New Jersey S459 prohibits the installation of nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on certain properties during construction projects.
New Jersey S459 prohibits the installation, planting, or placement of nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on commercial, institutional, or industrial properties, streets, parking lots, and government-owned properties during new construction or redevelopment projects. The bill defines "nonfunctional turf" as turf that is not used for recreational purposes and is not part of a water quality treatment solution. The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture will develop a list of invasive plant species, which will be updated annually.
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