After January 1, 1977, no commercial solid waste facility located within: 1,000 yards of a river flood hazard area delineated prior to the effective date of this act pursuant to P.L.1962, c. 19 (C. 58:16A-50 et seq.), shall accept for disposal on or in the ground any hazardous waste, chemical waste, bulk liquids or pesticides.

L.1976, c. 99, s. 2, eff. Oct. 7, 1976.