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NJ S2061
NJ S2061Establishes registration and training program for commercial applicators of substances for snow and ice removal.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop and implement a voluntary commercial applicator deicer training and registration program and establish criteria for training commercial applicators in methods for snow and ice removal and deicer applications that are effective and protect water quality. The bill requires DEP to certify third party training providers and programs at community colleges, vocational schools, universities, or other educational institutions in the State qualified to provide the training specified by the department. The bill requires each commercial applicator to successfully complete training and pass an examination prior to registering with the DEP, and thereafter to update training and registration as required by the DEP. Furthermore, the bill: 1) requires registered commercial applicators to maintain certain records and annually file certain reports; 2) establishes certain limits on liability for commercial applicators; and 3) provides for suspension or revocation of a commercial applicator registration for a violation of any provision of the bill, or for making a false statement, representation, or certification in any documents or information required to be submitted to the department, or in any records required to be maintained under the bill. Finally, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the bill's requirements.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a voluntary training and registration program for commercial applicators, which are individuals who apply deicers (substances used to melt snow and ice) for hire, excluding government employees. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will develop this program to train these applicators on effective snow and ice removal methods that also protect water quality. The DEP will certify third-party training providers, such as community colleges and universities, to offer this training. To become a registered commercial applicator, individuals must complete the training and pass an examination, and they will need to update their training and registration periodically. Registered applicators will be required to keep records of their services, including the types and amounts of deicers used, and file annual reports. The bill also provides certain limits on liability for registered commercial applicators, meaning they may not be held responsible for damages from snow or ice accumulation if they followed the approved training methods, with exceptions for reckless or intentional misconduct. Failure to comply with the bill's provisions or making false statements can lead to the suspension or revocation of a commercial applicator's registration after a hearing. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection is authorized to create the necessary rules and regulations to implement these requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2061 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2061_I1.HTM |
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