N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-9.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-9.3
Rules, regulations relative to housing of equine-related farm employees.
Status: in_force

3. a. The committee shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.): (1) rules and regulations to implement subsection j. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-9); and (2) an agricultural management practice that permits the housing of a full-time, year-round equine-related farm employee in the same building in which horses are housed or boarded on a separate floor or in a separate addition of the building from where the horses are housed or boarded. b. Except as provided in subsection d. of this section, the rules and regulations and agricultural practices adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall, notwithstanding any local health code or zoning ordinance to the contrary, authorize: (1) the construction, installation, and provision of housing for any full-time, year-round equine-related farm employee as part of any building or facility constructed, or approved to be constructed, on a commercial farm for the housing or boarding of horses; and (2) any full-time, year-round equine-related farm employee to be housed in the same building or facility where horses are housed or boarded provided that the full-time, year-round equine-related farm employee housing meets the specifications set forth in subsection c. of this section. c. Full-time, year-round equine-related farm employee housing established in the same building or facility where horses are housed or boarded shall be located: (1) on a separate floor of the building or facility above a floor where horses are housed or boarded and separated from the floor on which horses are housed or boarded by a ceiling and floor with at least the fire rating required for separation between residential and non-residential uses pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code; or (2) on the same level of the building or facility where horses are housed or boarded in an addition that is completely separated from the part of the building or facility where horses
are housed or boarded by a wall that qualifies the addition as a separate building for the purposes of the State Uniform Construction Code. The floor on which, or the addition in which, full-time, year-round farm employee housing is established shall have a ventilation system separate from the ventilation system operating on a floor or in an addition where horses are housed or boarded. d. The construction, installation, and provision of housing pursuant to this section shall comply with any other provision of the State Uniform Construction Code and Department of Community Affairs standards and requirements which do not exclude the construction, installation, or provision of housing units in the same building as the boarding of horses under the State Uniform Construction Code. e. No certificate of occupancy shall be denied for housing of a full-time, year-round equine-related farm employee in a building where horses are housed or boarded if the housing complies with the provisions of subsections a., b., c., d., and i. of this section. f. Housing constructed, installed, or provided pursuant to this section shall be used only as housing for full-time, year-round equine-related farm employees, and shall not be used to house any migrant or seasonal employee or worker. g. This section shall not apply to housing constructed, installed, or provided pursuant to the "Seasonal Farm Labor Act," P.L.1945, c.71 (C.34:9A-1 et seq.) and housing constructed, installed, or provided pursuant to this section shall not be subject to any provisions of that act. h. Housing constructed, installed, or provided pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the provisions and requirements of P.L.1966, c.168 (C.2A:42-74 et seq.). i. This section shall apply only to housing constructed, installed or provided in connection with barns, stables, or other farm structures housing horses. Housing for any farm employee shall not be provided in any structures housing any other type of farm animal or domestic livestock other than horses. L.2020, c.154, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-45
Inventory of land suitable for agricultural production
Status: in_force

Within one year of the effective date of this act, the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Department of the Treasury and other State agencies, shall prepare an inventory of properties owned by the State of New Jersey suitable for agricultural production not currently being farmed by a State agency and available for leasing to private sector farm operators. Land shall be deemed suitable for agricultural production if: a. The acreage of the parcel of property economically would support or is adjacent or proximate to other State-owned or private sector agricultural land the combined acreage of which would, in the opinion of the applicable County Agriculture Development Board or the State Agriculture Development Committee, in counties where there is no county board, economically support an agricultural enterprise; b. The soil is of sufficient quality to support agricultural production as determined by the applicable Soil Conservation District; c. The land does not provide habitat for rare or endangered species as determined by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to law; and d. A determination is made by the respective State agency that the land is no longer needed or being used by the State for non-agricultural purposes, and the agricultural production of that land would pose no significant environmental harm to persons working or living on or near that land. L.1989, c.79, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-14.4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-14.4
Actions of county prosecutor.
Status: in_force

28. a. Each county prosecutor shall: (1) designate any municipal or county prosecutor as the animal cruelty prosecutor of the county, and may designate any assistant animal cruelty prosecutor as needed, who shall investigate, prosecute, and take other legal action as appropriate for violations of any provision of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, and who may serve in such capacity on a part-time basis if the responsibilities of the position allow; (2) (a) designate, in consultation with the county sheriff, a county law enforcement officer to serve as the chief humane law enforcement officer of the county, and may designate any other law enforcement officer under the supervision of the chief humane law enforcement officer, who shall assist with investigations, arrest violators, and otherwise act as an officer for detection, apprehension, and arrest of offenders against the provisions of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; or (b) enter into a memorandum of understanding with the county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals designated pursuant to section 32 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.8), which authorizes the county society, under the supervision of the county prosecutor, to assist with enforcement of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, and to designate humane law enforcement officers, subject to the provisions of section 29 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.5), to assist with investigations, arrest violators, and otherwise act as an officer for detection, apprehension, and arrest of offenders against the provisions of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; and (3) designate a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals pursuant to the provisions of section 32 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.8) with which, to the extent practicable and as needed, the county prosecutor and county sheriff shall coordinate shelter and care for animals. b. A person who has been convicted of, or found civilly liable for, a violation of any provision of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes or whose name is on the list or any revision thereto established and provided by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.1983, c.525 (C.4:19-15.16a) shall not be designated by the county prosecutor for any position provided in subsection a. of this section. L.2017, c.331, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-22
Time and supervision of slaughter
Status: in_force

No indemnity shall be paid for reacting animals unless slaughtered within thirty days of date of appraisal and in accordance with section 4:5-21. Amended by L.1946, c. 247, p. 874, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-49 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-49
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

Should any section or provision of this act be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the act as a whole or any other part thereof shall not be affected. L.1942, c. 248, p. 676, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-21.7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21.7
Annual license fee
Status: in_force

7. The annual license fee shall be $250.00 payable on January 1 of each year or prior to the distribution in such year. L.1968,c.392,s.7; amended 1975, c.140, s.3; 2002, c.34, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-21.10 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21.10
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

10. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 to be enforced by summary proceedings under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). Upon receiving any information of a violation of any part of this act other than a violation involving a weighed or measured deficiency or the rules and regulations issued thereunder, the secretary, or any assistant designated by him for such purpose, is empowered to hold hearings, formal or informal, upon said violation and upon finding the violation to have been committed, to assess a penalty against the person alleged to have committed such violation, in an amount not to exceed the maximum limit set forth in this section as the secretary deems proper under the circumstances. In the event the violator makes satisfactory settlement, no further prosecution shall be had upon that violation. Payment of a penalty, in the form of a settlement, shall be deemed equivalent to a conviction for a violation of this act. Violations not settled in this manner may be referred to the court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this act shall be construed as requiring the State board or its authorized agent to report for prosecution or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of "The New Jersey Agricultural Liming Materials Act," P.L.1968, c.392 (C.4:9-21.1 et seq.) when it believes that the public interest will best be served by a suitable written warning. L.1968,c.392,s.10; amended 1995, c.390, s.7; 2002, c.34, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-11.21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.21
Inspection and examination of eggs, equipment, facilities or records
Status: in_force

The secretary acting by any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent, may enter on or into any premises or any vehicle wherein eggs are bought, stored, sold, offered for sale, processed, or transported, or wherein the Department of Agriculture has reason to believe that any such activity is carried on, in order to inspect and examine eggs, egg containers, and any equipment, facilities or records pertinent to the conduct of activities subject to this act or rules or regulations implementing the same, or to ascertain the state of compliance with any order issued by the Department of Agriculture pursuant to this act. L.1965, c. 94, s. 12, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-13.1
Marketing of farm products; advertising.
Status: in_force

1. No person shall designate, display any sign designating, or advertise any business as a "farmers' market," "farmers' auction market," or use words in connection therewith the general import of which would indicate or tend to indicate to the public at large that farm products as defined in R.S.4:10-1 are dealt with therein, unless such farm products are the principal commodities displayed and offered for sale or sold in the operation of such business. L.1956, c.88, s.1; amended 2011, c.218, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-50 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-50
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Board" means the board of directors of the State Transfer of Development Rights Bank established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.339 (C.4:1C-51); "Development potential" means the maximum number of dwelling units or square feet of nonresidential floor area that may be constructed on a specified lot or in a specified zone under the master plan and land use regulations in effect on the date of the adoption of the development transfer ordinance, and in accordance with recognized environmental constraints; "Development transfer" means the conveyance of development potential, or the permission for development, from one or more lots to one or more other lots by deed, easement, or other means as authorized by ordinance adopted pursuant to law; "Instrument" means the easement, credit, or other deed restriction used to record a development transfer; and "State Transfer of Development Rights Bank," "bank" or "State TDR Bank" means the bank established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.339 (C.4:1C-51). L.1993,c.339,s.2; amended 2004, c.2, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-25 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-25
§ 4:5-25
Status: in_force

In all cases where no agreement can be reached, there shall be appointed three competent and disinterested freeholders, one by the department, one by the owner, and the third by the first two at the expense of the owner, who shall ascertain and decide upon the appraised value of each animal condemned, and shall sign a certificate of such value in the presence of a witness who shall attest the same, and such valuation shall in each case be made upon the market value of the animal for breeding, dairy or beef purposes on the day of appraisement.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-17.6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-17.6
Appropriation of funds by counties
Status: in_force

Any board of chosen freeholders may appropriate such funds as it deems necessary to the soil conservation district serving that county for the purpose of providing district services to the people of that county. L.1979, c. 459, s. 4, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-48 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-48
"Farm Liaison."
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of Agriculture, with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture, shall designate a current employee of the department as "Farm Liaison" who shall have the function, power, and duty to coordinate with individual farmers to encourage participation in department and State agricultural programs. The liaison shall: (1) encourage farmers to participate in State agriculture programs that may benefit those farmers; (2) inform farmers about potential taxation benefits; (3) disseminate information about pilot programs, food donation programs, anti-hunger initiatives, and any other department programs that the liaison may deem relevant to each individual farmer; and (4) serve as a coordinator between farmers and organizations that engage in gleaning activities. The liaison shall coordinate with the State Agricultural Development Committee and the county agriculture development boards, as deemed by the liaison to be appropriate. The liaison shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary and board. L.2019, c.94.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106
Penalty for violating article
Status: in_force

A person who shall violate the provisions of this article shall for a first offense be liable to a penalty of not less than one hundred nor more than two hundred dollars, and shall for each subsequent offense be liable to a penalty of two hundred dollars or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. The penalty herein prescribed shall be sued for and recovered and the imprisonment imposed in an action to be brought by and in the name of the secretary of agriculture in the manner provided in article 2 of chapter 23 of this title (s. 4:23-11 et seq.).
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-20 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-20
Expense of inspection and tests
Status: in_force

If the owner of such animals shall agree to comply with and carry out the regulations of the Department of Agriculture relating to the removal from the herd and quarantine and disposal of condemned animals, the disinfection of the premises and the introduction into the herd of other animals, the expense of the inspection and tests shall be borne by the department. L.1946, c. 247, p. 873, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-24
Registration of potentially dangerous dog; conditions
Status: in_force

8. If the municipal court declares the dog to be potentially dangerous, it shall issue an order and a schedule for compliance which, in part: a. shall require the owner to comply with the following conditions: (1) to apply, at his own expense, to the municipal clerk or other official designated to license dogs pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.2), for a special municipal potentially dangerous dog license, municipal registration number, and red identification tag issued pursuant to section 14 of this act. The owner shall, at his own expense, have the registration number tattooed upon the dog in a prominent location. A potentially dangerous dog shall be impounded until the owner obtains a municipal potentially dangerous dog license, municipal registration number, and red identification tag; (2) to display, in a conspicuous manner, a sign on his premises warning that a potentially dangerous dog is on the premises. The sign shall be visible and legible from 50 feet of the enclosure required pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection; (3) to immediately erect and maintain an enclosure for the potentially dangerous dog on the property where the potentially dangerous dog will be kept and maintained, which has sound sides, top and bottom to prevent the potentially dangerous dog from escaping by climbing, jumping or digging and within a fence of at least six feet in height separated by at least three feet from the confined area. The owner of a potentially dangerous dog shall securely lock the enclosure to prevent the entry of the general public and to preclude any release or escape of a potentially dangerous dog by an unknowing child or other person. All potentially dangerous dogs shall be confined in the enclosure or, if taken out of the enclosure, securely muzzled and restrained with a tether approved by the animal control officer and having a minimum tensile strength sufficiently in excess of that required to restrict the potentially dangerous dog's movements to a radius of no more than three feet from the owner and under the direct supervision of the owner; b. may require the owner to maintain liability insurance in an amount determined by the municipal court to cover any damage or injury caused by the potentially dangerous dog. The liability insurance, which may be separate from any other homeowner policy, shall contain a provision requiring the municipality in which the owner resides to be named as an additional insured for the sole purpose of being notified by the insurance company of any cancellation, termination or expiration of the liability insurance policy. L.1989,c.307,s.8; amended 1994,c.187,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-30 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-30
Withdrawal of land; taxation
Status: in_force

a. Withdrawal of land from the municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program prior to its termination date may occur in the case of death or incapacitating illness of the owner or other serious hardship or bankruptcy, following a public hearing conducted pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L. 1975, c. 231 (C. 10:4-6 et seq.) and approval by the board and in the case of a municipally approved program, the municipal governing body, at a regular or special meeting thereof. The approval shall be documented by the filing with the county clerk and county planning board, by the board and municipal governing body, of a resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, therefor. The local tax assessor shall also be notified by the board of this withdrawal. b. Following approval to withdraw from the municipally approved program, the affected landowner shall pay to the municipality, with interest at the rate imposed by the municipality for nonpayment of taxes pursuant to R.S. 54:4-67, any taxes not paid as a result of qualifying for the property tax exemption for new farm structures or improvements in the municipally approved program, as authorized and provided in the Constitution, and shall repay, on a pro rata basis as determined by the local soil conservation district, to the board or the committee, or both, as the case may be, any remaining funds from grants for soil and water conservation projects provided pursuant to the provisions of this act, except in the case of bankruptcy, death or incapacitating illness of the owner, where no such payback of taxes or grants shall be required. L.1983, c. 32, s. 23, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-2.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-2.2
"Agriculture Fee Program Revolving Fund"
Status: in_force

2. a. There is hereby created in the Department of Agriculture a non-lapsing revolving fund to be known as the "Agriculture Fee Program Revolving Fund," hereinafter referred to as the fund, to be held separate and apart from all other funds of the State. All fees collected pursuant to section 1 of this act shall be deposited into the fund and appropriated annually by the Legislature based on estimates provided annually by the Director of Budget and Accounting in the Office of Management and Budget. All moneys appropriated from the fund shall be dedicated to the support of the program for which they were collected. All earnings received from the investment or deposit of moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. b. The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this section. L.1997,c.363,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-22
Designation and licensing of agent
Status: in_force

No agent shall receive, buy, solicit or negotiate the sale of any agricultural commodity in this State on behalf of any commission merchant, dealer or broker unless such agent has been designated by a duly licensed commission merchant, dealer or broker to so act and unless such commission merchant, dealer or broker has notified the secretary in his application for license or given notice in writing of such designation and has requested the secretary to issue to the agent an agent's license. Amended by L.1962, c. 81, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:4-20.9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20.9
Inspection fees and reports
Status: in_force

9. Inspection fees and reports. a. An inspection fee at the rate of $0.30 per ton shall be paid on commercial feeds distributed in this State by the person who distributes the commercial feed to the consumer subject to the following: (1) No fee shall be paid on a commercial feed if the payment has been made by a previous distributor. (2) No fee shall be paid on customer formula feeds if the inspection fee is paid on the commercial feeds which are used as ingredients therein. (3) No fee shall be paid on commercial feeds which are used as ingredients for the manufacture of commercial feeds which are subject to the inspection fee. If the fee has already been paid, credit shall be given for such payment. (4) In the case of a person who manufactures or distributes commercial feed in the State, a minimum annual fee of $250.00 shall be paid. b. Each person who is liable for the payment of such fee shall: (1) File, not later than January 31 of each year, a statement, setting forth the number of net tons of commercial feeds distributed in this State during the preceding calendar year; and upon filing such statement shall pay the inspection fee at the rate stated in subsection a.of this section. Inspection fees which are due and owing and have not been remitted to the department within 15 days following the due date shall have a penalty fee of 10% (minimum $10.00) added to the amount due when payment is finally made. The assessment of this penalty fee shall not prevent the department from taking other actions as provided in this act. (2) Keep such records as may be necessary or required by the State board to indicate accurately the tonnage of commercial feed distributed in this State, and the department shall have the right to examine such records to verify statements of tonnage. Failure to make an accurate statement of tonnage or to pay the inspection fee or comply as provided herein shall constitute sufficient cause for the cancellation of all registrations on file for the distributor. c. Fees imposed by, and fines collected for violations of this act, shall be deposited in the State Treasury. L.1970,c.338,s.9; amended 1975, c.370; 2002, c.34, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-36 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-36
Appropriations by municipalities and counties
Status: in_force

