IEA Radon_Reporter_April 2025

the work contacts the Radon Section. Fraudulent activity is not fair to those who are following the rules. Our website, NJradon.org, is the place to go for all certification questions.” Among aggravating factors in sentencing, the Mercer County Superior Court Judge Gibbs noted, “The imposition of a fine, penalty or order of restitution without also imposing a term of imprisonment would be perceived by the defendant or others merely as a cost of doing business, or as an acceptable contingent business or operating expense associated with the initial decision to resort to unlawful practices.” Ashley Falco, President of New Jersey IEA, said: “It’s unfortunate when bad actors take advantage of the public. These fraudulent radon services may have led consumers to make misinformed decisions regarding their health. Hopefully, this incident will deter unlicensed/uncertified individuals and/or anyone not following the ANSI-AARST Radon Standards and State regulations from offering radon services to the public. When performed correctly by licensed/certified professionals, radon testing and mitigation saves lives.” This crime underscores the need for full regulation of all third parties who test homes for radon for compensation, whether in the process of selling home inspection services or as a free-standing test, and for proactive compliance and enforcement measures.