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NJ A3349
NJ A3349Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.
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Introduced
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
In Committee
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reimburse a local unit for costs incurred by the local unit in responding to an emergency inside a State park or forest. A local unit includes any county, municipality, or any agency, authority, or other entity thereof, or any fire district. The local unit seeking reimbursement would be required to submit to the DEP an invoice along with any other documentation of costs as the DEP may require, within 30 days after responding to an emergency. The DEP would be required to make the reimbursement within 30 days after receipt of the invoice. The bill would apply only to costs incurred by local units after the date of enactment of the bill into law.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reimburse local units, such as counties, municipalities, and fire districts, for the actual costs they reasonably incur in responding to emergencies within State parks or forests. The local unit must submit an invoice and any required documentation to the DEP within 30 days of responding to the emergency, and the DEP must make the reimbursement within 30 days of receiving the invoice. The bill applies only to costs incurred by local units after the date the bill is enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 02/12/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3349_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3349_I1.PDF |
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