Assembly Advances Wimberly, Tucker & Caputo Bill to Require Pest Inspections Before Building Demolitions

            (TRENTON) – Aiming to prevent pest infestations from migrating during building demolitions if the building is within ten feet of an adjacent structure, legislation (A-5821) was approved Monday by the full Assembly, 76-0. It now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

Bill sponsors, Assembly Democrats Benjie Wimberly (D-Bergen, Passiac), Cleopatra Tucker (D-Essex), and Ralph Caputo (D-Essex) released the following joint statement:

“Let’s face it. Pests like rats, mice and roaches often find a home in buildings that are abandoned or in disrepair. Once these buildings are demolished, there’s a good chance any surviving pests will take over a neighboring structure. A requirement for pest inspections prior to certain building demolitions is long overdue. This simple step is necessary for the health, safety and well-being of New Jersey communities and, hopefully, will spare residents and businesses from having to deal with extermination issues.”