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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, to create a farm pesticide collection and disposal program to collect, transport, and dispose of pesticides and fertilizers containing pesticides, and collect, transport, and recycle pesticide containers held or owned by commercial farms. Participation in the program by commercial farms would be voluntary. In implementing the farm pesticide collection and disposal program, the DEP would: (1) strategically place collection sites in diverse regions of the State; (2) offer at least two collection events per year in each collection site; (3) contract with, and provide oversight of, entities qualified to safely collect and dispose of pesticides and fertilizers containing pesticides, and entities qualified to safely collect and recycle pesticide containers; and (4) appoint local agents or representatives to inventory collected pesticides, fertilizers containing pesticides, and pesticide containers disposed of and recycled by farms through the program, and to provide that information in a timely manner to the DEP. The Department of Agriculture, acting in consultation with the DEP, would establish a cooperative public education and awareness campaign to inform farmers about: (1) the location of collection sites, and dates of upcoming collection events; (2) the types of pesticides, fertilizers containing pesticides, and pesticide containers accepted by the program; (3) the benefits of the farm pesticide collection and disposal program for farmers; and (4) the environmental benefits of properly disposing of pesticides and fertilizers containing pesticides, and recycling pesticide containers. This information would be posted on the Department of Agriculture's Internet website and would be updated as necessary. The bill would take effect on the 180th day after the date of enactment.
AI Summary
This bill would establish a voluntary farm pesticide collection and disposal program in New Jersey. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, would create this program to collect, transport, and dispose of unused pesticides and fertilizers containing pesticides held by commercial farms. The program would also collect, transport, and recycle pesticide containers. The DEP would strategically place collection sites, offer at least two collection events per year, contract with qualified entities to safely handle the pesticides and containers, and appoint local representatives to inventory the collected items. The Department of Agriculture would engage in a public education campaign to inform farmers about the program, including the location of collection sites, types of items accepted, benefits of the program, and environmental benefits of proper disposal and recycling. The bill would take effect 180 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1576 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/17/25; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1576_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 2/11/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1576_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1576_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1576_I1.HTM |
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