New Jersey A4049 establishes a grant program for invasive species control, allocating $3 million for local governments.

New Jersey A4049 mandates the Division of Plant Industry in the Department of Agriculture to create a grant program for invasive and prohibited invasive species control. The bill outlines criteria for local governments to qualify for grants, prioritizes grants based on need, and specifies acceptable uses for the grants. Grants will reimburse local governments for up to 50% of project costs. The bill also requires the development of a central clearinghouse of information on invasive species management, including best practices and a list of known invasive species.

New Jersey A4049 establishes a grant program for invasive species control, allocating $3 million for local governments.

New Jersey A4049 mandates the Division of Plant Industry in the Department of Agriculture to create a grant program for invasive and prohibited invasive species control. The bill outlines criteria for local governments to qualify for grants, prioritizes grants based on need, and specifies acceptable uses for the grants. Grants will reimburse local governments for up to 50% of project costs. The bill also requires the development of a central clearinghouse of information on invasive species management, including best practices and a list of known invasive species.