A 1251 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires electric vehicle battery facilities to affix sign developed and produced by DEP to all facility entrances as notification that electric vehicle batteries are on-site.

New Jersey's Assembly Bill A1251 requires electric vehicle battery facilities (including those manufacturing, storing, or recycling batteries) to display a standardized warning sign at all entrances. The sign, developed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), must include a "WARNING - ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY" statement, hazard symbols, and be designed for clear visibility. Facilities must post the sign within 18 months of the bill's effective date, with non-compliance resulting in fines of $100-$250 per violation (up to daily penalties for ongoing issues). The law aims to alert first responders to battery hazards like fire or chemical risks during emergencies.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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