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NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-5 - Annual convention to elect members

4:1-5. Annual convention to elect members  At a convention to be held once in each year in the State of New Jersey, delegates chosen as provided in section 4:1-6 of this Title shall assemble and elect, by a majority vote of the delegates present, two farmers to be recommended to the Governor for appointment to the board, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to fill the vacancies caused by the expiration of terms of office. The delegates to the convention may determine the validity of the selection and qualifications of a delegate, and a majority of all delegates shall constitute a quorum. The board shall determine the time and place for holding each convention, and the president of the board, or in his absence the vice-president, shall serve as the presiding officer at the convention and shall be entitled to vote in case of tie. The delegates to the convention shall review the problems associated with the agricultural industry of the State in whatever manner they see fit, and through resolutions or other means shall recommend to the Department of Agriculture and to other agencies of the State and nation programs to be followed for the welfare of the agricultural interests of the State. Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 722, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-7 - Vacancies

4:1-7. Vacancies  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-8 - Certification to governor of names of members elect

4:1-8. Certification to governor of names of members elect  The Secretary of Agriculture shall certify the names of those elected by the convention to the Governor for appointment, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and for the issuance of commissions for the term for which each has been chosen. Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 723, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-9 - President and vice-president of board

4:1-9. President and vice-president of board  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-10 - Secretary and assistant secretary of board

4:1-10. Secretary and assistant secretary of board  The Secretary of Agriculture shall serve as secretary of the Board. The assistant secretary of the board, in the absence of the secretary, shall exercise all his powers and perform all his duties. Amended by L.1939, c. 40, p. 57, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-11 - Rules for control of department

4:1-11. Rules for control of department  The board may establish rules and regulations for its own proceedings and for the government and control of the department, the officers and employees therein and the performance by them of their duties.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-11.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-11.1 - Rules, regulations

4:1-11.1 Rules, regulations  3. The board may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Title, including the amendment of fees and penalties authorized pursuant to this Title. L.1993, c.265, s.3; amended 2002, c.34, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-11.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-11.2 - Rules, regulations.

4:1-11.2 Rules, regulations.  3. The State Board of Agriculture shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to provide for the buying and selling of agricultural or horticultural products, and baked goods or other food products that are baked or made with "Jersey Fresh" products, at service areas along toll roads in the State that may be transported in or out of State from those service areas. L.2008, c.40, s.3; amended 2010, c.111, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-12 - Assignment of functions and duties; supervision

4:1-12. Assignment of functions and duties; supervision  The board shall assign to the various divisions, bureaus, officers and employees, their proper functions and duties and either directly, or through the secretary, supervise and control the performance thereof. Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 990, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-13 - Appointment and compensation of officers and employees

4:1-13. Appointment and compensation of officers and employees  The board, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the secretary of agriculture, and in conjunction with the secretary may appoint an assistant secretary of agriculture and shall appoint the directors of divisions, the chiefs of the various bureaus, the inspectors, veterinarians, experts and all other officers, agents and employees of the department, except the clerks and stenographers attached thereto. The board, upon the advice and recommendation of the secretary, shall fix the compensation of all officers and employees subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, except where otherwise provided by statute. Amended by L.1939, c. 40, p. 57, s. 2; L.1944, c. 202, p. 724, s. 6; L.1950, c. 293, p. 991, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-14 - Annual report by board to legislature

4:1-14. Annual report by board to legislature  The secretary shall lay before the board the reports of the directors of divisions which are required by section 4:1-19 of this Title to be presented, and the board shall incorporate the same, or so much thereof as it shall deem pertinent and proper, together with such additional matter pertaining to the work of the department and the promotion of the agricultural interests of the State as it may determine, in an annual report to be submitted by it to the following session of the Legislature. Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 991, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-15 - Appointment; functions in general

4:1-15. Appointment; functions in general  The Secretary of Agriculture shall be appointed by the board, with the approval of the Governor. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. The Secretary of Agriculture shall administer, direct and cause to be performed the functions and duties of the department. Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 724, s. 7; L.1962, c. 65, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-16 - Powers and duties respecting employees and as secretary of board

