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NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-74 - Application to taxes on poultry feed, white potatoes, asparagus, and apples; alteration of rates, form and manner

4:10-74. Application to taxes on poultry feed, white potatoes, asparagus, and apples; alteration of rates, form and manner  The councils and commodity programs heretofore created and established under chapter 47 (C. 54:47A-1 et seq.) and chapter 169 (C. 54:47B-1 et seq.) of the laws of 1957 and chapter 18 (C. 54:47C-1 et seq.) and chapter 80 (C. 54:47D-1 et seq.) of the laws of 1959 shall be subject to the provisions of section 15 of this act. The councils under said chapters may alter the assessment rates prescribed therein and the form and manner of the assessment prescribed with respect thereto, in the same manner as provided in section 17 of this act. L.1971, c. 308, s. 32, eff. Sept. 2, 1971. Amended by L.1975, c. 142, s. 1, eff. July 7, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-75 - Petition for participation by buyers or processors; referendum

4:10-75. Petition for participation by buyers or processors; referendum  The secretary is authorized to receive petitions from any buyer, processor or group of processors or buyers to participate and become directly affected by any marketing program authorized by this act. Except as provided in section 23 of this act, no buyer, processor or group of processors shall be affected by the provisions of this act or marketing programs issued pursuant thereto unless a petition signed by the buyer, processor or group of processors or an authorized agent thereof is received by the secretary. When such petition or petitions are received, the secretary shall notify the advisory council of the affected commodity; and the council shall recommend to the secretary such amendments to the program as may be desirable and necessary to provide for the participation of such buyer, processor, buyers or processors. If approved by a referendum of producers as provided in this act, processors or buyers who have petitioned for participation in a marketing program may be made subject to the remaining provisions of this act, including but not limited to assessments equal to those imposed on producers; representation on the commodity advisory council; and participation in any subsequent referendum in the same manner as provided for producers. L.1971, c. 308, s. 33, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-76 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-76 - "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account"; establishment, funding.

4:10-76 "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account"; establishment, funding.  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-78 - Certification by taxation director

4:10-78. Certification by taxation director  The Director of the Division of Taxation shall certify by March 1, 1986 and by March 1 annually thereafter to the New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council the number of taxable gallons of wine sold by plenary winery and farm winery licensees during the preceding taxable year.  L. 1985, c. 233, s. 4, eff. July 11, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-79 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-79 - Establishment of organic certification program

4:10-79. Establishment of organic certification program  1. a. The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an organic certification program. In establishing the program, the secretary shall consider any national standards that may be adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture for agricultural products. b. In establishing an organic certification program, the secretary may: (1) designate one or more organizations to certify organic farming and handling practices, and provide that a designated certifying organization may charge fees to cover reasonable costs associated with the certification process; (2) establish certification procedures for "certified organic" and "transitional sustainable"; (3) design a label to be affixed to agricultural products that receive certification as "certified organic" or "transitional sustainable," as appropriate; and (4) charge fees to cover reasonable additional costs associated with the organic certification program and the federal program requirements. c. The secretary shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules and regulations necessary to implement an organic certification program, which rules and regulations may include, but need not be limited to, a list of approved, regulated and prohibited production practices and substances. L.2003,c.176.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-1 - Definitions.

4:11-1 Definitions.  4:11-1. As used in this article: "Agent" means any person buying, receiving, soliciting or negotiating the sale of cattle, sheep, horse or swine for or on behalf of any dealer or broker. "Broker" means any person engaged in the business of soliciting or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange or shipment of cattle, sheep, horse or swine. "Cattle" means all dairy, feeding, beef or breeding animals of bovine genus. "Sheep" means all animals of ovine genus. "Swine" means all animals of porcine genus. "Dealer" means any person engaged in the business of buying, receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange or shipment of any cattle, sheep , horse or swine. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture. "Board" means the State Board of Agriculture. "Horse" means all animals of equus genus. Amended 1949, c.209, s.1; 1966, c.27, s.1; 1998, c.105, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-2 - Inapplicability of article.

4:11-2 Inapplicability of article.  4:11-2. This article shall not apply: a. To any person who receives, buys, exchanges or ships cattle, sheep, horses or swine exclusively for slaughter; b. To any person who is permanently discontinuing the business of dairying, breeding or feeding cattle, sheep, horses or swine; or c. To any person who purchases, receives or exchanges cattle, sheep, horses or swine for the sole purpose of increasing or improving his herd or flock. Amended 1949, c.209, s.2; 1966, c.27, s.2; 1998, c.105, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-3 - Necessity of license; mode of designating agents

4:11-3. Necessity of license; mode of designating agents  No person shall engage in or carry on the business of dealer or broker, as defined in section 4:11-1 of this title, or act as agent for a dealer or broker unless licensed as provided in this article. No agent shall act for any dealer or broker unless such dealer or broker is licensed, has designated such agent to act in his behalf, has notified the secretary of such appointment either in his application for license or by an official notice in writing, and has requested the secretary to issue to such agent an agent's license. The dealer or broker shall be accountable and responsible for the acts of such agents.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-4 - Application for license; fee.

