S.459

Prohibits persons from installing, planting, or placing nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on certain types of property during certain construction projects.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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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Environment and Energy Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

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