N.J. Stat. § 4:13-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-7
Association as body corporate
Status: in_force

The persons so associating, their successors and assigns, shall, from the date of the filing and recording with the Secretary of State, be a body corporate by the name set forth in the certificate and shall acquire all the rights and privileges granted under the terms of this chapter upon filing with the Secretary of Agriculture. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-19
Supervision of work; poultry pathologist and laboratory assistant
Status: in_force

The work authorized by section 4:16-18 of this title, shall be done under the supervision of the poultry husbandman as head of the department of poultry husbandry. The experiment station may employ a trained poultry pathologist and, if necessary, a laboratory assistant. The poultry pathologist shall become a member of the staff of the department and shall devote his entire time to the work authorized by said section 4:16-18.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-6
Aquaculture considered component of agriculture.
Status: in_force

6. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, aquaculture shall be considered a component of agriculture in the State, and aquacultured plants and animals shall be considered to be agriculture crops and animals. b. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a person engaged in aquaculture shall have exclusive ownership of the aquatic organisms being aquacultured by that person. c. The Department of Agriculture shall be the lead State agency for the development, marketing, promotion, and advocacy of aquaculture in the State. d. The Department of Environmental Protection shall be the lead State agency with respect to regulation of aquaculture activities in the waters of the State. e. The Aquaculture Technology Transfer Center, composed of the Multispecies Aquaculture Demonstration Facility at Rutgers, The State University, the Aquaculture Training and Information Center at Cumberland County College, and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, shall be the primary State facility for aquaculture education, extension, demonstration, and industry development and commercialization in the State. L.1997,c.236,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-59 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-59
Major amendments
Status: in_force

Major amendments to marketing programs shall be instituted in the same manner as the marketing program. Provisions effecting substantial modifications or provisions relating to the following shall be deemed to be major amendments: (a) Advertising and sales promotion; (b) Research studies relating to production or distribution; (c) Alteration of maximum assessment rates. In the event a major amendment is not approved in a referendum, the marketing program will continue in effect. L.1971, c. 308, s. 17, eff. Sept. 2, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 107, s. 2, eff. May 2, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-11.26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.26
Repeal
Status: in_force

Sections 4:3-3 to 4:3-11 of the Revised Statutes, inclusive, and "An act regulating the buying or receiving, and selling of shell eggs for human consumption; providing restrictions concerning the improper use of the name, in whole or in part, of the State of New Jersey, or of any county or municipality thereof, for the purpose of source identification; establishing a registry for trade names and labels for eggs to be marketed for the economic protection of the egg industry; providing penalties for violations; and providing for an appropriation," approved May 7, 1953, are repealed. L.1965, c. 94, s. 17, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-2
Findings, declarations relative to aquaculture.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that aquaculture is the fastest growing segment of agriculture in the nation; and that the development of an economically viable aquaculture industry in New Jersey has the potential to augment existing fisheries, and to produce a significant number of jobs and revenue in a new economic activity. The Legislature further finds and declares that the Aquaculture Development Task Force, established by Executive Order No. 104 (1993), was directed to prepare an aquaculture development plan; that the "Aquaculture Development Plan" asserts that legislative and regulatory obstacles are major impediments to aquaculture growth and development in New Jersey, and that the lack of specific legislation defining and permitting various aquaculture activities has greatly hindered aquaculture development in New Jersey; and that the plan also presents a compelling case for State investment in aquaculture, discusses specific suggestions to remove barriers impeding the development of the industry and methods for achieving the interdepartmental cooperation necessary to developing aquaculture. The Legislature therefore determines that in order to foster development of an aquaculture industry in New Jersey it is in the best interest of the citizens of this State that the recommendations contained in the "Aquaculture Development Plan" be adopted by the Legislature. L.1997,c.236,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.14
Labeling of soil conditioner
Status: in_force

Any soil conditioner distributed in this State in containers shall have placed on or affixed to the container a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information: (a) The net weight or other measure prescribed by regulation. (b) The brand. (c) An accurate statement of composition and purpose. (d) The name and address of the licensee. L.1970, c. 66, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-93.28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-93.28
Report of tests
Status: in_force

A report of any test for brucellosis shall be made in writing to the director of the division within seven days immediately following the completion of the test, upon blank forms furnished by the department and signed by the person drawing the blood samples, and also by the director of the laboratory or the person making the test. L.1946, c. 257, p. 895, s. 8. Amended by L.1950, c. 9, p. 32, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-42 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-42
Interference with officers; penalty
Status: in_force

A person who shall interfere with the officers or agents of the department while they are engaged in the performance of any of the duties imposed by sections 4:7-36 to 4:7-41 of this Title, shall be deemed a disorderly person, and shall be proceeded against under, and subject to the penalties provided in subtitle twelve of Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 31, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-41.21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41.21
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

Should any section, paragraph, clause or sentence of this act be declared unconstitutional or invalid, for any reason, the remainder of the said act shall not be thereby affected. L.1943, c. 100, p. 331, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 4:4-20.5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20.5
Labeling
Status: in_force

A commercial feed shall be labeled as follows: a. In case of a commercial feed, except a customer formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label bearing the following information: (1) The net weight or contents as provided by regulation. (2) The product name and the brand name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed. (3) The guaranteed analysis stated in such terms as the State board by regulation determines is required to advise the user of the composition of the feed or to support claims made in the labeling. In all cases, the substances or elements must be determinable by laboratory methods from generally recognized sources such as the methods published by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. (4) The common or usual name of each ingredient used in the manufacture of the commercial feed, provided that the State board by regulation may permit the use of a collective term for a group of ingredients which perform a similar function, or it may exempt such commercial feeds, or any group thereof, from this requirement of an ingredient statement if it finds that such statement is not required in the interest of consumers. (5) The name and principal mailing address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for distributing the commercial feed. (6) Adequate directions for use for all commercial feeds containing drugs and for such other feeds as the State board may require by regulation as necessary for their safe and effective use. (7) Such warning or caution statements as the State board by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the commercial feed. (8) The amount of any drug stated in an appropriate manner in a prominent place. b. In the case of a customer formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label, invoice, delivery slip, or other shipping document, bearing the following information: (1) Name and address of the manufacturer. (2) Name and address of the purchaser. (3) Date of delivery. (4) The product name and brand name, if any, and the net weight of the customer formula feed. (5) Adequate directions for use for all customer formula feeds containing drugs and for such other feeds as the State board may require by regulation as necessary for their safe and effective use. (6) Such warning or caution statements as the State board by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the customer formula feed. c. Label and nonquantitative listings of ingredients of formulae shall be submitted to the department upon request. L.1970, c. 338, s. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-47 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-47
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The Department of Agriculture shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations establishing a procedure for the application and awarding of leases under this act. The terms of the lease shall be established by the department so as to be the most advantageous to the State. The lease shall require the lessee to apply soil conservation techniques to maintain the soil quality of the leased land and to use acceptable agricultural management practices that have been approved by the State Agriculture Development Committee. L.1989, c.79, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1B-3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-3
Additional legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislature further finds and declares that the State preservation of agricultural open space through the purchase of development easements to prime agricultural lands is wholly compatible with, and specifically authorized by, the provisions of the "New Jersey Green Acres and Recreation Opportunities Bond Act of 1974" (P.L.1974, c. 102). L.1976, c. 50, s. 3, eff. July 22, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-24
Inspection as a prerequisite to sales, penalty
Status: in_force

4:7-24. No nurseryman within the State shall sell or offer for sale any nursery stock or shall deliver the same within the State until it has been inspected by the department and until a certificate has been issued to him in accordance with the provisions of section 4:7-22 of this Title. For every sale or shipment to a point within this State in violation of this section, a nurseryman shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) to be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the department in the manner provided in article one of chapter twenty-three of this Title (R.S.4:23-1 et seq.) in the Superior Court or municipal court of any municipality. Amended 1953, c.5, s.10; 1991,c.91,s.162.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-21
Inspection of nurseries; fee
Status: in_force

The department shall examine and inspect, or cause to be examined and inspected, at least once in each year, at such time or times as it may determine, with or without notice to the nurseryman, all nurseries or establishments of all dealers in nursery stock and shall investigate the sources of nursery stock dealt in by dealers within the state, to ascertain whether the stock grown thereon or sold therefrom is free from dangerously injurious insects and from such as in its opinion are likely to become so when the stock is transplanted or set out into orchard, vineyard, field or garden; and every nurseryman within the state may demand that such inspection be made, in case his nursery has not been inspected prior to the first day of October in any year. A fee may be charged to cover the cost of such inspection, and all fees collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury, which fees are hereby appropriated to the department for use in carrying out the provisions of sections 4:7-15 to 4:7-35 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-53 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-53
"Distributor" defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act, the word "distributor" shall mean any person, partnership, company, association, firm or corporation licensed as a store, milk dealer, processor or subdealer by the Director of Milk Control to sell milk in New Jersey. L.1942, c. 263, p. 706, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-40 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-40
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that sediment is a source of pollution and that soil erosion continues to be a serious problem throughout the State, and that rapid shifts in land use from agricultural and rural to nonagricultural and urbanizing uses, construction of housing, industrial and commercial developments, and other land disturbing activities have accelerated the process of soil erosion and sediment deposition resulting in pollution of the waters of the State and damage to domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational, fish and wildlife, and other resource uses. It is, therefore, declared to be the policy of the State to strengthen and extend the present erosion and sediment control activities and programs of this State for both rural and urban lands, and to establish and implement, through the State Soil Conservation Committee and the Soil Conservation Districts, in cooperation with the counties, the municipalities and the Department of Environmental Protection, a Statewide comprehensive and coordinated erosion and sediment control program to reduce the danger from storm water runoff, to retard nonpoint pollution from sediment and to conserve and protect the land, water, air, and other environmental resources of the State. L.1975, c. 251, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-7
Filing of claims by creditors upon default by licensee
Status: in_force

Upon default by the licensee in the payment of any money due for the purchase of milk or cream from producers of this state, which payment is secured by a bond or a deposit of money or securities as provided in section 4:12-4 of this title, the creditor may file a verified statement of his claim with the secretary upon a form prescribed by the latter. If the creditor has reduced his claim to judgment, a transcript of the judgment shall also be filed with the secretary. Such statements may be filed at any time during the period of the license for purchases made during such period and within ninety days from the termination of such period.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-3
Application for license
Status: in_force

A person before engaging in the business of buying milk or cream for the purposes specified in section 4:12-2 of this Title shall, annually on or before June first, file an application and ten dollars ($10.00) license fee with the secretary for a license to transact such business. The application shall state: a. The nature of the business; b. The full name of the applicant, and, if the applicant is a firm or association, the full name of each member thereof; c. The municipality and street number at which the business is to be conducted; and d. Such other facts as the secretary shall prescribe. The applicant shall further satisfy the secretary of his character, financial responsibility and good faith in seeking to engage in such business. Amended by L.1949, c. 249, p. 800, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-52 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-52
Powers of board.
Status: in_force

4. The board shall have the following powers: a. To purchase, or to provide matching funds for the purchase of 80% of, the value of development potential and to otherwise facilitate development transfers, from the owner of record of the property from which the development potential is to be transferred or from any person, or entity, public or private, holding the interest in development potential that is subject to development transfer; provided that, in the case of providing matching funds for the purchase of 80% of the value of development potential, the remaining 20% of that value is contributed by the affected municipality or county, or both, after public notice thereof in the New Jersey Register and in one newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the purchase. The remaining 20% of the value of the development potential to be contributed by the affected municipality or county, or both, to match funds provided by the board, may be obtained by purchase from, or donation by, the owner of record of the property from which the development potential is to be transferred or from any person, or entity, public or private, holding the interest in development potential that is subject to development transfer. The value of development potential may be determined by either appraisal, municipal averaging based upon appraisal data, or by a formula supported by appraisal data. The board may also engage in development transfer by sale, exchange, or other method of conveyance, provided that in doing so, the board shall not substantially impair the private sale, exchange or other method of conveyance of development potential. The board may not, nor shall anything in this act be construed as permitting the board to, engage in development transfer from one municipality to another, which transfer is not in accordance with the ordinances of both municipalities; b. To adopt and, from time to time, amend or repeal suitable bylaws for the management of its affairs; c. To adopt and use an official seal and alter that seal at its pleasure; d. To apply for, receive, and accept, from any federal, State, or other public or private source, grants or loans for, or in aid of, the board's authorized purposes; e. To enter into any agreement or contract, execute any legal document, and perform any act or thing necessary, convenient, or desirable for the purposes of the board or to carry out any power expressly given in this act; f. To adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act; g. To call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the employees of any State, county, or municipal department, board, commission, or agency as may be required and made available for these purposes; h. To retain such staff as may be necessary in the career service and to appoint an executive director thereof. The executive director shall serve as a member of the senior executive or unclassified service and may be appointed without regard to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes; i. To review and analyze innovative techniques that may be employed to maximize the total acreage reserved through the use of perpetual easements; j. To provide, through the State TDR Bank, a financial guarantee with respect to any loan to be extended to any person that is secured using development potential as collateral for the loan. Financial guarantees provided under this act shall be in accordance with procedures, terms and conditions, and requirements, including rights and obligations of the parties in the event of default on any loan secured in whole or in part using development potential as collateral, to be established by rule or regulation adopted by the board pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act"; k. To enter into agreement with the State Agriculture Development Committee for the purpose of acquiring development potential through the acquisition of development easements on farmland so that the board may utilize the existing processes, procedures, and capabilities of the State Agriculture Development Committee as necessary and appropriate to accomplish the goals and objectives of the board as provided for pursuant to this act; l. To enter into agreements with other State agencies or entities providing services and programs authorized by law so that the board may utilize the existing processes, procedures, and capabilities of those other agencies or entities as necessary and appropriate to accomplish the goals and objectives of the board as provided for pursuant to this act; m. To provide planning assistance grants to municipalities for up to 50% of the cost of preparing, for development potential transfer purposes, a utility service plan element or a development transfer plan element of a master plan pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-28), a real estate market analysis required pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-148), and a capital improvement program pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-29) and incurred by a municipality, or $40,000, whichever is less, which grants shall be made utilizing moneys deposited into the bank pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1993, c.339 , as amended by section 31 of P.L.2004, c.2; n. To provide funding in the form of grants or loans for the purchase of development potential to development transfer banks established by a municipality or county pursuant to P.L.1989, c.86 (C.40:55D-113 et seq.) or section 22 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-158); o. To serve as a development transfer bank designated by the governing body of a municipality or county pursuant to section 22 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C. 40:55D-158); p. To provide funding to (1) any development transfer bank that may be established by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-13), for the purchase of development potential by the Highlands development transfer bank, and (2) the council to provide planning assistance grants to municipalities in the Highlands Region that are participating in a transfer of development rights program implemented by the council pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-13) in such amounts as the council deems appropriate to the municipalities notwithstanding any provision of subsection m. of this section or of section 8 of P.L.1993, c.339, as amended by section 31 of P.L.2004, c.2, to the contrary; and q. To serve as a development transfer bank for the Highlands Region if requested to do so by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-13). Amended 2004, c.2, s.30 (Section 8 of 1993, c.339 amended 2004, c.2, s.31); 2004, c.120, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5A-24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-24
Hauling and transporting carcasses of animals dead from disease
Status: in_force

A licensee may haul and transport the carcasses of animals that have died from disease, in a covered vehicle, bed or tank which is watertight and is so constructed that no drippings or seepings from the carcasses can escape from the vehicle, bed or tank. Such vehicle shall not be driven into the yard, or upon the premises of any person, unless the driver first obtains the permission of the person. L.1983, c. 179, s. 5, eff. May 10, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-32 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32
Representation on sale or delivery
Status: in_force

No person, copartnership, association, or corporation in connection with any sale, furnishing, or delivery of manure, shall represent the same as being unmanufactured horse manure if such manure is adulterated within the meaning of this act. L.1944, c. 43, p. 98, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-34 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-34
Definitions
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases, when used in the act, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them. Words used in the singular shall be construed to also mean the plural and words used in the plural shall be construed to also mean the singular. (a) "Potatoes" means all varieties of the tuber (Solanum Tuberosum L) commonly known as Irish Potatoes. (b) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the State of New Jersey. (c) "Board" means the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture. (d) "Person" means a natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or any other business enterprise. (e) "Closed packages" means all containers of any description, containing potatoes, which are enclosed on all sides and includes hampers, baskets, boxes, crates, cartons and bags of any size or material. (f) "Open packages" means all containers of any description, containing potatoes, which are open on at least one side or end and includes hampers, baskets, boxes, crates, cartons and bags of any size or material; but does not include storage or display bins of potatoes in bulk. (g) "Used packages" means all containers of any description which have been previously used for packing potatoes or other commodities. (h) "Grades" means the official grades as promulgated from time to time by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States as United States Standards for Potatoes, commonly known as U.S. Grades. (i) "Unclassified" --as applied to potatoes for the purpose of this act means any lot of potatoes which fails to meet the requirements of U.S. No. 2 Grade but contains an aggregate of not more than 15 per cent, by weight, of potatoes which are seriously damaged, including therein not more than 5 per cent which are frozen, or affected by southern bacterial wilt, ring rot, late blight, soft rot or wet breakdown, and further including not more than 3 per cent which are frozen, or affected by soft rot or wet breakdown. (j) "Culls" --as applied to potatoes for the purpose of this act means any lot of potatoes which contains: (1) More than 3 per cent of potatoes which are frozen, or affected by soft rot or wet breakdown, or (2) More than an aggregate of 5 per cent which are frozen, or affected by southern bacterial wilt, ring rot, late blight, soft rot or wet breakdown, or (3) More than 15 per cent, by weight, of potatoes which are seriously damaged by any cause. L.1963, c. 116, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.29 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.29
Deficiency; penalty prescribed by regulation
Status: in_force

If an official report of a sample analysis shows that a commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner is deficient beyond the investigational allowance as established by regulation in any constituents guaranteed pursuant to paragraph 10(c)(3) of this act, the penalties prescribed by regulation adopted by the State Board of Agriculture shall be applicable. L.1970, c. 66, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-21.9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.9
Fees for inspection, grading and certification
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture shall fix and collect fees for such inspection, grading and certification and pay the same into the State treasury. L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:6-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-5
Inspection of apiaries raising queen bees for sale
Status: in_force

A person in this State engaged in the rearing of queen bees for sale shall have his apiary inspected at least twice during each summer and a person who shall fail to comply with this requirement shall be liable to a penalty of $200.00. The department shall inspect all such apiaries at least twice each season, when requested by the owner. Amended by L.1977, c. 159, s. 1, eff. July 14, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.31 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.31
Repeal
Status: in_force

The "New Jersey State Seed Law," being chapter 189 of the laws of 1948 is repealed. L.1963, c. 29, s. 19.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-21.14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.14
Withholding certification
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture may withhold certification for a period not exceeding 2 years from any grower of agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, or grass stolons who is or has been engaging in, or attempting to engage in dishonest practice for the purpose of evading the provisions of this act, including standards, rules and regulations established by the State Board of Agriculture. L.1952, c. 298, p. 1010, s. 8. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-6
§ 4:7-6
Status: in_force

The keeping or maintenance, sale, gift or distribution of any plant material, cuttings, seeds, bulbs, tubers, trees, shrubs or vines after notice of such infestation is hereby declared to be a nuisance subject to abatement as described in this article, and an offense punishable as provided in section 4:7-14 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-19
Impoundment of dog
Status: in_force

An animal control officer shall seize and impound a dog when the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the dog: a. attacked a person and caused death or serious bodily injury as defined in N.J.S.2C:11-1(b) to that person; b. caused bodily injury as defined in N.J.S.2C:11-1(a) to a person during an unprovoked attack and poses a serious threat of harm to persons or domestic animals; c. engaged in dog fighting activities as described in R.S.4:22-24 and R.S.4:22-26; or d. has been trained, tormented, badgered, baited or encouraged to engage in unprovoked attacks upon persons or domestic animals. The dog shall be impounded until the final disposition as to whether the dog is vicious or potentially dangerous. Subject to the approval of the municipal health officer, the dog may be impounded in a facility or other structure agreeable to the owner. L.1989, c.307, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-7
Vacancies
Status: in_force

In the manner provided in section 4:1-5 of this Title, any vacancy in the membership of the board arising from death or resignation, shall be filled, for the unexpired term only, by election of a farmer by the convention for recommendation to the Governor for appointment by him, with the advice and consent of the Senate. A vacancy arising when the convention is not in session may be filled temporarily by appointment by the Governor on the recommendation of the remaining members of the board. The person so appointed shall serve temporarily until the vacancy is filled in the manner prescribed in this section. Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 723, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-50.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-50.2
Appointment; notice, hearing
Status: in_force

The court may appoint a responsible person as a receiver upon a finding that the appointment is in the best interests of the animals at the pound or shelter. A court shall not appoint a receiver without a hearing except upon a finding that immediate and irreparable harm to the animals may result. The owner shall be given notice of the hearing in a manner designated by the court. After receipt of this notice the owner shall be granted an opportunity to contest the imposition of the receivership at the hearing. L. 1986, c. 89, s. 2, eff. Aug. 14, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-26
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as "Controlled Atmosphere Storage Act." L.1962, c. 62, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-67 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-67
Importation contrary to article
Status: in_force

Where cattle are imported into the State contrary to this article the department shall immediately place a quarantine on the farm where the imported cattle shall be held at the owner's expense, and no animals nor dairy products shall be moved from such farm, pending the return of such imported cattle to the State of origin on a permit issued by the regulatory official of the State of origin, or until such cattle have been sent to slaughter under written permit from the department. Amended by L.1953, c. 315, p. 1857, s. 4; L.1961, c. 79, p. 619, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-21
Instruction in poultry raising; poultry exhibitions
Status: in_force

At meetings held as provided in section 4:16-20 of this title, the department of poultry husbandry: a. Shall provide for instruction in poultry raising; b. Shall arrange for, organize, prepare and superintend exhibitions at which all recognized varieties of poultry as determined and judged by the American Standard of Perfection may be shown; c. May charge an admission sufficient to pay the expense of the exhibitions, and any surplus remaining therefrom shall be maintained in a fund and devoted to future exhibitions under the supervision of the department. The department may award premiums to the exhibitors of poultry, shall formulate all rules and regulations governing such exhibitions and the award of such premiums, and shall arrange for the time and place of holding the exhibitions, which, if practicable, shall be held in each of the counties of the state.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-11.10 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.10
Applicability
Status: in_force

This act shall apply to the marketing of eggs to consumers, institutional consumers and retailers, and to other purchasers in accordance with grades established therefor as provided hereunder. L.1965, c. 94, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-6
§ 4:20-6
Status: in_force

Brooks, rivers, ponds, creeks and hedges, or other matter or thing equivalent to a fence as provided in this article, may be adjudged lawful fences in the discretion of those who may be called upon as prescribed in this chapter to view such things.
N.J. Stat. § 4:21-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-7
Sale of impounded animals and disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

If the owner of cattle, horses, sheep or swine impounded as provided in sections 4:21-1 and 4:21-2 of this title, shall not pay the charges for impounding and keeping such animals within five days after they are impounded, and take them away, the poundkeeper shall give at least five days' notice of the intended sale of such animals by setting up notices in five or more public places in the township. If the owner shall not redeem the animals before the time so notified, the poundkeeper shall sell them accordingly, either on the day so advertised or on the day to which the sale may be publicly adjourned. Out of the money arising from the sale the poundkeeper shall pay the charges of conveying to and letting into the pound, keeping and feeding the animals and two dollars for advertising and one dollar per head for selling them, and pay the surplus to the owner of the animals if he shall appear and claim it within three months after the sale. If the owner shall not appear within three months, the surplus shall be paid to the overseer of the poor of the township for the use of the poor thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-63 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-63
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Milk Case Recovery Act." L.1982, c. 216, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-41.26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41.26
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect January first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. L.1948, c. 458, p. 1883, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1B-10 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-10
Joint legislative oversight committee
Status: in_force

The Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Environment and the Senate Committee on Agriculture are hereby designated as the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee for the Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program. The duties and responsibilities of the committee shall be as follows: a. To review and evaluate the proposed rules, regulations and guidelines for the implementation and administration of the agricultural preserve program, in terms of feasibility, effect and conformance with the intentions and provisions of this act. b. To analyze the progress of the program prior to the State acquisition of development easements to prime agricultural lands, so as to determine the advisability of proceeding therewith. c. To conduct a final program review and evaluation following the State acquisition of such easements; such final review and evaluation shall be conducted and transmitted to the Legislature within 1 year of such acquisition, and shall include the following: (1) A statement of the social, economic and environmental effects of the program on the program area and on the State; (2) An evaluation of the impact of the program on agriculture and related industries in this State; (3) An analysis of the mechanism of the State purchase of developments rights to prime agricultural lands as a means of preserving agricultural open space, the feasibility of further use of such mechanism in other areas of the State, and potential sources of funding therefor; and, (4) An identification of possible alternative methods of preserving agricultural open space in New Jersey. d. To review and evaluate all relevant existing and proposed statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances, so as to determine the individual and cumulative effect upon the conduct of agricultural activities in this State. e. To recommend to the Legislature and to the departments, prior to, during and following the implementation of the program, any legislation, rule, regulation, guideline, or revision thereto which it deems necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of this act or the findings of the committee concerning the program created herein. The departments are hereby directed to cooperate with the committee in providing any assistance or information necessary for or incident to the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the committee as herein provided. L.1976, c. 50, s. 10, eff. July 22, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-6.1
Review and approval, modification or rejection of decisions
Status: in_force

The committee may, on its own motion or at the request of any person aggrieved by any decision by a local district, review and approve, modify or reject any such decision as it deems appropriate. L.1979, c. 459, s. 9, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-68 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-68
Cooperation with federal government and other states
Status: in_force

The secretary is hereby authorized to confer with and cooperate with the legally constituted authorities of other states and of the United States, for the purpose of obtaining uniformity in the administration of Federal and State marketing regulations, agreements, or programs, and the secretary is authorized to conduct joint hearings, issue joint or concurrent marketing programs which tend to effectuate the purposes of this act and may exercise any administrative authority granted by this act to effect such uniformity of administration and regulation. L.1971, c. 308, s. 26, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-40 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-40
§ 4:5-40
Status: in_force

The owners of cattle which are to be officially tuberculin tested or retested shall, when requested to do so by a representative of the department, stable the cattle and furnish all reasonable assistance to the representative of the department in restraining, handling and caring for them until the completion of the test.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-4
Membership; terms; expenses
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the "board," shall consist of eight citizens of this State. Two members shall be chosen each year for terms of four years beginning on July first following their selection and appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Among the membership of the board there shall be at all times at least one member representing each of the four leading agricultural commodities produced within the State. Only those engaged in the production of farm crops or livestock products in New Jersey shall be eligible for appointment to membership on the board. The members shall serve without compensation but they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the board and in the performance of their other duties. Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 722, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8B-8 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-8
Disposition of seized grain
Status: in_force

If upon the hearing it shall appear that the grain was sold or distributed in violation of any provision of this act, it shall be confiscated and disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct, but no such grain 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.1961, c. 125, p. 749, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:15-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-9
Powers and duties of special officers
Status: in_force

Persons appointed and sworn as provided in section 4:15-8 of this title shall possess the authority and powers on the stud farm and exhibition grounds, and on the lands and premises adjacent thereto, within the limits named in section 4:15-7 of this title, which constables possess in criminal cases in this state. They may, without process, arrest all persons there found who shall: a. Violate any of the laws of this state; b. Conduct themselves in a disorderly or immoral manner; c. Disturb or wrongfully interfere with the meetings and exhibitions or visitors thereto; d. Violate any of the rules and regulations of the owner which are plainly printed and posted in a conspicuous manner about the farm and exhibition grounds. The persons so arrested shall be taken, as soon as conveniently may be, before a magistrate of the county, there to be dealt with according to law.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-25.2b — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-25.2b
"Best in New Jersey 'Farm to School' Awards Program."
Status: in_force

1. a. The Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Department of Education and any agricultural or farming organization as determined appropriate by the Department of Agriculture, shall establish an awards program to be known as the "Best in New Jersey 'Farm to School' Awards Program." The program shall annually recognize schools or school districts with outstanding achievements in the incorporation of farm-to-school principles into their school meal and snack programs, including, but not limited to: (1) innovative use of local farm produce and products in a school; (2) outstanding and consistent high levels of nutritional balance and excellence in the use of farm produce and products in a school; and (3) quantifiable increases in pupil awareness of the contribution of farmers and farms to the quality of a school's meal or snack program. b. The department shall establish an application procedure and criteria and guidelines for the eligibility, nomination, and judging of applications for the awards program. Applications shall be evaluated using performance criteria, including but not limited to: (1) incorporation of department farm-to-school principles and measurable increase and documentation of the use of farm produce and products in the school or school district; (2) education and outreach concerning the nutritional importance of fresh produce and food products and the connection of a school or school district to farms and farmers in the State; (3) leadership and innovation by the school or school district; (4) exceedance of nutritional requirements of the school breakfast program or school lunch program; and (5) increased participation in the school breakfast program or school lunch program. c. The department shall post the names of the recipients of the "Best in New Jersey 'Farm to School' Awards" prominently on the department's website, and shall recognize the recipients through the award of a certificate, a press announcement, or another form of recognition deemed appropriate to highlight the achievements of these recipients. The department may coordinate with the Department of Education and any agricultural or farming organization as determined appropriate by the Department of Agriculture, in recognizing the award recipients. L.2014, c.40, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-37 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-37
Records
Status: in_force

The director may require the licensees to keep the following records: (1) A record of all milk received, detailed as to location, and as to names and addresses of suppliers, with butter fat test, prices paid, deduction or charges made. (2) A record of all milk sold, classified as to grade, location and market outlet and size and style of container, with prices and amounts received therefor. (3) A record of quantities and prices of milk sold. (4) A record of the quantity of each milk product manufactured and quantity of milk and cream used in the manufacture of these products. Also the quantity and volume of milk products sold. (5) A record of wastage or loss of milk or butter fat. (6) A detailed record of the costs incurred in carrying on the business of the licensee. (7) Such other records and information as the board may deem necessary for the proper enforcement of this act. L.1941, c. 274, p. 731, s. 37.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-24
Animal fighting crimes; definitions.
Status: in_force

4:22-24. a. A person who shall: (1) Keep, use, be connected with or interested in the management of, or receive money for the admission of a person to, a place kept or used for the purpose of fighting or baiting a living animal or creature; (2) Be present and witness, pay admission to, encourage or assist therein; (3) Permit or suffer a place owned or controlled by him to be so used; (4) For amusement or gain, cause, allow, or permit the fighting or baiting of a living animal or creature; (5) Own, possess, keep, train, promote, purchase, or knowingly sell a living animal or creature for the purpose of fighting or baiting that animal or creature; (6) Gamble on the outcome of a fight involving a living animal or creature ; or (7) Own, possess, buy, sell, transfer, or manufacture animal fighting paraphernalia for the purpose of engaging in or otherwise promoting or facilitating the fighting or baiting of a living animal or creature -- Shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree. b. In determining whether an object is animal fighting paraphernalia, a tryer of fact may consider: (1) the proximity of the object in time and space to any violation of this section; (2) direct circumstantial evidence of intent of the person to deliver the object to any person whom the person in possession of the object knows, or should reasonably know, intends to use the object to violate this section; (3) oral or written instructions concerning its use provided with, or found in the vicinity of, the object; (4) descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or depicts its use; and (5) any other relevant factors. c. For the purposes of this section: "Animal fighting paraphernalia" means equipment, products, implements, and materials of any kind that are used, intended for use, or designed for use in the training, preparation, or conditioning of an animal for fighting, or in furtherance of animal fighting, and includes, but is not limited to, the following: breaking sticks, cat mills, treadmills, fighting pits, springpoles, veterinary medicine without a prescription therefor, treatment supplies, gaffs, slashers, heels, or any other sharp implement designed to be attached in place of the natural spur of a rooster, cock, or game fowl. "Bait" means to attack with violence, to provoke, or to harass an animal with one or more animals for the purpose of training the animal for, or to cause an animal to engage in, a fight with or among other animals. amended 1989, c.35, s.1; 2015, c.85, s.4; 2019, c.223, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-14.1
Disclosure of identifying information prior to sale of horse at auction; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. Before any horse may be sold at an auction, the auction organizer shall determine whether the horse has an implanted microchip or has been tattooed or branded with any identifying mark. If the horse has an implanted microchip, tattoo, or brand, the auction organizer shall post, on its Internet website, all identifying information, including any identification number contained in the microchip and a detailed description or picture of any tattoo or brand found on the horse. b. No horse shall be offered for sale at an auction before 72 hours have elapsed following posting of the horse's identifying information on the auction organizer's Internet website. c. For a minimum of one year following the date of sale, for each horse sold at auction, an auction organizer shall maintain appropriate records which accurately document compliance with this section, including: (1) the presence or absence of a microchip, tattoo, or brand; (2) the date and time of the posting of the information required by this section; and (3) the date and time each horse was sold at auction. d. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty up to $200 for the first offense and up to $500 for the second and each subsequent offense, 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.). L.2019, c.97.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-42 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-42
Acquired land held in name of State; sale, conditions
Status: in_force

