24. The department shall delegate, by rule or by interagency agreement pursuant to R.S.52:14-4, to the Department of Labor, its administrative and enforcement duties and functions pursuant to the provisions of sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C. 52:27D-427 through C. 52:27D-437) relating to the certification of business firms to perform lead evaluation or abatement work on public buildings, commercial buildings, bridges or any other buildings or structures that do not contain dwelling units. When the Department of Labor receives such a delegation, the Department of Labor shall be reimbursed by the department in an amount that is sufficient to cover the costs incurred by the Department of Labor in administering and enforcing the provisions of sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C. 52:27D-427 through C. 52:27D-437). The costs incurred by the Department of Labor in administering and enforcing this act shall be annually certified by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Department of the Treasury. The Department of Community Affairs shall have ultimate responsibility for ensuring that lead evaluation and abatement work on all buildings and structures conforms to the requirements of sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c.288 (C. 52:27D-427 through C. 52:27D-437).

L.1993,c.288,s.24.