A 5999 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits certain uses of paraquat dichloride.

This bill prohibits all consumer and commercial uses of paraquat dichloride, a toxic herbicide commonly used in agriculture and gardening, within two years of its effective date. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection must create rules to ban these uses and require safety measures for workers handling the chemical. It directly affects farmers, gardeners, and businesses that currently use paraquat-based products. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Nov 17, 2025 Last action Nov 17, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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