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NJ A2001

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, distribution, or manufacture of chalk or crayon products intended for children under age 6 that contain lead

  • Requires manufacturers, distributors, or the Director of Consumer Affairs to issue immediate recalls upon discovering lead in children's chalk or crayon products

  • 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

  • Manufacturers must destroy recalled products within 60 business days and dispose of remnants in a way that prevents public access

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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