New Jersey § 58:12a-38
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:12a-38, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:12a-38.
The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Lead service lines are the primary source of lead in drinking water; b. It is estimated that there are between 160,000 and 350,000 lead service lines throughout
the State; c. Lead in drinking water poses a serious health and safety risk to the public, particularly
infants and children; d. A municipality in the State, pursuant to R.S.40:48-2 , may enact such ordinances as it deems necessary and proper for the preservation
of the public health, safety, and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants;
and e. It is the intent of the Legislature to clarify that a municipality may enact an
ordinance to enter properties to perform lead service line replacements as part of
its powers to protect to the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:12a-38
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Section 58:12a-38 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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