S.2497

Prohibits sale of crayon and chalk products containing lead.

Introduced·2/5/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2497 prohibits the sale, distribution, and manufacture of crayon and chalk products containing lead.

New Jersey S2497 prohibits the sale, distribution, and manufacture of crayon and chalk products containing lead. It mandates that manufacturers and distributors issue immediate recalls for such products. Retailers must remove recalled products from display and return inventory to the manufacturer or distributor within 60 business days. Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes an unlawful practice under the State’s consumer fraud act.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Feb 5, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee