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NJ A1499

NJ A1499
Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 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 Commissioner of Environmental Protection to promulgate rules and regulations effectuating these requirements.

AI Summary

This bill requires every commercial pesticide applicator to use uniform silver flags to mark areas where pesticides have been applied. The flags must be silver in color, a uniform size and type, and provide information in English and Spanish. They must remain in place for at least 72 hours after the pesticide application. The bill also prohibits the use of silver flags for anything other than pesticide applications, to avoid confusion with things like invisible dog fences, underground utility lines, and septic tanks. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection is directed to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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