Requires contractors' compliance with federal requirement regarding lead-based paint.

This bill requires New Jersey contractors who perform renovations, repairs, or painting in homes built before 1978 to comply with federal lead paint regulations (40 C.F.R. 745, Subpart E) at the time of initial registration and during renewals or reinstatements. It directly affects contractors registered under New Jersey's Contractors' Business Registration Act who work on pre-1978 housing. The key mechanism mandates proof of EPA certification or an approved state program certification before registering or renewing their business license. The requirement aims to prevent lead paint exposure, as lead dust from disturbed paint poses health risks, particularly to children, per federal health research.