The county boards of freeholders in their respective counties and the governing bodies of townships, municipalities or other designated areas may make such appropriations from the general funds of their county, township, municipality or other designated area as will enable them to co-operate effectively with the cattle owners, the state department of agriculture and the United States department of agriculture in the control and eradication of tuberculosis under the area plan of testing or any other plan. The money so appropriated shall be placed in a fund to be used in the county, township, municipality or other designated area in which it originated subject to the approval of the state department.
N.J. Stat. § 4:6-23 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-23
Penalty for destruction of man-made native bee hive; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any person who intentionally destroys a man-made native bee hive shall be liable to a civil penalty of up to $500 for each offense. b. Any penalty imposed pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.) or in any case before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief has been requested. The Superior Court and municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999" in connection with this act. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. Penalties recovered for violations of this section shall be remitted to the Department of Agriculture and expended on programs to manage or revive honey bee or native bee populations in the State. c. As used in this section: "Man-made native bee hive" means a tube or other apparatus in which bees may nest, and which is installed to attract native bees other than honeybees. "Native bee" means a bee of a species that is native to the State and does not produce honey, but provides for the pollination of crops or plants, or other agricultural, environmental, or horticultural benefits. L.2015, c.77, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:17-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-4
Failure to produce permit as evidence.
Status: in_force

4:17-4. In a prosecution for violation of the provisions of this article, the failure of the defendant to produce a written permit to enter upon the lands upon which the defendant is charged with trespassing, signed by the owner, occupant, lessee, or licensee thereof, shall be prima facie proof that the defendant was forbidden by the owner, occupant, lessee, or licensee to enter upon the lands of the owner, occupant, lessee, or licensee. amended 2018, c.121, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-21.4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21.4
Requirements for sale of agricultural liming material
Status: in_force

4. (a) No person shall sell or offer for sale in this State agricultural liming material unless it complies with the provisions of "The New Jersey Agricultural Liming Materials Act," P.L.1968, c.392 (C.4:9-21.1 et seq.) and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (b) No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this State which contains toxic materials in quantities injurious to plants or animals. L.1968,c.392,s.4; amended 1995,c.390,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-24
§ 4:24-24
Status: repealed

Any owner of land within such district may at any time file a petition with the supervisors asking that any or all of the land-use regulations adopted by the supervisors under the provisions of this article shall be amended, supplemented, or repealed. Land-use regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of this article shall not be amended, supplemented, or repealed except in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this article for adoption of land-use regulations.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-32.17 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-32.17
Special occasion event, preserved farmland, compliance, Farmland Preservation Program.
Status: in_force

3. a. Notwithstanding any law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary, a person may hold a special occasion event on preserved farmland, provided that the grantee determines the preserved farm complies with the terms of the Farmland Preservation Program deed of easement recorded against the preserved farmland, the person complies with the requirements set forth in P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.), and the special occasion event is held in compliance with the requirements of this section and the rules and regulations adopted by the committee pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.20). b. The owner or operator of a commercial farm located on preserved farmland that produces agricultural or horticultural products worth $10,000 or more annually may hold special occasion events on the farm. The special occasion event shall comply with the following requirements: (1) A special occasion event shall have a maximum duration of two consecutive calendar days if the event is marketed as a single event. An event shall be considered a single special occasion event, even if the event lasts for more than one day, if the event: (a) is marketed as a single event; (b) occurs only on consecutive days; and (c) does not last for more than two days. (2) A special occasion event shall not interfere with the use of the preserved farmland for agricultural or horticultural production. The special occasion event shall have minimal effects on the occupied area and shall be designed to protect the agricultural resources of the land and ensure that the land can be readily returned to productive agricultural or horticultural use after the event. (3) A special occasion event that involves the service of alcoholic beverages shall comply with all applicable State and local laws, regulations, resolutions, and ordinances. (4) (a) All applicable State and local laws, regulations, resolutions, and ordinances including, but not limited to, those concerning food safety, litter, noise, solid waste, traffic, and the protection of public health and safety shall apply to the special occasion event and all activities related thereto. To comply with local laws, regulations, resolutions, and ordinances, the municipality may require that an owner or operator of a commercial farm located on preserved farmland submit an application to the municipality for approval and may designate an office or agency of the municipality to review municipal applications for conducting special occasion events. A municipality may require a municipal application if the special occasion event would: (i) generate a parking or traffic flow situation that could unreasonably interfere with the movement of normal traffic or emergency vehicles or other organized group sharing similar common purposes or goals proceeding in or upon any street, park, or other public place within the municipality; or (ii) require the expenditure of municipal resources or inspections from agencies or authorities of the municipality. (b) For a municipal application submitted in accordance with subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, the municipality shall not charge an application fee of more than $50. The municipal application shall not require more information than an identification of locations of where tents and other temporary structures, sanitary facilities, parking, and access and egress will be located for each event, where music will be played, the number of expected guests, and other information that may be of public concern and would be required of a similar event when conducted at a public park or another public venue. (5) (a) No new permanent structures shall be constructed or erected on preserved farmland for the purpose of holding a special occasion event, and improvements to existing structures shall be limited to the minimum required for the protection of health and safety. (b) A permanent structure that has been constructed fewer than five years prior to the date on which an application to hold a special occasion event is submitted to the grantee, pursuant to subsection c. of this section, shall not be used for the purpose of holding any special occasion event identified in the application, unless: (i) such permanent structure was constructed and is used in accordance with section 6 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-9) by a winery for the primary purpose of facilitating the tasting, sale, consumption, production, packaging, or marketing of wine, wine-related products, or farm-related products, as determined by the grantee; or (ii) the total amount of revenue to be earned from all special occasion events identified in the application, and approved to be held on the farm during the calendar year, will not exceed 10 percent of the total revenues accruing to the farm in that calendar year. (c) The installation and use of tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, chairs, and other temporary structures on preserved farmland for the purpose of holding special occasion events shall be a permitted use provided that the tent, canopy, umbrella, table, chairs, or other temporary structure conforms to all applicable provisions of the State Uniform Construction Code and Uniform Fire Code, which have been adopted by the Commissioner of Community Affairs pursuant to P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) and P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et seq.), respectively. The permitted use of tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, chairs, and other temporary structures allowed by this subparagraph shall be limited to the timeframe encompassing the first day of April through November 30 of each year. (d) No public utilities, including gas or sewer lines, shall be extended to the preserved farmland for the purpose of holding special occasion events, except that electric and water service may be extended to preserved farmland for the purpose of holding special occasion events. (6) Parking at a special occasion event shall be provided through the use of existing parking areas on the farm and curtilage surrounding existing buildings to the extent possible. Additional on-site areas required to provide temporary parking shall comply with the standards for on-farm direct marketing facilities, activities, and events adopted by the committee pursuant to the "Right to Farm Act," P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-1 et seq.). (7) The occupied area associated with a special occasion event shall be no more than the lesser of 10 acres or 10 percent of the preserved farmland. c. A special occasion event shall not be held on preserved farmland unless the applicant obtains approval to hold special occasion events, in writing from the grantee, prior to holding a special occasion event. If the applicant is the operator, but not the owner, of the farm, then the operator shall submit to the grantee a notarized affidavit from the owner authorizing the application. Once approval is obtained from the grantee, a permittee shall be required to submit an application pursuant to this subsection not more than once annually, and an individual application shall not be required for each special occasion event. (1) A grantee whose approval is required for a special occasion event to be held on preserved farmland shall develop an application process by which an owner or operator of a commercial farm located on preserved farmland may apply for approval. The application shall, at a minimum, allow the grantee to determine: (a) that the commercial farm located on the preserved farmland produces agricultural or horticultural products worth $10,000 or more annually, and this may include an attestation that the commercial farm located on the preserved farmland produces agricultural or horticultural products worth $10,000 or more annually; (b) the number of special occasion events to be held on the commercial farm during the calendar year, and the estimated dollar amount and percentage share of total annual farm revenues expected to be earned, during that calendar year, through the holding of such special occasion events; (c) the maximum attendance of the special occasion events; (d) the acreage of the occupied area, as delineated on a map or aerial photograph, to be used for the special occasion event; and (e) whether the farm is in compliance with its farmland preservation deed of easement. (2) The grantee shall approve, in writing, any application submitted pursuant to this section if it finds that the special occasion events identified in the application will comply with the requirements of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.) and any rules and regulations adopted by the committee pursuant thereto. Notwithstanding any law, regulation, or prior practice to the contrary that permitted multi-year approvals for special occasion events, special occasion events occurring in structures pursuant to subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section shall be reviewed, and approved or denied, annually by the grantee. A written approval issued pursuant to this paragraph shall additionally indicate whether the applicant has satisfied the primary purpose and use requirements established pursuant to sub-subparagraph (i) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section or the revenue requirements established pursuant to sub-subparagraph (ii) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section, as applicable, as evidenced in the application by submission of an associated certification and supporting documentation, and is, therefore, authorized and approved to use permanent structures, constructed fewer than five years prior to the date of application, for the purposes of holding the approved special occasion events identified therein. Special occasion events occurring pursuant to sub-subparagraph (i) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section may not be approved prior to completed construction of the structure in which the special occasion event is to occur and final approval by the applicable construction office. The grantee shall forward a copy of its written approval to the committee and to the board in the county where the preserved farmland is located. (a) If the grantee is a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization as defined pursuant to P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-3), the grantee may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application submitted pursuant to this section. (b) If the grantee does not respond to a written request to hold special occasion events within 90 days following receipt of a request, then the request shall be deemed approved. (c) If the grantee denies an application made pursuant to this section, the grantee shall provide a reason for the denial and an opportunity for the applicant to reapply with an amended application. (3) An applicant shall annually certify to the grantee, in a form and manner to be prescribed by the grantee, information about the special occasion events held in the prior calendar year that were approved pursuant to this section, including, but not limited to, the date, occasion, and approximate number of attendees of each event. The grantee shall forward a copy of the certification to the committee. d. A commercial farm shall not hold more than one special occasion event with over 100 guests per calendar day. A commercial farm may hold 26 special occasion events each calendar year, of which only six special occasion events may have 250 guests or more in attendance at any time during the event. A special occasion event held by or for a nonprofit entity shall not count against the limitations on events provided by this subsection if the event has fewer than 100 guests and the permittee does not charge for and receives no fees or compensation for hosting the event, other than for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. The maximum reimbursement to the permittee shall not exceed $1,000. e. A retail food establishment other than a temporary retail food establishment, as those terms are defined in the State Sanitary Code adopted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1947, c.177 (C.26:1A-7), shall not operate on a commercial farm in support of a special occasion event. The limitations of this subsection on the use of a retail food establishment shall not apply to a retail food establishment based at the commercial farm. f. Nothing in P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.), or the rules and regulations adopted by the committee pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.20), shall apply to any special occasion event that is not held, in whole or in part, on preserved farmland on a commercial farm, including, but not limited to, exception areas. g. (1) A county agriculture development board or the State Agriculture Development Committee may order, and specify the scope of, an audit of the owner or operator of any farm engaged in conducting special occasion events on preserved farmland, for the purpose of determining compliance with sub-subparagraph (ii) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section. The audit shall be conducted by an independent certified public accountant approved by the board or the committee, and the reasonable costs thereof shall be paid by the owner or operator of the farm. A county agriculture development board, or the committee, may establish a list of independent certified public accountants approved for the purposes of conducting an audit pursuant to this paragraph. Copies of the audit shall be submitted to the board and the committee. In conjunction with an audit ordered pursuant to this paragraph, a board or the committee may request, and the farm shall then submit, additional documentation as may be necessary for the board or the committee to verify compliance with sub-subparagraph (ii) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section. An owner or operator of a farm engaged in conducting special occasion events on preserved farmland shall not be subject to an audit authorized pursuant to this paragraph more than once per year without good cause demonstrated by the applicable board or the committee. (2) An owner or operator of a farm engaged in conducting special occasion events on preserved farmland pursuant to sub-subparagraph (ii) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section shall annually certify to the county agriculture development board that the special occasion events together account for no more than 10 percent of the annual gross income of the farm during the prior calendar year. The board shall forward the certification of annual gross income to the committee. h. In addition to any other penalties provided by law: (1) A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of sub-subparagraph (i) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section shall be liable for double the maximum civil administrative penalty that may be assessed for any second or subsequent violation under subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.19). (2) A person who commits a violation of sub-subparagraph (ii) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section shall be liable for forfeiture of revenues earned from special events that exceed 10 percent of the farm's total annual revenues, which penalty shall be collected and enforced pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.19). L.2023, c.9, s.3; amended 2025, c.83.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-29 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-29
§ 4:7-29
Status: in_force

A nurseryman or dealer may, under the certificate issued to him, ship nursery stock grown for him elsewhere or purchased by him from other states or countries, if such stock was received under a certificate, satisfactory to the department, that it had been inspected where grown and found to be apparently free from dangerously injurious insects and such as were liable to become so; and no such stock shall be sold within the state or shipped until the certificate accompanying it has been submitted to and approved by the department.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-15 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-15
§ 4:16-15
Status: in_force

The department shall conduct such investigations and experiments in the breeding and care of poultry as are deemed necessary to the poultry interests of the state.
N.J. Stat. § 4:18A-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-7
Accounts; audit
Status: in_force

The secretary shall keep accurate accounts of the receipts and disbursements of the fund which shall be subject to examination by the State auditor at any time, and which shall be audited annually by a certified public accountant, copies of whose report shall be submitted to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey and to the secretary. L.1951, c. 321, p. 1153, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8B-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-9
Sale of seized grain; bond
Status: in_force

In case the grain seized is of such a character that it may be sold or distributed in compliance with this act, upon the recommendation of the State Seed Analyst, the court may order such grain delivered to the owner upon the payment of the costs of the proceeding and the execution and delivery to the State Seed Analyst of a good and sufficient bond that such grain shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of contrary to the provisions of this or any other law of this State. L.1961, c. 125, p. 749, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-29 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-29
Milk purchased for less than minimum price; prohibition against sale and distribution
Status: in_force

No milk dealer, processor, subdealer or store shall distribute, sell or handle milk in this State which is obtained from any producer, other milk dealer, processor, subdealer or store where the milk has been purchased either directly or indirectly for a price less than the minimum price fixed by the director to be paid for such milk to be distributed in a given market. L.1941, c. 274, p. 725, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-28
Liquidated damages for failure of member to perform
Status: in_force

The by-laws or contract may fix specific sums, in amounts fairly related to the actual damages ordinarily suffered in like circumstances, to be paid to the association as liquidated damages by a member who shall fail to perform any obligation to the association imposed upon him by the certificate of incorporation, the by-laws or a contract between him and the association. Such provision shall be valid and enforceable in an action brought by the association against a member. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 25.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-94 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-94
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this article: "Division" means the Division of Animal Health. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture. "European fowl pest" means the contagious disease known by that name. "Poultry" includes, chickens, roosters, capons, hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeon and guinea fowl. "Receiving point or station" includes railroad yards or sidings, express stations or other points where live poultry is received for immediate slaughter or any other purpose. Amended by L.1967, c. 175, s. 8, eff. July 25, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.24
Subject matter of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The State board may by rule or regulation prescribe and establish: (a) The method or methods of sampling, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and examining seed, and the tolerances to be followed in the administration of this act, which shall be in general accord with officially prescribed practice in interstate commerce, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to secure the enforcement of this act; (b) Lists of prohibited and restricted noxious weeds, and changes in such lists; (c) Reasonable standards of germination for vegetable seeds; (d) Reasonable germination standards for flower seeds; (e) Schedule of fees for analysis of samples submitted; and (f) Procedures governing the registration of a wholesale seedsman and a seed conditioner in accordance with this 1984 amendatory and supplementary act. L.1963, c. 29, s. 12. Amended by L.1968, c. 198, s. 5, eff. July 19, 1968; L.1984, c. 201, s. 10, eff. Nov. 28, 1984, operative Jan. 1, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-41 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-41
Certificate of compliance; effect; fees
Status: in_force