Any land acquired by the committee pursuant to the terms of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-38 et al.) shall be held of record in the name of the State and shall be offered for sale by the committee with a deed restriction permanently prohibiting nonagricultural development. Land sold with a deed restriction permanently prohibiting nonagricultural development pursuant to this section is exempt from the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-39). L.1989, c.28, s.5; amended 1989,c.310,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106.6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106.6
Transfer of licenses
Status: in_force

No license issued under this act shall be transferable by the licensee, and each license shall apply to only one place of business which shall be specified in the license. Any licensee operating more than 1 such place of business shall obtain a separate license for each place. L.1957, c. 140, p. 534, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-30 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-30
Members; appointment, term, removal, etc., expenses
Status: in_force

Where the supervisors of any district organized under the provisions of this chapter shall adopt land-use regulations in accordance with the provisions of article 7 of this chapter (s. 4:24-23 et seq.), they shall further provide for the establishment of a board of adjustment. Such board of adjustment shall consist of three members, each to be appointed for a term of three years, except that the members first appointed shall be appointed for terms of one, two and three years, respectively. The members of each such board of adjustment shall be appointed by the state soil conservation committee, with the advice of the supervisors of the district for which such board has been established, and shall be removable, upon notice and hearing, for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but for no other reason, such hearing to be conducted by the state soil conservation committee. Vacancies in the board of adjustment shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments, and shall be for the unexpired term. Members of the state soil conservation committee and the supervisors of the district shall be ineligible to appointment as members of the board of adjustment during their tenure of such other office. The members of the board of adjustment shall receive no compensation for their services, but they shall be entitled to expenses, necessarily incurred in the discharge of their duties. The supervisors shall pay the necessary administrative and other expenses incurred by the board, upon the certificate of the chairman of the board.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-21.10 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.10
Approval of firms desiring to cooperate with State Board
Status: in_force

Every person, firm, association or corporation desiring to cooperate with the State Board of Agriculture in certifying agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons shall first have received the approval of the State Board of Agriculture. Upon the receipt of such approval, every firm, association or corporation subject to the provisions of this act shall observe, conform and comply with all rules and regulations fixed and established by the State Board of Agriculture. L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 4. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-22
Documentation of municipally approved program
Status: in_force

The creation of a municipally approved program shall be documented in the following manner: a. The petition in its final form shall be filed and recorded, in the same manner as a deed, with the county clerk and shall be filed with the municipal clerk; b. The petition, the municipal ordinance of adoption and the county resolution or ordinance of adoption, as the case may be, shall be filed with the committee; and c. The petition in its final form shall be filed with the municipal tax assessor for the purpose of qualifying for the exemption from property taxation on new farm structures and improvements within the municipally approved program, as authorized and provided in the Constitution. The documentation of the creation of the municipally approved program as prescribed herein shall in no way be construed to constitute or in any other way authorize exclusive agricultural zoning. L.1983, c. 32, s. 15, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-25 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-25
Agreements with other agencies
Status: in_force

For the furtherance of the objects stated in this act the director shall have authority to enter into agreements with State county and municipal agencies and with other States and the Federal Government. L.1941, c. 274, p. 723, s. 25.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-11.12 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-11.12
Assistance from governmental entities.
Status: in_force

12. All State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies and all county and municipal health agencies shall, upon request, make every reasonable effort to assist any municipal humane law enforcement officer or humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the enforcement of all laws and ordinances enacted for the protection of animals. L.2005, c.372, s.12; amended 2017, c.331, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-13
§ 4:16-13
Status: in_force

The experiment station may maintain a department of poultry husbandry as a part of the work of the station, and employ assistants necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 4:16-12 to 4:16-16 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11
§ 4:10-11
Status: in_force

In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the secretary and the employees or agents of the department may enter, on any business day during the usual hours of business, any storehouse, warehouse, cold storage plant, packing house, stockyard, railroad yard, railroad car, or any other building or place where farm products are kept stored by any person engaged in storing, handling or marketing.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-44 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-44
Enforcement; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The superintendent of the department shall have general supervision of the administration of this act and shall make such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary for its enforcement and all weights and measures officers in this State, in addition to their various powers and duties now provided for by law, are hereby charged with the duty of enforcing and executing the provisions of this act. L.1942, c. 248, p. 674, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-21
§ 4:24-21
Status: in_force

The supervisors may provide for the execution of surety bonds for any employees and officers who shall be intrusted with funds or property; shall provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and of all resolutions, regulations, and orders issued or adopted; and shall provide for an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbursements.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-25 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-25
Appeal of decision
Status: in_force

9. The owner of the dog, or the animal control officer in the municipality in which the dog was impounded, may appeal any final decision, order, or judgment, including any conditions attached thereto, of a municipal court pursuant to P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-17 et seq.) by filing an appeal with the Superior Court, Law Division, in accordance with the Rules Governing The Courts of the State of New Jersey pertaining to appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. The Superior Court shall hear the appeal by conducting a hearing de novo in the manner established by those rules for appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. L.1989,c.307,s.9; amended 1994,c.187,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-12 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-12
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The strengthening of the agricultural industry and the preservation of farmland are important to the present and future economy of the State and the welfare of the citizens of the State, and that the Legislature and the people have demonstrated recognition of this fact through their approval of the "Farmland Preservation Bond Act of 1981," P.L. 1981, c. 276; b. All State departments and agencies thereof should encourage the maintenance of agricultural production and a positive agricultural business climate; c. It is necessary to authorize the establishment of State and county organizations to coordinate the development of farmland preservation programs within identified areas where agriculture will be presumed the first priority use of the land and where certain financial, administrative and regulatory benefits will be made available to those landowners who choose to participate, all as hereinafter provided. L.1983, c. 32, s. 2, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-40 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-40
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Department of Agriculture Act of 1948." L.1948, c. 447, p. 1782, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.29 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.29
Violations; penalties; prosecutions; hearings; injunctions
Status: in_force

a. A person who violates any of the provisions of this act or any order, rule or regulation made by the State Board of Agriculture under this act or who prevents or hinders a representative of the Department of Agriculture in performing his duty under P.L.1963, c. 29 (C. 4:8-17.13 et seq.) shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00 for a first offense, and not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for a subsequent offense committed within a 12 month period. The penalty shall be sued for and recovered in an action to be brought by and in the name of the Secretary of Agriculture in a summary manner pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.) as provided in article 2 of chapter 23 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes. After judgment by the court in any case arising under this act, the State Seed Analyst shall publish any information pertinent to the issuance of the judgment by the court in such media as he may designate from time to time. The Department of Agriculture shall be entitled to the assistance of the Attorney General in the enforcement of this act. (b) Nothing in the New Jersey State Seed Law (Revision of 1963), P.L.1963, c. 29 (C. 4:8-17.13 et seq.) shall be construed as requiring the State Seed Analyst or his representative to: (1) report for prosecution, (2) institute seizure proceeding issue a withdrawal from distribution order when he believes the public interest will best be served by a written notice of warning. (c) Before the State Seed Analyst reports a violation of the New Jersey State Seed Law (Revision of 1963), the violator shall be given an opportunity to be heard before the secretary. (d) The secretary is authorized to apply for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining a person from violating any of the provisions of the New Jersey State Seed Law (Revision of 1963) or a rule or regulation promulgated under the act, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction shall be issued without bond. (e) Upon receiving any information of a violation of any provisions of the New Jersey State Seed Law (Revision of 1963) or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder, the secretary or any agent designated by him, may hold hearings upon the violation and if the secretary or agent finds that the violation was committed, he may assess a penalty against the violator in an amount not to exceed the maximum limit set forth in subsection (a) of this section, as he deems proper under the circumstances. If the violator pays the penalty, no further prosecution shall be had upon that violation. L.1963, c. 29, s. 17. Amended by L.1968, c. 198, s. 6, eff. July 19, 1968; L.1984, c. 201, s. 11, eff. Nov. 28, 1984, operative Jan. 1, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.32 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.32
Publication of information concerning distribution of fertilizers and soil conditioners and results of analyses
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture shall publish in such form and as it may deem proper: (a) At least once every 6 months, information concerning the distribution of commercial fertilizer and soil conditioners. (b) At least once each year, results of analyses based on official samples of commercial fertilizer distributed within the State as compared with the guaranteed analyses prescribed under section 10. L.1970, c. 66, s. 32.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-44 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-44
Actions to restrain violations
Status: in_force

Any habitual violation of the act or of any of the orders or rules or regulations made pursuant to the act may be restrained by the Superior Court in an action brought for such purpose by the Attorney-General on behalf of the director. L.1941, c. 274, p. 736, s. 44. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 40, s. 38.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-53 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-53
Sale of animals abandoned in disabled condition.
Status: in_force

4:22-53. An animal or creature abandoned in a maimed, sick, infirm, or disabled condition, if fit for further use, may be advertised and sold in the manner directed by a court of competent jurisdiction or 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). The proceeds, after deducting expenses, shall be paid to the county to be used for the purpose of protecting animals in the county. amended 1953, c.5, s.84; 2017, c.331, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-29 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-29
Length of program; termination; inclusion of additional landowners
Status: in_force

a. The municipally approved program shall remain in effect for a minimum of 8 years, provided that a review of the practicability and feasibility of its continuation shall be conducted by the board and the municipal governing bodies within the year immediately preceding the termination date of the municipally approved program. b. If subsequent to notification by the board, none of the parties to the agreement entered into pursuant to section 17 of this act notify the board within this 1 year period that they wish to terminate the municipally approved program, the municipally approved program shall continue in effect for another 8-year period and may continue for succeeding 8-year periods, provided that no notice of termination is received by the board during subsequent periods of review. c. Termination of the municipally approved program at the end of any 8-year period shall occur following the receipt by the board of any notice of termination. The municipal tax assessor shall be notified by the board if the municipally approved program is terminated. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the reformation of a municipally approved program, as initially created pursuant to the provisions of this act. e. Any landowner not included in a municipally approved program may request inclusion at any time during the review conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section. If the board and the municipal governing body find that this inclusion would promote agricultural production, the inclusion shall be approved. L.1983, c. 32, s. 22, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-15.13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-15.13
List of licensed kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds
Status: in_force

The clerk or other official designated to license dogs in the municipality shall forward to the State Department of Health a list of all kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds licensed within thirty days after the licenses therefor are issued, which list shall include the name and address of the licensee and the kind of license issued. L.1941, c. 151, p. 499, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-22
Development, implementation of information campaign.
Status: in_force

22. The Department of Commerce and Economic Development, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Aquaculture Technology Transfer Center, and the aquaculture industry, shall, to the extent feasible, develop and implement an information campaign to promote in-State and outside investments in aquaculture operations located or based in New Jersey within one year of the appointment of the Aquaculture Advisory Council pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.1997,c.236,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-2
§ 4:3-2
Status: in_force

The department of agriculture shall establish rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of this article. Pursuant to such rules the department shall devote particular attention to the specific problems in connection with poultry keeping in areas adjacent and contiguous to the large centers of population in this state, and shall adopt such measures for the proper safeguarding of the industry.
N.J. Stat. § 4:6-13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-13
Sale or removal of infested bees or materials; penalty
Status: in_force

No owner or other person having diseased bees or their larvae, or infested hives, combs or other appliances or utensils for keeping bees, shall expose, sell, barter or give away or permit the removal thereof until after treatment has been administered as prescribed by the department, and such bees, larvae, hives, combs or other appliances or utensils shall not be exposed, sold, bartered or given away after treatment until they are declared safe and written permission is given by the department. A person who shall violate this section shall be liable to a penalty of $200.00. Amended by L.1977, c. 159, s. 3, eff. July 14, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-65 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-65
Inspection of imported cattle prior to removal from destination; retest
Status: in_force

Cattle coming into the State shall not be sold or removed from their destination in the State until they have been inspected by a representative of the department, and retested at the owner's expense if thought advisable. The charge shall be paid by the shipper before the cattle are tested by an authorized agent of the department. If the provisions of this article have been complied with, the Division of Animal Industry of the department shall authorize the field representative to sign the certificate, thus releasing the cattle. Amended by L.1946, c. 247, p. 878, s. 22; L.1953, c. 315, p. 1856, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.31 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.31
Adulterated products; prohibition against distribution
Status: in_force

No person shall distribute an adulterated product. A commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner shall be deemed to be adulterated: (a) If it contains any deleterious or harmful ingredient in sufficient amount to render it injurious to plant life when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label, or if adequate warning statements or directions for use, which may be necessary to protect plant life, are not shown on the label. (b) If its composition falls below or differs from that which it is purported to possess by its labeling. (c) If it contains unwanted crop seed or weed seed. L.1970, c. 66, s. 31.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-19.1
"Made With Jersey Fresh" designated products.
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of Agriculture in conjunction with the State Board of Agriculture shall develop and implement the inclusion of baked goods or other food products that are baked or made with "Jersey Fresh" products into the "Jersey Fresh" designation and program as "Made With Jersey Fresh" designated products. L.2010, c.111, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-4
Director; deputy; counsel; clerical and other assistants
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a director of milk control for a term of five years, who shall be paid such salary as shall be fixed by the board, not exceeding, however, the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per annum. The director may appoint a deputy director and counsel and may fix their compensation. The director may appoint such clerical, technical and other assistants as may be necessary and prescribe their duties. All those employees employed by the preceding board, who are in the classified service under the civil service laws at the time this act becomes effective, shall be continued in their employment as employees in the classified service under the civil service laws. In addition to compensation, the director and each employee shall receive reimbursement for such actual and necessary expenses as are incurred in the performance of duty, upon certification by the director. L.1941, c. 274, p. 716, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-26
Filing of complaint against agricultural operation
Status: in_force

a. In all relevant actions filed subsequent to the effective date of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-11 et al.), there shall exist an irrebuttable presumption that no agricultural operation, activity or structure which is conducted or located within a municipally approved program, or on land from which a development easement has been conveyed pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-24), and which conforms to agricultural management practices approved by the committee, and all relevant federal or State statutes or rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and which does not pose a direct threat to public health and safety shall constitute a public or private nuisance, nor shall any such operation, activity or structure be deemed to otherwise invade or interfere with the use and enjoyment of any other land or property. b. In the event that any person wishes to file a complaint to modify or enjoin an agricultural operation or activity under the belief that the operation or activity violates the provisions of subsection a. of this section, that person shall, 30 days prior to instituting any action in a court of competent jurisdiction, petition the board to act as an informal mediator. c. The board shall, in the course of its regular or special meetings but within 30 days of receipt of the petition, seek to facilitate the resolution of any dispute. No statement or expression of opinion made in the course of a meeting concerning the dispute shall be deemed admissible in any subsequent judicial proceeding thereon. L.1983, c.32, s.19; amended 1989,c.310,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-62 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-62
Deposit for expenses upon application for marketing program; refund; assessment of producers and processors; budget
Status: in_force

