Provides for licensure of landscape professionals and registration of professional landscaping businesses.
This bill (S 3150) would establish a state licensing requirement for landscape professionals and a registration process for professional landscaping businesses in New Jersey. It directly affects individuals and companies providing landscape services, requiring them to obtain a license or register with the state. Key provisions include creating a Landscape Professional License Review Committee to oversee licensing, setting standards for qualifications, and exempting certain existing licensed professionals (like architects or engineers) who work within their scope. The bill aims to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and industry standards by preventing unqualified individuals from performing landscape work. The legislation is pending in the Senate Commerce Committee as of its introduction date.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Nick Scutari
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