If any such association so dissolved or whose authority has been terminated shall file with the Secretary of State before the expiration of 3 months a certificate of compliance issued by the Department of Agriculture that all required reports of the co-operative association have been filed with that department, it shall have the effect of annulling all of the proceedings theretofore taken for the dissolution or termination of such co-operative association under the provisions of this act, and such association shall thereupon have such corporate powers, rights, duties and obligations as it had on the date of the mailing of a copy of the proclamation with the same force and effect as if such proclamation had not been made. The fee of the Secretary of State for filing such certificate shall be $5.00, and of the Department of Agriculture for issuance of the certificate of compliance, $5.00. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1092, s. 13. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1886, s. 12; L.1966, c. 286, s. 37.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-39.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-39.2
Cooperation and agreements with other agencies and private associations
Status: in_force

The secretary may cooperate with and enter into agreements with agencies of this and other states, the Federal Government and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this act and the act of which this act is amendatory and supplementary. L.1974, c. 164, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-49 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-49
Penalty enforcement proceedings; process; summary proceedings; jail sentence
Status: in_force

In proceedings for the collection and enforcement of a penalty imposed because of the violation of any provision of this act, process shall issue in the name of the State as plaintiff, upon the complaint of the secretary. The penalty shall be collected and enforced in summary proceedings pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). The court shall, if judgment be rendered for the plaintiff, cause any defendant who may refuse or neglect to pay forthwith the amount of the judgment rendered against him and all the costs and charges incident thereto, to be committed to the county jail for any period not exceeding 100 days. L.1962, c. 131, s. 7, eff. July 27, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 4:23-1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-1
Penalties to which article applies
Status: in_force

All penalties incurred for the violation of any provisions of this title shall be collected as provided by this article, except as to sections 4:21A-1 to 4:21A-4 and except as to those penalties specifically recoverable under article 2 of this chapter (s. 4:23-11 et seq.) and except as provided by sections 4:22-29 to 4:22-42 of this title and those sections in which an action at law is specifically authorized.
N.J. Stat. § 4:23-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-11
Penalties to which article applies
Status: in_force

The penalties hereinafter enumerated in this section shall be collected as provided by this article: a. For violations of or failure to comply with orders of the State Board of Agriculture, or its duly constituted agent, made pursuant to sections 4:5-1 and 4:5-2 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-3 of this Title; b. For violations of section 4:5-16 of this Title and imposed by section 4:15-17 of this Title; c. For violations of any of the provisions of sections 4:5-18 to 4:5-74 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-75 of this Title; d. For violations of any of the provisions of sections 4:5-94 to 4:5-105 of this Title and imposed by section 4:5-106 of this Title; e. For violations of or failure to comply with orders of the State Board of Agriculture, or its constituted agent, made pursuant to sections 4:7-1 and 4:7-2 of this Title, and imposed by section 4:7-3 of this Title; f. For violations of the provisions of any law whenever such law shall provide that the penalties imposed thereby shall be sued for in the manner provided by this article. Amended by L.1946, c. 256, p. 892, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:14-1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-1
§ 4:14-1
Status: in_force

The department of agriculture shall encourage and aid so far as practicable, the formation of county boards of agriculture in the several counties of this state, that all the agricultural interests of the state may be fully represented.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-9
Apportioning of partition fence for erection and maintenance
Status: in_force

The place where a partition fence is or shall be made, between adjoining lands both used for the pasturage or the keeping of animals, shall be equally divided, regard being had to the quantity of fence necessary and other conveniences of fencing and each party shall take an equal share of such fence to make or amend and maintain, so that it may be known which part thereof is his own. When the parties cannot agree in making the division, then any 2 members of the township committee of the township where the lands lie or any 2 members of the board or body having control of the streets in any other municipality, who are disinterested, shall, upon application of either party and in the presence of the parties if they will attend, make such division. Such determination shall be delivered to each of the parties in writing and be binding upon them and the succeeding owners and tenants of the lands. Amended by L.1958, c. 45, p. 149, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-44 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-44
Penalty for violation of article
Status: in_force

Any milk dealer or milk company violating any provisions of this article shall be liable to a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first offense, and for the second, or any subsequent offense, a penalty of not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00), to be recovered in a civil action in the name of the milk producers' association so aggrieved as plaintiff. Such action shall be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction and the penalties, when recovered, shall be paid to the State Treasurer. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 37, s. 31.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.33 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.33
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture, after public hearing and due notice, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (P.L.1968, c. 410, C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to carry into effect the full intent and purposes of this act. L.1970, c. 66, s. 33.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.28
Injunction against violations
Status: in_force

When in the performance of his duties the State Seed Analyst in the name of the State applies to any court for temporary or injunctive relief restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this act or any rules and regulations under this act, said relief may be issued without bond. L.1963, c. 29, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-2
Incorporation
Status: in_force

Any 3 or more persons or any 2 or more agricultural co-operative associations or combination thereof eligible for membership under this chapter may form a nonprofit co-operative agricultural association, either with or without capital stock, by subscribing and filing a certificate of incorporation, as provided by this chapter. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-11.19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.19
Confiscation and disposal in event of violation; disposition of proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

If upon the hearing it shall appear that the marketing of the eggs was in violation of any of the provisions of this act, they shall be confiscated and disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct, but no such eggs shall be sold contrary to any provision of this act. The proceeds of any sale, less the legal costs and charges, shall be paid into the State treasury. L.1965, c. 94, s. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-55 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-55
Payment, disposition of fines, penalties, moneys, imposed and collected.
Status: in_force

4:22-55. a. Except as provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section, all fines, penalties and moneys imposed and collected under the provisions of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, shall be paid by the court or by the clerk or court officer receiving the fines, penalties or moneys, within 30 days and without demand, to the county to be used for the purpose of protecting animals in the county. b. If an enforcement action for a violation of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes is brought: (1) in Superior Court primarily as a result of the reporting of the violation to the county prosecutor by a certified animal control officer or a municipal humane law enforcement officer, the fines, penalties, or moneys collected shall be paid as follows: one half to the municipality in which the violation occurred; and one half to the county to be used for the purpose of protecting animals in the county. (2) in a municipal court of a municipality in which a municipal humane law enforcement officer has been designated pursuant to section 25 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.1), the fines, penalties, or moneys collected shall be paid without demand, to the municipality in which the violation occurred. (3) in a municipal court of a municipality in which a municipal humane law enforcement officer has not been designated pursuant to section 25 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.1), the fines, penalties, or moneys collected shall be paid as follows: one half to the municipality in which the violation occurred; and one half to the county to be used for the purpose of protecting animals in the county. c. Any fines, penalties, or moneys paid to a municipality pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall be allocated by the municipality to defray the cost of: (1) enforcement of animal control, animal welfare, and animal cruelty laws and ordinances within the municipality; and (2) the training therefor required of certified animal control officers and municipal humane law enforcement officers pursuant to law or other animal enforcement related training authorized by law for municipal employees. amended 1953, c.5, s.86; 1997, c.247, s.7; 2005, c.372, s.19; 2017, c.331, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-45
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture; (b) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture; (c) "Board" means the State Board of Agriculture; (d) "Advisory council" means the appointed body which advises and assists the secretary in the administration of a marketing program; (e) "Sell" includes "offer for sale," "expose for sale," "have in possession for sale," "exchange," "barter" or "trade," ; (f) "Agricultural commodity" means any and all agricultural products including but not limited to vegetables, horticultural, apicultural, dairy and animal products in their raw or natural condition or any class, variety or utilization thereof; (g) "Producer" means any person engaged within this State in the business of growing or raising, or causing to be grown or raised for market upon land owned or leased by him any agricultural commodity; (h) "Processor" means any person engaged within this State in the canning, freezing, drying or other method of preservation of agricultural commodities for sale; but shall not include a person who manufactures a nonedible commodity from an agricultural commodity; (i) "Buyer" means any person in this State engaged in the business of buying or causing to be bought any fresh agricultural commodity from a producer or group of producers; (j) "Person" means any natural person, firm, corporation, association or any other business unit; (k) "Marketing program" means the rules and regulations issued by the secretary, with the approval of the Board, governing the conduct and operation of research, development and sales promotion programs pertaining to an agricultural commodity or commodities; (l) "Advertising and sales promotion" means, in addition to the ordinarily accepted meaning thereof, trade promotion and activities for the prevention, modification or removal of trade barriers which restrict the free flow of agricultural commodities to market; (m) "General rules and regulations" means rules and regulations applicable to all marketing programs issued and made effective by the secretary to provide uniform methods and procedures to facilitate the administration and enforcement of all such marketing programs; (n) "Major amendments" means amendments to any marketing program or agreement which effect a substantial change or modification in the provisions of such marketing program; (o) "Minor amendments" means amendments to any marketing program which modify any provisions of any marketing program for the purpose of clarifying the meaning or application of such provisions or modify the administrative procedures for carrying out such provision; and (p) "Affected," "directly affected" refers either to the commodity covered by any program or to persons who are subject to the provisions of any program and who are subject to assessment. L.1971, c. 308, s. 3, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-75.8 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-75.8
Reports of appraisals
Status: in_force

(a) Appraisals of animals shall be reported on forms furnished by the department. Reports of appraisals shall show the number of animals and either the value per head or the weight and value per pound. (b) Appraisals of materials shall be reported on forms furnished by the department and such appraisals shall, when practicable, show the number, size or quantity, unit price, and total value of each kind of material appraised. (c) Reports of appraisals shall be made in quadruplicate and shall be signed by the persons making the appraisements. L.1948, c. 436, p. 1688, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1A-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-7
Annual report
Status: in_force

The council shall submit a report annually to the Governor and to the Legislature. L.1959, c. 22, p. 99, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-11.24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.24
Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

The secretary may institute an action in the Superior Court for injunctive relief to prevent and restrain any violation of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the act. L.1965, c. 94, s. 15, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-36 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-36
Pinelands area, Highlands Region, farmland preservation.
Status: in_force

29. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit the creation of a municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program, the purchase of development easements, or the extension of any other benefit herein provided on land, and to owners thereof, in the Pinelands area, as defined pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1979, c. 111 (C. 13:18A-3), or in the Highlands Region, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-3) . L.1983,c.32,s.29; amended 2004, c.120, s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-41.12 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41.12
Underreading, overreading or manipulating weighing or measuring device; falsifying records
Status: in_force

No person, nor any employee of such person, shall underread, overread or in any way manipulate any weighing or measuring device so that other than the true weight or measure of the milk or cream purchased is obtained; and it shall also be unlawful for any person, or any employee of such person, to falsify the record of any such weight or measure. L.1943, c. 100, p. 329, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-45
Limitation on time for grant or denial of certification
Status: in_force

The district shall grant or deny certification within a period of 30 days of submission of a complete application unless, by mutual agreement in writing between the district and the applicant, the period of 30 days shall be extended for an additional period of 30 days. Failure of the district to grant or deny certification within such period or such extension thereof shall constitute certification. For purposes of this section, a major revision of the plan by the applicant shall constitute a new submission. L.1975, c. 251, s. 7, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-19
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make and promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1938, c. 82, p. 202, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-3
Definitions relative to aquaculture.
Status: in_force

3. As used in sections 1 through 24 of this act: "Aquaculture" means the propagation, rearing, and subsequent harvesting of aquatic organisms in controlled or selected environments, and the subsequent processing, packaging and marketing, and shall include, but need not be limited to, activities to intervene in the rearing process to increase production such as stocking, feeding, transplanting and providing for protection from predators. "Aquaculture" shall not include the construction of facilities and appurtenant structures that might otherwise be regulated pursuant to any State or federal law or regulation. "Aquaculture Development Plan" means the plan prepared by the Aquaculture Development Task Force, established pursuant to Executive Order No. 104 (1993). "Aquaculturist" means a person engaging in aquaculture. "Aquatic organism" means and includes, but need not be limited to, finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and aquatic plants which are the property of a person engaged in aquaculture. "Council" means the Aquaculture Advisory Council established pursuant to section 5 of this act. "Office" means the Office of Aquaculture Coordination established pursuant to section 4 of this act. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture. L.1997,c.236,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-43 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-43
§ 4:5-43
Status: in_force

No person shall treat any cattle with a material or substance for the purpose of interfering with a tuberculin test or with a reaction to a tuberculin test, or shall interfere in any way with a representative of the department who is making or assisting with a tuberculin test or shall alter or change an ear tag or other mark of identification for the purpose of concealing the identity of any cattle or shall otherwise attempt to interfere with the identification of any cattle.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-35 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-35
Fines, fees, used for enforcement by municipalities
Status: in_force

All fines and fees collected or received by the municipality pursuant to sections 13 and 15 of this act shall be deposited in a special account and used by the municipality to administer and enforce the provisions of this act. L.1989, c.307,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.25 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.25
Examination and analysis of samples for public
Status: in_force

Any citizen of the State of New Jersey may in accordance with procedures prescribed by the State Seed Analyst, and by prepaying transportation charges and payment of the prescribed fee, send a sample or samples of seeds for examination and analysis. L.1963, c. 29, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-66 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-66
Deposit of funds with state treasurer; separate accounts; disbursement
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the secretary pursuant to this act shall be deposited as received with the State Treasurer and maintained by him in separate accounts for each marketing program or agreement. Moneys credited to each such account shall be appropriated and used for the payment of expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the particular marketing program or agreement, refunds and returns of excess assessments and shall be disbursed by the State Treasurer out of such funds in the same manner as other State expenses are paid, provided, however, that no refund or return of excess assessment shall be made where the amount due an individual is less than $5.00. L.1971, c. 308, s. 24, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-13
Aquaculture sites not designated coastal wetland, conditions.
Status: in_force

13. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, an aquaculture site, for which all appropriate permits required by law have been obtained, that was not originally a coastal wetland as defined pursuant to "The Wetlands Act of 1970," P.L.1970, c.272 (C.13:9A-1 et seq.) or any other law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, prior to being utilized for aquaculture shall not be designated a coastal wetland because of the subsequent growth of aquatic organisms at the aquaculture site. b. Within 180 days of the effective date of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall develop appropriate methods and procedures to implement this section. L.1997,c.236,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-24.1
Proportionate voting rights; exception
Status: in_force

An association incorporated under this chapter may provide in its certificate of incorporation or by-laws for proportionate or unequal voting rights of all its members based upon the patronage of said members, which shall be exercised when and as provided in said by-laws, except that no member shall be entitled to more than one vote in any case in which a statute requires the affirmative vote of a majority or more of the members. The method by which such proportionate voting rights shall be as determined and fixed in the certificate of incorporation or by-laws as the case may be. L.1966, c. 286, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.20 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.20
Sales to intermediate distributors; filing of report and payment of fee
Status: in_force

When the distribution of a commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner involves sales or distribution to one or more intermediate distributors before sale or distribution to the consumer, the person who distributes to a non-licensee is required to report the tonnage and pay the inspection fee, unless the report and payment have been made by a prior licensee. L.1970, c. 66, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 4:2A-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-5
Inspection of premises; revocation of certificate
Status: in_force

The secretary individually or through his duly authorized representatives may inspect at any time any premises upon which nutria are raised, bred, housed or confined to insure compliance with the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder, and may revoke the certificate of registration of any person failing to comply with this act and any of said rules or regulations. L.1962, c. 126, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-10 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-10
Secretary and assistant secretary of board
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture shall serve as secretary of the Board. The assistant secretary of the board, in the absence of the secretary, shall exercise all his powers and perform all his duties. Amended by L.1939, c. 40, p. 57, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-15.32 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-15.32
Impounded cat, dog, search for owner prior to release to adopter, euthanization.
Status: in_force

5. a. When a cat or dog is put in the custody of and impounded with a shelter, pound, or kennel operating as a shelter or pound, or an animal rescue organization facility receives a cat or dog, the shelter, pound, kennel operating as a shelter or pound, or animal rescue organization facility shall, if the identity of the owner is not known, scan the animal for microchip identification, provided the shelter, pound, kennel operating as a shelter or pound, or animal rescue organization facility has such technology available. b. Prior to release of any cat or dog for adoption, transfer to another facility or foster home, or euthanasia of the cat or dog, the shelter, pound, kennel operating as a shelter or pound, or animal rescue organization facility shall, if the identity of the owner is not known, scan the cat or dog for microchip identification, provided the shelter, pound, kennel operating as a shelter or pound, or animal rescue organization facility has such technology available. c. If either scan required pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section reveals information concerning the owner of the cat or dog, the shelter, pound, kennel operating as a shelter or pound, or animal rescue organization facility shall immediately seek to contact and notify the owner of the whereabouts of the cat or dog. Furthermore, if microchip identification is found, the shelter, pound, kennel operating as a shelter or pound, or animal rescue organization facility shall hold the animal for at least seven days after the notification to the owner. L.2011, c.142, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-37a — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-37a
Definitions; establishment of program restricting development of privately owned woodland.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section: "Local government unit" means the same as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-3). "Qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organization" means the same as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-3). "Woodland" means a defined and continuous area of land that lies wholly within a property and has at least 10 percent canopy cover. b. The State Agriculture Development Committee shall establish a program for the acquisition, by the State, a local government unit, or a qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organization, of a development easement restricting, in perpetuity, the development of a privately owned woodland. The purpose of the program shall be to promote the preservation and stewardship of lands for agricultural, silvicultural, and horticultural use and production, and to protect the State's forested lands. c. To be eligible for the acquisition of development rights under the program, a woodland shall: (1) be at least 20 acres in size; (2) be devoted, in whole or in part, to either agricultural production or the production for sale of tree or forest products; and (3) for those areas not in agricultural production, be managed by the landowner in accordance with a forest stewardship plan approved pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.256 (C.13:1L-31), a woodland management plan approved pursuant to section 3 of the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L.1964, c.48 (C.54:4-23.3), or a plan approved pursuant to the federal Forest Stewardship Program administered by the United States Forest Service. d. The appraisal process for development easements under the program shall be the same as that for farmland under the provisions of subsection e. of section 8 of P.L.2016, c.12 (C.13:8C-50). e. The State Agriculture Development Committee may use constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax revenues in the "Preserve New Jersey Farmland Preservation Fund" established by section 8 of P.L.2016, c.12 (C.13:8C-50) in order to fund the acquisition of development easements under the program, or any other funds appropriated to the committee for farmland preservation purposes, provided that the use of the funds is consistent with the provisions of the "Preserve New Jersey Act," P.L.2016, c.12 (C.13:8C-43 et seq.) and the State Constitution. f. The State Agriculture Development Committee shall coordinate with the United States Forest Service and any other applicable State or federal agency in order to pursue any federal, State, local, and private funding, which may be available to fund the program established pursuant to this section, including funding made available through the federal "Forest Legacy Program," administered by the United States Forest Service, and through the federal "Health Forests Reserve Program," administered by the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service. g. No later than one year after the effective date of this section, the State Agriculture Development Committee shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), for the establishment and implementation of the program, including, but not limited to, application procedures and criteria and policies for the evaluation and priority ranking of projects. h. Any development easement permanently restricting, in perpetuity, development on privately owned woodlands acquired pursuant to this section shall be filed with the municipal tax assessor and recorded with the county clerk in the same manner as a deed. L.2025, c.287, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19A-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-6
Unretrieved animal; final disposition
Status: in_force

Any licensed veterinarian of this State participating in the program shall provide for the final disposition of an unretrieved animal in the manner provided in P.L.1979, c. 354 (C. 45:16-13 et seq.). For the purposes of this act "unretrieved animal" means an animal placed for confined treatment pursuant to the provisions of this act by the owner or agent thereof in the care and custody of a veterinarian, which animal is not retrieved by the owner or agent thereof from the veterinarian within 72 hours of being notified that the confined treatment is completed. L.1983, c. 172, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-14
Penalty for violations or interference.
Status: in_force

4:10-14. a. A person who shall: (1) except as provided for pursuant to subsection b. of this section, violate any provision of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto to implement any such provision; (2) fail to comply with any requirement of this chapter; (3) with intent to deceive, answer or report falsely in response to any requirement of this chapter; or (4) knowingly interfere with the secretary, or the employees or agents of the department, in the performance of duties prescribed by this chapter-- Shall for the first offense be liable to a penalty of not more than $100, and for any subsequent offense be liable to a penalty of not more than $200, to be collected in a civil action in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The Superior Court and the municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999" in connection with this section. The penalty when recovered shall be paid to the General Fund. Whenever a violation of this section involves false, misleading, or improper labeling of farm products, each package shall constitute a separate violation. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to violations of R.S.4:10-5, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. amended 1953, c.5, s.21; 2011, c.218, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-11.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.2
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The State Board of Agriculture shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to provide for the buying and selling of agricultural or horticultural products, and baked goods or other food products that are baked or made with "Jersey Fresh" products, at service areas along toll roads in the State that may be transported in or out of State from those service areas. L.2008, c.40, s.3; amended 2010, c.111, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-51 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-51
Cooperation with and authorization to receive financial aid from governmental units or private sources
Status: in_force

The districts and the committee are authorized to cooperate and enter into agreements with any Federal, State or local agency to carry out the purposes of this act. The districts and the committee are authorized to receive financial assistance from any Federal, State, county or other public or private source for use in carrying out the purposes of this act. L.1975, c. 251, s. 13, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8B-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-11
Act not to limit powers of State Department of Health or State Commissioner of Health
Status: in_force

Nothing contained herein shall in any way be construed to alter, limit or repeal any of the functions, powers and duties of the State Department of Health or the State Commissioner of Health, as otherwise provided by law. L.1961, c. 125, p. 749, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-8 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-8
Failure to kill dog found worrying livestock, penalty
Status: in_force

4:19-8. An owner or person harboring a dog which is found killing, worrying or wounding any sheep, lamb, domestic animal or poultry, who shall, after being informed thereof, fail to kill the dog within twenty-four hours after receiving such information, shall be liable, to any person who shall sue for the same, to a penalty of ten dollars ($10.00), to be recovered with costs by a civil action before the Superior Court and shall also pay triple damages for any injury done. Amended 1953, c.5, s.48; 1991,c.91,s.173.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-26
§ 4:20-26
Status: in_force

An owner or possessor of land who shall fail to make and keep in good repair the fence or fences about his own land as directed by this chapter, shall not have a cause of action for damages caused by animals of another person which by reason of such failure shall break in or enter into or upon such land, over or through such fence, nor shall such animals be impounded. This section shall not apply to partition fences.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19A-3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-3
Submission of animal for spaying or neutering; proof of eligibility; consent form; fee; disposition
Status: in_force

Any person submitting a dog or cat, pursuant to the provisions of this act, for spaying or neutering, as the case may be, shall: a. Furnish any licensed veterinarian of this State participating in the program with proof that the owner meets at least one of the eligibility criteria pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of this amendatory and supplementary act; b. Sign a consent form certifying that the person is the owner of the dog or cat, or is authorized by the owner to present the dog or cat for the procedure; and c. Pay a fee of $10.00, which fee shall be forwarded to the commissioner for deposit in the "Animal Population Control Fund" . L.1983, c. 172, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-20 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-20
§ 4:16-20
Status: in_force

For the purpose of encouraging poultry raising in this state, the experiment station, through the department of poultry husbandry, shall arrange for meetings of persons engaged in the business of poultry raising.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-32.12 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-32.12
Certain provisions remain effective.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6 of P.L.2014, c.16 to the contrary, sections 1 through 5 of P.L.2014, c.16 (C.4:1C-32.7 through C.4:1C-32.11) shall be and remain in effect for two years following the effective date of this act, and shall be retroactive to March 1, 2018. L.2018, c.30, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-93.21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-93.21
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Brucellosis," commonly called Bang's disease of live stock, is a disease that causes an economic loss in dairy herds and is a menace to public health. "Board" means the State Board of Agriculture. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture. "Division" means the Division of Animal Health. "Live stock" includes any domestic animal subject to brucella infection. "Owner" includes any person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation owning or leasing any live stock. "Official test" includes all tests for brucellosis made by a veterinarian under the supervision of or authorization from the director of the division. "Private test" includes all tests for brucellosis other than official tests made at the owner's expense. "Positive" applies to live stock giving a reaction sufficient to indicate the presence of brucellosis. "Suspicious" applied to live stock tested for brucellosis and giving a reaction not sufficient to justify the classification as positive. "Vaccine" means any type of brucella vaccine approved by the board to be administered by a veterinarian authorized by the division. "Calfhood vaccination" means the administration by an authorized veterinarian of brucella vaccine to calves between the ages of 4 and 8 months. "Adult vaccination" means the administration by an authorized veterinarian of brucella vaccine to animals over 8 months of age. L.1946, c. 257, p. 893, s. 1. Amended by L.1950, c. 9, p. 30, s. 1; L.1967, c. 175, s. 6, eff. July 25, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-93.30 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-93.30
Interference with test or treatment or mark
Status: in_force

No person shall treat any live stock with a material or substance for the purpose of interfering with a test for brucellosis or causing or preventing a reaction to such test, or shall interfere in any way with a representative of the department who is making or assisting with a test for brucellosis or shall alter or change any mark of identification for the purpose of misrepresenting the true identity of any live stock or shall otherwise attempt to interfere with the identification of any live stock. L.1946, c. 257, p. 896, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-19.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-19.3
Neuromuscular blocking agents prohibited
Status: in_force

Whenever any dog, cat, or any other domestic animal is to be destroyed, the use of succinylcholine chloride, curare, curariform drugs, or any other substance which acts as a neuromuscular blocking agent is prohibited. L. 1988, c. 160, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-55 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-55
Referendum for approval; bloc vote of nonprofit associations of producers
Status: in_force

No marketing program or major amendment shall be effective unless the secretary finds through referendum: (a) Written consent has been voted by not less than 65% of the producers voting in the referendum who are engaged in the production or producer marketing of at least 51% by volume of the agricultural commodity of those voting; or (b) Written consent has been voted by producers who engage in the production or producer marketing of 65% of the volume of the agricultural commodity of those voting and who represent not less than 51% of the total number of producers voting in the referendum. Volume shall be determined on the basis of the quantity of the commodity produced in the next preceding marketing season in New Jersey or that area of New Jersey to be covered by the marketing program or amendment. To facilitate the conduct of the referendum and to delineate those producers subject to the provisions of this act, the secretary or advisory council may limit eligibility for voting in and application of the referendum to those producers who produced a reasonable minimum amount, as determined by the secretary or council, of the affected commodity during the year immediately preceding the year in which the referendum is held and who are producing such commodity during the year of the referendum. Nonprofit associations of producers who have the written consent of members to vote for them in referenda concerned with marketing programs may cast a bloc vote for such members in any referendum provided for in this act. L.1971, c. 308, s. 13, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-75.13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-75.13
Funds from which payments are to be made
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to make payment for all necessary expenditures incurred in carrying out the provisions of this act from any funds appropriated therefore and from any funds appropriated for indemnities for condemned cattle. L.1948, c. 436, p. 1689, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-9
Disposition and use of fees collected.
Status: in_force

4:10-9. All fees and other moneys collected under this chapter by the secretary and the employees or agents of the department, shall be paid into the General Fund, and shall be appropriated for the use of the department in carrying out the provisions of this chapter when authorized by any appropriation act. amended 2011, c.218, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.7
Application; issuance; expiration
Status: in_force

Applications for licenses shall be submitted to the State Chemist on forms furnished by his office and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee. Upon approval by the State Board of Agriculture, a license shall be issued to the applicant. All licenses shall expire on June 30 of each year. L.1970, c. 66, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-9.1
Rules, regulations adopted by State Agriculture Development Committee
Status: in_force

5. a. The State Agriculture Development Committee, in consultation with the Department of Labor, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations determining the classification for agriculture, forestry, fishing, and trapping under the North American Industry Classification System of codes, and for the production of agricultural and horticultural crops, trees and forest products, livestock, and poultry and other commodities that are described in the Standard Industrial Classification codes for agriculture, forestry, fishing and trapping, for the purposes of compliance with P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-1 et seq.). The State Agriculture Development Committee shall ensure that the provisions of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-1 et seq.) shall continue to apply to any owner or operator of a commercial farm, or other person, to whom the provisions applied prior to the effective date of P.L.2003, c.157 (C.13:1D-138 et al.). b. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the State Agriculture Development Committee may, immediately upon filing the regulations with the Office of Administrative Law, adopt such temporary regulations as the committee determines necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2003, c.157 (C.13:1D-138 et al.). The regulations shall be in effect for a period not to exceed 270 days after the date of filing, except that in no case shall the regulations be in effect one year after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.157 (C.13:1D-138 et al.). The regulations may thereafter be amended, adopted or readopted as the committee determines necessary in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act". L.2003,c.157,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-28
§ 4:11-28
Status: in_force

Upon default of any licensee in the payment of any money due to any grower, the grower may file with the secretary, upon a form prescribed by him, a verified statement of his claim. If the grower has reduced his claim to judgment a transcript of the judgment shall be filed with the secretary. Such statement may be filed at any time during the period of the license and within ninety days from the termination of such period, for debts contracted during such licensed period.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-35 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-35
Refusal or suspension or revocation of license; grounds
Status: in_force

The director after hearing duly held in accordance with the provisions of this act, may decline to grant a license or may issue a license conditionally, or may suspend or revoke a license already granted when satisfied of the existence of any of the following: (1) That an applicant or a licensee has rejected, without reasonable cause, any milk from one of its regular producers. (2) That the applicant or licensee has failed to account and make payment, without reasonable cause, for any milk purchased from a producer. (3) When it has been established by evidence submitted to the director by the State or local health authorities that the applicant or licensee has committed any act likely to undermine health regulations and standards as established by health laws and ordinances. (4) That the applicant or licensee has committed any act injurious to trade or commerce, or any act which may demoralize the price structure of milk or interfere with an ample supply of milk for the inhabitants of this State. (5) Where the applicant or licensee has continued in a course of dealing of such a nature as to satisfy the director of his inability or unwillingness properly to conduct the business of receiving or selling milk in accordance with the provisions of this act. (6) Where the applicant or licensee has been a party to a combination to fix prices contrary to the provisions of this act. (7) Where the applicant or licensee has continued in a course of dealing of such nature as to satisfy the director of an intent to deceive or defraud stores, producers, consumers, subdealers or other dealers in those matters regulated by the provisions of this act. (8) Where the applicant or licensee has failed either to keep records or to furnish the statements or information required by section thirty-seven of this act. (9) Where any applicant or licensee has made false statements to the director or the board or has testified falsely in any hearing before the director or the board. (10) That the applicant or licensee is not qualified by character, experience, financial responsibility and equipment to properly conduct the proposed business. (11) That the applicant or licensee is a partnership, corporation, firm or association and any individual holding any position or interest or power or control therein has previously been responsible in whole or in part for any act on account of which a license may be denied, suspended or revoked pursuant to the provisions of this section or law or the similar laws which preceded it. (12) That the applicant or licensee has violated any of the provisions of this act, or any of the rules, regulations or orders of the director or has violated any of the provisions of similar laws or of orders, rules and regulations issued thereunder which have preceded this act. The director may without hearing continue any ruling or order made as to license or any applicant or licensee which was made after hearing when any subsequent application for license is filed by said applicant or licensee. The issuance or renewal by the director of a license hereunder shall not preclude the director from suspending, conditioning or revoking such license for acts as set forth in this section committed by the licensee prior to the license period unless the director or the predecessor board had proceeded against the applicant or licensee, and the order made thereupon had been complied with by the applicant or licensee. L.1941, c. 274, p. 727, s. 35.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106.7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106.7
Application for license; fee; expiration date
Status: in_force

Every applicant for a license to operate a garbage-feeding hog farm shall file his application with the department upon forms provided by the department which shall contain such information as the department shall require. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee of $25.00 if the applicant has less than 100 head of swine and $50.00 if the applicant has 100 or more head of swine which shall be retained by the department whether or not the license is issued. Every license so issued shall expire on December 31 next succeeding the date of its issuance and may be renewed upon filing such application accompanied by the required fee on or before December 1 in each year. All fees received pursuant to this act shall be paid into the State Treasury. L.1957, c. 140, p. 535, s. 7. Amended by L.1971, c. 234, s. 1, eff. June 23, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.35 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.35
Stop sale, use, or removal order
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture may issue and enforce a written "stop sale, use, or removal" order to the owner or custodian of any lot of commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner, or material purported to be commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner, when the State Chemist finds that said material is being offered or exposed for sale in violation of any provision of this act or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder. Such order may require that the material be held at a designated place until the violation has been corrected and written authorization for removal has been received from the Department of Agriculture. The State Chemist shall authorize removal of commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner so held whenever the requirements of this act have been met and any identifiable costs and expenses incurred by the department in connection with this action, due to a violation, have been paid. L.1970, c. 66, s. 35.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-13
Posting schedule of prices
Status: in_force

