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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the sale and use of urea as an ice melt in the State, but does not prohibit any of its other uses. An ice melt, as defined in the bill, is a substance applied to an outdoor surface for the purpose of melting or removing ice or snow, or as a preventative measure against the formation of ice. Urea, as also defined in the bill, is the nitrogen-producing substance and commercially produced products often used as fertilizer, but also used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice. The bill specifies that the term urea may include ammonia sulfates used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice, but does not include rock salt. The bill also establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense, for violations of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt in the state, but does not prohibit any other uses of urea. Urea is defined as the nitrogen-producing substance often used as fertilizer but also used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice, and may include ammonia sulfates but does not include rock salt. The bill establishes civil penalties of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense for violations, and allows the Department of Environmental Protection, municipalities, counties, and local health agencies to enforce the provisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/18/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S866 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/866_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/866_I1.PDF |
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