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NJECPAC is a Continuing Political Committee (CPC). A CPC is any group of two or more persons acting jointly, or any corporation, partnership, or any other incorporated or unincorporated association, civic association or other organization, which in any calendar year contributes to aid or promote the candidacy of an individual, or the candidacies of individuals, for elective public office, or the passage or defeat of a public question or public questions, lobby for the passage or defeat of certain legislative bills introduced in the NJ Legislature in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8(b). A CPC is frequently referred to as Political Action Committee (PAC). The NJECPAC was formed to provide funding for legislative initiatives of its members and its member organizations representing the interests of Electrical Contractors, Small Businesses and Taxpayers throughout the State of New Jersey.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Lead Paint Certification Law Now in Effect

The EPA Lead Paint Certification Law is now in effect. If you are a contractor of any trade that does renovation work where children are present and you discturb 6 square ft. or more of painted surface you must be certified.

The penalties for non compliance are up to $32,500 per violation per day. Law firms have already begun lining up to file law suits against non compliant contractors on behalf of homeowners that have renovation work done. 

The EPA also has an enforcement program in place. The EPA's Enforcement Program is aimed at protecting the public by targeting persons or entities who niether comply nor cooperate to address their legal obligations.

For more information Contractors can also contact the EPA at 1-800-424-LEAD or visit www.epa.gov/lead

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