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NJ S222

NJ S222
Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.


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Introduced
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the sale and use of urea as an ice melt in the State, but does not prohibit any of its other uses. An ice melt, as defined in the bill, is a substance applied to an outdoor surface for the purpose of melting or removing ice or snow, or as a preventative measure against the formation of ice. Urea, as also defined in the bill, is the nitrogen-producing substance and commercially produced products often used as fertilizer, but also used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice. The bill specifies that the term urea may include ammonia sulfates used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice, but does not include rock salt. The bill also establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense, for violations of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt in the state, but does not prohibit any other uses of urea, such as its use as a fertilizer. The bill defines "ice melt" as a substance applied to an outdoor surface to melt or remove ice or snow, or to prevent the formation of ice. "Urea" is defined as the nitrogen-producing substance often used as a fertilizer, but also used to melt, prevent, or remove ice, and may include ammonia sulfates but not rock salt. The bill establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense for violations, and allows the Department of Environmental Protection, municipalities, counties, and local health agencies to enforce the provisions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/12/2016)

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