The secretary may require persons applying for a marketing program to deposit with him in advance such amount as he deems necessary to defray the expenses connected with the formulation and issuance of the program and shall reimburse these persons when sufficient funds are available from assessments after the program is in effect. In the event a program is not issued, the secretary shall refund only that portion remaining after the payment of expenses incurred in connection with the proposed program on a pro rata basis. For the purpose of providing funds to defray the necessary expenses incurred by the secretary in the formulation, issuance, administration and enforcement of each marketing program, the marketing program shall provide for the levying and collection of assessments in sufficient amounts to defray such expenses. The marketing program shall indicate the maximum assessment rate. The advisory council shall recommend to the secretary, from time to time, budgets to cover necessary expenses and the assessment rate necessary to provide sufficient funds. If the secretary finds that the budget and assessment rate are proper and equitable and will provide sufficient money to defray expenses, he may approve the budget and rate of assessment and order that each producer or processor so assessed shall pay to him, at such times and in such installments as he may prescribe, an assessment based upon the units in which such agricultural commodity is marketed, or upon any other uniform and equitable basis. Assessment rates for producers directly affected shall not exceed 5% of the gross dollar value of sales by affected producers during the marketing season. L.1971, c. 308, s. 20, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-21.6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.6
Cooperation with other agencies
Status: in_force

The department may co-operate with the United States Department of Agriculture, with agricultural enforcement agencies of other States, with State and local government agencies in New Jersey, and with agricultural and marketing organizations of the State in carrying out programs for the improvement of agriculture in New Jersey; the control of live stock and plant diseases and pests; the use of official grades for farm products and the improvement of marketing of agricultural products, including live stock products. L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-54.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-54.1
Persons assessed by other federal, state or multistate programs; exemption, adjustment or credit
Status: in_force

Any marketing, development, research or promotion program promulgated under provisions of this act may provide for exemption of, or allow suitable adjustments or credits to, producers, processors, buyers or other affected persons who are required by a Federal, State or multistate program to pay an assessment of a like amount under such program; provided, that any affected person who obtains a refund of his assessment under such a Federal, State or multistate program shall not be exempt. The secretary shall determine the conditions, procedures and forms under which such exemption may be granted. L.1973, c. 107, s. 4, eff. May 2, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-33 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-33
Penalty; injunctive relief
Status: in_force

8. Any person who violates any provision of this act or the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense. Each day of violation shall be deemed a separate offense. Penalties set forth in this act shall be sued for by and in the name of the secretary and shall be recoverable with costs. The Superior Court and municipal courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this act or of any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto. Any proceeding for a violation of this act may be brought in the municipality where the violator resides, has a place of business or principal office or where the act or omission or part thereof complained of occurred. The proceeding shall be summary in nature and in accordance with "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). 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 rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto. L.1962,c.62,s.8; amended 1991,c.91,s.168.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.28
Judicial relief
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this act shall prevent any person from appealing to a court of competent jurisdiction for relief from an assessment imposed under section 25 of this act. L.1970, c. 66, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-15.1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be referred to as the "New Jersey Commercial Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner Act of 1970." L.1970, c. 66, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-41.19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41.19
Violations of act
Status: in_force

Any employee of any person buying milk or cream on the basis of the amount of butter fat contained therein, or any person testing milk or cream for percentage of butter fat violating any of the provisions of this act, upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than ten days or more than ninety days. Any person buying or paying for milk or cream on the basis of the butter fat contained therein, violating any provisions of this act, upon conviction thereof shall be fined in the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than ten nor more than ninety days for the first offense and in the sum of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than sixty days nor more than six months for each subsequent offense. L.1943, c. 100, p. 331, s. 19.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-32.13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-32.13
Reports relative to pilot program.
Status: in_force

2. a. Each county agriculture development board shall prepare and submit to the Governor and to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), an annual report. Each annual report shall include findings that summarize the activities of wineries on preserved farmland in the county of the board's jurisdiction and make recommendations for the pilot program established pursuant to P.L.2014, c.16 (C.4:1C-32.7 et seq.). b. The State Agriculture Development Committee shall prepare and submit to the Governor and to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1): (1) an interim report, within 30 days after the effective date of this act; and (2) a final report, at least 45 days before the expiration of the pilot program established pursuant to P.L.2014, c.16 (C.4:1C-32.7 et seq.) and extended pursuant to this act. c. The interim and final reports required pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall review the implementation and operation of the pilot program established pursuant to P.L.2014, c.16 (C.4:1C-32.7 et seq.), summarize the findings and recommendations of the annual reports prepared pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to amend, extend, or make permanent the program. L.2018, c.30, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-28
Acceptable construction standard for farm structure
Status: in_force

a. The provisions of any law, rule, regulation or ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding, any criteria developed by a land grant college or a recognized organization of agricultural engineers and approved by the committee for farm structure design shall be the acceptable minimum construction standard for a farm structure located in a municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program or on land from which a development easement has been conveyed pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-24). b. The use by a farm owner or operator of a farm structure design approved pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall, the provisions of any law, rule, regulation or ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding, be exempt from any requirement concerning the seal of approval or fee of an architect or professional engineer. L.1983, c.32, s.21; amended 1989,c.310,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-5
Issuance of license
Status: in_force

The secretary shall, upon the compliance with sections 4:12-2 to 4:12-4 of this Title, issue to the applicant a license entitling him to conduct the business of buying milk and cream from producers for the purposes specified in section 4:12-2 of this Title, at an office or station at the place named in the application until July first next following. If application is made subsequent to July first in any year the license shall run until July first next following. A license shall not be issued, however, to any applicant if, during the year preceding the application, a complaint from any producer and seller of milk and cream has been filed with the secretary against the applicant on any ground specified in section 4:12-17 of this Title, and such complaint has been established as true and just to the satisfaction of the secretary after such complaint has been investigated by him in the manner provided in sections 4:12-14 and 4:12-15 of this Title. This paragraph shall not apply to any complaint which has been adjusted to the satisfaction of the secretary. Amended by L.1949, c. 249, p. 801, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-17 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-17
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that certain dogs are an increasingly serious and widespread threat to the safety and welfare of citizens of this State by virtue of their unprovoked attacks on, and associated injury to, individuals and other animals; that these attacks are in part attributable to the failure of owners to confine and properly train and control these dogs; that existing laws at the local level inadequately address this problem; and that it is therefore appropriate and necessary to impose a uniform set of State requirements on the owners of vicious or potentially dangerous dogs. L.1989, c.307, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-6
§ 4:19-6
Status: in_force

If any claim for damage is presented and allowed by the governing body of a municipality, such governing body may institute and maintain an action, in the name and for the benefit of the municipality, in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the owner of the offending dog to recover the amount of damages allowed by such governing body as provided in section 4:19-5 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-21.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-21.2
Co-operation of board of chosen freeholders
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders are authorized and empowered to include in any project such amount as they shall determine for the erection of buildings on lands of this State and for the purpose of co-operating with the State in the establishment and maintenance of any farm or farms under the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1939, c. 6, p. 18, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-42 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-42
§ 4:5-42
Status: in_force

Whenever a county, township, municipality or other designated area has become enrolled in the area or any other plan of testing approved by the department, no cattle shall be brought into or moved within the county, township, municipality or other designated area except as provided in the rules and regulations prescribed by the state board of agriculture.
N.J. Stat. § 4:17-3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-3
Arrest of offenders without warrant.
Status: in_force

4:17-3. A person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article may be arrested without warrant by the owner, occupant, lessee, or licensee, or an officer of the law and taken for trial before the appropriate court pursuant to R.S.4:17-2. amended 1953, c.5, s.42; 2018, c.121, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-4
Bond or deposit for protection of creditors.
Status: in_force

4:12-4. A license shall not be issued unless and until the applicant shall file with the secretary a good and sufficient surety bond, executed by a surety company duly authorized to transact business in this State, in a sum not less than one and one-half times the estimated maximum monthly value of the milk or cream to be purchased or received or which may have been purchased or received by the applicant from a producer or producers during the preceding 12 months. The bond shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by the secretary, shall be given to the secretary in the secretary's official capacity and shall be conditioned for the faithful compliance by the licensee with the provisions of this article and for the payment of all amounts due to producers who have sold milk or cream to the licensee, during the period that the license is in force. The applicant may, in lieu of a bond, deposit with the secretary money, or transferable United States Treasury bonds, notes, certificates, bills or other obligations issued or fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the United States Government both as to principal and interest in transferable bearer form, in an amount equal to the sum secured by the bond required to be filed. The money or securities so deposited shall constitute a separate fund and shall be held in trust for, and applied exclusively to, the payment of claims against the licensee making the deposit, arising from the sale of milk or cream to the licensee, and all proceeds from the surety bonds, money or securities shall be distributed to the producer-creditors by the secretary. Amended 1949, c.249, s.3; 1971, c.83, s.1; 2004, c.13, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-43 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-43
Disposal of cornstalks, corn stubble and weeds in infested areas
Status: in_force

Whenever the state board of agriculture shall find that the European corn borer exists in any political subdivision of this state, it may, in any political subdivision or part thereof which is infested: a. Order that every person in possession of land on which corn of any kind has been grown, shall, not later than December first of the year of its growth, plow, or cause to be plowed, the field in which it was grown, so as to bury the stubble to a depth of at least six inches, or pull up the stubble or cause it to be pulled up and destroy it, or cause it to be destroyed, by burning; b. Order that every person having in his possession cornstalks which are suspected by the state board of being infested shall, not later than April tenth of the year following that of their growth, completely dispose of such cornstalks by using them as fodder, and if used as fodder that they be shredded, or by burning them; c. Order the destruction or cause to be destroyed, on or before April tenth of each year, all weeds in the infested areas.
N.J. Stat. § 4:6-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-22
Violations; penalties, use.
Status: in_force

2. Any person who intentionally destroys a man-made honey bee hive without the approval required pursuant to R.S.4:6-1 et seq. or section 1 of P.L.2007, c.271 (C.4:6-21) shall be liable to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each offense, 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.) 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 revive honey bee populations in the State. L.2007, c.271, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-32.8 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-32.8
Pilot program permitting special occasion events.
Status: in_force

2. a. The State Agriculture Development Committee shall establish a pilot program permitting special occasion events to be conducted on preserved farmland at a winery provided that: (1) the gross income generated by the winery from all special occasion events conducted for the calendar year together account for less than 50 percent of the annual gross income of the winery; (2) the special occasion event uses the agricultural output of the winery, to the maximum extent practicable, to promote agricultural tourism and advance the agricultural or horticultural output of the winery; (3) the special occasion event is conducted on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or federal or State holiday, except that a special occasion event may be conducted on any other day of the week with the approval of the State Agriculture Development Committee. The committee may delegate its authority in that regard to a county agriculture development board; (4) the special occasion event is conducted in: (a) a temporary structure, such as an enclosed or open canopy or tent or other portable structure or facility, and any temporary structure would be put in place for only the minimum amount of time reasonably necessary to accommodate the special occasion event; (b) an existing permanent agricultural building; (c) a farm or open air pavilion; or (d) another structure used in the normal course of winery operations and activities; (5) the special occasion event complies with applicable municipal ordinances, resolutions, or regulations concerning litter, solid waste, and traffic and the protection of public health and safety; (6) the winery shall be subject to a site plan review and any applicable development approvals as may be required under an ordinance adopted pursuant to the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.); (7) the special occasion event is subject to the noise standards set forth pursuant to the "Noise Control Act," P.L.1971, c.418 (C.13:1G-1 et seq.), and the rules and regulations adopted thereto; (8) the special occasion event complies with any applicable municipal ordinance that restricts performing or playing music inside the winery's buildings and structures; (9) the special occasion event ends at a specific time, if required pursuant to a curfew established by a municipal ordinance; (10) the special occasion event would not knowingly result in a significant and direct negative impact to any property adjacent to the winery; and (11) the winery hosting a special occasion event enforces State and federal requirements concerning the legal drinking age. b. In determining the annual gross income of a winery pursuant to this section, the gross income received from any special occasion event shall include, but need not be limited to, admission fees; rental fees; setup, breakdown, and cleaning fees; and all other revenue that is not directly related to the agricultural output of the winery but is received by the winery in conjunction with conducting a special occasion event. L.2014, c.16, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.30 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.30
Funds
Status: in_force

Funds for the maintenance of a seed testing laboratory, staff and the administration of this act shall be included in annual appropriations to the Department of Agriculture. L.1963, c. 29, s. 18. Amended by L.1968, c. 198, s. 7, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-73 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-73
§ 4:5-73
Status: in_force

The department may recognize and employ as many official veterinarians as may be necessary to make all the tuberculin tests under its jurisdiction. All inspectors, in the performance of their duties, shall have the rights and privileges of constables.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-14.7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-14.7
Duties of animal cruelty prosecutor.
Status: in_force

31. An animal cruelty prosecutor shall: a. promote the interests of, and protect and care for, animals within the county; b. investigate and prosecute violations of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; c. request the assistance of the Department of Agriculture in the investigation of any violation concerning livestock; and d. submit, by January 1 of each year, a report to the Attorney General which shall include the following information pertaining to animal cruelty law enforcement in the county for the most recently concluded State fiscal year: (1) the number of complaints received from each municipality and from the county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, as applicable, for each violation of any provision of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; (2) the number of complaints investigated; (3) the number of complaints prosecuted or otherwise litigated; (4) the number of animals adjudged forfeited; (5) the number of animals returned to the owner; (6) proceeds from fines collected for violations of any provision of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; and (7) as applicable, any policy recommendations or concerns related to animal cruelty law enforcement in the county, or as described by a municipal humane law enforcement officer in the annual report required pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection c. of section 26 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.2) or by a humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the annual report required pursuant to subsection d. of section 29 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.5). L.2017, c.331, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 4:6-24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-24
Regulation of breeding, keeping of honey bees.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Department of Agriculture shall regulate the breeding and keeping of honey bees and any activities related thereto, including, but not limited to, the use of honey bees for pollination, the reproduction and sale of honey bees, and the production of honey and other apiary products from such bees, and may delegate its monitoring and enforcement authority to a municipality pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2015, c.76 (C.40:48-1.5). b. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Department of Agriculture shall adopt any rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of P.L.2015, c.76 (C.40:48-1.5 et al.), including but not limited to: (1) apiary standards for the breeding and keeping of honey bees, the use of honey bees for pollination, the reproduction and sale of honey bees, and the production of honey and other apiary products from such bees; and (2) standards of administrative procedure for a municipality to monitor and enforce the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection. The standards shall include provisions for the preparation and submittal to the department by the municipality of periodic reports on the results of monitoring and enforcement activities undertaken by the municipality. c. When developing the standards adopted pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the Department of Agriculture shall consult with the New Jersey League of Municipalities, the New Jersey Beekeepers Association, and the Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium, or successor organizations with similar purposes. The standards shall reflect consideration of: (1) the population densities in rural, suburban, and urban areas of the State; (2) the densities and intensities of development and differing land uses in communities throughout the State; and (3) any other characteristics of various regions of the State that the department determines to be significant to the regulation of apiary activities in the State. L.2015, c.76, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-6
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the board and of the director shall be in the city of Trenton in rooms assigned, furnished and equipped by the custodian of the State House. L.1941, c. 274, p. 717, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-10.1
Federated co-operative associations; membership
Status: in_force

Two or more associations incorporated in New Jersey or foreign cooperatives may form or become a member of a federated cooperative association incorporated under this chapter or any similar act in any other State and assign to the federated association any mutually agreed functions and duties not inconsistent with this chapter. L.1966, c. 286, s. 11. Amended by L.1971, c. 324, s. 6, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-45
Weight tickets for crates being transported; tags on crates; removal of poultry in transit
Status: in_force

Where crates or other containers containing live poultry as originally purchased by the buyer are transferred from one vehicle to another for the purpose of transportation, the weight ticket covering each crate or container so transferred shall accompany the same; each crate or container shall be marked by means of a tag firmly fixed or attached thereto with the name and address of the person from whom the poultry in such crate or container was bought. It shall be unlawful for any dealer, broker or agent of such dealer or broker to transfer or cause the transfer of poultry from one crate or container to another before returning to a warehouse, established place of business or distribution point; provided, however, if part of the live poultry is sold before returning to any of the said locations it shall be lawful if at the time of sale, a sales slip or ticket is made out, in duplicate, showing his name and address, the name and address of the person to whom the poultry is sold, the number of units of poultry and the avoirdupois net weight of the same, together with identification of the crate or container from which the poultry was taken. The original copy of the sales ticket shall be given to the person buying the said poultry and the duplicate copy shall be retained by the seller for a period of one year and shall be subject at all times to inspection by a duly authorized weights and measures officer. L.1942, c. 248, p. 674, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-23 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23
Information on label of inoculants sold
Status: in_force

