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NJ Rev Stat § 26:2P-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2P-1 - Findings, declarations

26:2P-1. Findings, declarations  1. The Legislature finds and declares that:  a. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection which is spread by certain ticks, and is one of the fastest growing public health problems in New Jersey; b. Studies of Lyme disease treatment have shown that costs associated with long-term treatment of infected persons have often exceeded $100,000 per case and have a significant negative social impact; c. Lyme disease, which is the most common tick-borne disease in this country, is present in 48 states and five continents and is spreading, with New Jersey being one of the states in which the disease is most prevalent. New Jersey experienced the largest percentage increase in reported cases of Lyme disease of any state between 1993 and 1994; d. Lyme disease was not widely recognized in the United States until 1975 and was first identified in New Jersey in Monmouth county in 1978; e. Even though Lyme disease is receiving increased public attention among both the medical community and the general public, it is often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed, which results in more serious health problems for the affected person; f. If untreated, Lyme disease, in its later stages, can result in neurological disorders, including, but not limited to, chronic and severe fatigue, encephalitis, meningitis, memory loss, dementia and seizures; severe arthritis; cardiac dysfunction; vision loss, gastrointestinal disorders, paralysis, strokes and death; g. Other tick-borne diseases known or suspected to occur in New Jersey include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, human monocytic ehrlichiosis, human granulocytic ehrlichiosis and human babesiosis; and h. County mosquito control agencies throughout the State are currently staffed and equipped to control nuisance and vector species of mosquitoes. These commissions or agencies provide a central operational unit within each county with the capability to advise and assist the Department of Health and Senior Services in the development and implementation of an integrated approach to manage tick-borne disease vectors. L.1991,c.277,s.1; amended 1997, c.52, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2P-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2P-2 - Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council

26:2P-2. Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council  2. There is created a 13-member "Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council." The council shall consist of: the Commissioners of the Departments of Environmental Protection, Health and Education, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; and 10 public members who by virtue of education or experience are knowledgeable about the problems of Lyme disease, six to be appointed by the Governor, at least one of whom shall be a physician and at least one of whom shall be a veterinarian, two to be appointed by the President of the Senate and two to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly.  The public members shall serve for three-year terms or until a successor is appointed; but of the members initially appointed, five shall serve for a term of three years and five shall serve for a term of two years.  Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments are made and a member may be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term.  The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for traveling and other miscellaneous expenses necessary to perform their duties, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the council for its purposes.  L.1991,c.277,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2P-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2P-3 - Purpose of council

26:2P-3. Purpose of council  3. The council shall advise the Governor regarding the prevention, detection, occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and cure of Lyme disease, and shall establish a mechanism through which physicians and communities throughout the State can share information on the disease.  L.1991,c.277,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2P-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2P-4 - Organization of council, meetings

26:2P-4. Organization of council, meetings  4. The council shall organize as soon after the appointment of its members as is practicable. A majority of the council members shall elect a chairperson and a secretary who need not be a member of the council. The council shall meet at regular intervals but at least on a monthly basis.  L.1991,c.277,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2P-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2P-5 - Assistance to council from government entities

26:2P-5. Assistance to council from government entities  5. The council is entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of any State, county or municipal department, board, bureau, commission or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes. The Department of the Treasury shall supply professional, stenographic and clerical assistance which is necessary for the council to perform its duties. The council may incur miscellaneous expenses as it may deem necessary, in order to perform its duties, and as may be within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for those purposes.  L.1991,c.277,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2P-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2P-6 - Annual report

26:2P-6. Annual report  6. The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature by March 1 of each year.  L.1991,c.277,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2P-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2P-7 - Designation of commission, agency to coordinate pest management

26:2P-7. Designation of commission, agency to coordinate pest management  2. The Board of Chosen Freeholders of a county may designate any county mosquito commission or other agency or any combination thereof to provide surveillance, education, training and recommendations on integrated pest management for the management of Lyme disease or other tick-borne disease vectors. In the event of a public health necessity, the designated commission or agency may conduct other tick management activities in accordance with tick management protocols established by the Department of Health and Senior Services. L.1997,c.52,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-1 - Findings, declarations