4:1-16. Powers and duties respecting employees and as secretary of board  The secretary shall appoint the necessary clerks and stenographers and other employees of the department, whose appointment or employment has not been vested in the board, and assign to them their proper duties and compel the efficient performance thereof. He shall act as the secretary of the board, and his signature to any executive or administrative order shall be a sufficient authority for the execution thereof.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-17 - Creation and functions

4:1-17. Creation and functions  For the economic and efficient execution and performance of its powers and duties the board may create a Division of Animal Health, a Division of Markets, a Division of Plant Industry and such other divisions and bureaus as it may from time to time deem necessary and proper, and may assign to each division and bureau its proper functions and secure the performance thereof. Each division and bureau shall consist of such officers and employees as the board may designate. Amended by L.1945, c. 204, p. 701, s. 1; L.1950, c. 293, p. 991, s. 4; L.1967, c. 175, s. 2, eff. July 25, 1967.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-18 - Authority and duties of directors of divisions

4:1-18. Authority and duties of directors of divisions  The director of each division shall be its executive and administrative head, subject to the supervision and control of the secretary of agriculture, and the signature of each director to any executive or administrative order within the scope of his duties shall be a sufficient authority therefor; but the board may, by rule or regulation, prescribe the limits within which any division director may act without the sanction and approval of the secretary or the board itself. Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-19 - Annual reports by chiefs to secretary

4:1-19. Annual reports by chiefs to secretary  The director of each division shall, on or before October first in each year, present to the secretary a report of the work of the department under his charge and supervision, together with his recommendations for the extension, improvement or more efficient performance thereof. Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-20 - Ascertainment and dissemination of information

4:1-20. Ascertainment and dissemination of information  The department may investigate, ascertain and publish information and statistics relating to the promotion of agriculture and the advancement of agricultural interests in the various branches thereof, as it may deem proper, including: a. The acreage under cultivation in general and as to specific crops or agricultural use; b. Crop adaptation of land; c. Agricultural land for sale and its adaptation; d. The improvement of agricultural methods tending to advance the quantity and quality of agricultural products; e. Improvement in transportation; f. Establishment of markets; g. Rates; h. Irrigation and drainage of lands used for agricultural purposes; and i. Any and all subjects connected with or related to the agricultural interests, present and future, of this state. The department may use for the publication and distribution of the information and statistics collected by it such methods as may seem to it best adapted to the efficient dissemination thereof, either with or without charge therefor as it may determine. In order to collect and disseminate reliable and useful information, and to encourage a higher standard in the agriculture and horticulture of the state, the department may cause to be made experimental and practical tests of specific remedies or cures of diseases of domestic animals and poultry, and of plants, vegetables and fruits, and insects injurious thereto.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-20.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-20.1 - Reciprocal agreements with other states covering shipments of nursery stock

4:1-20.1. Reciprocal agreements with other states covering shipments of nursery stock  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-20.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-20.2 - Information published on Department of Agriculture website.

4:1-20.2 Information published on Department of Agriculture website.  1. a. The Department of Agriculture shall publish on its Internet website the location and contact information for every winery licensed in New Jersey. The department shall additionally post on its Internet website a link to any list of wineries that has been published on any other State agency Internet website, including, but not limited to, the website maintained by the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State. b. The Department of Agriculture shall publish on its Internet website the location and contact information for any community supported agriculture entity in New Jersey that has provided such information to the department. A community supported agriculture entity may also provide the department with information concerning the agricultural output of the entity, and this information may be published on the department's Internet website at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture. c. In addition to publishing the information as required in subsections a. and b. of this section, the department may distribute the information by any other method it deems best adapted to the efficient dissemination thereof. d. The department shall accept information, or changes thereto, from wineries and community supported agriculture entities through an electronic submission form made available by the department on its Internet website. e. As used in this section, "community supported agriculture entity" means a commercial farm from which a person may purchase a share in the agricultural or horticultural output of the farm. L.2013, c.248, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-20.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-20.3 - Internet page for "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Farmers Against Hunger Day."

