Requires State Board of Agriculture to provide list of environmentally harmful plant species to certain committees of Legislature each year.
Impact
Should A2807 be enacted, the implications for state law would include a more structured process for monitoring and regulating plant species within New Jersey. By requiring the State Board of Agriculture to assess and report on potentially harmful plants, the bill aims to equip legislators with reliable data necessary for making informed decisions regarding environmental policy. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to enhance environmental protections at the state level.
Summary
Assembly Bill A2807, introduced by Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, mandates the State Board of Agriculture to compile and present an annual list of plant species deemed environmentally harmful to specific legislative committees. The intent of this legislation is to identify and restrict the cultivation and sale of plants that negatively impact the environment, particularly those categorized as invasive species. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting New Jersey's biodiversity and promoting responsible agricultural practices.
Contention
During the discussions surrounding A2807, several points of contention emerged. Advocates for the bill argue that it is crucial for environmental conservation, as it empowers the state to take proactive measures against species that may disrupt local ecosystems. In contrast, opponents may raise concerns regarding the impact of such regulations on local agricultural practices and businesses, fearing that a more restrictive environment could hinder cultivation opportunities. The balance between environmental protection and agricultural freedom is likely to be a pivotal theme in future legislative debates.
Replaced by
Prohibits sale, distribution, import, export or propagation of certain invasive species without permit from Department of Agriculture; establishes NJ Invasive Species Council.
Prohibits sale, distribution, import, export or propagation of certain invasive species without permit from Department of Agriculture; establishes NJ Invasive Species Council.
Prohibits sale, distribution, import, export or propagation of certain invasive species without permit from Department of Agriculture; establishes NJ Invasive Species Council.
"Invasive Species Management Act"; prohibits sale, distribution, import, export, and propagation of certain invasive species; establishes NJ invasive Species Council.
In plants and plant products, providing for plant and pollinator protection; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture; establishing the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee and the Plant and Pollinator Protection Account; repealing provisions relating to bees; imposing penalties; and making repeals.
In plants and plant products, providing for plant and pollinator protection; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture; establishing the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee and the Plant and Pollinator Protection Account; dissolving the Plant Pest Management Account; providing for violations and penalties; and making repeals.
In plants and plant products, providing for plant and pollinator protection; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture; establishing the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee and the Plant and Pollinator Protection Account; dissolving the Plant Pest Management Account; providing for violations and penalties; and making repeals.
The salary of the agriculture commissioner, the federal environmental law impact review committee, the environmental impact mitigation fund, and mitigating environmental impacts; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management study.