4:11-4 Application for license; fee.  4:11-4. A person, before engaging in the business referred to in section 4:11-3 of this Title shall, annually on or before June 1, file an application for a license with the secretary on a form prescribed by him and pay an application fee of $30.00 which shall not be returned if the license is not granted. The application shall state the nature of the business, the breed or breeds of cattle, sheep, horses or swine which the applicant proposes to handle, the name of the person applying for the license, and, if the applicant be a firm, association, partnership or corporation, the full name of each member of such firm, association, partnership or the names of the officers of the corporation, and the name of the agent or agents of the applicant, the municipality and the post-office address at which the business is to be conducted, and such other facts as the secretary shall prescribe. The applicant shall further satisfy the secretary of his or its character, financial responsibility and good faith in seeking to engage in the business. Amended 1949, c.209, s.3; 1966, c.27, s.4; 1971, c.235, s.2; 1998, c.105, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-5 - Issuance of license.

4:11-5 Issuance of license.  4:11-5. Upon compliance by the applicant with the terms of section 4:11-4 of this Title, the secretary shall, subject to the provisions of this article, issue a license entitling the applicant or his agent to conduct the business of buying or receiving cattle, sheep, horses or swine, or receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange or shipment of cattle, sheep, horses or swine at the place named in the application, until June 30 next following. If application is made and an application fee of $15.00 is paid subsequent to July 1 in any license year, the license shall run until July 1 next following. Amended 1949, c.209, s.4; 1966, c.27, s.5; 1998, c.105, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-6 - Investigation of record of applicant or licensee

4:11-6. Investigation of record of applicant or licensee  The secretary, or an assistant whom he may designate, may, either of his own motion or upon the verified complaint of any interested person, investigate the record of any person applying for or holding a license, or his agents. For the purpose of such investigation the secretary or assistant may examine the ledgers, books of account, memoranda or other documents of any such person and may take testimony thereon under oath, but information relating to the general business of any such person disclosed by the investigation and not related to the immediate purpose thereof shall be deemed of a confidential nature by the secretary or assistant.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-7 - Hearing by secretary when verified complaint filed

4:11-7. Hearing by secretary when verified complaint filed  When a verified complaint mentioned in section 4:11-6 of this title is filed with the secretary, with respect to any person applying for or holding a license, or his agents, the secretary shall conduct a hearing thereon and shall furnish such person with a copy of the complaint and a notice of the time and place of hearing, which notice shall be served either personally or by registered mail directed to his place of business or last known residence address, with postage fully prepaid, at least ten days prior to the time fixed for hearing. In the hearing of any complaint the secretary or assistant whom he may designate may sign and issue subpoenas, administer oaths, examine witnesses, take depositions, receive evidence and require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of such accounts, records and memoranda as may be material in the determination of the matter alleged in the complaint. The secretary or assistant whom he may designate shall render a decision either dismissing the complaint or specifying the facts which he deems established at the hearing.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-8 - Hearing before revocation of license

4:11-8. Hearing before revocation of license  Before any license is revoked, the licensee shall be furnished with a copy of the complaint against him and shall be given at least ten days' notice of the time and place fixed for the hearing before the secretary to determine whether the license should be revoked. The notice shall be served in the manner provided in section 4:11-7 of this title. At the time and place fixed for hearing the secretary shall receive evidence, administer oaths, examine witnesses and hear the testimony and shall thereafter file an order either dismissing the proceeding or revoking the license.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-9 - Refusal, revocation of license.

4:11-9 Refusal, revocation of license.  4:11-9. The secretary may decline to grant or may revoke a license when he is satisfied that: a. The applicant or licensee has violated the State laws or official regulations governing interstate or intrastate movement of cattle, sheep, horses or swine; b. In the buying or receiving of cattle, sheep, horses or swine, or receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange or shipment of cattle, sheep, horses or swine, there have been false or misleading statements as to the health or physical condition of the animals with regard to official tests, or quantity of cattle, sheep, horses or swine or the practice of fraud or misrepresentation in connection therewith; c. As shown by a continual course of dealing, the licensee is unable or unwilling to conduct properly the business of a dealer or broker; d. The applicant or licensee has knowingly bought or received cattle, sheep, horses or swine, or received, sold, exchanged, solicited or negotiated the sale, resale or exchange of cattle, sheep, horses or swine that were diseased and likely to transmit such disease to other cattle, sheep, horses or swine, or human beings; e. There has been a failure to practice ordinary measures of sanitation of barns, stables, premises or vehicles used for the stabling, holding or transporting of cattle, sheep, horses or swine; f. There has been a continual or persistent failure to keep records required by the secretary or by law; or that there is a refusal on the part of the licensee to produce books, accounts or records of transactions in the carrying on of the business for which the license is granted; or g. There has been a continual or persistent failure to comply with the provisions of R.S.4:22-1 et seq. relating to cruelty to animals. Amended 1949, c.209, s.5; 1966, c.27, s.6; 1998, c.105, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-10 - Review of refusal or revocation of license

