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A 1817

Prohibits certain actions relative to endangered and threatened plant species; directs DEP commissioner to take certain actions to protect endangered and threatened plant species.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese

New Jersey bill prohibits harmful actions toward endangered plants and requires DEP to implement species protection measures statewide.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1817

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1817 establishes new prohibitions on activities that harm endangered and threatened plant species in New Jersey and mandates the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) commissioner to implement protective measures. The bill creates legal restrictions on actions affecting these species and requires the DEP to develop and enforce strategies for their conservation.

Why is this important

Endangered plant species face extinction from habitat loss, collection, and environmental degradation. This bill translates conservation goals into enforceable law, potentially preventing irreversible biodiversity loss while establishing legal clarity around what activities are prohibited. It also assigns specific regulatory responsibility to the DEP commissioner to operationalize plant protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity of prohibitions: The bill's text does not detail which specific actions are prohibited (harvesting, development, pesticide use, etc.), leaving implementation unclear and potentially subject to interpretation disputes
  • Economic impact on landowners: Restrictions on private land use could affect agriculture, development, or other commercial activities without clear guidance on exemptions or compensation mechanisms
  • Resource allocation: Implementation requires DEP funding for enforcement, monitoring, and plant recovery programs, raising questions about cost and competing budget priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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