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NJ A1392

Bill

Status

Passed

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shama Haider

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale or distribution of non-flushable nonwoven disposable wipes (designed for diapering, personal hygiene, or bathroom surface cleaning) unless packaging displays a "Do Not Flush" logo

  • Requires the logo to depict a person dropping an item into a toilet with a circle and diagonal line superimposed, sized proportionally to packaging (ranging from 0.25 inch to 1 inch diameter based on display panel size)

  • Exempts wipes labeled as "flushable," "sewer safe," or "septic safe," as well as media advertisers and retailers/wholesalers who do not package the products themselves

  • Imposes civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, with each day of non-compliant sales constituting a separate offense

  • Takes effect two years after enactment, with enforcement by the Department of Environmental Protection and Division of Consumer Affairs

Legislative Description

Requires labeling of non-flushable disposable wipes.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.280.

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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