The secretary may require a proprietor of a milk gathering station to post in a conspicuous place therein a schedule of the prices being paid for milk or cream, including the premiums paid or deductions made, if any, for milk or cream containing milk fat either in excess of or in lesser amount than the agreed standard. Amended by L.1949, c. 249, p. 802, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-26
§ 4:16-26
Status: in_force

The demonstration work contemplated by this article shall be performed by the owners of the farms selected, under the supervision of the director of the extension service and the county agricultural agents. The farms upon which such work is in progress shall be open to the inspection of all persons interested in order that the results thereof may be as clearly and widely observed as possible.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-11
Dissolution of associations
Status: in_force

The members of any association, at any regular or special meeting or meetings called for the purpose upon not less than 20 days' notice of the time, place and object of the meeting or meetings first having been given as prescribed in the bylaws may by a vote of a majority of the members present and voting as such meeting or meetings vote to discontinue its operations and be dissolved in the manner hereinafter set forth. The resolution adopted at such meeting or meetings shall designate a committee of three members who shall act as trustees in dissolution and liquidate the assets, pay the debts and expenses and divide any of the remaining funds of the association among the members and patrons in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws. Any vacancy on the committee of trustees in dissolution shall be filled by the remaining trustees from among the membership. Upon completion of dissolution proceedings a report thereof shall be signed by the committee or its successors and filed with the Secretary of Agriculture and a certificate thereof duly certified by the Secretary of Agriculture which the committee shall forthwith file with the Secretary of State for which the Secretary of State shall charge a filing fee of $10.00. Upon such filing such association shall be dissolved and cease to exist under this chapter. The resolution of the members may provide compensation for the services of the members of the committee. In the case of an association which has adopted the delegate plan of voting, the vote to be taken as provided herein may be taken at a meeting of the delegates and the required vote shall be a majority of the delegates present and voting. The Chancery Division of the Superior Court shall have full jurisdiction to hear in a summary manner any questions or litigation arising out of the proceedings of such dissolution. Amended by L.1951, c. 303, p. 1086, s. 2; L.1966, c. 286, s. 12; L.1971, c. 324, s. 7, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-93.23 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-93.23
Program and agreements for control and eradication of disease
Status: in_force

The board shall establish a program for the control and eradication of brucellosis and may enter into agreements with owners of live stock within the State under plans and methods adopted by the board for the control and eradication of this disease. L.1946, c. 257, p. 894, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-93.49 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-93.49
Quarantine and slaughter of infected animals; orders; reports
Status: in_force

On and after July 1, 1957, any animal giving a positive reaction to an official or private test shall not again be presented for a brucellosis test, but shall be immediately segregated, quarantined and held at the owner's expense until the division issues a written order to move the cattle, which removal shall be immediate and at the owner's expense, to a designated slaughtering center. The animals shall be slaughtered at the time and place specified in the written order, under the supervision of an authorized veterinarian approved by the division, who shall judge the carcass as to fitness for food and file a report thereon with the division within 5 days thereafter. L.1956, c. 104, p. 479, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-15 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-15
§ 4:5-15
Status: in_force

The department may co-operate with the bureau of animal industry of the United States in any measures deemed necessary to eradicate or prevent the spread of any such contagious or infectious disease.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-46 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-46
Search warrants; issuance
Status: in_force

Any court having jurisdiction of violations of the law in relation to cruelty to animals may issue search warrants to enter and search buildings or places wherein it is reasonably believed that such law is being violated. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 52, s. 81.
N.J. Stat. § 4:4-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-22
Pasteurization before delivery for feeding purposes
Status: in_force

Every owner, operator or manager of a cheese factory, creamery, skimming station or other place where milk is received and the by-products distributed, shall, before returning to or delivering to any person any skim milk, whey, buttermilk, or other milk by-products to be used for feeding purposes for farm animals, cause such skim milk, whey, buttermilk, or other milk by-products to be thoroughly pasteurized by heating the same to one hundred forty-five degrees Fahrenheit and holding at that temperature for not less than thirty minutes, or to one hundred eighty-five degrees without holding. This section shall not apply to cheese factories or creameries that pasteurize the milk or cream prior to manufacture.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.45
Immunity for refusal to sell, report of suspect purchases, certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

4. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person who refuses to sell a restricted commercial fertilizer to any person, or any person who reports information to a law enforcement official or agency concerning the suspect purchase pattern of any person attempting to purchase a restricted commercial fertilizer shall be immune from any civil liability on account of the report, unless such person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. L.2005,c.37,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-41.20 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41.20
Procedure to recover penalty; actions; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The procedure for the recovery of any penalty incurred under the provision of this act shall be the same as the procedure specified in article one of chapter twenty-three of this Title and section 4:23-17 of the Revised Statutes. All actions shall be instituted in the name of the State of New Jersey by the director or any of his employees, agents or authorized representatives. Jurisdiction of all cases arising out of violations of the provisions of this act is hereby conferred upon the municipal courts in the municipality in which such violations are committed. L.1943, c. 100, p. 331, s. 20. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 37, s. 30.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1B-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-5
Agricultural preserve demonstration program; establishment; purpose
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program. The purpose of this program shall be the creation of an agricultural preserve, which shall remain undeveloped for other than agricultural purposes as determined in accordance with the provisions of this act. Such preserve shall be established through the State purchase of development easements to such lands. It shall further be the purpose of this program to provide information and experience concerning such State efforts to preserve agricultural open space. It shall be the goal of the program to acquire such easements to approximately 5,000 acres of such land within the agricultural preserve. L.1976, c. 50, s. 5, eff. July 22, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-5
Chairman and recording secretary of board; quorum; meetings; seal
Status: in_force

The board shall choose a chairman from its own members and recording secretary, who may be a member of the director's staff. The board shall fix the compensation, if any, which is to be paid to the recording secretary. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the board. Meetings of the board shall be called by the chairman or by a majority of the members of the board. The board shall have a seal, which shall be judicially noticed. L.1941, c. 274, p. 717, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-7
Inoculation of herd exposed to disease
Status: in_force

When any herd or portion thereof is exposed to any contagious or infectious disease, and the department deems the disease likely to spread to that portion of the herd still unaffected, although isolated or quarantined, the department may, cause or allow the herd to be inoculated for the prevention of such diseases as can be thus mitigated. Loss resulting from such inoculation shall not constitute a claim against the State or the department. Inoculation for pleuropneumonia shall in no case be allowed without the consent of the department, and shall be made under its direction. Amended by L.1946, c. 247, p. 870, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.1
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

3. The board may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Title, including the amendment of fees and penalties authorized pursuant to this Title. L.1993, c.265, s.3; amended 2002, c.34, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-17.4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-17.4
Unlawful confinement of certain animals.
Status: in_force

4. a. It is unlawful to confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal in any structure, room, area, or container that does not comply with the standards and requirements of proper shelter as set forth in section 5 of this act, except as provided in subsections b. and c. of this section. b. (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act, a person may confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal temporarily in an animal carrier or crate for the purposes enumerated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, provided that (a) during transport, the animal is at all times inside the vehicle being used for transport; and (b) during confinement in the animal carrier or crate, the top of the head of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal cannot touch the ceiling of the animal carrier or crate when the animal is in a normal standing position in the animal carrier or crate, and the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal can easily turn around in a full circle and lie down on its side in the animal carrier or crate. (2) A person may confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal temporarily in an animal carrier or crate for the purpose of (a) transport; (b) any exhibition, show, contest, or other temporary event at which the skill, breeding, or stamina of the animal is judged or examined; or (c) in the case of a dog, any exhibition, class, training session, or other temporary event at which the dog is used, or is being trained, to hunt wildlife in a lawful manner. (3) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act with regard to access to water, a person may confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal without providing access to water at all times if the animal is confined indoors and in the primary living space of the residence of the owner or other person with custody or control of the animal. c. (1) The owner of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal shall be liable for a violation of subsection a. or b. of this section, as the case may be, that occurs on or in any property belonging to the owner or on which the owner resides or in any vehicle belonging to the owner at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the owner is present when the violation occurs. (2) The person with custody or control of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal who is not the owner of the animal shall be liable for a violation of subsection a. or b. of this section, as the case may be, that occurs on or in any property belonging to the person with custody or control of the animal or on which the person with custody or control of the animal resides or in any vehicle belonging to the person with custody or control of the animal at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the person is present when the violation occurs. d. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply to: (1) a facility maintained and used in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine pursuant to R.S.45:16-1 et seq.; or (2) a licensed kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound subject to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.14) pertaining to the sanitary conduct and operation of kennels, pet shops, shelters, and pounds, which is operating in compliance with those rules and regulations. L.2017, c.189, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-10 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-10
Appraisement of and compensation for animals slaughtered
Status: in_force

When animals are slaughtered or otherwise disposed of as directed in section 4:5-9 of this Title, the value of the same may, at the request of the department or any person interested, be ascertained and appraised by any authorized agent of the department, or in cases where an agreement between the agent and the owner cannot be reached, by three disinterested freeholders resident in this State, one chosen by the agent, one chosen by the owner and the third by the first two at the expense of the owner, who shall make and sign a certificate thereof in the presence of a witness who shall attest the same. The appraisement shall be made on the basis of the market value of the animals to be slaughtered immediately prior to the time of the discovery of the infection. Such appraisal and disposal shall be carried out under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the board, which may prescribe a maximum payment for any animal or animals, and may authorize the condemnation of an entire herd of animals and compensation therefor, even though all of the animals in the herd are not infected, where the secretary determines that an entire herd or flock needs to be slaughtered to control a disease or prevent its spread to other animals. The total amount receivable by the owner from the net proceeds of the sale of the animal, plus indemnity, if any, from the Federal Government, and plus the indemnity from the State, shall not, however, exceed the appraised value of the animal or animals. The board may promulgate rules and regulations to authorize payment for any disposal cost determined to be necessary. Amended by L.1946, c. 247, p. 871, s. 7; L.1973, c. 47, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-14.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-14.2
Control by state board of agriculture
Status: in_force

The state board of agriculture, hereinafter in this article referred to as the "board" , may issue orders pertaining to the control, eradication and prevention of the Dutch elm disease and issue regulations and orders for the destruction and removal of diseased trees and of other trees involved in the spread of the disease and for the disposition of the wood therefrom.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-14.5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-14.5
Submission of application.
Status: in_force

29. a. (1) An application for designation as a humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals pursuant to subsection a. of section 28 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.4) shall be submitted by the governing body of the county society to the county prosecutor. Upon receipt of the application, the county prosecutor shall examine the character, competency, and fitness of the applicant for the position, including initiating a criminal background check at the expense of the applicant. (2) Upon completion of an examination of an applicant, the county prosecutor shall approve or reject the applicant and provide a written determination, to the applicant and to the county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, which, if applicable, shall state any reasons for rejecting the applicant. b. The governing body of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shall not submit an applicant for designation as, and shall terminate the designation of, a humane law enforcement officer who has been convicted of, or found civilly liable for, a violation of any provision of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes or whose name is on the list or any revision thereto established and provided by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.1983, c.525 (C.4:19-15.16a). c. A county prosecutor may authorize a humane law enforcement officer to possess, carry, and use a firearm while enforcing the laws and ordinances enacted for the protection of animals, if the officer: (1) has satisfactorily completed a firearms training course as defined in subsection j. of N.J.S.2C:39-6 and approved by the Police Training Commission; and (2) twice annually qualifies in the use of a revolver or similar weapon. d. A county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the county prosecutor pursuant to subparagraph (b) of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 28 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.4) shall submit by October 1 of each year, a report to the animal cruelty prosecutor designated pursuant to subsection a. of section 28 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.4) which shall include, for the most recently concluded State fiscal year, the number of complaints received for each offense under article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes and the number of cases referred to the county prosecutor, and may contain any policy recommendations or concerns of the county society related to animal cruelty law enforcement in the county. The animal cruelty prosecutor shall compile these reports and submit them to the Attorney General as part of the annual report required pursuant to subsection d. of section 31 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.7). L.2017, c.331, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-14.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-14.2
Application for designation as municipal humane law enforcement officer.
Status: in_force

26. a. (1) An application for designation as a municipal humane law enforcement officer shall be submitted by the governing body of a municipality to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality, or, if the municipality does not have a chief law enforcement officer, the Superintendent of State Police. Upon receipt of the application, the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality or the superintendent, as applicable, shall examine the character, competency, and fitness of the applicant for the position, including initiating a criminal background check at the expense of the applicant. (2) Upon completion of an examination of an applicant, the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality or the superintendent, as applicable, shall approve or reject the applicant and provide a written determination to the applicant and to the governing body of the municipality which, if applicable, shall state any reasons for rejecting the applicant. b. A municipal humane law enforcement officer shall have the power and authority within the municipality in which the officer is designated, or otherwise authorized to act, as a municipal humane law enforcement officer to: (1) enforce all animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the State and ordinances of the municipality; (2) investigate and sign complaints concerning any violation of an animal welfare or animal cruelty law of the State or ordinance of the municipality; and (3) act as an officer for the detection, apprehension, and arrest of offenders against the animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the State and ordinances of the municipality. c. A municipal humane law enforcement officer shall: (1) abide by the provisions of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; (2) satisfactorily complete the training course developed pursuant to subsection a. of section 11 of P.L.2005, c.372 (C.4:22-11.11), subject to the provisions of subsection c. of section 11 of P.L.2005, c.372 (C.4:22-11.11) as applicable, as soon as practicable, but no later than one year after the date on which the officer's designation is approved by the chief law enforcement officer in the municipality or the superintendent, as applicable; (3) refer all complaints for violations of the provisions of subsection c. of R.S.4:22-17 to the county prosecutor for investigation and prosecution, or any other appropriate legal action, except that a municipal humane law enforcement officer may take any action necessary, within the authority granted pursuant to chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, to respond to an emergency situation; (4) provide notice to the county animal cruelty prosecutor designated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 28 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.4) within five businesses days after the receipt of any complaint of a violation of any provision of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, regardless of whether the violation is referred to the county prosecutor pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection. The notice shall contain, at minimum, a brief description of the offense alleged; and (5) submit, by October 1 of each year, a report to the animal cruelty prosecutor designated pursuant to subsection a. of section 28 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.4), which shall include, for the most recently concluded State fiscal year, the number of complaints received for each offense under article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes and the number of cases referred to the county prosecutor, and may contain any policy recommendations or concerns of the municipal humane law enforcement officer related to animal cruelty law enforcement in the municipality. The animal cruelty prosecutor shall compile these reports and submit them to the Attorney General as part of the annual report required pursuant to subsection d. of section 31 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.7). d. A municipal humane law enforcement officer may, upon receipt of a request for assistance by a municipality, county, or other entity that did not designate the municipal humane law enforcement officer pursuant to this section, exercise the powers and authority granted pursuant to this section within the jurisdiction of the municipality, county, or other entity making the request. e. A municipal humane law enforcement officer may be so designated concurrently by more than one municipality, provided the officer is able to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities required of each designation, except that a municipal humane law enforcement officer who serves concurrently as a police officer shall not be designated as a municipal humane law enforcement officer in more than one municipality at any one time. f. Any rule or regulation concerning animal cruelty investigators, in effect on the date of enactment of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.1 et al.), shall be applicable to municipal humane law enforcement officers until otherwise revised or repealed by the Department of Health. L.2017, c.331, s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-45
§ 4:5-45
Status: in_force

No person shall sell, offer for sale, give away or otherwise dispose of or purchase any cattle that have been classed as reactors, declared tuberculous or suspicious of being tuberculous either on official or private test, or shall remove any cattle from any herd that has been quarantined except on written order issued by the department as provided in section 4:5-44 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 4:18A-2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-2
Funds to be forwarded to State Treasurer; disbursement
Status: in_force

