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NJ A1043

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt on outdoor surfaces in New Jersey, while explicitly allowing all other uses of urea (such as fertilizer)
  • Defines "urea" to include nitrogen-producing substances and ammonia sulfates used for ice melting, but specifically excludes rock salt from the prohibition
  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 for first offenses and up to $1,000 for second and subsequent violations, with each day of continuing violation counted as a separate offense
  • Authorizes enforcement by the Department of Environmental Protection, municipalities, counties, and local health agencies
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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