Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.
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Overview
This bill creates a pilot program within the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to encourage homeowners and businesses to transform lawns into bee-friendly habitats. The program will provide reimbursements of up to $250 for homeowners and $500 for businesses who convert their lawns. The program will be funded with $1 million from the state’s general fund, and the Department of Agriculture will be required to develop guidelines, criteria, and a website to support the initiative. A report summarizing the program’s effectiveness will be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature after one year.
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Anthony Bucco
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