Section 13:1E-220 - Additional duties, responsibilities of department.

NJ Rev Stat § 13:1E-220 (2019) (N/A)

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13:1E-220 Additional duties, responsibilities of department.

8. In addition to the duties and responsibilities imposed pursuant to P.L.2002, c.128 (C.13:1E-213 et al.), the Department of Environmental Protection shall:

a. Coordinate the various industry and business organizations seeking to aid in the antilitter effort;

b. Conduct periodic litter surveys or random inspections in various parts of the State to ensure the satisfactory implementation of the county and municipal litter pickup and removal programs required pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2002, c.128 (C.13:1E-217);

c. Encourage and cooperate with all local voluntary and government antilitter campaigns attempting to focus public attention on the Statewide public information and education program concerning antilittering activities and other aspects of responsible solid waste handling behavior as part of the Clean Communities Program;

d. Investigate the availability of, and apply for, funds available from any private or public source to be used in the Clean Communities Program;

e. Investigate the successful methods of litter pickup and removal programs in other states or jurisdictions, encourage the use of litter receptacles, and evaluate their possible incorporation into the New Jersey Clean Communities Program.

L.2002,c.128,s.8.

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