Funds and the proceeds of the trust assets return to the secretary in accordance with an application made pursuant to section one of this act and all moneys collected under this act shall be forwarded to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey. The State Treasurer shall disburse same, subject to the provisions of this act, and in the same manner as other Federal funds, devoted to specific purposes, are now disbursed by him. L.1951, c. 321, p. 1152, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-34 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-34
Obtaining information as to owners and cattle in given area
Status: in_force

The department may obtain information regarding the number of cattle owners and the number of cattle in a county, township, municipality or other designated area in order to carry out a plan for the tuberculin testing of cattle for the control and eradication of tuberculosis in co-operation with the United States Department of Agriculture. A record of the information obtained shall be filed in the office of the Department of Agriculture. Expenses incurred in procuring this information shall be paid for from funds appropriated to the department. Amended by L.1946, c. 247, p. 876, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-37 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-37
§ 4:5-37
Status: in_force

When a majority of the resident cattle owners, representing seventy-five per cent of the cattle in a county, township, municipality or other designated area have either placed their cattle under supervision or petitioned upon forms issued and approved by the department for tuberculin testing of their cattle, the department shall notify the board of freeholders or other governing body of the county, township, municipality or other designated area of such fact and may commence tuberculin testing under the area or any other approved plans without expense to the owner to the extent of funds available, provided the owners agree to comply with all the provisions of this article and all orders, rules and regulations formulated thereon.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-45
Disposition of license fees, penalties, fines and costs
Status: in_force

All funds derived from fees for licenses issued hereunder are hereby appropriated to pay the expenses of the operation of the department, and the proceeds of adjustments of penalties collected by the director and the proceeds of fines and costs imposed by any court hereunder shall be paid to the State Treasurer. L.1941, c. 274, p. 736, s. 45.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-23 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-23
Zoning of land in program
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L. 1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-1 et seq.) or any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, no municipality shall alter its zoning ordinance as it pertains to land included within a municipally approved program in any way so as to provide for exclusive agricultural zoning or zoning which has the practical effect of exclusive agricultural zoning for a period of 11 years from the date of the creation of the municipally approved program, unless all landowners within that municipally approved program who entered into an agreement pursuant to the provisions of section 17 of this act agree to that alteration by express written consent at the end of the minimum period required by section 17 of this act. L.1983, c. 32, s. 16, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:14-2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-2
Membership and organization
Status: in_force

The membership of the county boards shall consist of all the members of the agricultural and horticultural associations of each county, and such others as they may elect: a. In counties having no agricultural or horticultural associations any number of citizens not less than ten may organize a county board of agriculture by electing a president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a board of not less than five directors, adopting the name of "the county board of agriculture" (inserting in each case the name of the proper county), and filing with the secretary of agriculture a certificate of such organization. Upon the formation of any agricultural or horticultural association in the county, they shall become members of such county board, as provided in paragraphs "b" and "c" of this section; b. In counties having but one agricultural or horticultural organization (whether known and designated as a "society," "club" or "grange" ), such organization may become the county board of agriculture for such county by electing the officers and directors prescribed in paragraph "a" of this section, adopting the name of "the county board of agriculture" (inserting the name of the proper county) and filing with the secretary of agriculture a certificate of such organization; c. In counties having more than one agricultural or horticultural organization (whether known and designated as "societies," "clubs" or "granges" ), such organizations, or so many of them (not less than two) as may elect so to do, may organize a county board of agriculture by electing a president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a board of directors to consist of at least one member of each agricultural or horticultural organization of the county (that may elect to become members of such county board), adopting the name of "the county board of agriculture" (inserting in each case the name of the proper county), and filing with the secretary of agriculture a certificate of such organization; d. The president, secretary and treasurer of the county board of agriculture shall be ex-officio members of the board of directors of the board; e. Every certificate filed, as provided in this section, shall truly and correctly state--first, the name of the county board filing the same; second, the date of its organization under this section; third, the names of its officers and directors; fourth, the names of bona fide members in each organization represented in the county board at the date of organizing said board, and the names of such organizations. Amended by L.1946, c. 108, p. 333, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-61 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-61
Definitions relative to cosmetic development.
Status: in_force

1. a. For the purposes of this section: "Animal test" means the internal or external application of a cosmetic, or any ingredient thereof, to a body part of a live, nonhuman vertebrate. "Cosmetic" means the same as the term is defined in the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" (21 U.S.C. s.321(i)). "Ingredient" means any component of a cosmetic as defined by 21 C.F.R. 700.3. "Manufacturer" means any person whose name appears on the label of a cosmetic product pursuant to the requirements of 21 C.F.R. 701.12. "Supplier" means any entity that supplies, directly or through a third party, any ingredient used in the formulation of a manufacturer's cosmetic. b. No manufacturer shall sell or offer for sale in the State any cosmetic that was developed or manufactured using an animal test, if the test was conducted or contracted by the manufacturer or any supplier of the manufacturer on or after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.272 (C.4:22-61). c. The prohibitions in subsection b. of this section do not apply to cosmetics developed or manufactured using an animal test if: (1) The animal test is required by a federal or State regulatory authority and: (a) the ingredient that requires an animal test is in wide use and cannot be replaced by another ingredient, (b) a specific human health problem is associated with the ingredient and the need to conduct an animal test on the ingredient is justified and supported by a research protocol, and (c) there is no non-animal test method or strategy that is accepted by the relevant federal or State regulatory authority as a means to gather the relevant data; (2) The animal test is conducted outside of the United States to comply with a requirement of a foreign regulatory authority, if no evidence derived from the test is relied upon to substantiate the safety of the cosmetic pursuant to federal or State regulations; (3) The animal test is conducted on a product or ingredient subject to the requirements of chapter V of the federal "Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act," 21 U.S.C. s.351 et seq.; or (4) The animal test is conducted for non-cosmetic purposes pursuant to a requirement of a federal, State, or foreign regulatory authority. No evidence derived from animal testing after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.272 (C.4:22-61) may be relied upon to establish the safety of a cosmetic pursuant to federal or State regulation unless: (a) there is no non-animal method or strategy recognized by any federal agency or the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development for the relevant safety endpoints for the ingredient; (b) there is documented evidence of the non-cosmetic intent of the test; and (c) there is a history of use of the ingredient outside of cosmetics at least one year prior to the reliance on the data. d. The provisions of this section shall not apply to animal testing conducted on an ingredient or cosmetic if the testing took place prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.272 (C.4:22-61). This section shall not prevent a manufacturer from reviewing, assessing, or retaining data resulting from animal testing. e. Each sale or offer for sale made by a manufacturer in violation of this section shall be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 , to be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues constitutes an additional, separate, and distinct offense. The director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety may enforce the provisions of this section. The Superior Court and the municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999." f. The Division of Consumer Affairs may institute a civil action for injunctive relief to enforce this act and to prohibit and prevent a violation of this act, and the court may proceed in the action in a summary manner. g. Nothing in this act shall be construed to impose liability on news media that accept or publish advertising that may fall within the scope of the statute. L.2021, c.272.
N.J. Stat. § 4:18A-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-5
Agreements with United States Secretary of Agriculture regarding loans under Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act
Status: in_force

The Secretary is authorized, with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture, to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, pursuant to section 2(f) of Public Law 499, 81st Congress, approved May 3, 1950, upon such terms and conditions and for such periods of time as may be mutually agreed upon, pursuant to which the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States will accept, administer, expend and use with respect to loans to farmers only in the State of New Jersey all or any part of the trust assets referred to in section 1 of this act or any funds from any other source which may be available for such uses, for carrying out the purposes of Subtitles A and B of the Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961 and in accordance with the applicable provisions of Subtitle D thereof, as now or hereafter amended. L.1951, c. 321, p. 1153, s. 5. Amended by L.1962, c. 78, s. 2, eff. June 11, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-25.2a — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-25.2a
Contributions to "New Jersey Farm to School Program" permitted.
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of Agriculture may solicit and accept contributions from private and public sources for the purpose of providing support to help fund the "New Jersey Farm to School Program" and the "New Jersey Agricultural Literacy Program," established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2011, c.10 (C.4:10-25.2). L.2014, c.39, s.1.; amended 2023, c.51, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-31 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-31
§ 4:24-31
Status: in_force

The board of adjustment shall adopt rules to govern its procedures, which rules shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The board shall designate a chairman from among its members, and may, from time to time, change such designation. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman and at such other times as the board may determine. Any two members shall constitute a quorum. The chairman, or in his absence such other member of the board as he may designate to serve as acting chairman, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public. The board shall keep a full and accurate record of all proceedings, of all documents filed with it, and of all orders entered, which shall be filed in the office of the board and shall be a public record.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-18 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-18
Review by court of refusal or revocation of license
Status: in_force

The action of the secretary in refusing to grant or in revoking a license shall be subject to review by the Superior Court in a proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ. If a proceeding is begun to review the revocation of a license, the license shall be deemed to be in full force and effect until the final determination of such proceeding, subject, however, to the order of said court. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 36, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-43 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-43
Certification of plan by district; development of projects
Status: in_force

Approval of an application for development for any project by the State, any county, municipality, or any instrumentality thereof shall be conditioned upon certification by the local district of a plan for soil erosion and sediment control. Any person proposing to engage in any project not requiring approval by the State, any county, municipality, or any instrumentality thereof shall, prior to commencing such project, receive certification by the local district of a plan for soil erosion and sediment control. Any public utility, municipality, county or the State or any agency or instrumentality thereof, other than the State Department of Transportation, which proposes a project shall, prior to the construction of such project submit to and receive certification by the district of a plan for soil erosion and sediment control. The State Department of Transportation shall certify a plan for any project that it proposes to construct and shall file such certification with the district. Certification by the Department of Transportation shall be pursuant to soil erosion control standards developed jointly by the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Protection and the committee and promulgated by the Department of Transportation. L.1975, c. 251, s. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1976. Amended by L.1979, c. 459, s. 3, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-21.8 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.8
Inspection, grading and certification of seeds and tubers
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority to provide for the inspection, grading and certification of the same at the request of the grower. L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-80 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-80
"Organic Farming Board" established; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. There is established in the Division of Marketing and Development in the Department of Agriculture the Organic Farming Board. a. The purpose of the board shall be to develop, administer, and oversee programs in consultation with the Department of Agriculture on topics related to organic farming, including the certification program established pursuant to P.L.2003, c.176 (4:10-79), the federal organic farming certification program implemented by the United States Department of Agriculture, best practices for organic and regenerative farming, incentives to encourage more organic and regenerative farming in the State, new techniques to carry out organic and regenerative farming, and programs to provide outreach, education, and marketing support to organic and regenerative farms in New Jersey. b. The board shall consist of seven members as follows: (1) two certified organic farmers to be appointed by the Governor; (2) two organic farmers from historically underserved communities to be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be recommended by the Speaker of the General Assembly and one of whom shall be recommended by the Senate President; (3) one regenerative farmer, to be appointed by the Governor; and (4) two organic trade representatives to be appointed by the Governor. c. The chairperson shall be a member of the board and shall be elected by the board for a term of three years. The public members shall serve for terms of three years and may be reappointed and may serve until a successor has been appointed. Of the public members first appointed, three shall be appointed for terms of three years, two shall be appointed for terms of two years, and two shall be appointed for a term of one year. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner provided for the original appointments. d. The board shall organize as soon as practicable following the appointment of a majority of its members. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the board. The board shall meet quarterly in different regions of the State as determined by the chairperson in consultation with other members of the board. The board shall invite organizations, including, but not limited to, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, the Foodshed Alliance, North Jersey RC and D, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the United States Department of Agriculture, or other agricultural organizations and farmers in order to enhance the public process, provided that a representative of the agricultural organization or a farmer is not serving as an organic trade representative on the board. e. The public members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and within the limits of funds available to the board. f. The board shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the employees of any State, county, or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes. g. The Department of Agriculture shall provide staff support to the board and the board shall be entitled to call to its assistance other State representatives or specialists as necessary. h. Every two years, the board shall submit a written report on the status of organic farming in the State, including any recommendations for legislative or regulatory action, to the Governor and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The report shall also be posted on the Department of Agriculture's Internet website. i. The board shall report monthly to the State Board of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture on any actions taken, needs of the board, achievements, and updates within the organic farming community. The board may submit quarterly reports directly to the Department of Agriculture, and the department shall respond with a follow-up response within 30 days after the submission of the quarterly report. j. As used in this section: "Regenerative farming" means farming and grazing practices that (a) prioritize soil health and ecosystem health, (b) reduce reliance on synthetic inputs, (c) reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter, sequestering carbon, and restoring degraded soil biodiversity, and (d) engage in conservation practices to ensure the long-term health of the farm's ecosystem, among many benefits. "Organic trade representative" means a representative of an individual, or a not-for-profit or for-profit partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or entity, who is legally registered and operating in the State, who engages in the business of aggregating, processing, and distributing organic fiber, feeds, and other organic agricultural-based supply and consumer products, including any commodity or product derived from organic livestock, that is marketed in the United States for human or livestock consumption, or who directly engages with, or supports and advocates for, organic and regenerative farmers in New Jersey.
L.2022, c.141, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-31 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-31
Sale or delivery of adulterated manure prohibited
Status: in_force

No person, copartnership, association, or corporation shall furnish, sell or offer for sale, or deliver in this State any unmanufactured horse manure that is adulterated as defined in this act. L.1944, c. 43, p. 98, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-23 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-23
Notice of hearing; order fixing prices; when effective
Status: in_force

Before fixing or refixing any price, the director shall give a notice by public advertisement inserted in at least three daily newspapers of this State that he is considering the fixing or refixing of such price and that a public hearing will be held thereon on the day, time and place set forth in such notice, which day shall not be less than five days after the day of insertion. Within fifteen days after the conclusion of such public hearing the director shall issue findings of fact and an order based upon the evidence adduced at said hearing. Such order shall specify the date upon which any fixed or refixed price shall become effective and may contain provisions for specific price changes to become effective within three months from the date of such rule or order. In no case, however, shall any fixed or refixed price become effective sooner than the fifteenth day after such rule or order fixing or refixing the price and the findings of fact upon which it is based have been filed in the office of the Secretary of State. L.1941, c. 274, p. 723, s. 23. Amended by L.1952, c. 159, p. 527, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-37 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-37
Additional evidence on appeal; modification of decision by director
Status: in_force

