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NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-46 - Legislative findings

4:1-46. Legislative findings  The Legislature finds that agriculture continues to be one of the leading industries of the State with annual gross sales of nearly $300,000,000.00 and employing more than 40,000 people, either seasonally or year-round; that it is in the interest of the nonfarm people of the State that our farmers continue to own and operate their farms so that New Jersey can remain the Garden State; that the loss of farms in this State continues to be a serious threat to the preservation of green acres and open space; and that the farmers and the agri-business industry need help to encourage the retention of agriculture, to find ways of making it economically viable, and to expand its scope in the State. L.1971, c. 327, s. 1, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-47 - Coordinator of agricultural development; appointment; powers and duties; term of office; compensation

4:1-47. Coordinator of agricultural development; appointment; powers and duties; term of office; compensation  The Secretary of Agriculture with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture shall appoint a coordinator of agricultural development for the department who shall have the function, power and duty to coordinate and cooperate with all segments of the agricultural industry in the dissemination of information to the public on the importance and value of agriculture as a part of the overall economy and the preservation of a healthy environment in the State and assist in the development of plans that will encourage and assist farmers and related business in the improvement and expansion of farming and agri-business in this State. The coordinator shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary and the board and, subject to available appropriations, shall receive a salary in such amount as the board shall prescribe. L.1971, c. 327, s. 2, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-48 - "Farm Liaison."

4:1-48 "Farm Liaison."  1. The Secretary of Agriculture, with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture, shall designate a current employee of the department as "Farm Liaison" who shall have the function, power, and duty to coordinate with individual farmers to encourage participation in department and State agricultural programs. The liaison shall: (1) encourage farmers to participate in State agriculture programs that may benefit those farmers; (2) inform farmers about potential taxation benefits; (3) disseminate information about pilot programs, food donation programs, anti-hunger initiatives, and any other department programs that the liaison may deem relevant to each individual farmer; and (4) serve as a coordinator between farmers and organizations that engage in gleaning activities. The liaison shall coordinate with the State Agricultural Development Committee and the county agriculture development boards, as deemed by the liaison to be appropriate. The liaison shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary and board.  L.2019, c.94.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-49 - Findings, declaration relative to "One Health".

4:1-49 Findings, declaration relative to "One Health".  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The term "One Health" reflects the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and the environment; b. The strong connections and interdependency between human, companion animal, livestock, and ecosystem health are recognized in the One Health initiative framework, which facilitates addressing complex, multi-disciplinary issues such as zoonotic diseases, vector-borne diseases, and antimicrobial resistance; c. Existing One Health initiatives at the federal level include the One Health Office established by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the One Health Coordination Center established by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and worldwide more than 950 prominent scientists, physicians, and veterinarians have endorsed the One Health initiative; d. Awareness and collaboration among disciplines will help protect the environment, the health of all species, save lives in present and future generations, and increase quality of life, physical and mental health, and productivity; e. The term "One Health" recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment and is described as a collaborative, multi-sector, and transdisciplinary approach, working at the local, regional, national, and global levels, with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment;  f. One Health is not a new concept, but it has become increasingly important in recent years as many factors have changed interactions between people, animals, and the environment, leading to the emergence or reemergence of many diseases; g. A One Health approach is important because: six out of every 10 infectious diseases in humans are spread from animals; animals can sometimes serve as early warning signs of potential illness in people; and public health preparedness depends on agriculture in a variety of ways, including the cultivation of a wide-range of vaccines in poultry eggs; and h. It is, therefore, in the public interest for the State to establish a permanent New Jersey One Health Task Force to promote the health and wellness of New Jersey's residents, animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife, and natural resources by encouraging the collaborative efforts of experts and leveraging knowledge and resources effectively.  L.2021, c.117, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-50 - "New Jersey One Health Task Force", established; goals, responsibilities.

4:1-50 "New Jersey One Health Task Force", established; goals, responsibilities.  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1-52 - Report to Governor.

4:1-52 Report to Governor.  4. Within 12 months after the task force's organizational meeting, and at least biennially thereafter, the task force shall submit a written report to the Governor, and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature, summarizing its work in the prior year, which report may include any recommendations for legislative or regulatory action to improve, promote, and protect the health and well-being of the State's residents, animals, and environment. Reports issued pursuant to this section shall be posted on the Internet website of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Health. L.2021, c.117, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1A-2 - Reimbursement for expenses

4:1A-2. Reimbursement for expenses  All members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses in attending the meetings of the council and in the performance of their other duties. L.1959, c. 22, p. 98, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1A-3 - Organization of council; chairman

4:1A-3. Organization of council; chairman  The council shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of its members. The council shall select from its membership annually a chairman who shall serve until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. L.1959, c. 22, p. 98, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1A-4 - Study and recommendations

4:1A-4. Study and recommendations  It shall be the duty of the council to study and make recommendations concerning the social and economic conditions in rural areas, including those relative to land use, planning, farm production, taxation, farm labor, water supply, marketing, schools, health services, police and fire protection, industrial development, and any other factors that are peculiarly related to rural areas. L.1959, c. 22, p. 98, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1A-5 - Access to information, data, and findings applicable to rural conditions

4:1A-5. Access to information, data, and findings applicable to rural conditions  The council shall have access to such information, data, and findings of State, county and local agencies as apply to rural conditions. L.1959, c. 22, p. 99, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1A-6 - Equipment and staff

4:1A-6. Equipment and staff  It shall be the responsibility of the Department of Agriculture to furnish such equipment and staff as is necessary to implement the work of the council within the limits of appropriations for the purpose. L.1959, c. 22, p. 99, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1A-7 - Annual report

