NJ A5851

Requires all scrap tire haulers to obtain a license from the Department of Environmental Protection beginning 180 days after enactment, with licenses valid for up to three years and requiring proof of insurance and identification of vehicles and facilities served

Mandates DEP establish a scrap tire management system with electronic manifesting for real-time tracking of tire shipments from generation point to final disposal

Requires licensed scrap tire haulers to maintain at least $150,000 in financial assurance for disposal and environmental mitigation costs

Creates a permit system for scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal sites, with permits valid up to five years, while exempting tire retailers, retreaders, and auto businesses storing fewer than 500 tires

Establishes civil penalties of up to $7,500 for first offense, $10,000 for second offense, and $25,000 for third and subsequent offenses, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense