New Jersey S1370 mandates mercury-free certification for new flooring in schools and child care centers.
New Jersey S1370 requires that new flooring in schools and child care centers be certified as mercury-free. Construction permits will not be issued unless the flooring manufacturer certifies the materials are free of mercury and mercury compounds. Violating manufacturers face civil penalties of $10,000 for a first offense and $25,000 for subsequent offenses. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.
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