4:1-20.3 Internet page for "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Farmers Against Hunger Day."  1. The Department of Agriculture shall publish on its Internet website, and update as appropriate, a page for "New Jersey Gleaning Week," established by J.R.11 of 2015, and "Farmers Against Hunger Day," established by J.R.12 of 2015, for the purposes of educating the public on food insecurity and food waste, recognizing the need of many New Jersey households for fresh, healthy foods, and informing the public of any events offered during "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Farmers Against Hunger Day." The department shall post on the page a hyperlink to the website of the New Jersey Agricultural Society, so that farmers, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers may learn more about gleaning efforts in the State.  L.2015, c.214, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21 - Arrangement of farmers' meetings, children's contests, and premiums for products

4:1-21. Arrangement of farmers' meetings, children's contests, and premiums for products  The department shall: a. Promote and induce meetings of farmers and agriculturists and arrange for the discussion and presentation before such meetings of such topics and matters as it may deem necessary or advantageous; b. Arrange for agricultural contests among children, establish rules and regulations for the conduct thereof, and the awarding of premiums, prizes, or rewards for the successful contestants therein, either in the nature of money allotments or educational excursions; c. Arrange for and award premiums for agricultural products exhibited at meetings or fairs; and d. Give due notice of any or all thereof by such methods as it shall determine. Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 993, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.1 - Food production program; award to schools whose students participate

4:1-21.1. Food production program; award to schools whose students participate  Any high school or private institution of learning, twenty-five per centum (25%) or more of whose students fourteen years of age or over have responded to the call for farm labor to contribute to an adequate food supply, by working fifteen or more days of eight hours each on farms in New Jersey, shall be entitled to receive a flag, banner or other suitable award, to be presented by the Department of Agriculture. L.1943, c. 214, p. 572, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.2 - Rules and regulations

4:1-21.2. Rules and regulations  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.3 - Appropriation

4:1-21.3. Appropriation  The Department of Agriculture is hereby authorized to use two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) of its appropriation for the fiscal year beginning July first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-three, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act. L.1943, c. 214, p. 572, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.4 - Effective date

4:1-21.4. Effective date  This act shall take effect on the first day of July, one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. L.1943, c. 214, p. 572, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.5 - Powers of department; quarantines

4:1-21.5. Powers of department; quarantines  The department may institute and enforce such measures as it may deem necessary to control infectious or contagious diseases of live stock and poultry, diseases of plants, injurious insects and other plant pests; may initiate and carry out programs for promoting more economical methods of marketing and distribution of farm products, in the interests of consumers of the State, and programs for the promotion of agriculture in general; and may carry out such other activities or control programs related to agriculture as the Legislature may from time to time assign to it. The board may establish and enforce general or local quarantines and issue and enforce orders and regulations to carry out the duties listed in this section. The department shall file in the office of the Secretary of State copies of all quarantines established and public orders issued by the board. L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.6 - Cooperation with other agencies

4:1-21.6. Cooperation with other agencies  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.7 - Rules and regulations regarding seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons

4:1-21.7. Rules and regulations regarding seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons  The State Board of Agriculture is authorized to establish rules and regulations for the inspection, grading and certification of agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons grown in this State. L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 1. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 1, eff. June 14, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.8 - Inspection, grading and certification of seeds and tubers

4:1-21.8. Inspection, grading and certification of seeds and tubers  The Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority to provide for the inspection, grading and certification of the same at the request of the grower. L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.9 - Fees for inspection, grading and certification

4:1-21.9. Fees for inspection, grading and certification  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.10 - Approval of firms desiring to cooperate with State Board

4:1-21.10. Approval of firms desiring to cooperate with State Board  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-21.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-21.11 - Offering and exposing seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons for sale

4:1-21.11. Offering and exposing seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons for sale  It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to offer for sale in New Jersey, orally, or in writing, or to represent by certificate, advertisement, label, or brand, or any other description, real or implied, any agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons as "certified," "inspected," "registered," "foundation," or similar terms, unless and until such seed, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons shall have been duly inspected and certified by the official certifying agency of the state of origin; and it shall be unlawful to offer or expose for sale agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons with a tag or seal similar in size and color that could in any way be mistaken for an official tag or seal. L.1952, c. 298, p. 1010, s. 5. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 3.