Check Out 10 New State Laws Now In Effect In Bernardsville

By KARA SEYMOUR (Patch Staff)

Governor Chris Christie has recently signed 10 bills into law.

The following pieces of legislation are now law in New Jersey, as of Dec. 2:

S-1336/A-996 - Requires issuance of construction permits for installation of wheelchair ramps on residential real property within 5 business days of application

S-1341/A-2961 - Establishes penalty for failure to include bittering agent in antifreeze

S-1946/A-3441 - Permits school district to request and receive from MVC name and address of student’s parent or guardian to verify student’s eligibility for enrollment in school district

A-2327/S-2965 - Requires Secretary of State create e-mail notification system alerting when US and State flags flown at half-staff

ACS for A-3502/S-2281 - Exempts guide dogs and service dogs temporarily placed in foster homes from dog licensing and registration tag requirements

A-3851/ SCS for S-2468 - Imposes contract standards between customers and third-party electric power and gas suppliers

A-4156/S-2812 - Establishes task force to study issues related to sexual assault on college campuses

A-4307/S-2919 - Increases required public notice from 30 days to 60 days for settlements entered into by DEP pursuant to Spill Compensation and Control Act

A-4413/S-2896 - Prohibits awarding of economic development subsidy to business if business is in default on previously awarded subsidy that was loan or loan guarantee