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NJ S1456

NJ S1456
Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.

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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would establish a requirement under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, access to food and other basic necessities was greatly compromised due to the widespread and lengthy power outages throughout the State. This bill would require that newly-constructed grocery stores have the capacity to continue operations if power is lost during an emergency, to help ensure that the public has ready access to food and other basic necessities.

AI Summary

This bill would establish a requirement that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. The purpose is to ensure that grocery stores can continue operations and provide access to food and other basic necessities during power outages caused by emergencies, as was the case in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, will promulgate rules and regulations to implement this new law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 02/13/2020)
(3 Companion Bills)

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