Every package of legume inoculant sold, offered or exposed for sale in this state shall have attached or affixed to the outside of the container a printed tag or label giving the following information: a. The brand name; b. The kinds of legume crops for which the contents may be used; c. Month and year in which inoculant was prepared; d. Probable date beyond which inoculant would be of doubtful value; e. Quantity of material in terms of amount of seed or acreage for which contents may be used; f. Name and address of manufacturer.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-17 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-17
Violation of act or regulations as misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this act, or the regulations made under this act for carrying out its provisions, or who fails or refuses to comply with or with intent to deceive, or who answers or reports falsely in response to any requirements of this act, or who willfully interferes with the Secretary of Agriculture, his employees or agents, in the carrying out of his duties prescribed in this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1938, c. 82, p. 201, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-44 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-44
Findings, declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that development in the State has reduced the number of acres in agricultural use by 90,000 acres during the last two years; that the depletion of agricultural land has forced the closure of agricultural support services, thus putting an additional burden on the farmers in the State; and that there is a need for leasable farmland to allow those farmers who do not own land to continue to farm. The Legislature further finds that the State owns over 5,600 parcels of property consisting of approximately 480,000 acres, but that it does not know which of these lands may be suitable for agricultural production. The Legislature therefore declares that putting otherwise dormant land to productive agricultural use would serve the best interest of all citizens of this State by insuring the numerous social, economic, and environmental benefits which accrue from agricultural production. L.1989, c.79, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-32 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-32
Nursery stock shipped in unaccompanied by certificate
Status: in_force

A car, box, bale or parcel of nursery stock shipped into this state unaccompanied by a certificate as required by section 4:7-30 of this title, may be seized and detained by the department wherever found, whether in the hands of a common carrier or in the hands of the consignee or his agent. Such stock may be detained until it has been inspected and found free from dangerously injurious insect pests and from such as in the judgment of the department are liable to become so. The department shall destroy any stock so examined which is found to be so infested and shall require such as may not be actually infested to be submitted to the treatment necessary to make it safe and the insects that may be harbored in or on it, harmless.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-11
§ 4:11-11
Status: in_force

Every dealer or broker shall keep accounts, records and memoranda which shall fully and clearly disclose all transactions involved in his business, including the true ownership of the business by stockholders or otherwise.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-14
§ 4:5-14
Status: in_force

The department shall cause public notice of the quarantine and prohibition to be posted in five or more conspicuous places within the county, city, township or district and published in one or more newspapers circulating therein.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106.12 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106.12
Examination of records
Status: in_force

Any authorized representative of the department may examine such records as are required, on forms supplied by the department, pertaining to the operation of a garbage-feeding hog farm. Copies of such records shall be submitted to the department on request. L.1957, c. 140, p. 536, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9
President and vice-president of board
Status: in_force

As soon as may be, following the qualification of members in each year, the board shall organize by electing one of its members as president and one as vice-president, to serve as such until the organization of the board in the following year. The vice-president shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the president, in his absence. Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 724, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-21.9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21.9
Empowerment of State board, authorized agent
Status: in_force

9. The State board or its authorized agent is hereby empowered and it shall be the duty of its agent to sample, inspect, test, and analyze agricultural liming materials to determine compliance with the provisions of P.L.1968, c.392 (C.4:9-21.1 et seq.). The State board or its authorized agent for the purpose of taking samples and to examine the records relating to the tonnage of agricultural liming materials distributed in New Jersey, shall have full access during business hours to all places wherein agricultural liming materials are offered for sale or where records of the tonnage distributed in New Jersey are kept. Upon written notice, the State board or its agent may remove from sale any lot of agricultural liming material until it has been determined that the material is in full compliance with this act. L.1968,c.392,s.9; amended 1975,c.140,s.5; 1995,c.390,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:4-20.11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20.11
Inspection, sampling, and analysis
Status: in_force

a. For the purpose of enforcement of this act, and in order to determine whether its provisions have been complied with, including whether or not any operations may be subject to such provisions, officers or employees duly designated by the secretary, upon presenting appropriate credentials, and a written notice to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, are authorized (1) to enter, during normal business hours, any factory, warehouse, or establishment within this State in which commercial feeds are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for distribution, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold such feeds; and (2) to inspect at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, such factory, warehouse, establishment or vehicle and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, containers, nonquantitative listings of ingredients of formulae, shipping records and labeling therein. The inspection may include the verification of only such records, and production and control procedures as may be necessary to determine compliance with the good manufacturing practice regulations established under section 7 "d." of this act. b. A separate notice shall be given for each such inspection, but a notice shall not be required for each entry made during the period covered by the inspection. Each such inspection shall be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness. Upon completion of the inspection, the person in charge of the facility or vehicle shall be so notified. c. If the officer or employee making such inspection of a factory, warehouse, or other establishment has obtained a sample in the course of the inspection, upon completion of the inspection and prior to leaving the premises he shall give to the owner, operator, or agent in charge a receipt describing the samples obtained. d. If the owner of any factory, warehouse, or establishment described in paragraph "a.," or his agent, refuses to admit the secretary or his agent to inspect in accordance with paragraphs "a." and "b.," the secretary is authorized to obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which any such factory, warehouse or establishment is located, a warrant directing such owner or his agent to submit the premises described in such warrant to inspection. e. For the purpose of the enforcement of this act, the secretary or his duly designated agent is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises including any vehicle of transport during regular business hours to have access to, and to obtain samples, and to examine records relating to distribution of commercial feeds. f. Sampling and analysis shall be conducted in accordance with methods published by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, or in accordance with other generally recognized methods. g. The results of all analyses of official samples shall be forwarded by the State Chemist to the person named on the label and after 14 days to the purchaser. When the inspection and analysis of an official sample indicates a commercial feed has been adulterated or misbranded and upon request within 30 days following receipt of the analysis the State Chemist shall furnish to the registrant a portion of the sample concerned. h. The State Chemist, in determining for administrative purposes whether a commercial feed is deficient in any component, shall be guided by the official sample as defined in paragraph "q." of section 3 and obtained and analyzed as provided for in paragraphs "c.," "e." and "f." of this section. L.1970, c. 338, s. 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-25 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-25
Restraint of unauthorized use of State brand, outline.
Status: in_force

10. The Secretary of Agriculture , in conjunction with the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall have the power, by injunction or otherwise, to restrain any person or organization using or attempting to use any State brand or the use of the outline of the State, except in accordance with the provisions of R.S.4:10-5 or P.L.1939, c.136 (C.4:10-16 et seq.). Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, Department of Agriculture inspectors may issue citations to any person suspected of using, or attempting to use, any State brand or the outline of the State, except in accordance with the provisions of R.S.4:10-5 or P.L. 1939, c.136 (C.4:10-16 et seq.). L.1939, c.136, s.10; amended 2011, c.218, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-11
Investigation of adequacy of, and requirement of additional, bond or deposit; payments in lieu thereof
Status: in_force

A licensee shall make a verified statement of his disbursements during a period to be prescribed by the secretary, containing the names of the producers from whom such products were purchased and the amount due to said producers. The statement shall be submitted to the secretary when requested by him and shall be in form as prescribed by him. If it appears from such statement or other facts ascertained by him, upon inspection or investigation of the books and papers of the licensee as authorized by sections 4:12-14 and 4:12-15 of this Title, that the security afforded to producers selling milk or cream to the licensee, by the bond executed or deposit made as provided in this article, does not adequately protect said producers, the secretary may require the licensee to give an additional bond or to deposit additional money or securities, to be executed or deposited as provided in this article, in a sum to be determined by the secretary but, such additional requirement as provided under this section shall not exceed $100,000.00. Before making a determination on the requirement of an additional bond, money or securities as provided in this section, the secretary shall hold a hearing if requested in writing by the licensee. In making such determination, the secretary shall consider the volume of milk currently being purchased; indebtedness; assets; accounts payable and receivable; sales trends; and other factors he may consider relevant in determining the financial condition of the licensee. The licensee may in lieu of additional bond or deposit of additional money or securities, as provided under this section, offer and the secretary may approve payment to producers on a more frequent schedule than that provided by law. Amended by L.1949, c. 249, p. 801, s. 5; L.1971, c. 83, s. 2, eff. April 8, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-50 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-50
Care of animal when person in charge arrested
Status: in_force

When a person arrested under the provisions of this article, is in charge of an animal at the time of the arrest, with or without a vehicle attached, and there is no one then present, other than the person arrested, to take charge of the property as owner or employee, the person making the arrest may take charge thereof or request a proper person to do so. The person making the arrest shall promptly notify the owner of the taking of the property and its place of custody, either in person, by telephone or by mailing a notice to his last known post-office address, and a person in charge of the property at the time of the arrest, with permission of the owner, shall be deemed the agent of the owner to receive such notice.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-10.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-10.3
New rule adoption process.
Status: in_force

7. a. In proposing a rule for adoption, the agency involved shall issue an agriculture industry impact statement setting forth the nature and extent of the impact of the proposed rule on the agricultural industry that shall be included in the notice of a proposed rule as required by subsection (a) of section 4 of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-4). b. During the public comment period on the proposed rule, the State Agriculture Development Committee shall review the rule proposal to determine its impact on the agriculture industry of the State. c. If the State Agriculture Development Committee determines that the proposed rule may have a significant adverse impact on the agricultural industry of the State and notifies the relevant agency of that determination during the public comment period on the proposed rule, the agency shall consult with the State Agriculture Development Committee prior to the adoption of the rule. L.1998, c.48,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-41.6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41.6
Inspection sample, taking and retaining; inspection of sample
Status: in_force

Any person purchasing milk or cream and paying for the same on the basis of the percentage of butter fat therein shall take and retain on his premises a representative part of each lot of milk purchased. The representative parts taken from the several lots of milk purchased from any one producer shall be combined into a composite sample. The composite sample together with a preservative approved by the director shall be placed in clean dry bottles of approved design. Such composite sample shall be plainly marked with the name or number of the producer represented and shall be of such size that the residue for check testing shall be sufficient to make two additional Babcock tests. Protection shall be provided against extremes of temperature and the entrance or loss of moisture, and at all times, except the interval during which milk or cream to be sampled is being received, said composite samples must be stored below fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit. The licensed sampler shall be responsible for the preparation and storage of such composite samples at all times except when they are being tested by the licensed tester. Before a portion of a composite sample shall be taken for testing the contents of the container from which it is drawn shall be so treated that the butter fat is dispersed uniformly throughout the sample. Said composite sample shall cover a period of not over sixteen days and shall be tested within two days following the close of the period covered by such sample, and the producer represented by said composite sample shall be furnished a written or printed statement of the result thereof within four days after the day upon which the test was performed; said statement shall specify the period covered by the composite sample, and the record of daily deliveries specified in section five may be made a portion of the statement. After such composite samples have been tested they shall be held intact, properly refrigerated and in a condition suitable for check testing, until the close of the second subsequent test period, and the director shall have the authority to examine and analyze such composite samples for the purpose of determining whether the percentages of butter fat have been correctly reported. L.1943, c. 100, p. 326, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:21-1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-1
§ 4:21-1
Status: in_force

A person may drive or convey to the public pound in a township, horses, cattle, sheep or swine found running at large in the streets or highways of the township, and impound them.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-21
Eligibility to membership
Status: in_force

An association may admit as members, or issue common stock to, any persons engaged in the production of agricultural products, including the lessees and tenants of lands used for the production of such products, and any lessors and landlords who receive as rent all or any part of such products raised on the leased premises, or any association, however incorporated, whose members or stockholders are so engaged in the production of agricultural products. A member other than a natural person may by due authorization in writing be represented by a natural person or persons. Amended by L.1971, c. 324, s. 11, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.22
Enforcement of act; sample, inspection and analysis of seeds
Status: in_force

The duty of enforcing this act and carrying out its provisions and requirements is vested in the State Seed Analyst, who, together with his authorized agents shall sample, inspect, make analysis of, and test seeds transported, sold, or offered or exposed for sale within the State for sowing purposes, at such time and place and to such extent as he may deem necessary to determine whether said seeds are in compliance with provisions of this act, and to notify promptly the person who transported, sold, offered or exposed the seed for sale of any violation. L.1963, c. 29, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-19
Failure to care for, destruction of impounded animals; penalties; collection
Status: in_force

4:22-19. A person who shall: a. Impound or confine, or cause to be impounded or confined, in a pound or other place, a living animal or creature, and shall fail to supply it during such confinement with a sufficient quantity of good and wholesome food and water; or b. Destroy or cause to be destroyed any such animal by hypoxia induced by decompression or in any other manner, by the administration of a lethal gas other than an inhalant anesthetic, or in any other manner except by a method of euthanasia generally accepted by the veterinary medical profession as being reliable, appropriate to the type of animal upon which it is to be employed, and capable of producing loss of consciousness and death as rapidly and painlessly as possible for such animal shall, in the case of a violation of subsection a., be guilty of a disorderly persons offense and shall be punished as provided in subsection a. of R.S.4:22-17; or, in the case of a violation of subsection b., be subject to a penalty of $25 for the first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense. Each animal destroyed in violation of subsection b. shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty shall be collected in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.) and all money collected shall be remitted to the State. This section shall apply to kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds as defined and licensed pursuant to P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1 et seq.); to pounds and places of confinement owned and operated by municipalities, counties or regional governmental authorities; and to every contractual warden or impounding service, any provision to the contrary in this title notwithstanding. Amended 1977, c.231, s.1; 1982, c.76, s.1; 1982, c.158, s.2; 1996, c.64, s.3; 2001, c.229, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-42 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-42
Publication of notice of compliance
Status: in_force

Whenever a co-operative association shall have obtained a certificate of compliance and have filed the same in the office of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State shall publish a notice thereof in the next succeeding issue of the pamphlet laws, and shall send a copy of such notice to the county clerk of the county in which, according to his records, the principal office of the association is located. The county clerk shall file such copy and make appropriate entry on his records without charge. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1093, s. 14. Amended by L.1953, c. 332, p. 1887, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:2A-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-4
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The department may adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and shall adopt rules and regulations to govern the manner, means, methods and conditions under which nutria shall be housed or confined as are necessary to prevent their release and escape from captivity. L.1962, c. 126, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this article: "Director" means the director of the New Jersey agricultural experiment station. "Experiment station" means the New Jersey agricultural experiment station. "Legume inoculants" means any material which contains the nitrogen-gathering organism known as Bacillus radicicola and which is sold, offered or exposed for sale in this state for the purpose of conveying organisms of Bacillus radicicola.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106.17 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106.17
Committee representing swine industry
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a committee of 5 representatives of the swine industry of the State, 1 of whom shall be a producer of grain-fed swine, and 4 of whom shall be feeders of cooked or treated garbage. The members of this committee shall be appointed for 3-year terms running from January 1 to January 1, 3 years thereafter except that of the first members appointed, 1 shall be for a term of 1 year, 2 for a term of 2 years and 2 for a term of 3 years, as designated by the board. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired term only. The committee shall serve as an advisory committee to the board and to the secretary on all matters pertaining to the swine industry and to the control of contagious and infectious diseases of swine. All members of the committee shall serve without compensation. L.1957, c. 140, p. 537, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-28
Penalty for violations or interference
Status: in_force

A person who shall: a. Sell, offer or expose for sale any package of legume inoculant which does not comply with the provisions of this article; or b. Interfere with any official employed in the enforcement of this article-- Shall be liable to a penalty of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense, to be sued for and recovered in a civil action by and in the name of the department. All penalties recovered under this article shall be paid into the State treasury. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 32, s. 19.
N.J. Stat. § 4:17-5 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-5
Jail for non-payment of fine.
Status: in_force

4:17-5. Upon the failure of a person convicted of violating the provisions of this article to pay a fine as imposed pursuant to this article, the court convicting the person may commit such person to the county jail until the fine is paid. amended 1953, c.5, s.43; 2018, c.121, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-33.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-33.1
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The board may make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this article. L.1966, c. 76, s. 6, eff. May 1, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 4:11-47 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-47
Fines; jurisdiction; process; arrest
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, upon being found guilty, shall pay a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense, nor less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second offense, and not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the third or subsequent offense; if unable to forthwith pay any fine the violator shall be committed to the county jail for a period not exceeding ninety days. Any fine shall be recovered in the manner specified in article 4 of chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Revised Statutes. 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. In any proceeding process shall be the same as that provided for in said article, and any weights and measures officer shall have the power to arrest any violator without warrant where there is a violation within his view and conduct him to a court having jurisdiction in the municipality where the arrest is made or the violation committed. L.1942, c. 248, p. 675, s. 13. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 36, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-41 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-41
Tenant to notify landlord; penalty
Status: in_force