Application may be made by any party to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, in accordance with its rules, for leave to present additional evidence on the issues in the case and if it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and that there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceedings before the director of the Office of Milk Industry, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the director upon such terms as the court may deem proper. The director may modify his findings and rule, order, decision or determination by reason of the additional evidence and shall file with the Appellate Division of the Superior Court the additional evidence together with any modified or new rule, order, decision or determination. Whenever, in its discretion, the court determines that the interests of justice so require, it may, with or without any such application first having been made to it, order that additional evidence be taken before it upon such terms as the court may deem proper. L.1948, c. 447, p. 1781, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-32.4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-32.4
Certain generation facilities, structures, equipment permitted on preserved farmland.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a person who owns preserved farmland may construct, install, and operate biomass, solar, or wind energy generation facilities, structures, and equipment on the farm, whether on the preserved portion of the farm or on any portion excluded from preservation, for the purpose of generating power or heat, and may make improvements to any agricultural, horticultural, residential, or other building or structure on the land for that purpose, provided that the biomass, solar, or wind energy generation facilities, structures, and equipment: (1) do not interfere significantly with the use of the land for agricultural or horticultural production, as determined by the committee; (2) are owned by the landowner, or will be owned by the landowner upon the conclusion of the term of an agreement with the installer of the biomass, solar, or wind energy generation facilities, structures, or equipment by which the landowner uses the income or credits realized from the biomass, solar, or wind energy generation to purchase the facilities, structures, or equipment; (3) are used to provide power or heat to the farm, either directly or indirectly, or to reduce, through net metering or similar programs and systems, energy costs on the farm; and (4) are limited (a) in annual energy generation capacity to the previous calendar year's energy demand plus 10 percent, in addition to what is allowed under subsection b. of this section, or alternatively at the option of the landowner (b) to occupying no more than one percent of the area of the entire farm including both the preserved portion and any portion excluded from preservation. The person who owns the farm and the energy generation facilities, structures, and equipment may only sell energy through net metering or as otherwise permitted under an agreement allowed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. b. The limit on the annual energy generation capacity established pursuant to subparagraph (a) of paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section shall not include energy generated from facilities, structures, or equipment existing on the roofs of buildings or other structures on the farm as of the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.213 (C.4:1C-32.4 et al.). c. A landowner shall seek and obtain the approval of the committee before constructing, installing, and operating biomass, solar, or wind energy generation facilities, structures, and equipment on the farm as allowed pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The committee shall provide the holder of any development easement on the farm with a copy of the application submitted for the purposes of subsection a. of this section, and the holder of the development easement shall have 30 days within which to provide comments to the committee on the application. The committee shall, within 90 days of receipt, approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions an application submitted for the purposes of subsection a. of this section. The decision of the committee on the application shall be based solely upon the criteria listed in subsection a. of this section and comments received from the holder of the development easement. d. No fee shall be charged of the landowner for review of an application submitted to, or issuance of a decision by, the committee pursuant to this section. e. The committee may suspend or revoke an approval issued pursuant to this section for a violation of any term or condition of the approval or any provision of this section. f. The committee, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section, including provisions prescribing standards concerning impervious cover which may be permitted in connection with biomass, solar, or wind energy generation facilities, structures, and equipment authorized to be constructed, installed, and operated on lands pursuant to this section. g. In the case of biomass energy generation facilities, structures, or equipment, the landowner shall also seek and obtain the approval of the Department of Agriculture as required pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2009, c.213 (C.4:1C-32.5) if the land is valued, assessed and taxed pursuant to the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L.1964, c.48 (C.54:4-23.1 et seq.). h. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the construction, installation, or operation of any biomass, solar, or wind energy generation facility, structure, or equipment in the pinelands area, as defined and regulated by the "Pinelands Protection Act," P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.), shall comply with the standards of P.L.1979, c.111 and the comprehensive management plan for the pinelands area adopted pursuant to P.L.1979, c.111. i. For the purposes of this section: "Biomass" means an agricultural crop, crop residue, or agricultural byproduct that is cultivated, harvested, or produced on the farm and which can be used to generate energy in a sustainable manner. "Net metering" means the same as that term is used for purposes of subsection e. of section 38 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-87). "Preserved farmland" means land on which a development easement was conveyed to, or retained by, the committee, a board, or a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization pursuant to the provisions of section 24 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-31), section 5 of P.L.1988, c.4 (C.4:1C-31.1), section 1 of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-38), section 1 of P.L.1999, c.180 (C.4:1C-43.1), sections 37 through 40 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-37 through C.13:8C-40), or any other State law enacted for farmland preservation purposes. L.2009, c.213, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22A-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-4
Disclosure of status
Status: in_force

The owner or operator of a pet cemetery, before accepting a pet for disposal, or otherwise reserving or selling a right of disposal for a pet, shall disclose, on a form designed for this purpose by the department, to the pet owner or to the person making arrangements on the owner's behalf, that the pet cemetery is or is not dedicated pursuant to the provisions of this act; and any other information concerning the disposal of pets that the department deems appropriate for disclosure to the public. L. 1985, c. 401, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:6-8 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-8
§ 4:6-8
Status: in_force

The notice and order for treatment, referred to in section 4:6-7 of this title, shall be in writing and shall specify the time within which the prescribed treatment shall be administered, which shall not be less than eight days after the service of the notice. The directions for treatment shall be written or printed and may consist of a bulletin or other publication of the department or of the state agricultural experiment station.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-46.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-46.3
Animal care agency, authorized agent, file action, seeking reasonable costs of care.
Status: in_force

4. a. An animal care agency that takes custody of an animal pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.129 (C.4:22-46.2), or an authorized agent of the animal care agency, including an attorney prosecuting an animal cruelty violation on behalf of a municipality or county, may, no later than 20 days after the animal is taken into custody, file an action in the Superior Court seeking the reasonable costs of care for the animal from the animal's owner, or, if the owner is not known to the plaintiff, the person from whom the animal was taken. A copy of the complaint shall be served upon the animal's owner, or, if the owner is not known to the plaintiff, to the person from whom the animal was taken in accordance with the rules of the court. The complaint shall include: (1) the name, business address, and telephone number of the animal care agency that has custody of the animal; (2) a description of the animal taken into custody, including a licensed veterinarian's assessment of the animal's condition and needs; (3) a statement of the actual and estimated reasonable costs of care for the animal; (4) a statement that, at any time after the animal has been taken into custody, the animal's owner may relinquish ownership of the animal to the enforcement agency that seized the animal or to the animal care agency with custody of the animal; (5) a statement that, if the animal's owner or the person from whom the animal was taken fails to pay any portion of the reasonable costs of care for the animal, as established by the court, when due, ownership of the animal shall immediately transfer to the animal care agency with custody of the animal; and (6) a plain language summary of the provisions of P.L.2023, c.129 (C.4:22-46.1 et al.), to be prepared by the Attorney General's Office and distributed to animal care agencies in the State. b. Upon receipt of a complaint filed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the court shall schedule a hearing on the complaint to be conducted no later than 30 days after the date on which the complaint is filed with the court. Failure by the court to hold a timely hearing pursuant to this subsection shall not affect the disposition of the animal under the provisions of P.L.2023, c.129 (C.4:22-46.1 et al.) or the disposition of any pending animal cruelty case against the person from whom an animal was seized. c. At the hearing on a complaint filed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the plaintiff shall establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the animal was taken into custody for the animal's protection from harm. The court may consider testimony from the agent or officer who seized the animal and other witnesses as to the condition of the animal when seized and as to the conditions under which the animal or other animals in the household were kept, testimony and evidence as to the veterinary care provided to the animal, expert testimony as to the proper and reasonable care of the same type of animal, testimony from any witnesses as to the prior treatment or condition of this or other animals in the custody of the owner or person from whom the animal was taken, or any other evidence the court considers to be material or relevant. The plaintiff shall also demonstrate that the animal's owner, or, if the animal's owner is not known, the person from whom the animal was taken, was served with a copy of the complaint as required pursuant to subsection a. of this section. (1) If the court determines that the plaintiff has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that the animal was taken into custody for the animal's protection and that the service and content of the complaint met the requirements of subsection a. of this section, the court shall award damages for the reasonable costs of care for the animal for the period the animal is in the custody and care of the animal care agency against the animal's owner or the person from whom the animal was taken, as appropriate. The costs shall be calculated from the date the animal was taken into custody by the enforcement agency or animal care agency, whichever is earlier. (2) If the court determines that the plaintiff has not shown by a preponderance of the evidence that an animal was taken into custody for the animal's protection, the court shall not award damages for the reasonable costs of care, but the animal shall remain in the custody of the animal care agency during the pendency of the criminal investigation and proceeding related to the alleged criminal offense that led to the seizure of the animal. (3) If the court determines that the service or content of the complaint did not meet the requirements of subsection a. of this section, the animal shall remain in the custody of the animal care agency during the pendency of the criminal investigation and proceeding related to the alleged criminal offense that led to the seizure of the animal. The plaintiff may petition the court for a thirty-day extension to refile the complaint. d. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, no later than seven days after the issuance of a court order pursuant to subsection c. of this section, the person found liable for the reasonable costs of care shall pay the animal care agency the full amount, as required by the court, for the respective 30-day period. The person shall make a new payment in the same amount every 30 days until: (1) the owner voluntarily transfers ownership of the animal to the animal care agency; (2) ownership of the animal is transferred to the animal care agency pursuant to subsection f. of this section; (3) the animal is euthanized pursuant to subsection g. of this section; or (4) final disposition of the proceeding related to the alleged criminal offense that led to the seizure of the animal, including forfeiture of the animal pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2023, c.129 (C.4:22-26.2) or any other law. Upon a change in the animal's ownership status pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection, any unexpended amounts paid by the person to the animal care agency shall be returned to the person. e. If the person against whom a judgment pursuant to subsection c. of this section was entered fails to make a payment for the reasonable costs of care for an animal within seven days of the date of issuance of the court order and every 30 days thereafter as required pursuant to subsection d. of this section, ownership of the animal shall immediately transfer, by operation of law, to the animal care agency with custody of the animal, and the animal care agency shall obtain all rights and privileges in and over the animal. f. An animal care agency shall not sell; permanently alter, unless medically necessary; euthanize; offer for adoption; or otherwise dispose of an animal if the person liable for the reasonable costs of care for the animal makes timely payments of such costs to the animal care agency as required by the court; provided, however, that an animal care agency may euthanize an animal at any time if a licensed veterinarian makes a written determination that the animal is experiencing intractable and extreme pain and is beyond any reasonable hope of recovery. g. If a person liable for the reasonable costs of care pursuant to this section is found not guilty of the alleged criminal animal cruelty offense that led to the seizure of the animal, and if the person has made timely payments of the reasonable costs of care pursuant to this section, the person shall have the right to immediately repossess the person's animal and to be reimbursed by the animal care agency for all of the reasonable costs of care that were paid by the person to the animal care agency. h. The result of any hearing held pursuant to this section, and any statement made by a party in the course of such a hearing, shall not be admissible in any criminal prosecution for an animal cruelty violation. i. If the owner or the person from whom an animal was taken, as applicable, fails to appear for a hearing for the reasonable costs of care for an animal pursuant to this section, the owner or other person shall be liable for the costs, and all other provisions of this section shall remain in force. j. As used in this section, "animal" means any vertebrate other than humans, except that, other than animals used in connection with a violation of R.S.4:22-24 and equine animals, "animal" shall not include "domestic livestock" as defined by section 1 of P.L.1995, c.311 (C.4:22-16.1). L.2023, c.129, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-75.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-75.3
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Department of Agriculture is authorized to make and enforce rules and regulations for the arrest and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease, establish quarantines, and order the immediate slaughter of infected animals and animals which have been exposed to but are not affected with the disease. L.1948, c. 436, p. 1686, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-32 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-32
Monthly inspection to verify compliance
Status: in_force

The animal control officer shall inspect the enclosure and the owner's property at least monthly to determine continuing compliance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection a. of section 8 of this act. L.1989, c.307, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-28
§ 4:20-28
Status: in_force

An owner or possessor of land who is damaged for want of a lawful and sufficient fence and who shall hurt or cause any horses, cattle or sheep to be hurt, wounded, lamed, killed or destroyed, shall be liable to pay full damages to the owner of such animals, to be recovered, with costs, in an action at law in any court of competent jurisdiction.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-7
Interagency memoranda of agreement concerning implementation of Aquaculture Development Plan.
Status: in_force

7. Within one year of the effective date of this act, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, and the Department of Health and Senior Services shall, after consultation with the Aquaculture Advisory Council, enter into interagency memoranda of agreement concerning the implementation of the Aquaculture Development Plan, and delineating the financial and regulatory responsibility based upon the provisions of this act and any other applicable laws. In developing the interagency memoranda of agreement, the departments shall seek to develop provisions that foster the development of aquaculture in the State. L.1997,c.236,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-21.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21.2
Definitions
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: (a) "Agricultural liming materials" means all suitable materials containing calcium or magnesium in chemical form, physical condition and quantity capable of neutralizing soil acidity, which shall include, but need not be limited to, limestone, burnt lime, marl, and industrial by-product. (b) "Limestone" means a material consisting primarily of calcium carbonate or a combination of calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate capable of neutralizing soil acidity. (c) "Burnt lime" means a material, made from limestone, which consists primarily of calcium oxide or a combination of calcium oxide with magnesium oxide. (d) "Hydrated lime" means a material, made from burnt lime, which consists of calcium hydroxide or a combination of calcium hydroxide with magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide. (e) "Brand" means the term, designation, trademark, product name or other specific designation under which a single agricultural liming material is offered for sale. (f) "Fineness" means the percentage by weight of the material, which will pass through sieves of specified sizes. The fineness shall be measured in reference to 20 mesh, 60 mesh and 100 mesh sieves of United States Standard designation. (g) "Physical classification" means the fineness of the agricultural liming material as it relates to its particle size. (h) "Ton" means a net weight of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois. (i) "Percent" or "percentage" means by weight. (j) "Bulk" means in nonpackaged form. (k) "Label" means any written or printed matter on or attached to the package or on the delivery ticket which accompanies bulk shipments. (l) "Person" means individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation. (m) "State board" means the State Board of Agriculture of New Jersey. (n) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of New Jersey. (o) "Marl" means a granular or loosely consolidated earthy material composed primarily of sea shell fragments and calcium carbonate. (p) "Industrial by-product" means any industrial waste or by-product containing calcium or calcium and magnesium in forms that will neutralize soil acidity. (q) "Calcium carbonate equivalent" or "CCE" means the acid neutralizing capacity of an agricultural liming material expressed as the percentage by weight of the liming material consisting of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, taking into account the relative molecular weights of the two compounds. (r) "Weight" means the weight of undried material as offered for sale. (s) "Mesh permeability factor evaluation test" or "MPFET" means the assignment of values to a single agricultural liming material product, in order to rank and label relative particle size, in the following manner: Percentage by weight of the product that passes through: 20-60 mesh sieve x .4 = A 60-100 mesh sieve x .8 = B 100 mesh sieve or finer x 1.0 = C. (t) "Mesh permeability factor" or "MPF" means the value assigned to a single agricultural liming material product based upon relative particle size, obtained from the MPFET conducted pursuant to subsection (s) of this section and obtained in the following manner: MPF = A + B + C. (u) "Effective neutralizing value" or "ENV" means the value of the neutralizing capability of a single agricultural liming material product which takes into account relative particle sizes and the percentage by weight of the calcium carbonate equivalent obtained by the following formula: ENV = MPF x CCE. (v) "Single agricultural liming material" means a constituent of agricultural liming materials. (w) "State Chemist" means the person appointed pursuant to R.S.4:1-42. L.1968,c.392,s.2; amended 1995,c.390,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-37 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-37
Weight tickets
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to buy or receive or cause to be bought or received, as dealer, broker or agent, any live poultry unless at the time of purchase the seller or poultry raiser is given a weight ticket on a form to be furnished by the buyer on which is distinctly expressed the name and address of the buyer or dealer, the quantity of the poultry in terms of avoirdupois net weight, the number of units of the poultry, and where crates or other containers are used in connection with the purchase of said poultry, the number of crates and containers so used, together with the tare weight of such crates or containers; where a broker or agent is a party to or negotiates the sale or receipt of poultry his name and address shall also be distinctively expressed on the ticket. The ticket shall be made out in duplicate, one copy to be given to the seller or poultry raiser and the other to be retained by the buyer for a period of one year during which period it shall be subject at any time to inspection by a duly authorized weights and measures officer. L.1942, c. 248, p. 670, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-21
Failure of clerk to register; penalty
Status: in_force

A township clerk who shall fail to enter or register an agreement or certificate such as is referred to in section 4:20-19 of this Title, within two weeks after it is made and delivered to him with a tender of the fees, shall forfeit five dollars ($5.00) to be recovered, with costs of action, by a civil action by any person who shall sue for it. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 44, s. 54.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19A-13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-13
Fee adjustment; recommendation
Status: in_force

Not less than 180 days subsequent to the establishment of the pilot clinic, the commissioner may recommend to the Legislature any adjustment to the fees, established pursuant to section 2 of this act, deemed necessary to ensure the operation of the pilot clinic. L.1983, c. 180, s. 4, eff. May 10, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-32.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-32.2
Special permit to allow a personal wireless service facility on certain land; conditions; definitions.
Status: in_force

