The department may set aside up to 10% of the funds appropriated pursuant to this act for the purpose of providing loans to local boards of health to abate lead paint nuisances pursuant to section 9 of P.L. 1971, c. 366 (C. 24:14A-9). The department shall establish criteria for making the loans and procedures for repayment of the loans to the department.

L. 1985, c. 84, s. 7, eff. March 25, 1985.