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NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-50 - Confidentiality of reports by producers

4:10-50. Confidentiality of reports by producers  The information contained in the individual reports of producers filed with the secretary pursuant to section 5 of this act shall not be made public by the secretary in such form, but the information contained in such reports may be prepared in combined form for use by the secretary, his agents, or other interested persons, in the formulation, administration and enforcement of a marketing program, or may be made available pursuant to court order, but shall not be made available to anyone for private purposes. L.1971, c. 308, s. 8, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-51 - Findings of secretary; basis

4:10-51. Findings of secretary; basis  In making any findings pursuant to this act, the secretary shall base his findings upon the facts, testimony and evidence received at the public hearing together with any other relevant facts available to him from official publications or records of the department and other governmental agencies referred to at the hearing. L.1971, c. 308, s. 9, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-52 - Advisory council; members

4:10-52. Advisory council; members  Every marketing program issued pursuant to this act shall provide for the establishment of an advisory council to assist the secretary in the administration of the marketing program. The members of the council shall be appointed by the board from those directly affected in accordance with rules promulgated by the secretary and may hold office at the pleasure of the board. The number of members upon any such council shall be of such number as the secretary finds is necessary to assist properly in the administration of such program. The board may appoint one person who is neither a producer or processor to represent the public generally. The secretary and dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science of Rutgers University may each appoint a nonvoting member to serve on the advisory council. L.1971, c. 308, s. 10, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-53 - Compensation; powers and duties

4:10-53. Compensation; powers and duties  No member of any such council shall receive a salary but each shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The secretary may authorize the council to enter into contracts or agreements; to employ necessary personnel; to fix their compensation and terms of employment; and to incur such expenses as may be necessary for the proper administration of the marketing program. Subject to the approval of the secretary, the council may: (a) Administer the marketing program; (b) Recommend amendments to the marketing program; (c) Recommend rules and regulations relating to the marketing program; (d) Assist in the assessment and collection of funds to cover expenses incurred in the administration of the marketing program; (e) Assist in the collection of such information and data as the secretary may deem necessary; and (f) Receive and report complaints of violations of the marketing program. L.1971, c. 308, s. 11, eff. Sept. 2, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 107, s. 1, eff. May 2, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-54 - Subject matter of marketing program

4:10-54. Subject matter of marketing program  Subject to the limitations of any other provision of this act, a marketing program may be effective throughout the State or a portion thereof and contain any of the following provisions: (a) Advertising and sales promotion programs; (b) Research studies in the production or distribution of the agricultural commodity. The dean of the Agricultural College of Rutgers University and the council shall cooperate in the selection of research projects. Insofar as practicable such projects shall be carried out by the Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers. If the dean of the Agricultural College at Rutgers University determines that the station has no suitable facilities for a particular project or that some other research agency has better facilities therefor, the project may be carried out by other research agencies selected by the council; (c) Educational programs designed to disseminate information related to the marketing of the commodity; and (d) Contribution to any State-wide, nonprofit program to inform the general public about agriculture. L.1971, c. 308, s. 12, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-54.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-54.1 - Persons assessed by other federal, state or multistate programs; exemption, adjustment or credit

4:10-54.1. Persons assessed by other federal, state or multistate programs; exemption, adjustment or credit  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-55 - Referendum for approval; bloc vote of nonprofit associations of producers

4:10-55. Referendum for approval; bloc vote of nonprofit associations of producers  No marketing program or major amendment shall be effective unless the secretary finds through referendum: (a) Written consent has been voted by not less than 65% of the producers voting in the referendum who are engaged in the production or producer marketing of at least 51% by volume of the agricultural commodity of those voting; or (b) Written consent has been voted by producers who engage in the production or producer marketing of 65% of the volume of the agricultural commodity of those voting and who represent not less than 51% of the total number of producers voting in the referendum. Volume shall be determined on the basis of the quantity of the commodity produced in the next preceding marketing season in New Jersey or that area of New Jersey to be covered by the marketing program or amendment. To facilitate the conduct of the referendum and to delineate those producers subject to the provisions of this act, the secretary or advisory council may limit eligibility for voting in and application of the referendum to those producers who produced a reasonable minimum amount, as determined by the secretary or council, of the affected commodity during the year immediately preceding the year in which the referendum is held and who are producing such commodity during the year of the referendum. Nonprofit associations of producers who have the written consent of members to vote for them in referenda concerned with marketing programs may cast a bloc vote for such members in any referendum provided for in this act. L.1971, c. 308, s. 13, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-56 - Referendum date

4:10-56. Referendum date  At each public hearing upon a marketing program or a major amendment the secretary may receive evidence relating to the time necessary for the receipt of written consent. He shall establish a referendum date on which consent must be received. L.1971, c. 308, s. 14, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-57 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-57 - Suspension or termination

4:10-57. Suspension or termination  The secretary shall suspend or terminate any marketing program effective at the end of the then current marketing season whenever he finds, after a public hearing: (a) The program is contrary to or does not tend to effectuate the purposes of this act. (b) The termination or suspension is requested in writing by at least 51% of the affected producers, who produce at least 51% of the volume of the agricultural commodity, or by an association representing such numbers and volume. L.1971, c. 308, s. 15, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-58 - Minor amendments

4:10-58. Minor amendments  The secretary may promulgate minor amendments to a marketing program upon the recommendation of the advisory council. L.1971, c. 308, s. 16, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-59 - Major amendments

4:10-59. Major amendments  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-60 - Effective date; filing; publication

4:10-60. Effective date; filing; publication  Any program promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this act shall become effective upon the filing of a copy of the program in the office of the Secretary of the State of New Jersey. The secretary may publish the program in the newspapers of general circulation and may mail copies of the order to interested persons. L.1971, c. 308, s. 18, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-61 - Rules and regulations

4:10-61. Rules and regulations  The board shall have power to establish general rules and regulations of uniform application to all marketing programs and marketing agreements. L.1971, c. 308, s. 19, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-62 - Deposit for expenses upon application for marketing program; refund; assessment of producers and processors; budget

4:10-62. Deposit for expenses upon application for marketing program; refund; assessment of producers and processors; budget  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-63 - Deposit by producers prior to marketing season

4:10-63. Deposit by producers prior to marketing season  The secretary may require each and every producer directly regulated by any marketing program to deposit with him in advance of the marketing season an amount limited to 1% of the estimated value of the agricultural commodity to be marketed by such producer. To provide funds to cover the costs of advertising, sales promotion, research or education plans incurred prior to the receipt of sufficient funds from assessments, the secretary may require each person so assessed to deposit with him in advance an amount not exceeding 25% of such assessment. L.1971, c. 308, s. 21, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-64 - Contributions in lieu of advance deposits; repayment

4:10-64. Contributions in lieu of advance deposits; repayment  In lieu of requiring advance deposits for defraying administrative advertising, sales promotion, research or education expenses, the secretary is authorized to receive and disburse for such expense purposes contributions made by producers or others. Neither the council nor the secretary shall be held responsible for the repayment of such contributions. Whenever the marketing program accounts are sufficient to so warrant, the council shall recommend and the secretary shall authorize the repayment of contributions or authorize the application of such contributions to the assessment obligations of the persons who made the contributions. L.1971, c. 308, s. 22, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-65 - Collection of assessments

4:10-65. Collection of assessments  For the convenience of collecting any assessments on a processing commodity, the secretary may collect such assessments from the processors of the commodity. Any assessment on a fresh market commodity may be collected from the buyers of the commodity as defined in this act. Processors and buyers paying such assessments for and on behalf of any producers, shall deduct the amount of such assessment from any moneys which they owe such producers. L.1971, c. 308, s. 23, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-66 - Deposit of funds with state treasurer; separate accounts; disbursement

4:10-66. Deposit of funds with state treasurer; separate accounts; disbursement  All moneys received by the secretary pursuant to this act shall be deposited as received with the State Treasurer and maintained by him in separate accounts for each marketing program or agreement. Moneys credited to each such account shall be appropriated and used for the payment of expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the particular marketing program or agreement, refunds and returns of excess assessments and shall be disbursed by the State Treasurer out of such funds in the same manner as other State expenses are paid, provided, however, that no refund or return of excess assessment shall be made where the amount due an individual is less than $5.00. L.1971, c. 308, s. 24, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-67 - Emblems, labels, designations of grade, quality or condition; filing; use

4:10-67. Emblems, labels, designations of grade, quality or condition; filing; use  The advisory council may adopt emblems, labels or other distinctive designations of grade, quality or condition and shall register said emblems, labels or designations with the secretary who will cause them to be filed with the Secretary of the State of New Jersey. Every person who is directly regulated by the program shall have the use thereof. No person shall use any emblem, label or other distinctive designation of grade, quality or condition established by a marketing program, other than State or Federal grade standards, unless he is participating in and complying with the provisions of the marketing program. L.1971, c. 308, s. 25, eff. Sept. 2, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 107, s. 3, eff. May 2, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-68 - Cooperation with federal government and other states

4:10-68. Cooperation with federal government and other states  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-69 - Assessments as personal debts; action for collection; penalty

4:10-69. Assessments as personal debts; action for collection; penalty  Assessments levied by the secretary shall constitute personal debts of persons so assessed and when due shall be payable to the secretary. In the event of failure to pay any such assessment upon the due date, the secretary may file a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collection thereof. In the event any producer or processor duly assessed fails to make full payment on or before the due date, the secretary is authorized to add to the unpaid assessment an amount not exceeding 10% to defray the cost of collecting the unpaid assessment. L.1971, c. 308, s. 27, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-70 - Liability of members and employees of advisory councils

4:10-70. Liability of members and employees of advisory councils  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-71 - Survival of causes of action; possession as prima facie evidence of offer to sell; exercise of power or duty by agent

4:10-71. Survival of causes of action; possession as prima facie evidence of offer to sell; exercise of power or duty by agent  The suspension, amendment or termination of any marketing program or marketing agreement shall not suspend or terminate any cause of action which has accrued thereunder, but the same shall survive and exist the same as if such marketing program or agreement had not been suspended, amended or terminated. In all matters arising under this act, the fact of possession by any person engaged in the sale of a commodity is prima facie evidence that such commodity is for sale. Whenever any power or authority is given by any provision of this act to any person it may be exercised by any deputy, inspector, or agent duly authorized by him. L.1971, c. 308, s. 29, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-72 - Penalties; remedies

4:10-72. Penalties; remedies  30. Any person who violates any provision of this act or of any marketing program issued pursuant to this act 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 marketing program issued pursuant to this act. 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.). A warrant may be issued in lieu of summons. If judgment shall be rendered for the plaintiff, the court shall cause any defendant, who may refuse or 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 not exceeding 30 days.  If a defendant who is committed to jail in default of payment of the penalty shall serve the full period for which he shall be committed, upon his release from jail he shall be entitled to have the judgment satisfied of record.  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 marketing program issued pursuant to the act.  Any action based upon the violation of this act or any marketing program issued pursuant to this act shall be commenced within one year from the date of the violation.  The penalties and remedies prescribed in this section shall be concurrent and alternative and shall not bar any other civil, criminal or administrative action authorized by law in respect to such violation.  L.1971,c.308,s.30; amended 1991,c.91,s.170.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:10-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:10-73 - Application to laws governing agricultural commodities; control or limitation of production

4:10-73. Application to laws governing agricultural commodities; control or limitation of production  Nothing in this act shall be construed as repealing or modifying any existing law which governs agricultural commodities, or as authority to control or limit the production of any agricultural commodity. L.1971, c. 308, s. 31, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.