Section 391-I. Sale of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation; notice  


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  • 1.  As
      used in this section, the term "urea-formaldehyde foam insulation" shall
      mean urea-formaldehyde based, foamed-in-place insulation.
        2.  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  which   sells   or   installs
      urea-formaldehyde  foam  insulation  shall  give  written  notice to the
      purchaser of such insulation or the owner of the building  wherein  such
      insulation is installed, stating as follows:
        "This insulation is urea-formaldehyde based and may emit formaldehyde.
      After installation of this product, some people have experienced adverse
      physical effects from formaldehyde emissions, including unpleasant odor,
      watery  eyes,  and  nose and throat irritations. These conditions may be
      alleviated by introducing fresh  air  into  the  building.  Exposure  to
      urea-formaldehyde  foam  insulation  is  not recommended for persons who
      have been previously sensitized to formaldehyde, or who have  a  history
      of  respiratory  problems.    Urea-formaldehyde  foam  insulation is not
      recommended for use in attics, below grade or wall cavities deeper  than
      six  inches.    Urea-formaldehyde  foam  is  not  recommended unless the
      outside vertical walls have an air source.
                      YOU MAY CANCEL THIS SALE WITHIN THREE DAYS
     
      To cancel the sale, you must  notify  the  company  in  writing  anytime
      before  midnight  of the third business day after the contract date.  No
      explanation is necessary for cancellation."
        3. Such notice shall be printed or written in a size equal to at least
      ten point type and be placed at the beginning of any sales contract.
        4.  Violation of this section shall be punishable by a  civil  penalty
      of not more than two hundred fifty dollars for the first offense and not
      more than one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense.