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NJ A3719

NJ A3719
Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 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, with these flags needing to be 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 marker, such as indicating invisible dog fences, underground utility lines, 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 become effective one year after its enactment, though the Commissioner of Environmental Protection can take preparatory actions sooner.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3719
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3719_I1.HTM
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