Every tenant in possession of lands and premises on whom the aforesaid notice is served by the department shall forthwith give notice thereof to his landlord, or the agent of his landlord, and in default of so doing he shall be liable to any person aggrieved thereby to a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) to be recovered by a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 30, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:3-11.15 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.15
Temperature and humidity for keeping eggs; clean packaging; sanitary regulations; applicability of other laws
Status: in_force

(a) Any person assembling, transporting, marketing, or processing eggs for marketing shall keep the eggs at a temperature not higher than 60 degrees Fahrenheit and in a relative humidity of not less than 70%. In addition, any container, including the packaging material therein or associated therewith, shall be clean, unbroken, and free from foreign odor. (b) The State board shall promulgate rules and regulations, providing for the keeping, processing, transporting, and sale of eggs under sanitary conditions. (c) Nothing in this act or in any rules or regulations of the State board shall be construed to exempt any persons or premises from the application thereto of any laws otherwise applicable and relating to the operation of establishments or facilities for the storing, transporting, sale, distribution, preparation, or serving of food. L.1965, c. 94, s. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-20.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.1
Reciprocal agreements with other states covering shipments of nursery stock
Status: in_force

The Department of Agriculture through the Secretary of Agriculture shall have power to make reciprocal agreements with the responsible officials of other States under which nursery stock or plants from any other State may be sold or delivered in New Jersey under the same conditions required for the sale or delivery of New Jersey nursery stock or plants in the States concerned. L.1941, c. 112, p. 256, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-11
Review of laws, rules, regulations pertinent to predation problems.
Status: in_force

11. The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, the Pinelands Commission as it affects the pinelands area designated pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-11),and the Aquaculture Advisory Council, shall review the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to endangered and nongame species, migratory birds, and fish and game species with regard to the application and effectiveness of those laws, rules, and regulations in the prevention of predation at aquaculture facilities or sites. Based upon that review, the Department of Environmental Protection in conjunction with the various other entities conducting the review, after allowing for a period of public review and comment and within one year of the effective date of this act, shall make recommendations to all appropriate governmental entities concerning implementation, to the extent permitted by law and as soon as may be practical and feasible, of procedures and mechanisms for the timely and cost effective resolution of specific predation problems occurring at aquaculture facilities or sites. L.1997,c.236,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-45 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-45
Notice to county prosecutor, designee.
Status: in_force

4:22-45. Where an arrest is made for a violation of subsection c. of R.S.4:22-17 by a sheriff, undersheriff, police officer, municipal humane law enforcement officer, chief humane law enforcement officer, or humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, the officer shall give notice to the county prosecutor, or designee of the county prosecutor, at once, whereupon the county prosecutor, or designee of the county prosecutor, shall determine whether the offense should be handled in the Superior Court or in municipal court. amended 1997, c.247, s.5; 2017, c.331, s.16; 2023, c.250, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1B-11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-11
Statement of development easement; attachment to and recordation with deed
Status: in_force

Following the purchase by the State of any development easement to prime agricultural land as provided by this act, the owner of such lands shall cause a statement containing the conditions of such conveyance and the terms of the restrictions on the use and development of such land to be attached to and recorded with the deed to such land in the same manner as such deed was originally recorded. L.1976, c. 50, s. 11, eff. July 22, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12-41.14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-41.14
Entering premises for inspection; examination of books and records
Status: in_force

The director, or any of his employees, agents or representatives shall have the authority at all reasonable hours to enter and inspect the premises of any person purchasing milk and cream and paying for the same on the basis of the percentage of butter fat contained therein and shall also have the authority at all reasonable hours to examine the books and records of any such person. L.1943, c. 100, p. 330, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:4-20.14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20.14
Cooperation with other entities
Status: in_force

The secretary may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this State, other states, agencies of the Federal Government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this act. L.1970, c. 338, s. 14, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-19
§ 4:7-19
Status: in_force

If the order of the department, made and served as prescribed in section 4:7-17 of this title, commanded the destruction of any trees, shrubs, plants or nursery stock, the judgment of the court imposing the penalty shall include an order to the officer enforcing its judgment to seize and destroy the specified trees, shrubs, plants or nursery stock, in accordance with the order, which the officer shall thereupon be fully authorized to do.
N.J. Stat. § 4:6-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-6
§ 4:6-6
Status: in_force

Whenever the department shall find any apiary where queen bees are raised for sale to be free from disease, as defined in section 4:6-1 of this title, he shall furnish the owner with a certificate to that effect. The certificate shall state the date of its expiration. It may be revoked at any time the department shall find evidence of the appearance of disease as defined in said section 4:6-1 in the queen rearing yard.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-22
Definition; construction of article
Status: in_force

As used in this article, "director of the extension service" means the director of the extension service of the agricultural experiment station. This article is hereby declared to be in the public interest and is to be liberally and broadly construed.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-2.1
Transfer of functions, powers and duties to Department of Agriculture
Status: in_force

The State Soil Conservation Committee and all of its functions, powers and duties are hereby transferred to the Department of Agriculture. L.1959, c. 129, p. 570, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8B-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-7
Warrant
Status: in_force

7. Upon the filing of a verified complaint the court may issue a warrant directed to the sheriff of the county or other peace officer, commanding such officer to seize and take in his possession the grain described in the complaint, and bring the same before the court which issued the warrant and to summon the person named in the warrant, and any other person who may be found in possession of the grain, to appear at the time and place therein specified. L.1961, c. 125, p. 748, s. 7; amended 2023, c.250, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-76 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-76
"New Jersey Wine Promotion Account"; establishment, funding.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the Department of Agriculture the "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account," hereinafter referred to as the "account." All monies received in this account shall be expended by the Secretary of Agriculture for research and development concerning the viticultural and wine-making processes in the State and for the promotion of New Jersey wine, consistent with the recommendations of the New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council created pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1985, c.233 (C.4:10-77). b. The account shall be credited annually, in an appropriation by law, with an amount equal to $0.47 per gallon on all sales of wines, vermouth and sparkling wines sold by plenary winery and farm winery licensees licensed pursuant to R.S.33:1-10. c. The account shall also be credited with any monies made available to it from the General Fund or any non-State public or private source. d. The secretary shall include with the annual budget request for the department a request for funds sufficient to carry out the purposes and intent of P.L.1985, c.233 (C.4:10-76 et seq.) L.1985,c.233,s.2; amended 1989, c.209, s.4; 2001, c.323.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-30 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-30
§ 4:20-30
Status: in_force

A person who shall plant a hedge for fencing upon the line of a public highway three rods or more wide, may erect and keep up, for the preservation of such hedge for a period not exceeding six years from the planting thereof, a fence of the kind he may choose, out into the public highway at a distance of four feet from the hedge; and neither the officer, board or body having control of the highways nor any other person shall, within the six-year period, remove, destroy or in any manner injure the fence.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-31 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-31
§ 4:16-31
Status: in_force

A branch agricultural demonstration farm or an extension of the system of scientific farming may be established on any lands owned by the state in whole or in part for charitable or correctional purposes and the labor of convicts or others located thereon may be utilized in connection with the work.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-18 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-18
§ 4:16-18
Status: in_force

The experiment station, in its department of poultry husbandry, may conduct research, investigational, instructional and demonstrational work in the subject of poultry diseases and parasites for the benefit of the poultry industry of the state.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22A-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-7
Maintenance fees
Status: in_force

The owner or operator of a pet cemetery shall charge a person seeking to dispose of a pet, at the option of the customer, either an annual or permanent maintenance fee for the care of the pet cemetery, as follows: a. The annual maintenance fee, billed each calendar year not later than July 1 and due not later than August 15, shall be placed by the owner or operator of the pet cemetery in the general account of the pet cemetery to be used for pet cemetery maintenance during the forthcoming year; or b. The one-time permanent maintenance fee of at least $25.00 shall be placed by the owner or operator of the pet cemetery into an endowment care or similar trust fund, the entirety of which shall be used for the perpetual maintenance of the pet cemetery. A pet owner who initially selects the annual maintenance fee may transfer to perpetual maintenance at any time by paying to the pet cemetery an amount equal to the permanent maintenance fee applicable on the date of the transfer. If the annual maintenance fee is not paid within 90 days of the date on which it is due, the owner or operator of the pet cemetery shall send written notice by certified mail to the pet owner that the annual maintenance fee is overdue. If, within 90 days of the mailing of that certified letter, the annual maintenance fee is not paid, the pet owner shall lose all disposal rights at the pet cemetery, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in section 5 of this act. L. 1985, c. 401, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-39.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-39.1
Violations; hearings; assessment of penalty; effect of payment
Status: in_force

Upon receiving any information of a violation of any provision of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted thereunder, the secretary or any agent designated by him for such purpose, is empowered to hold hearings upon said violation and, upon finding the violation to have been committed, to assess a penalty against the violator in such amount, not to exceed the maximum limit set forth in section 7 of P.L.1963, c. 116 (C. 4:10-40), as the secretary deems proper under the circumstances. If the violator pays such penalty as settlement, no further prosecution shall be had upon that violation. Payment of such a penalty shall be deemed equivalent to a conviction for violation of this act. L.1974, c. 164, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22A-8 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-8
$12,000 minimum in trust fund
Status: in_force

A pet cemetery which commences operations on or after the effective date of this act shall, prior to the acceptance of any moneys for services rendered, establish an endowment care or similar trust fund for the permanent maintenance of the pet cemetery, in an amount not less than $12,000.00 in cash or in the bonds of the United States, this State, or any political subdivision of this State. Not less than $12,000.00 shall be maintained in this account at all times during the period of the operation of the pet cemetery. L. 1985, c. 401, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-34.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-34.1
Filing of annual report; contents
Status: in_force

Any association coming under the provisions of this chapter shall, within 4 months after the expiration of its fiscal year, file an annual report with the Secretary of Agriculture, which shall include, but not be limited to a copy of the annual audit, any changes in the articles of incorporation or by-laws, a list of the current officers and directors, date of the preceding annual meeting of members or delegates, and such other information as shall be prescribed on a form provided by the secretary. L.1966, c. 286, s. 32.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106.11 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106.11
Frequency of inspections
Status: in_force

The department shall send an authorized representative to inspect the buildings and premises of each licensee as often as it deems necessary and at least once during each license year. L.1957, c. 140, p. 536, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-20 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-20
Notification of owner of dog; hearing
Status: in_force

4. a. The animal control officer shall notify the municipal court and the municipal health officer immediately that he has seized and impounded a dog pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-19), or that he has reasonable cause to believe that a dog has killed another domestic animal and that a hearing is required. The animal control officer shall through a reasonable effort attempt to determine the identity of the owner of any dog seized and impounded pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1989, c.307. If its owner cannot be identified within seven days, that dog may be humanely destroyed. b. The animal control officer shall, within three working days of the determination of the identity of the owner of a dog seized and impounded pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-19), notify by certified mail, return receipt requested, the owner concerning the seizure and impoundment, and that, if the owner wishes, a hearing will be held to determine whether the impounded dog is vicious or potentially dangerous. This notice shall also require that the owner return within seven days, by certified mail or hand delivery, a signed statement indicating whether he wishes the hearing to be conducted or, if not, to relinquish ownership of the dog, in which case the dog may be humanely destroyed. If the owner cannot be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, or refuses to sign for the certified letter, or does not reply to the certified letter with a signed statement within seven days of receipt, the dog may be humanely destroyed. L.1989,c.307,s.4; amended 1994,c.187,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-51 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-51
Supplying necessary food to animals impounded by another
Status: in_force

When a living animal or creature is impounded or confined as provided in section 4:22-19 of this title, and shall continue to be without necessary food and water for more than twelve successive hours, any person may, from time to time as often as is necessary, enter into or upon the pound in which the animal or creature is impounded or confined and supply it with necessary food and water so long as it shall remain impounded or confined. Such person shall not be liable to an action for such entry. The actual cost of the food, water and bedding, together with twenty per cent additional, may be collected by such person from the owner of the animal or creature in an action at law, together with costs, and the animal or creature shall not be exempt from levy and sale upon an execution issued upon a judgment therefor.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-23 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-23
County agricultural agents
Status: in_force

The board of managers of the experiment station may, whenever it seems necessary, appoint a county agricultural agent for each of the counties of this state, who shall: a. Be a man of practical experience; b. Reside, during his term of office, in the county for which he is chosen; c. Devote his time to the supervision and furtherance of farm demonstration work in his county, under the supervision and direction of the director of the extension service; d. Receive the salary fixed by the director of the extension service, which salary, or so much thereof as the director of the extension service may require, shall be paid by the county for which the agent is appointed, from money appropriated for that purpose by the county. The board of managers may change the designation of the office of county agricultural agent to such name as it may determine.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-14
Subpoenas; issuance by director
Status: in_force

The director shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers and records for the purpose of obtaining such information as may be required to carry out the provisions of this act. Such subpoenas shall be signed by the director. L.1941, c. 274, p. 719, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-29 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-29
Violation by owner; fine, seizure, impoundment of dog
Status: in_force

13. The owner of a potentially dangerous dog who is found by clear and convincing evidence to have violated this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or to have failed to comply with a court's order shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 per day of the violation, and each day's continuance of the violation shall constitute a separate and distinct violation. The municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce this section. An animal control officer is authorized to seize and impound any potentially dangerous dog whose owner fails to comply with the provisions of P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-17 et seq.), or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or a court's order. The municipal court may order that the dog so seized and impounded be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. L.1989,c.307,s.13; amended 1994,c.187,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-72 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-72
Carriers to require certificates
Status: in_force

No common carrier shall transport cattle from any point outside of this State to any point within this State except for slaughter as prescribed in section 4:5-69 or unless they have a certificate of tuberculin test or a health certificate as prescribed in sections 4:5-54, 4:5-58, and 4:5-59. Amended by L.1946, c. 247, p. 879, s. 26; L.1947, c. 207, p. 869, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-14 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-14
Penalty for violation, recovery
Status: in_force

4:7-14. A person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each sale, shipment or delivery in violation of this article or for each failure to obey the order or direction of the department made by authority of R.S.4:7-8 and R.S.4:7-9. Penalties shall be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the department in the manner provided in article one of chapter twenty-three of this Title (R.S.4:23-1 et seq.), in the Superior Court or municipal court of any municipality. Amended 1953, c.5, s.7; 1991,c.91,s.160.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-75.9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-75.9
Supervision of slaughtering and disinfection
Status: in_force

The killing and the disposal of all animals slaughtered under this act, and the disinfection or destruction of materials as herein prescribed, shall be carried out under the supervision of an authorized agent or representative of the Department of Agriculture who shall promptly prepare and transmit to the department a certificate listing the animals or materials, and showing the disposition thereof. L.1948, c. 436, p. 1688, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-43 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-43
Appropriation
Status: in_force

Such moneys as are reasonable and necessary to carry out the intent of this act shall be appropriated from the "Farmland Preservation Fund" established pursuant to section 5 of the "Farmland Preservation Bond Act of 1981," P.L. 1981, c. 276. L. 1989, c. 28, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-3
Refusal to report number and age of dogs; penalty
Status: in_force

An inhabitant who shall refuse or willfully neglect to deliver to the assessor, when required by him, a true account of the number and age of the dogs made taxable under this article which are owned or harbored by him shall, for every such failure, be liable to a penalty of five dollars ($5.00), to be recovered with costs by the collector of the taxing district in a civil action, the amount of the penalty recovered to be for the use of the taxing district. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 42, s. 46.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106.13 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106.13
Violations; issuance, restoration, revocation or suspension of licenses; hearings
Status: in_force

The department shall have power to refuse to issue or restore, and to revoke or suspend the license of any person upon due hearing, on proof of violation of any provision of this act or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act, and shall have the power to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, records and papers as it may desire. A written statement of the charges against such person shall be served upon him at least 10 days before the day set for the hearing. The hearing shall be before the Secretary of Agriculture or a duly authorized representative of the department and the person complained against shall have an opportunity to produce witnesses or other evidence in his behalf, and to confront witnesses against him. L.1957, c. 140, p. 536, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-21.6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21.6
License required; expiration
Status: in_force