2. a. Any person who owns land on which a development easement was conveyed to, or retained by, the committee, a board, or a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization pursuant to the provisions of section 24 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-31), section 5 of P.L.1988, c.4 (C.4:1C-31.1), section 1 of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-38), section 1 of P.L.1999, c.180 (C.4:1C-43.1), sections 37 through 40 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-37 through C.13:8C-40), or any other State law enacted for farmland preservation purposes may apply for a special permit pursuant to this section to allow a personal wireless service facility to be erected on the land. b. The committee, in its sole discretion, may issue a special permit pursuant to this section to the landowner if the development easement is owned by the committee. The committee and the board, in their joint discretion, may authorize the committee to issue a special permit pursuant to this section to the landowner if the development easement is owned by a board. The committee and the qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization, in their joint discretion, may authorize the committee to issue a special permit pursuant to this section to the landowner if the development easement is owned by a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization. c. A special permit may be issued pursuant to this section provided that: (1) the land is a commercial farm as defined pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-3); (2) there is no commercial nonagricultural activity already in existence on the land at the time of application for the special permit or on any portion of the farm that is not subject to the development easement, except that the committee may waive the requirements of this paragraph, either entirely or subject to any appropriate conditions, (a) if such preexisting commercial nonagricultural activity is deemed to be of a minor or insignificant nature or to rely principally upon farm products, as defined pursuant to R.S.4:10-1, derived from the farm, or (b) for other good cause shown by the applicant; (3) the permit is for one personal wireless service facility only, although this paragraph shall not prohibit the committee, board, or qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization, as the case may be, from approving the sharing of the single permitted facility by more than one personal wireless service company, or the use of the facility for other compatible wireless communication uses deemed by the committee, board, or qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization, as the case may be, to not be violative of the intent or the goals, purposes, or requirements of this section; (4) no more than one permit may be valid at any one time for use on the land; (5) the permit is for a maximum of 20 years duration; (6) the permit does not run with the land and may not be assigned; (7) the personal wireless service facility utilizes, or is supported through the occupation of, existing structures, except that the permit may authorize, subject to the requirements of paragraph (12) of this subsection, an expansion of an existing structure or structures which expansion does not exceed 500 square feet in footprint area in total for all of the structures, or the construction of a new structure not to exceed 500 square feet in footprint area which is independent of any existing structure, provided that in either case the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the committee that: (a) the expansion or the new structure is necessary to the operation or functioning of the personal wireless service facility; (b) for a new structure, (i) there are no existing structures on the land which could be utilized or occupied to adequately support the personal wireless service facility, and (ii) the relevant deficiencies associated with each such existing structure, as indicated in a written description provided by the applicant, support that conclusion; and (c) the area of the proposed footprint of the expansion or the new structure is reasonably calculated based solely upon the demands of accommodating the personal wireless service facility and does not incorporate excess space; (8) the location, design, height, and aesthetic attributes of the personal wireless service facility reflect, to the greatest degree possible without creating an undue hardship on the applicant or an unreasonable impediment to the erection of the personal wireless service facility, the public interest of preserving the natural and unadulterated appearance of the landscape and structures; (9) the personal wireless service facility does not interfere with the use of the land for agricultural production; (10) the personal wireless service facility utilizes the land and structures in their existing condition except as allowed otherwise pursuant to paragraph (7) of this subsection; (11) the personal wireless service facility does not have an adverse impact upon the soils, water resources, air quality, or other natural resources of the land or the surrounding area, and does not involve the creation of additional parking spaces whether paved or unpaved; and (12) any necessary local zoning and land use approvals and any other applicable approvals that may be required by federal, State, or local law, rule, regulation, or ordinance are obtained for the personal wireless service facility. d. In addition to those factors enumerated under subsection c. of this section, the committee, in evaluating an application for a special permit for a personal wireless service facility, shall also consider such additional factors as traffic generated and the number of employees required by the proposed personal wireless service facility so as to limit to the maximum extent possible the intensity of the activity and its impact on the land and the surrounding area. e. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a personal wireless service company whose proposed facility is the subject of a permit application pursuant to this section shall be required to obtain all applicable local zoning and land use approvals and any other applicable approvals that may be required by State or local law, rule, regulation, or ordinance even if the proposed facility includes a compatible wireless communication use, such as law enforcement or emergency response communication equipment, which may otherwise allow the proposed facility to be exempt from obtaining any such approvals. f. As a condition of the issuance of a permit pursuant to this section, a personal wireless service facility shall agree to allow, at no charge to the requesting State or local governmental entity, the sharing of the facility for any State or local government owned or sponsored compatible wireless communication use for public purposes, such as law enforcement or emergency response communication equipment, approved by the committee. g. For the purposes of this section: "Qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization" shall have the same meaning as set forth in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-3); and "Personal wireless service facility" means a personal wireless service tower and any associated equipment and structures necessary to operate and maintain that tower, as regulated pursuant to federal law. L.2005,c.314,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-5
Issuance of license.
Status: in_force

4:11-5. Upon compliance by the applicant with the terms of section 4:11-4 of this Title, the secretary shall, subject to the provisions of this article, issue a license entitling the applicant or his agent to conduct the business of buying or receiving cattle, sheep, horses or swine, or receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange or shipment of cattle, sheep, horses or swine at the place named in the application, until June 30 next following. If application is made and an application fee of $15.00 is paid subsequent to July 1 in any license year, the license shall run until July 1 next following. Amended 1949, c.209, s.4; 1966, c.27, s.5; 1998, c.105, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-17 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-17
Cooperative agricultural associations; inapplicability of article; registration; exempt agent identification cards; issuance
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to apply to any agricultural cooperative association which deals only with its members and organized pursuant to the provisions of chapter 13 of this Title (s. 4:13-1 et seq.), or the provisions of an act entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of cooperative agricultural associations, either with or without capital stock," approved February 28, 1924. Cooperative agricultural associations exempted by this section shall register with the Department of Agriculture and be issued exempt agent identification cards. L.1924, c. 12, p. 22. Amended by L.1977, c. 427, s. 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 4:2-17 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-17
Ostrich, emu, rhea designated agricultured livestock.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the ostrich, emu, and rhea, shall be designated as agricultural livestock and shall be subject to the laws, rules and regulations governing the importation, care and breeding of that type of animal in the State. Nothing in this section or in any other law, rule or regulation, including the "Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," P.L.1973, c.309 (C.23:2A-1 et seq.) shall be construed to classify the ostrich, emu, and rhea as exotic animals or wildlife. L.1997,c.316,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-4
Office of Aquaculture Coordination.
Status: in_force

4. There is established in the Department of Agriculture the Office of Aquaculture Coordination. The office shall, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, prepare a guidebook explaining the permit process for receiving all necessary permits or other approvals or exemptions to engage in an aquaculture project in the State. The guidebook shall include a list that identifies the permits or other approvals that may be necessary for an aquaculture project. The list shall identify the application form or forms required for an application to be deemed complete, any documents or other written submissions required to be filed with the application, and any filing, notice, hearing or other requirement that is a precondition for review of an application. The guidebook shall also describe management practices for aquaculture. The guidebook shall be updated as often as necessary. The office shall serve as a resource for applicants and prospective applicants for aquaculture projects. The office shall establish, in cooperation with other permitting agencies, a permit coordination system whose purpose is to assist the applicant in the completion of the application and to assist in processing the application. The goal of the system shall be the processing of applications within 90 days of their completion, and at a reasonable application cost consistent with the goals and objectives of this act. The office shall develop a protocol for authorizing an individual to engage in an aquaculture demonstration project. L.1997,c.236,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-32 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-32
Dividing yearly balance of associations without capital stock
Status: in_force

In the case of associations without capital stock after payment of expenses and the establishment of the funds, as authorized in section 4:13-31 of this Title, and as soon after the end of the fiscal year as possible, the whole balance remaining shall be divided among those patrons, members, and nonmember producers and may include nonproducers on the basis of patronage in the proportion that the volume of business done for such patrons by the association during the fiscal year bears to the total volume of business transacted by the association during the fiscal year; provided, however, that the association instead of paying patronage dividends to member and nonmember producers in cash may keep a permanent record from which the proportionate shares of the patronage dividends due to member and nonmember producers can be determined, as part of a reserve or patrons' revolving fund, which may be evidenced by certificates or notices, and in the case of nonmember producers, such shares may be made applicable toward the cost of membership in the association. In calculating the amount to be paid to a nonmember upon whom liability for the debts of the association has not been imposed as authorized by section 4:13-30 of this Title, such sum shall be deducted as in the opinion of the directors is a reasonable charge, in lieu of such liability. Amended by L.1940, c. 146, p. 311, s. 2; L.1951, c. 303, p. 1089, s. 5; L.1966, c. 286, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-29 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-29
§ 4:20-29
Status: in_force

A person who, without the consent of the adjoining landowner, shall erect a partition fence of barbed wire or wire on which barbs or points are strung or fastened shall be liable for all damages which may be caused thereby to the animals of the adjoining landowner.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-19.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-19.3
Prohibiting certain labels on produce; penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. Beginning 60 days after the effective date of this section, a food retailer shall not label, or advertise or in any way imply with labeling or signage in the store or other establishment where the fruit or vegetable is sold, that a fruit or vegetable is "locally grown," "locally harvested," "locally sourced," or local to the State unless the fruit or vegetable was grown, harvested, and packaged within the State. b. Beginning 60 days after the effective date of this section, a food retailer who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $100 for the first violation, or more than $200 for a second or subsequent violation, to be collected in a civil action in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The Superior Court and the municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999" in connection with this section. Each type of fruit or vegetable improperly labeled by a food retailer in violation of this section shall constitute a separate violation. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to institute a civil action for a violation of this section. c. As soon as practicable after the effective date of this act, the Department of Agriculture shall post on its website notification of the enactment and provisions of this section. d. As used in this section, "food retailer" means an establishment that sells a selection of foods to consumers including, but not limited to, grocery stores, supermarkets, farmer's markets, and convenience stores. L.2021, c.422.
N.J. Stat. § 4:17-10 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-10
Injuring, destroying or removing trees, saplings or poles; penalty
Status: in_force

A person who shall cut, fell, work up, carry away, box, bore or destroy any tree, sapling or pole, standing or lying on any land within this State to which he has no right and title, without leave first obtained of the owner of the land for that purpose, shall forfeit and pay the sum of eight dollars ($8.00) for each tree, sapling or pole so cut, felled, worked up, carried away, boxed, bored or destroyed. One-half of such sum shall go to the owner or owners of the land and the other half to the person or persons suing for and prosecuting the same to effect, at any time within eighteen months from the commission of the acts complained of. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 42, s. 45.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.34 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.34
Revocation, suspension or refusal of license
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of any licensee or refuse to issue a license to a person under this act upon finding that the licensee or applicant has violated any provision of this act or of the rules and regulations adopted thereunder. No license shall be revoked, suspended, or refused until the licensee or applicant shall have been afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the State board or such person or persons as the State board may designate to conduct such hearings. L.1970, c. 66, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.26
Right of entry by state seed analyst; "stop sale" orders; testing facilities; purity and germination tests
Status: in_force

The State Seed Analyst individually or through his authorized agents, is authorized to: (a) Enter upon any public or private premises during regular business hours in order to have access to seeds and the records connected therewith subject to this act and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder, and any truck or other conveyor by land, water, or air at any time when the conveyor is accessible, for the same purpose. (b) Issue and enforce a written or printed "stop sale" order to the owner or custodian of any lot of seed which the State Seed Analyst finds is in violation of any of the provisions of this act or rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, which order shall prohibit further sales, processing and movement of such seed, except on approval of the State Seed Analyst, until the law has been complied with and he has issued a written release from the "stop sale" order of such seed, provided that in respect to seed which has been denied sale, processing and movement as provided in this paragraph, the owner or custodian of such seed shall have the right to appeal from said order to a court of competent jurisdiction, praying for a judgment as to the justification of such order and for the discharge of such seed from the order prohibiting the sale, processing and movement in accordance with the findings of the court; and provided further that the provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as limiting the right of the enforcement officer to proceed as authorized by other sections of this act. (c) Establish and maintain or make provisions for seed testing facilities, to employ qualified persons, and to incur such expenses as may be necessary to comply with these provisions. (d) Make or provide for making purity and germination tests of seed for farmers and dealers on request; and to prescribe rules and regulations governing such testing. L.1963, c. 29, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:21-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-6
§ 4:21-6
Status: in_force

The poundkeeper shall have two dollars and fifty cents per head for letting in, two dollars and fifty cents per head for letting out and fifty cents per day or part thereof for feeding and keeping while in the pound.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-2.1
Annual fee; exemption from corporation business tax act and uniform security act
Status: in_force

Each agricultural cooperative association organized hereunder with or without capital stock or foreign corporations authorized to transact business under the provisions of 4:13-15 shall pay to the Secretary of Agriculture an annual fee of $10.00, in lieu of all franchise or corporation taxes which fee shall accompany a statement of eligibility to be incorporated under this act to be filed on or before March 31 annually. Any such association shall be exempt from the provisions of the Corporation Business Tax Act provided that on or before the first day of the eighteenth month following the date of filing of certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of Agriculture, said association shall have applied for or received a letter of exemption from the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Department of the Treasury and a true copy of such application or letter of exemption is filed with the Secretary of Agriculture. Also any association incorporated hereunder or qualified under section 15 shall be exempt from the Uniform Security Law. The Secretary of Agriculture shall certify to the Director of the Division of Taxation and the Secretary of State the names of all agricultural cooperative associations on or before September 1 of each year that have complied with the requirements of this section. L.1966, c. 286, s. 3. Amended by L.1971, c. 324, s. 1, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-9.2
Committee to develop rules, regulations; BPU to provide technical assistance.
Status: in_force

3. a. The committee shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.): (1) such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the implementation of subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-9); and (2) agricultural management practices for biomass energy generation on commercial farms, including, but not necessarily limited to, standards for the management of odor, dust, and noise. b. The Board of Public Utilities shall provide technical assistance and support to the State Agriculture Development Committee with regard to the committee's responsibilities in connection with this section and subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-9). c. Notwithstanding any provision of this section or subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-9) to the contrary, the construction, installation, or operation of any biomass, solar, or wind energy generation facility, structure, or equipment in the pinelands area, as defined and regulated by the "Pinelands Protection Act," P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.), shall comply with the standards of P.L.1979, c.111 and the comprehensive management plan for the pinelands area adopted pursuant to P.L.1979, c.111. d. For the purposes of this section and subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-9), "biomass" means an agricultural crop, crop residue, or agricultural byproduct that is cultivated, harvested, or produced on the commercial farm and which can be used to generate energy in a sustainable manner. L.2009, c.213, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-11
Placing partition fence where parties disagree
Status: in_force

To avoid the difficulty that may arise touching the placing of a partition fence when the parties cannot agree thereupon, the persons proposing to make the fence may apply to any two members of the township committee of the township where the lands lie or any two members of the board or body having control of the streets in any other municipality, who are disinterested, who, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties shall fix, by writing under their hands to be delivered to each of the parties, the place where the fence shall be made. When the fence has been made in the place so fixed and one party has failed to make his just part or proportion thereof, the party making it may recover such part or proportion of the charges in the manner provided in section 4:20-8 of this title, although it may not happen to be exactly in the division line. The fixing of the place for the fence as provided in this section shall not deprive either party of a lawful claim to a greater quantity of land and either party may maintain an action therefor as though such determination had never been made.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-15.14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-15.14
Rules and regulations for kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds
Status: in_force

The State Department of Health shall, within six months of the approval of this act and with the co-operation and assistance of the State Department of Agriculture, prepare and promulgate rules and regulations governing the sanitary conduct and operation of kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds, to preserve sanitation therein and prevent the spread of rabies and other diseases of dogs within and from such establishments. Such rules and regulations shall be enforced by the State Department of Health and by local boards of health. L.1941, c. 151, p. 500, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:18A-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-9
Freedom from liability
Status: in_force

The United States and the Secretary of Agriculture thereof shall be held free from liability by virtue of the transfer of the assets to the secretary pursuant to this act. L.1951, c. 321, p. 1154, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-6
Quarantine of infected or exposed animals; regulations
Status: in_force

Upon receiving information that an infectious or contagious disease exists or is suspected to exist in any herd or in any locality, the department may investigate or cause an investigation to be made. If the department deems it to be advisable it may quarantine such animals, take such precautionary measures with relation to other animals exposed to the disease as shall be deemed necessary, and enforce such regulations in relation to the disease as it may adopt. Amended by L.1946, c. 247, p. 870, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:4-20.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20.2
Enforcing official
Status: in_force

This act shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture of the State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the "department." L.1970, c. 338, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.27 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.27
Payment of penalties
Status: in_force

All penalties assessed under section 25 of this act shall be paid to the purchaser, or to a consumer who thereafter received possession of the lot represented by the sample analyzed, within 60 days after the date of notice from the State Chemist to the licensee. Receipts shall be obtained and forwarded promptly to the State Chemist by the licensee. If the purchaser or consumer cannot be found, the amount of the penalty shall be paid to the State Treasurer. L.1970, c. 66, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-41 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-41
Statement filed by veterinarian.
Status: in_force

4. Whenever a duly licensed veterinarian surgically debarks or silences a dog, the veterinarian shall prepare and file a written statement with the Department of Health setting forth the veterinary basis for administering the surgery and providing the name and address of the owner, keeper or harborer of the debarked or silenced dog. A veterinarian who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to disciplinary action by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. L.2002, c.102, s.4; amended 2012, c.17, s.14.