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Introduced
07/30/2018
07/30/2018
In Committee
07/30/2018
07/30/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, which is designated the "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act," requires the fluoridation of all public community water systems in New Jersey. The bill provides specifically as follows: -- The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health, is to adopt rules and regulations relating to the fluoridation of public community water systems. The rules and regulations, at a minimum, must include: (1) the means by which fluoride is controlled; (2) the methods of testing the fluoride content; and (3) the records to be kept relating to fluoridation. -- The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health, would enforce the fluoridation rules and regulations. In so doing, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection would require the fluoridation of water in all public community water systems within 12 months of the bill's effective date. -- The Commissioner of Environmental Protection cannot require the fluoridation of water in any public community water system in which the water supply in the state of nature contains sufficient fluorides to conform with the fluoridation rules and regulation.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act," requires the fluoridation of all public community water systems in New Jersey. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health, will adopt rules and regulations governing the fluoridation process, including the means of fluoride control, testing methods, and record-keeping requirements. The Commissioners will enforce the fluoridation mandate, requiring all public community water systems to fluoridate their water within 12 months of the bill's effective date, except for systems where the natural water supply already contains sufficient fluoride. The goal of this legislation is to promote public health through the prevention of tooth decay.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 07/30/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4307_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4307_I1.PDF |
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