6. No person shall manufacture for distribution in this State or distribute in this State any agricultural liming material until a license has been obtained by the person whose labeling is applied to such agricultural liming material from the State board or its authorized agent. All licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year. L.1968,c.392,s.6; amended 1975,c.140,s.2; 1995,c.390,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.32 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.32
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the New Jersey State Seed Law (Revision of 1963). L.1963, c. 29, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-35 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-35
List of associations not filing report of audit
Status: in_force

On or before August 31 each year, the Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority, if in his opinion the same is justified, to certify to the Secretary of State a list containing the names of any co-operative associations incorporated or qualified under the provisions of this chapter and which have not filed the written report and audit as required by section 4:13-34 of the Revised Statutes for the fiscal year ending during the calendar year next preceding the date of certification. Such certification in the case of a domestic co-operative shall direct that such association be dissolved by proclamation and in the case of foreign associations shall certify to the Secretary of State that the authority of such association to transact business in this State be terminated. The Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority to have an accountant of the department examine the books and accounts of any co-operative association that fails to comply with the provisions of 4:13-34 and notify the membership as to the findings. L.1951, c. 303, p. 1091, s. 7. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 33.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-9
Interagency memorandum of agreement to expand current leasing programs.
Status: in_force

9. The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture, after consultation with the Aquaculture Advisory Council, shall establish an interagency memorandum of agreement to expand current leasing programs for waters of the State and lands underneath waters of the State to include a Statewide aquaculture leasing system. The memorandum of agreement shall determine which additional waters, lands, and aquatic organisms are appropriate for aquaculture development. The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture shall jointly adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such additions within one year of the date of enactment of this act. L.1997,c.236,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-22 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-22
Affixing labels
Status: in_force

Labels shall be affixed to packages in the manner prescribed by the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Agriculture. The label denoting the State brand may be used in conjunction with and in addition to any private mark or name under which the grower or packer has been accustomed to pack and market fresh or processed farm products. L.1939, c. 136, p. 462, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-27 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-27
Inspection of premises; books and records; right of entry
Status: in_force

The director or an employee designated by him for such purpose shall have access to and may enter at all reasonable hours all places where milk is being stored, bottled or manufactured into food products. The designated employee shall have power to inspect all books, papers, records or documents in any place within this State for the purpose of ascertaining facts to enable the director to administer the provisions of this act. L.1941, c. 274, p. 724, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-93.43 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-93.43
Recovery of penalty; enforcement of imprisonment
Status: in_force

Any penalty imposed for a violation of any provision of this act shall be sued for and recovered, and the imprisonment, if any, imposed, in any action brought by and in the name of the Secretary of Agriculture in the manner provided by article two of chapter twenty-three of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes (Secs. 4:23-11 et seq.). L.1946, c. 257, p. 900, s. 23.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-55 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-55
Report to Governor, Legislature
Status: in_force

7. The board, three years after the effective date of this act, shall prepare and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature assessing the implementation of this act, evaluating the operation of the State TDR Bank, providing a financial accounting and summary of any expenditures or disbursements made pursuant to this act, and making any recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action necessary to further the purposes of this act. L.1993,c.339,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 4:8-17.16 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17.16
Unlawful sale or transportation
Status: in_force

No person shall sell, offer for sale, or transport for sale any agricultural, vegetable, flower, tree or shrub seed within this State: (a) Unless the test to determine the percentage of germination required by section 3 shall have been completed within a nine-month period, exclusive of the calendar month in which the test was completed, immediately prior to sale, exposure for sale, or offering for sale or transportation. Notwithstanding the prohibition contained in this subsection, agricultural or vegetable seeds packaged in hermetically-sealed containers under the conditions specified in rules and regulations promulgated under the New Jersey State Seed Law (Revision of 1963), P.L.1963, c. 29 (C. 4:8-17.13 et seq.), may be sold, exposed for sale, offered for sale or transported for sale for a period of 36 months after the last day of the month that the seeds were tested for germination prior to packaging. Agricultural or vegetable seeds in hermetically-sealed containers may be sold, exposed for sale, offered for sale or transported for sale more than 36 months after the last day of the month in which they were tested for germination prior to packaging, if they are retested within a nine-month period, exclusive of the calendar month in which the retesting is completed, immediately prior to sale, exposure for sale, offering for sale or transportation. This subsection does not apply to tree and shrub seeds. (b) Not labeled in accordance with the provisions of this act. (c) Pertaining to which there has been false or misleading advertisement. (d) Consisting of or containing prohibited noxious weed seeds, subject to the tolerances established in the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. (e) Consisting of or containing restricted noxious weed seeds in excess of the number prescribed by rules and regulations promulgated under this act, or in excess of the number declared on the label attached to the container of the seed or associated with the seed. (f) Containing more than 1% by weight of all weed seeds. (g) If any labeling, advertising, or other representation subject to this act represents the seed to be certified or registered seed, unless it has been determined by a seed certifying agency that such seed was produced, processed and packaged, and conforms to standards of purity as to kind or variety, in compliance with rules and regulations of such agency pertaining to such seed, and the seed bears an official label issued for such seed by a seed certifying agency, stating that the seed is of a specified class and a specified kind, species and subspecies, if appropriate, or variety. (h) Represented to be hybrid, unless such seed conforms to the definition of hybrid in section 1(q) of this act; provided that this prohibition shall not apply to variety names in common trade usage at the time this act becomes effective. (i) Labeled with a variety name, but not certified by a certifying agency, and the variety of seed has a certificate of plant variety protection issued by the Plant Variety Protection Office in the United States Department of Agriculture, under the "Plant Variety Protection Act," Pub.L. 91-577 (7 U.S.C. s. 2321 et seq.), which certificate specifies sale only as a class of certified seed, provided that seed from a certified lot may be labeled as to variety name when used in a mixture by, or with the approval of, the owner of the variety. L.1963, c. 29, s. 4. Amended by L.1984, c. 201, s. 7, eff. Nov. 28, 1984, operative Jan. 1, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 4:15-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-4
Appointment and qualification of special officers
Status: in_force

The directors of an association, or a majority of them, may appoint from time to time, as many fit persons as they may deem proper, as special police officers. Each such officer, before entering upon his duties, shall take and subscribe an oath that he will well and truly serve the State, and will perform all his duties to the best of his knowledge and ability. The oath shall be filed forthwith in the office of the county clerk who shall indorse thereon the date of filing and shall be paid the sum of twenty cents ($0.20) for each oath so filed. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 40, s. 40.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-24 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-24
Development easement, soil, water conservation project; application by landowners in farmland preservation program
Status: in_force

a. (1) Landowners within a municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program shall enter into an agreement with the board, and the municipal governing body, if appropriate, to retain the land in agricultural production for a minimum period of eight years. (2) Any landowner whose land is within a municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program or any landowner whose land qualifies for differential property tax assessment pursuant to the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L.1964, c.48 (C.54:4-23.1 et seq.), and which is included in an agricultural development area, may enter into an agreement to convey a development easement on the land to the board. The development easement may be permanent or for a term of 20 years. (3) Any agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall constitute a restrictive covenant and shall be filed with the municipal tax assessor and recorded with the county clerk in the same manner as a deed. Any development easement conveyed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be filed with the municipal tax assessor and recorded with the county clerk in the same manner as a deed. The recording of any such agreement or development easement of limited term shall include notification that the committee may exercise the first right and option to purchase a fee simple absolute interest in the land pursuant to P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-38 et al.). b. A landowner, or a farm operator as an agent for the landowner, whose land is within a municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program, or is subject to a development easement conveyed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, shall be eligible to, and may, apply to the local soil conservation district and the board for a grant for a soil and water conservation project approved by the State Soil Conservation Committee, subject to the provisions of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-11 et al.). c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1989, c.310.) d. Approval by the local soil conservation district and the board for grants for soil and water conservation projects shall be contingent upon a written agreement by the person who would receive funds that the project shall be maintained for a specified period of not less than three years, and shall be a component of a farmland conservation plan approved by the local soil conservation district. e. If the landowner applying for funds for a soil and water conservation project pursuant to this section provides 50% of those funds without assistance from the county, the local soil conservation district shall review, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the application. The committee shall certify that the land on which the soil and water conservation project is to be conducted has had a development easement conveyed from it pursuant to subsection a. of this section or is part of a municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program. L.1983, c.32, s.17; amended 1989,c.28,s.7; 1989,c.310,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-3.2
Shellfish aquaculture management unit, commercial farm, protections, entitled.
Status: in_force

3. a. A shellfish aquaculture management unit that qualifies as a shellfish commercial farm, pursuant to P.L.2023, c.20 (C.4:1C-3.2 et al.), shall be entitled to the protections set forth in section 4 of P.L.2023, c.20 (C.4:1C-10a), but not for agricultural or horticultural activities that are not related to shellfish aquaculture unless the shellfish aquaculture management unit also qualifies as a commercial farm pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-3) for reasons other than shellfish aquaculture. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of any municipal or county ordinance, resolution, or regulation to the contrary, the owner or operator of a shellfish commercial farm that is located in an area in which, as of December 31, 1997 or thereafter, agriculture is a permitted use under the municipal zoning ordinance and is consistent with the municipal master plan, or that is in operation as of the effective date of P.L.2023, c.20 (C.4:1C-3.2 et al.) and is located in an area zoned for commercial or industrial use, or that is located in the coastal area, as designated pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-4), and is zoned for commercial or industrial use, or that is located on land under tidal waters that the shellfish commercial farm has the authority to use pursuant to a riparian grant or lease granted pursuant to R.S.12:3-2 et seq. or a lease granted pursuant to R.S.50:1-23 et seq., and that operates in conformance with agricultural management practices recommended by the committee and adopted pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), or whose specific operation or practice has been determined by the appropriate county board, or by the committee in a county where no county board exists, to constitute a generally accepted agricultural operation or practice, and that operates in conformance with all relevant federal or State statutes or rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and does not pose a direct threat to public health and safety shall be authorized to: (1) produce shellfish as described in the Standard Industrial Classification for shellfish farming or, after the operative date of the regulations adopted pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2003, c.157 (C.4:1C-9.1), as described in the corresponding classification under the North American Industry Classification System; (2) process and package the shellfish output of the shellfish commercial farm; (3) provide for the operation of a shellfish farm market, including the construction of a building and parking area in conformance with municipal standards; (4) control pests, predators, and diseases of shellfish; (5) conduct on-site disposal of organic waste on land included in the shellfish aquaculture management unit, excluding land currently flowed by tidal waters; (6) recycle shells on land included in the shellfish aquaculture management unit; (7) conduct agriculture-related educational and farm-based recreational activities, provided that the activities are related to marketing the shellfish output of the shellfish commercial farm; and (8) engage in any other agricultural activity as determined by the committee and adopted by rule or regulation pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2023, c.20, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-110 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-110
Permission to administer disease-producing substance
Status: in_force

No person shall inject or otherwise administer to any domestic animal any virus or other disease-producing substance, or substance containing pathogenic or disease-producing germs of a kind that is virulent for domestic animals, unless specific permission for the purpose is granted by the director of the division in writing, upon blanks provided by the department for that purpose. Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 994, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-21.2 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.2
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture may make such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1943, c. 214, p. 572, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1C-6 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-6
Duties of committee
Status: in_force

The committee shall: a. Consider any matter relating to the improvement of farm management practices; b. Review and evaluate the proposed rules, regulations and guidelines of any State agency in terms of feasibility, effect and conformance with the intentions and provisions of this act; c. Study, develop and recommend to the appropriate State departments and agencies thereof a program of agricultural management practices which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, air and water quality control, noise control, pesticide control, fertilizer application, integrated pest management, and labor practices; d. Upon a finding of conflict between the regulatory practices of any State instrumentality and the agricultural management practices recommended by the committee, commence a period of negotiation not to exceed 120 days with the State instrumentality in an effort to reach a resolution of the conflict, during which period the State instrumentality shall inform the committee of the reasons for accepting, conditionally accepting or rejecting the committee's recommendations and submit a schedule for implementing all or a portion of the committee's recommendations. e. Within 1 year of the effective date of this act and at least annually thereafter, recommend to the Governor, the Legislature and the appropriate State departments and agencies thereof any actions which should be taken that recognize the need to provide a proper balance among the varied and sometimes conflicting interests of all lawful activities in the State, minimize unnecessary constraints on essential agricultural activities, and are consistent with the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare. L.1983, c. 31, s. 5, eff. Jan. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-70 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-70
Liability of members and employees of advisory councils
Status: in_force

The members and employees of any advisory council shall not be held individually responsible to any producer, processor or any other person for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts, either of commission or omission, except for their individual acts of dishonesty or crime. Members or employees shall not be held individually responsible for any act or omission of any other member or employee. The liability of the members and employees shall be several and not joint. L.1971, c. 308, s. 28, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19A-1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-1
Program; purpose
Status: in_force

The department shall establish and implement an Animal Population Control Program (hereinafter referred to as the "program" ). The purpose of this program shall be to reduce the population of unwanted and stray dogs and cats by encouraging the owners of dogs and cats to have them permanently sexually sterilized, thereby reducing potential threats to public health and safety posed by the growing population of these unwanted and stray animals, and by providing low-cost animal sterilization services to owners meeting at least one of the criteria of need enumerated in section 3 of this act. L.1983, c. 172, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-47 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-47
Standard of tests; report of tests
Status: in_force

All tuberculin tests, either official or private, shall be made according to the standards established, methods prescribed and in a manner acceptable to the department. A report of such tests shall be made to the department by the veterinarian making the same within seven days, on forms provided by the department and shall include the name and address of the owner, location of premises and a complete record of the animals and such other information as may be required on the forms.
N.J. Stat. § 4:16-7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-7
§ 4:16-7
Status: in_force

The board of managers, with the approval of the state house commission, may accept conveyances of land in any portion of this state for the purpose of carrying on the work of the experiment station. Such conveyances, when made, shall be to the state of New Jersey.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-20.1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-20.1
Soil conservation district to maintain Internet website or webpage; contents.
Status: in_force

1. The soil conservation district shall maintain either an Internet website or a webpage on the municipality's or county's Internet website. The purpose of the website or webpage shall be to provide increased public access to district operations and activities. The following information, if applicable, shall be posted on the district's website or webpage: a. a description of the district's mission and responsibilities; b. the budget once adopted for the current and immediately prior fiscal years. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the budgets of at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website or webpage; c. the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report or other similar financial information; d. the annual audit for the most recent and immediately prior fiscal years. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the annual audits of at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website or webpage; e. the district's rules, regulations, and official policy statements deemed relevant by the board of supervisors to the interests of the residents within the district; f. notice, posted pursuant to the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), of a meeting of the board of supervisors, setting forth the time, date, location, and agenda of the meeting; g. the approved minutes of each meeting of the board including all resolutions of the board and its committees for the current fiscal year. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the approved minutes of meetings for at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website or webpage; h. the name, mailing address, electronic mail address, if available, and phone number of every person who exercises day-to-day supervision or management over some or all of the operations of the district; and i. a list of attorneys, advisors, consultants, and any other person, firm, business, partnership, corporation, or other organization which received any remuneration of $17,500 or more during the preceding fiscal year for any service whatsoever rendered to the soil conservation district. L.2011, c.167, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-50.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-50.3
Powers of receiver; compensation
Status: in_force

The receiver shall be the custodian of the animals at the pound or shelter and shall have control over all real and personal property necessary for the daily operation of the pound or shelter. The receiver may assume the role of the administrator of the pound or shelter and take control of the daily operations or direct the owner or operator in the performance of his duties. The court shall allow from the revenues of the pound or shelter a reasonable amount of compensation for the expenditures and services of the receiver. The revenues in excess of the cost of the receivership are to be paid to the owner of the pound or shelter. The owner is liable for a deficiency in the costs of the receivership, unless the deficiency results from the gross negligence, incompetence, or intentional misconduct of the receiver, in which case the receiver shall be liable for the deficiency. The receiver may be required to furnish a bond, the amount and form of which shall be approved by the court. The cost of the bond shall be paid for by the shelter or pound. L. 1986, c. 89, s. 3, eff. Aug. 14, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-26 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-26
Rules regarding analyses and sales
Status: in_force

