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NJ A732

NJ A732
Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes a recurring annual tax credit of $250 against the State income tax to owners of properties situated within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or other similar materials. Property owners with existing stone or crushed shell lawns would also be eligible for this benefit. The bill's objective is to provide an incentive to property owners to reduce the amount of lawn fertilizers and other chemical agents used in landscaping that flow into Barnegat Bay. These substances are believed to be one of the major causes of the degradation of the bay's waters and ecosystems.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a recurring annual tax credit of $250 against the State income tax for owners of properties situated within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or other similar materials that require no maintenance from fertilizers and other chemical agents that could flow into the bay. The goal of the bill is to provide an incentive for property owners to reduce the use of lawn care products that are believed to be a major cause of the degradation of Barnegat Bay's waters and ecosystems.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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