N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.12a
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7. P.L.1995, c.120 (C.55:13A-7.12 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis and Zahir Atkins Memorial Child-Protection Window Guard Law." L.2006,c.55,s.7.
Section 55:13A-7.12a of N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. establishes the official short title of New Jersey's child-protection window guard legislation, formally naming it the 'Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis and Zahir Atkins Memorial Child-Protection Window Guard Law.' This naming provision, enacted in 2006, gives the broader statutory scheme a recognized citation handle used in legal and regulatory references. The title itself honors three individuals and signals the law's focus on protecting children through window guard requirements in residential settings.
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Property owners and managers subject to New Jersey's window guard requirements should be aware that the governing statute, referenced at N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.12a, is formally known as the 'Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis and Zahir Atkins Memorial Child-Protection Window Guard Law.' Compliant operators typically use this official citation when referencing the law in lease documents, notices, or compliance records. Familiarity with the law's formal name helps ensure that communications with tenants and regulators accurately identify the applicable statutory framework.
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Tenants in New Jersey should know that the child-protection window guard rules they may be entitled to invoke are part of a statute officially titled the 'Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis and Zahir Atkins Memorial Child-Protection Window Guard Law,' as established under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.12a. Knowing this official name can help tenants identify the correct law when researching their rights, communicating with landlords, or seeking assistance from a tenant-rights organization. General enforcement paths under this statutory scheme may include raising relevant provisions as a defense in housing proceedings or filing a complaint with the appropriate New Jersey housing authority.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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