This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt in the State of New Jersey, while allowing for its other uses. Urea is defined in the bill as a nitrogen-producing substance commonly used as fertilizer, which can also be utilized to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice. The bill clarifies that urea may include ammonia sulfates but explicitly excludes rock salt from this definition.

Violators of the prohibition on urea as an ice melt will face civil penalties, with fines set at up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The enforcement of this act can be carried out by the Department of Environmental Protection or local health agencies, and the penalties will be collected through civil action under the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.