4:11-10. Review of refusal or revocation of license  The action of the secretary in refusing to grant or in revoking a license shall be subject to review by the Superior Court in a proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ. Whenever any proceeding is taken to review the revocation of a license the license shall be deemed to be in force until the final determination of the proceeding, if the license fee has been paid, subject, however, to the order of the said court. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 34, s. 23.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-11 - Keeping of records by dealer or broker

4:11-11. Keeping of records by dealer or broker  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-12 - Posting by dealer or broker of copy of license

4:11-12. Posting by dealer or broker of copy of license  Every person licensed under the provisions of this article and conducting business under the license shall keep a copy thereof, to be furnished by the secretary, posted in a conspicuous place in or at his place of business and exposed to inspection by any person entitled to make such inspection.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-13 - Agent's card.

4:11-13 Agent's card.  4:11-13. The licensee and each of his agents shall carry an agent's card at all times, when buying or receiving cattle, sheep, horses or swine, or receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting or negotiating the sale, resale, or shipment of cattle, sheep, horses or swine. The licensee or agent shall exhibit the card to persons with whom he is negotiating or from whom he is soliciting business and to the secretary or assistant whom the secretary may designate. Amended 1949, c.209, s.6; 1966, c.27, s.7; 1998, c.105, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-13.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-13.1 - Rules, regulations.

4:11-13.1 Rules, regulations.  3. The board may adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and to prevent the spread of disease among cattle, sheep, horses and swine.1966, c.27, s.3; amended 1998, c.105, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-14 - Violations, penalties.

4:11-14 Violations, penalties.  4:11-14. A person who shall: a. Engage in or carry on the business of buying or receiving cattle, sheep, horses or swine, or receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange or shipment of cattle, sheep, horses or swine, as dealer, broker or agent, within the meaning of this article, without first having obtained a license as provided in this article; or b. Violate any of the provisions of this article-- Shall be liable to a penalty of $200.00 for the first offense and $500.00 for the second and each subsequent offense, which penalty shall be sued for and recovered by and in the name of the department in the manner provided in article 1 of chapter 23 of this Title (R.S.4:23-1 et seq.) and in such proceeding the defendant may be arrested upon the commencement of the action. If judgment is rendered for the plaintiff the court shall cause a defendant who shall fail to pay forthwith the amount of the judgment rendered against him, and all costs and charges incident thereto, to be committed to the county jail for a period of not less than five nor more than 90 days in the case of a first offense and not less than 10 nor more than 200 days for a second and each subsequent offense. Amended 1949, c.209, s.7; 1953, c.5, s.24; 1966, c.27, s.8; 1998, c.105, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-14.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-14.1 - Disclosure of identifying information prior to sale of horse at auction; violations, penalties.

4:11-14.1 Disclosure of identifying information prior to sale of horse at auction; violations, penalties.  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:11-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:11-15 - Definitions

4:11-15. Definitions  As used in this article: "Agent" means any person receiving, buying, soliciting or negotiating the sale of any perishable agricultural commodity or hay, straw or grain or any one or more of them from the grower thereof for or on behalf of any commission merchant, dealer or broker. "Agricultural commodity" means any perishable agricultural commodity or hay, straw or grain or any one or more of them, as the case may be. "Broker" means any person engaged in the business of soliciting or negotiating the sale of any perishable agricultural commodity or hay, straw or grain or any one or more of them on behalf of the grower. "Commission merchant" means any person engaged in the business of soliciting or receiving any perishable agricultural commodity for sale on commission on behalf of the grower thereof. "Dealer" means any person engaged in the business of buying any agricultural commodity from the grower thereof for the purpose of shipping or for sale, resale or manufacture. "Eggs" means avian eggs of the kind produced and used for human food including the eggs of chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and guineas, but not those sold or resold for purposes of laboratory or biological uses. "Grower" means any person engaged in the business of growing or producing any agricultural commodity in this State, or any agricultural co-operative association organized pursuant to the provisions of chapter 13 of this Title. "Perishable agricultural commodity" means any fruit or vegetable of every kind, including those frozen or packed in ice, and any poultry product. "Poultry product" means live poultry and eggs as defined in this act, when purchased in wholesale quantities from a grower, or his agent, or a marketing association for sale or resale for human consumption or hatching purposes. "Poultry" means domestic fowl, including all marketing classifications of chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and guineas, not sold for show or breeding purposes. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture. "Board" means the State Board of Agriculture. Amended by L.1953, c. 419, p. 2097, s. 1; L.1962, c. 81, s. 1; L.1966, c. 76, s. 1, eff. May 1, 1967; L.1969, c. 141, s. 1, eff. May 1, 1970.