26:2Q-1. Findings, declarations  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: Lead poisoning is the most prevalent environmental health problem facing children in New Jersey today; the Department of Health estimates that over 177,000 children under the age of five in New Jersey are at high risk of lead poisoning, and the effects of lead poisoning in children include learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavioral disorders, hyper-irritability, lack of coordination, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, permanent brain damage and death; even low levels of lead exposure can cause subtle neurological changes, reduced concentration and attentiveness, reduced I.Q. scores, behavioral problems, and learning disabilities; these problems persist and can adversely affect the child's chances for success in school and life; lead poisoning is caused by environmental exposure to lead and the most significant sources are lead-based paint in older housing and lead-laden dust and soil; and the Department of Health estimates that approximately 65% of New Jersey's housing stock may contain lead-based paint, representing a potential public health hazard of alarming magnitude.  The Legislature further finds and declares that: Persons performing lead evaluation and lead abatement work must receive appropriate training and certification to ensure that lead evaluations and abatements are reliable, thorough, and safe; persons performing lead evaluation, without proper training, may fail to detect lead-contaminated surfaces; an abatement work plan that is based on an improper evaluation will be inadequate to rid a dwelling of a lead hazard; persons performing lead abatement, without proper training, may cause the contamination of an entire home with dangerous levels of lead; and a certification program for lead abatement is essential to ensure the safety of the occupants and the safety of the workers and is also necessary to protect consumers from fraud, abuse, and shoddy work practices.  L.1993,c.288,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-2 - Definitions.

26:2Q-2 Definitions.  2. As used in sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12): "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Department" means the Department of Health. "Interim controls" means a set of measures designed to reduce temporarily human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting, temporary containment, ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or potential hazards, and the establishment and operation of management and resident education programs, or as the term is defined under 42 U.S.C.s.4851b. "Lead abatement" means a set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards in accordance with standards established by the Commissioner of Community Affairs in compliance with standards promulgated by the appropriate federal agencies. Such term includes: a. the removal of lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust, the permanent containment or encapsulation of lead-based paint, the replacement of lead-painted surfaces or fixtures, and the removal or covering of lead contaminated soil; and b. all preparation, cleanup, disposal, and post-abatement clearance testing activities associated with such measures. "Lead evaluation" means a surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation. "Lead hazard control work" means work to make housing lead-safe, or to mitigate, through the use of interim controls as permitted under federal law and as defined in 42 U.S.C.s.4851b, or to eliminate permanently lead-based paint hazards by abatement on a premises by a person certified to perform lead abatement work pursuant to sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 et seq.) and sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 et seq.). "Lead-based paint" means paint or other surface coating material that contains lead in excess of 1.0 milligrams per centimeter squared or in excess of 0.5% by weight, or such other level as may be established by federal law. "Lead-based paint hazard" means any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust or soil or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in surfaces, that would result in adverse human health effects. "Lead-based paint hazard inspection" means an inspection of residential housing and the structure's interior common areas and exterior surface for the presence of lead-based paint hazards. "Lead safe maintenance work" means those maintenance activities which are necessary to maintain surfaces in a lead safe condition and to prevent lead-based paint hazards from occurring or reoccurring. "Surface" means an area such as an interior or exterior wall, ceiling, floor, door, door frame, window sill, window frame, porch, stair, handrail and spindle, or other abradable surface, soil, furniture, a carpet, a radiator or a water pipe. L.1993, c.288, s.2; amended 2003, c.311, s.17; 2012, c.17, s.290.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-4 - Development, offering, accreditation of training courses

26:2Q-4. Development, offering, accreditation of training courses  4. a. The department shall develop, offer, or accredit training courses which shall be required for certification. These training courses shall include instruction in safe and effective evaluation and abatement methods. The training courses shall be developed in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 through C.52:27D-437) and the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.).  b. The training course for persons performing lead evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, instruction in:  (1) safe and effective techniques and methods to test for lead hazards and assess lead hazards on premises before, during and after abatement of lead hazards;  (2) risk assessment of the dangers posed by lead hazards on a premises and the effectiveness of various abatement techniques and methods and hazard reduction measures to reduce the risk posed by the presence of lead;  (3) safe work practices, including determining whether occupants must be relocated during lead abatement;  (4) practices to prevent contamination of the premises; and (5) applicable State and federal requirements. c. The training course for persons performing lead abatement shall include, but not be limited to, instruction concerning:  (1) safe and effective abatement techniques to remove, cover, encapsulate, or otherwise mitigate lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust and soil;  (2) possible routes of exposure during abatement of lead hazards; (3) safe work practices, including determining whether occupants must be relocated during lead abatement;  (4) proper cleanup of lead-contaminated waste generated on the premises during and after lead abatement;  (5) safe and lawful handling, transport and disposal of lead-contaminated waste; and  (6) applicable State and federal requirements. d. The commissioner is authorized to adopt any applicable federal requirements or guidelines established by federal law, including any requirements or guidelines that apply to homeowners or other property owners, notwithstanding that the requirements or guidelines may be inconsistent with the provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).  e. The department may establish continuing education requirements for recertification.  f. A person shall not hold himself out as accredited by the department or otherwise represent that he is competent to offer training unless he has been accredited to provide training pursuant to this section.  L.1993,c.288,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-5 - Denial, suspension, conditions upon, revocation, refusal to renew certification

