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Introduced
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish a requirement under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, access to food and other basic necessities was greatly compromised due to the widespread and lengthy power outages throughout the State. This bill would require that newly-constructed grocery stores have the capacity to continue operations if power is lost during an emergency, to help ensure that the public has ready access to food and other basic necessities.
AI Summary
This bill would establish a requirement under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act" that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. The purpose is to ensure that grocery stores can continue operations and provide access to food and other basic necessities during power outages, as experienced during Hurricane Sandy. The bill also directs the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/12/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/220_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/220_I1.PDF |
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