This bill establishes a regulatory framework in New Jersey for the sale, distribution, import, export, or propagation of certain invasive species, requiring individuals to obtain a permit from the Department of Agriculture (DOA) for these activities. It defines "invasive plant species" and "invasive species," and mandates that starting from the thirteenth month after the bill's effective date, no person may propagate or import regulated invasive species without a permit. Furthermore, from the forty-ninth month, the sale or distribution of these species will also require a permit. The DOA is responsible for creating a list of regulated invasive species and developing a permitting program, which will include criteria for issuing permits and educational materials for consumers.

Additionally, the bill reestablishes the New Jersey Invasive Species Council, which will consist of 17 members, including representatives from conservation, agriculture, and academia. The council will advise the DOA on identifying invasive species and developing regulations, as well as revising the 2009 New Jersey Strategic Management Plan for Invasive Species. The council's responsibilities have been modified to exclude the previous requirement to implement invasive species eradication and native plant restoration pilot projects. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including civil fines and the authority for the DOA to seize and destroy invasive species that violate the act, thereby aiming to protect New Jersey's ecosystems from the detrimental effects of invasive species.