26:2Q-5. Denial, suspension, conditions upon, revocation, refusal to renew certification  5. a. The department may deny, suspend, impose conditions upon, revoke, or refuse to renew a certification for good cause, including but not limited to, the department's finding that:  (1) a person has obtained a certification based upon a misrepresentation or fraud;  (2) a person performed work without a certification as required in section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3);  (3) a person engaged in unsafe work practices, violated the rules promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 through C.52:27D-437), failed to obtain a permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C.5:23-1.1 et seq. or acted in a manner which posed a health risk to others;  (4) the quality of the person's performance is below standards set by the department and remedial measures such as consultation and training are not accepted or do not result in improvement to a level of acceptable proficiency; (5) a person made false reports or reports not based on work done; (6) a person knowingly authorized or permitted the use of the name of a certified person to an uncertified person;  (7) a person falsely represented his certification credentials; or (8) a person has violated any provision of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).  b. An applicant or certificate holder whose application or certification is denied, suspended, conditionally issued, revoked or not renewed is entitled to a hearing pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).  c. Denial of, suspension of, imposition of conditions upon, revocation of, or refusal to renew a certification shall not limit the department from pursuing against the applicant or certificate holder any other lawful remedy available to the department.  d. Any person whose certification has been revoked shall be ineligible to apply for certification for three years from the date of revocation.  L.1993,c.288,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-6 - Civil actions for injunctive relief to enforce, prevent violations

26:2Q-6. Civil actions for injunctive relief to enforce, prevent violations  6. If the department has reason to believe that a person who: is not certified pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3) is engaging in lead evaluation or lead abatement work or is soliciting another person to engage, employ or retain him to perform lead evaluation or lead abatement work, for pecuniary gain; or is either certified or not certified pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3) and is causing an imminent threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the department may initiate a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to enforce or prevent a violation of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12). The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner. L.1993,c.288,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-7 - Violators guilty of disorderly persons offense

26:2Q-7. Violators guilty of disorderly persons offense  7. A person who knowingly or purposely: a. hinders or delays the department in the enforcement of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12);  b. fails to obtain the certification required by section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3) and engages in lead evaluation or lead abatement work for pecuniary gain;  c. solicits another person to engage, employ or retain him to perform a lead evaluation or lead abatement work, for pecuniary gain, when he is not certified pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-3);  d. holds himself out as accredited by the department or otherwise represents that he is competent to offer training when he is not accredited to provide training pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-4); or  e. otherwise violates any provision of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12); is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.  L.1993,c.288,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-8 - Administrative civil penalty; violation defined

26:2Q-8. Administrative civil penalty; violation defined  8. As an alternative, or in addition to the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-7), the commissioner may, subject to notice and hearing, impose an administrative civil penalty for a violation set forth in this section not to exceed $1,000 for the first offense and $5,000 for each subsequent offense. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day it continues constitutes an additional and separate violation.  The penalty may be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the commissioner in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction by a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law," N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq. For the purposes of this act, the Superior Court and the municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of "the penalty enforcement law."  The department may compromise and settle a claim for a penalty under this section in such amount as the department determines to be appropriate and equitable.  As used in this section, a violation shall include the: a. obstructing, hindering, delaying or interfering by force or otherwise with the commissioner in the exercise of any power or the discharge of any function or duty pursuant to the provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12);  b. preparing, uttering or rendering of any false statements, reports, documents, plans or specifications permitted or required pursuant to sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12); or  c. refusal or failure to comply with a ruling, action, order or notice of the commissioner pursuant to sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).  L.1993,c.288,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-9 - Assessment of fees

26:2Q-9. Assessment of fees  9. The department shall assess fees from persons for certification and recertification and from training providers for any training course or continuing education course that it accredits. The fees shall be used to support the certification and accreditation programs.  L.1993,c.288,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-10 - Nonapplicability of act

26:2Q-10. Nonapplicability of act  10. The provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12) shall not apply to a property owner who personally performs his own lead abatement in a dwelling unit that he occupies as his primary place of residence.  L.1993,c.288,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-11 - Enforcement by commissioner, representative

26:2Q-11. Enforcement by commissioner, representative  11. Sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12) shall be enforced by the commissioner or his representative, who shall have the right of entry to all premises at which the department has reason to believe that lead abatement or evaluation activities have taken place or are taking place, or to any premises occupied or used by a business firm subject to sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.52:27D-427 through C.52:27D-437); and the right to review any records for the purposes of inspection or investigation.  L.1993,c.288,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Q-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Q-12 - Rules, regulations

26:2Q-12. Rules, regulations  12. The department, in consultation with the Department of Community Affairs, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to carry out the provisions of sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12).  L.1993,c.288,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2R-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2R-1 - Short title.

26:2R-1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program Act." L.1997,c.191,s.1.