NJ A4049

Establishes a grant program within the Division of Plant Industry (Department of Agriculture) to provide annual grants to local governments for invasive species control and management

Appropriates $3 million from the General Fund, with annual grant awards capped at $3 million total

Grants reimburse local governments for up to 50% of project costs for activities including building inspections, extermination services, aerial and ground surveys, and treatment monitoring

Prioritizes grants for local governments that have incurred invasive species damages, have widespread infestations in public infrastructure, are managing eradicable incipient infestations, or have threatened native vegetation

Requires the division to publish an online clearinghouse with lists of known invasive species in New Jersey, best practices for prevention and control, and recommended methods for detection and destruction