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NJ A4547
NJ A4547Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.
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Introduced
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
06/30/2023
06/30/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.
AI Summary
This bill exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other on-site systems of managing organic waste, in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) standards for recycling, from obtaining certain DEP permits. The exemption applies as long as the composting system accepts no more than 200 gallons per week of source-separated food waste (or 200 gallons per week per 5,000 square feet of property for larger community gardens) and all the compost generated is used on-site or given away/sold in accordance with DEP requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading (on 11/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4547 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4547_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4547_R1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AEN 9/29/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4547_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4547_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4547_I1.PDF |
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