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NJ A1592

NJ A1592
Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a leasing program for the lease, development, use, and management of appropriate and suitable State-owned land as pollinator habitat by any person, local government unit, nonprofit organization, or other entity that the department determines is qualified and appropriate to manage State-owned land for this purpose. The bill also directs the DEP, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, to adopt regulations providing for: 1) the identification of State-owned lands that are appropriate and suitable for management as pollinator habitat; and 2) criteria for the selection of appropriate entities to lease, develop, use, and manage State-owned land for this purpose.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a leasing program for the lease, development, use, and management of appropriate and suitable State-owned land as pollinator habitat by any person, local government unit, nonprofit organization, or other entity that the department determines is qualified and appropriate. The DEP, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, must also adopt regulations to identify State-owned lands suitable for pollinator habitat and establish criteria for selecting entities to manage the land for this purpose.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/09/2021)

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