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Bill > S1118
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires every commercial pesticide applicator to use uniform silver flags to mark areas on which pesticides have been applied. The flags used must be silver in color, must be a uniform size and type, must provide information in English and Spanish, and must stay in place for a minimum of 72 hours after the pesticide application. In addition, the bill would prohibit the use of silver flags to mark anything likely to be confused with a pesticide application. The exclusive color requirement is intended to distinguish pesticide flags from, among other things, those used for invisible dog fences, underground utility lines, septic tanks, and underground piping. The bill also directs the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rules and regulations effectuating these requirements.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that commercial pesticide applicators must use uniform silver flags to mark areas where pesticides have been applied, ensuring these flags are a consistent size and type, display information in both English and Spanish, and remain in place for at least 72 hours after application. The bill also prohibits the use of silver flags for any purpose that could be mistaken for a pesticide application marking, such as indicating invisible dog fences, underground utilities, septic tanks, or piping, with the exclusive silver color intended to prevent such confusion. Furthermore, the Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with creating the necessary rules and regulations to implement these requirements, and the law will take effect one year after its enactment, allowing the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to prepare for its implementation in advance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 03/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1118 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1118_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1118_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 3/17/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1118_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1118_I1.HTM |
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