) . This license shall be in writing, shall be dated when issued, shall contain an expiration
date, and shall be signed by the commissioner. The commissioner may issue employer licenses with such conditions as the commissioner
deems necessary, and as adopted by regulation, specifying the scope of work authorized
by such license. No license shall be issued by the commissioner unless the employer has completed
a course of training certified by, and satisfactorily has completed an examination
approved by, the Department of Health. The license shall give the name and address of the employer to whom it is issued. Licensed employers shall post a sign indicating, in letters more than four inches
in height, “LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR ASBESTOS WORK,” readily visible
outdoors at the work site. The actual license shall be readily available at the work site for inspection by
representatives of the Commissioners of Labor and Health and the contracting agency.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:5a-36
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:5a-36 cover?
Section 34:5a-36 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-36?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:5a-36 apply to my situation?
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