The director may establish such rules and regulations in regard to inspection, analysis and sale of legume inoculants as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this article.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-34 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-34
Inspection of fruit bearing trees or plants at request of grower
Status: in_force

A farmer, horticulturist or other grower of fruits within this state may request an examination of his trees or other fruit bearing plants, to determine whether or not they are infested by any dangerously injurious insect pest and the department shall examine the trees or other fruit bearing plants with all convenient dispatch. The department shall inform the owner as to the best methods of treating trees or plants, which are found to be so infested, in order that they may be preserved if possible and the spread of the insects checked. This section shall apply only to such insects as may endanger the life of the infested trees or plants and may spread from such as are already infested to others in their vicinity.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-28 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-28
Obligations of owner of potentially dangerous dog
Status: in_force

12. The owner of a potentially dangerous dog shall: a. comply with the provisions of P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-17 et seq.) in accordance with a schedule established by the municipal court, but in no case more than 60 days subsequent to the date of determination; b. notify the licensing authority, local police department or force, and the animal control officer if a potentially dangerous dog is at large, or has attacked a human being or killed a domestic animal; c. notify the licensing authority, local police department or force, and the animal control officer within 24 hours of the death, sale or donation of a potentially dangerous dog; d. prior to selling or donating the dog, inform the prospective owner that the dog has been declared potentially dangerous; e. upon the sale or donation of the dog to a person residing in a different municipality, notify the department and the licensing authority, police department or force, and animal control officer of that municipality of the transfer of ownership and the name, address and telephone of the new owner; and f. in addition to any license fee required pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.3), pay a potentially dangerous dog license fee to the municipality as provided by section 15 of P.L.1989, c.307 (C.4:19-31). L.1989,c.307,s.12; amended 1994,c.187,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-19
Supervisors; chairman; term of office; quorum; per diem
Status: in_force

The supervisors shall designate a chairman and may, from time to time, change such designation. The term of office of each supervisor shall be at the pleasure of the State committee. The selection of successors shall be made in the same manner in which the retiring supervisor shall have been selected. A majority of the supervisors shall constitute a quorum and the concurrence of a majority in any matter within their duties shall be required for its determination. A supervisor shall be entitled to expenses and a per diem, in an amount to be established by the State committee within the limits of available appropriations, when engaged in the performance of his duties. Amended by L.1979, c. 459, s. 6, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-44 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-44
Arrests with, without warrant.
Status: in_force

4:22-44. Any municipal humane law enforcement officer, chief humane law enforcement officer, humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, sheriff, undersheriff, or police officer may: a. Make arrests for violations of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; and b. Arrest without warrant any person found violating the provisions of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes in the presence of such humane law enforcement officer, sheriff, undersheriff, or police officer. amended 1953, c.5, s.80; 1997, c.247, s.4; 2005, c.372, s.17; 2017, c.331, s.15; 2023, c.250, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 4:19-9 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-9
§ 4:19-9
Status: in_force

A person may humanely destroy a dog in self defense, or which is found chasing, worrying, wounding or destroying any sheep, lamb, poultry or domestic animal.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-4 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-4
§ 4:20-4
Status: in_force

Swinging gates erected as a part of a partition fence between adjoining lands shall be considered a lawful fence if they are four feet six inches high, and so close and strong as to prevent horses, cattle and sheep from going through or under them.
N.J. Stat. § 4:1-50 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-50
"New Jersey One Health Task Force", established; goals, responsibilities.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established the "New Jersey One Health Task Force" in the Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the task force shall be to develop a strategic plan to promote inter-disciplinary communication and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, and other scientific professionals and State agencies, with the goal of promoting the health and well-being of the State's residents, animals, and environment. b. The goals and responsibilities of the task force shall include, but are not limited to: (1) development of a plan to promote inter-disciplinary communication and collaboration between human, animal, and environment health professionals; (2) development of protocols for the response to, and recovery from, zoonotic disease outbreaks in animals and humans; (3) development of better diagnostic tests for zoonotic, vector-borne, and environmental diseases; (4) collaboration among disciplines for development of effective xenosurveillance to identify genetic signatures of pathogens in vertebrates; (5) promotion of and education concerning judicious antibiotic use by human, veterinary, and agriculture health professionals; (6) investigation of antibiotic alternatives, such as bacteriophage therapy; (7) coordination and collaboration among appropriate entities to develop new approaches to reduce hazards to human and animal health and to address public health threats in a manner that prevents duplication; and (8) educational and outreach initiatives to promote the One Health approach across State government agencies, the State's academic and research institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and private entities. c. In executing its responsibilities, the task force shall identify and partner with academic institutions and nongovernmental organizations in the State and consult with associations, organizations, and individuals who are knowledgeable about the One Health initiative. L.2021, c.117, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:9-21.12 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21.12
Issuance of stop sale, use, removal order
Status: in_force

8. The State Board or its authorized agent may issue in writing a stop sale, use or removal order to the owner or custodian of any agricultural liming material when the State Chemist finds that the material is being offered for sale or sold in violation of the provisions of "The New Jersey Agricultural Liming Materials Act," P.L.1968, c.392 (C.4:9-21.1 et seq.) or any rules or regulations adopted thereunder. The order may require that the material be held at a designated place until the violation has been corrected and an order has been issued in writing authorizing its removal. The board shall authorize removal of the material when the requirements of P.L.1968, c.392 have been met and any costs and expenses incurred by the department in connection with the action have been paid. L.1995,c.390,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 4:12A-33 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-33
Application for license, time for making; contents; display of license
Status: in_force

An application for a license to operate as a milk dealer or store shall be made before any person shall commence business as a milk dealer or store, and annually thereafter. Every person holding a license on the effective date of this act shall upon expiration of the license apply for renewal, but in order to spread the renewal dates throughout the year the director may issue licenses for a period of not less than three months nor more than 15 months and for stores the fee for the period shall be proportionately less or greater than the annual rates herein established. Subsequent licenses shall be issued for a period of one year. The applicant shall state the nature of the business to be conducted, the full name of the person applying for the license and, if the applicant be a firm or association, the full name of each member, and if a corporation the names and addresses of all officers and directors and the name or names of the municipality or municipalities in which the business is to be conducted; that he has complied with all the orders, rules and regulations of the predecessor board and the director, and such other facts with respect to the license as may be required by the said director. A license shall be granted to the applicant by the director subject to the provisions of this act. The original or a certified copy thereof shall be conspicuously displayed by the licensee at its principal place of business, and in each plant, store or sales branch delivery depot in this State. L.1941, c. 274, p. 726, s. 33. Amended by L.1983, c. 344, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-50 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-50
Compliance not deemed conspiracy or combination in restraint of trade, etc.; dissemination of information; marketing adjustments
Status: in_force

a. No association complying with the terms hereof shall be deemed to be a conspiracy, or a combination in restraint of trade, or an illegal monopoly; or be deemed to have been formed for the purpose of lessening competition or fixing prices arbitrarily, nor shall the contracts between the association and its producers, or any agreements authorized in this act, be construed as an unlawful restraint of trade, or as a part of a conspiracy or combination to accomplish an improper or illegal purpose or act. b. An association may acquire, exchange, interpret and disseminate past, present and prospective crop, market, statistical, economic and other similar information relating to the business of the association, either directly or through an agent created or selected by it or by other associations acting in conjunction with it. c. An association may advise its members in respect to the adjustment of their current and prospective production of agricultural commodities and its relation to the prospective volume of consumption, selling prices and existing or potential surplus, to the end that every market may be served from the most convenient productive areas under a program of orderly marketing that will assure adequate supplies without undue enhancement of prices or the accumulation of any undue surplus of agricultural products. L.1971, c. 324, s. 18, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-77 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-77
New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council; establishment, members, duties
Status: in_force

a. There is established in the Department of Agriculture the New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council, comprising eight members, three of whom shall be the Secretary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development and the Dean of Cook College at Rutgers University, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio and as nonvoting members, and five members of the general public to be appointed by the State Board of Agriculture, two of whom shall be holders of a plenary winery license, two of whom shall be holders of a farm winery license and one of whom shall be a viticulturist. To the maximum extent practicable and feasible, the members appointed from the general public shall be chosen so as to collectively provide wide geographical representation. The members appointed from the general public 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, two shall be appointed for terms of three years, two shall be appointed for terms of two years, and one shall be appointed for a term of one year. A vacancy in the membership occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. The members shall serve without compensation, but the council may, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it, reimburse members for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties. b. The council shall organize as soon as its membership has been appointed and shall select a chairman and vice-chairman from among its members and may select a secretary, who need not be a member of the council. The council shall meet twice annually, and at such other times as may be necessary. c. It shall be the duty of the council to assess the condition of the wine industry of the State and to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on expenditures from the New Jersey Wine Promotion Account for research, development, and promotion of the New Jersey wine industry. The council shall also review the wine certification made by the Director of the Division of Taxation pursuant to section 4 of this 1985 amendatory and supplementary act. d. The council is entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of such 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 these purposes. e. The council shall promulgate rules and regulations subject to the approval of the State Board of Agriculture to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1985, c.233 (C.4:10-76 et al.). The council may employ, prescribe the duties, and fix and pay the compensation of such persons it may deem necessary to carry out the duties of the council within the limits of available appropriations and subject to the approval of the State Board of Agriculture. L.1985, c.233, s.3; amended 1989, c.209, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:13-19 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-19
Board of directors
Status: in_force

The board of directors of an association shall consist of not less than 3 persons and the directors shall be members of the association or individual representatives of corporate members thereof. The directors shall be chosen annually by the members or delegates and shall hold office for 1 year, except that an association, by so providing in its by-laws, may elect several classes of directors for different terms, classifying them according to their tenure. In such case no class shall be elected for a shorter period than 1 year or a longer period than 3 years and the term of office of at least one class shall expire in each year. Directors shall hold office until their successors have been elected and qualified and have entered upon the discharge of their duties. Vacancies shall be filled as provided in the by-laws. No director, during his term of office, shall be a party to a contract for profit with the association differing from the business relations accorded other members, except as the director may be employed by the association. The board shall manage the affairs of the association and perform other duties specifically imposed upon it by this chapter except that if provided in the by-laws the board may appoint an executive committee of not less than 3 members from among the board of which the president shall be one to act for the board of directors between meetings. Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 4:27-1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 24 of this act shall be known, and may be cited, as the "New Jersey Aquaculture Development Act." L.1997,c.236,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 4:7-33 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-33
Carriers to refuse transportation, penalty
Status: in_force

4:7-33. Every carrier for hire maintaining offices or stations within this State for the receipt of nursery stock for transportation to points within or without the State, and the agents and servants of every such carrier, shall determine, before accepting stock for transportation to points within or without the State, that the stock offered for shipment at any such office or station is properly provided with a certificate as required by R.S.4:7-15 to R.S.4:7-35, signed by authority of the department and valid by its terms at the date on which the shipment is offered. Every such carrier for hire and the agents and servants of every such carrier shall refuse for transportation in and delivery to points within this State, all boxes, bales, or parcels of nursery stock which are not accompanied by a certificate of inspection as required by R.S.4:7-30; but shipments of nursery stock from countries foreign to the United States, and bearing a certificate signed by a proper official of the country from which the stock was received, may be accepted at any port of entry within the State for transportation to points within or without the State. For every violation of this section, and for every bale, box, parcel or package accepted or transported without such certificate, the carrier shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00), to be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the department in the manner provided in article one of chapter twenty-three of this Title (R.S.4:23-1 et seq.) in the Superior Court or a municipal court of any municipality. Amended 1941, c.111, s.5; 1953, c.5, s.12; 1991,c.91,s.164.
N.J. Stat. § 4:5-106.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-106.3
Duties of Department of Agriculture
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the department to: a. License garbage-feeding hog farms as prescribed in this act; b. Carry on a program which will demonstrate swine disease control practices and measures for the control and eradication of contagious and infectious diseases; c. Enforce rules and regulations adopted by the board for the control of contagious and infectious swine diseases. L.1957, c. 140, p. 534, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:22-17.3 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-17.3
Unlawful to cruelly restrain a dog.
Status: in_force

3. a. It is unlawful for any person to cruelly restrain a dog. b. A person cruelly restrains a dog if the person tethers a dog: (1) which is a nursing female, or which is less than four months old; (2) outdoors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., but this paragraph shall not take effect until 18 months after the date on which this act takes effect; (3) in an unoccupied building or upon vacant property; (4) in a manner that does not permit the dog continuous access to water in a sanitary and liquid state whenever the dog is tethered for more than 30 minutes; (5) in a manner that exposes the dog to adverse environmental conditions for more than 30 minutes; (6) by means of a choke collar, prong collar, head harness, or any other type of collar, harness, or similar device other than a properly fitted body harness or buckle-type collar; (7) by using a chain with metal links that are more than one-quarter of an inch thick, or a tether, collar, or harness to which a weight is attached; (8) with a tether on which more than one dog is restrained; (9) with a tether that is less than 15 feet in length or which does not permit the dog to walk at least 15 feet in any one direction; or (10) with a tether that permits the dog to reach another dog or an object or location that poses a risk of entanglement, strangulation, drowning, or other harm to the health or safety of the dog, including, but not limited to, another dog's tether or a window sill, fence, wall, porch, terrace railing, vehicle, tree, pole, pool, or public road or highway. c. Paragraphs (2), (9), and (10) of subsection b. of this section shall not apply if any person, including the dog's owner or the person with custody or control of the dog: (1) is in the presence of the dog at all times while the dog is tethered, whether indoors or outdoors; and (2) can see the dog at all times while the dog is tethered, unless the person is blind or visually impaired so that the person cannot see the dog due to the blindness or visual impairment, in which case the person shall remain immediately adjacent to the dog at all times while the dog is tethered. As used in this subsection, "blind" means a person whose vision in the person's better eye with proper correction does not exceed 20/200 or who has a field defect in the person's better eye with proper correction which contracts the peripheral field so that the diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees; and "visually impaired" means having a condition in which a person has a corrected visual acuity not exceeding 20/70, but not less than 20/200, in the person's better eye, or in which the peripheral field of the person's vision has contracted so that the diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 40 degrees but no less than 20 degrees. d. (1) The owner of a dog shall be liable for a violation of subsections a. and b. of this section that occurs on any property belonging to the owner or on which the owner resides 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 who is not the owner of the dog shall be liable for a violation of subsections a. and b. of this section that occurs on any property belonging to the person with custody or control of the dog or on which the person with custody or control of the dog resides at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the person is present when the violation occurs. (3) Paragraph (9) of subsection b. of this section shall not apply if the dog is indoors and a person is indoors with the dog. L.2017, c.189, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 4:24-17.7 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-17.7
Legal services to district by Attorney General
Status: in_force

The Attorney General, on his own initiative, or the respective county counsel, with the approval of the board of chosen freeholders, may provide any and all legal services to any district. L.1979, c. 459, s. 5, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-1 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-1
§ 4:20-1
Status: in_force

A fence shall be deemed lawful, subject to the provisions of section 4:20-2 of this title, if four feet and two inches high measuring from the level or surface of the earth, and close, strong and sufficient to prevent horses and cattle from going through or under it.
N.J. Stat. § 4:10-21 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-21
Printing of labels; license to use brand.
Status: in_force

6. The Secretary of Agriculture shall cause to be printed labels bearing a State brand in sufficient quantities to meet the demand therefor and may sell such labels at a price to be fixed by the Secretary of Agriculture. As an alternative method, the Secretary of Agriculture may, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the department, rent dies or cuts of the State brand to persons or organizations desiring to manufacture their own labels for use on fresh or processed farm products owned and packed by them, at a price to be fixed by the Secretary of Agriculture. When a brand bearing the outline of the map of the State is desired to be used, the applicant shall secure a license for its use as provided in R.S.4:10-5. L.1939, c.136, s.6; amended 2011, c.218, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 4:20-15 — NJ Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-15
§ 4:20-15
Status: in_force

A member of a township committee who upon due notice, and the request of any person interested to perform any of the duties assigned to him by this chapter, shall refuse or neglect forthwith to attend accordingly, shall forfeit and pay the sum of four dollars and costs to any person who shall sue therefor in an action at law within thirty days after such neglect or refusal.