N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-38

Current through L. 2023, c. 290.
Section 58:12A-38 - Findings, declarations relative to entry onto property to perform lead service line replacements

The Legislature finds and declares that:

a. Lead service lines are the primary source of lead in drinking water;
b. It is estimated that there are between 160,000 and 350,000 lead service lines throughout the State;
c. Lead in drinking water poses a serious health and safety risk to the public, particularly infants and children;
d. A municipality in the State, pursuant to R.S. 40:48-2, may enact such ordinances as it deems necessary and proper for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants; and
e. It is the intent of the Legislature to clarify that a municipality may enact an ordinance to enter properties to perform lead service line replacements as part of its powers to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.

N.J.S. § 58:12A-38

Added by L. 2019, c. 291,s. 1, eff. 1/9/2020.