S.2899

Requires posting of signs warning of presence of, and potential danger caused by, duckweed on water bodies in public parks.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2899 mandates the posting of signs warning of duckweed presence and potential danger on water bodies in public parks.

New Jersey S2899 requires the Department of Environmental Protection, counties, and municipalities to periodically inspect water bodies in public parks for duckweed. When detected, clear warning signs must be posted about the presence and danger of duckweed, which can appear as a solid surface to walk upon. The Department of Environmental Protection must develop educational materials on duckweed, produce warning signs, and distribute them to counties and municipalities. This act takes effect immediately.

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Environment and Energy Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee