S 83 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of urea specifically for melting or preventing ice/snow on outdoor surfaces (e.g., sidewalks, driveways). It defines "urea" as fertilizer-based products used for de-icing but explicitly allows urea’s continued use in other applications like agriculture. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for repeat offenses, enforceable by the Department of Environmental Protection or local agencies. The bill does not restrict urea’s use in any other contexts, such as fertilizer, and excludes rock salt from its provisions.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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