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NJ A2001
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, distribution, or manufacture of chalk or crayon products intended for children under age 6 that contain lead
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Requires manufacturers, distributors, or the Director of Consumer Affairs to issue immediate recalls upon discovering lead in children's chalk or crayon products
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Retailers must remove recalled products from display within 48 hours and return inventory to manufacturers/distributors within 14 business days at the manufacturer's expense
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Manufacturers must destroy recalled products within 60 business days and dispose of remnants in a way that prevents public access
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Establishes escalating penalties: unlawful practice violations (up to $10,000 first offense, $20,000 subsequent) for sales/retail violations; criminal charges ranging from fourth-degree (first offense) to second-degree crimes (third or subsequent offense) for recall and destruction violations
Legislative Description
Prohibits sale of crayon and chalk products containing lead.
Consumer Affairs
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
1/9/2024