4:1A-7. Annual report  The council shall submit a report annually to the Governor and to the Legislature. L.1959, c. 22, p. 99, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-1 - Short title

4:1B-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program Act." L.1976, c. 50, s. 1, eff. July 22, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-2 - Legislative findings

4:1B-2. Legislative findings  The Legislature hereby finds and declares: a. That the preservation of agricultural open space and the retention of agricultural activities would serve the best interests of all citizens of this State by insuring the numerous social, economic and environmental benefits which accrue from the continuation of agriculture in the Garden State. b. That past and present policies and efforts of this State intended to promote such preservation and retention, while beneficial and worthy of continuation, have been inadequate to insure the permanent existence of such activities, which constitute a vital and benevolent use of the land which is so rapidly disappearing in this, the most densely populated and highly urbanized State in the nation. c. That it is both necessary and desirable to implement additional policies, including the creation of an agricultural preserve, designed to provide for such preservation and retention. d. That it is the express intention of this act to promote and insure the continuation of such activities within the agricultural preserve as provided herein. L.1976, c. 50, s. 2, eff. July 22, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-3 - Additional legislative findings

4:1B-3. Additional legislative findings  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-4 - Definitions

4:1B-4. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Agricultural preserve" means a significant mass of reasonably contiguous prime agricultural lands created through the State purchase of development easements to such lands; b. "Committee" means the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee for the Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program designated pursuant to section 10 of this act; c. "Departments" means the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture; d. "Development easement" means an interest in land, less than fee simple absolute title thereto, which interest represents the right to develop such lands for all nonagricultural purposes as determined by the provisions of this act and any relevant rules or regulations promulgated pursuant hereto; e. "Prime agricultural land" means land having soil classifications of Class I, II or III, according to Soil Conservation class, except that a certain amount of land supportive of cranberry, blueberry or other special agricultural production and woodland immediately supportive of agriculture may be considered as prime agricultural lands for the purposes of this act; f. "Program" means the Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program established by this act; g. "Program area" means the location of the program designated pursuant to section 14 of this act; h. "Steering committee" means the Steering Committee on the Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program created pursuant to section 8 of this act. L.1976, c. 50, s. 4, eff. July 22, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-5 - Agricultural preserve demonstration program; establishment; purpose

4:1B-5. Agricultural preserve demonstration program; establishment; purpose  There is hereby established the Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program. The purpose of this program shall be the creation of an agricultural preserve, which shall remain undeveloped for other than agricultural purposes as determined in accordance with the provisions of this act. Such preserve shall be established through the State purchase of development easements to such lands. It shall further be the purpose of this program to provide information and experience concerning such State efforts to preserve agricultural open space. It shall be the goal of the program to acquire such easements to approximately 5,000 acres of such land within the agricultural preserve. L.1976, c. 50, s. 5, eff. July 22, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-6 - Administration; operational responsibility

4:1B-6. Administration; operational responsibility  The program shall be administered by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture. The Division of Rural Resources of the Department of Agriculture shall have operating responsibility for the program. L.1976, c. 50, s. 6, eff. July 22, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-7 - Conduct on voluntary basis; prohibition of eminent domain

4:1B-7. Conduct on voluntary basis; prohibition of eminent domain  The program shall be conducted on a voluntary basis for all landowners in the program area; the provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, it is the intention of this act to prohibit the exercise of eminent domain by the State, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, in acquiring development easements to prime agricultural lands pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1976, c. 50, s. 7, eff. July 22, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-9 - Steering committee

4:1B-9. Steering committee  a. There is hereby established a Steering Committee on the Agricultural Preserve Demonstration Program. Such steering committee shall be a local advisory body composed of elected officials and residents of the program area. The purpose of the steering committee shall be to provide the departments with local input concerning the implementation of the program. Membership on the steering committee shall be as follows: (1) Two members appointed by the governing body of each municipality located within the program area; (2) One member appointed by the planning board of each municipality located within the program area; (3) Two members appointed by the county board of agriculture of each county located, in whole or part, within the program area; (4) One member appointed by the county board of chosen freeholders of each county located, in whole or part, within the program area; (5) One member appointed by the planning board of each county located, in whole or part, within the program area; (6) The Secretary of Agriculture or his designated representative; (7) The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or his designated representative; (8) Ex-officio members of the Legislature representing legislative districts located, in whole or part, within the program area. b. The duties and responsibilities of the steering committee shall be: (1) To communicate to residents and landowners in the program area the details of the program and the implications and effects of participation therein; (2) To advise the departments on guidelines furnished to the owners of prime farmlands within the program area concerning the offer and sale of development easements to such land to the State; (3) To advise the departments, following the receipt of development easements offers as provided by section 9 of this act, as to the compatibility of such easements with municipal and county zoning and master plans, and to make recommendations considering the suitability of such easements for inclusion in the program; (4) To advise the departments on the guidelines used to appraise prime agricultural lands for overall market and agriculture value pursuant to section 8 of this act; (5) To make recommendations to the departments, following the results of such appraisals, on the acquisition of such development easements. L.1976, c. 50, s. 9, eff. July 22, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-10 - Joint legislative oversight committee

4:1B-10. Joint legislative oversight committee  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-11 - Statement of development easement; attachment to and recordation with deed

4:1B-11. Statement of development easement; attachment to and recordation with deed  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:1B-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:1B-12 - Actions to enforce development easements

4:1B-12. Actions to enforce development easements  The Department of Environmental Protection is hereby empowered to institute, in the name of the State, any proceeding intended to enforce the conditions or restrictions on the use and development of land created pursuant to the State purchase of development easements as provided herein. L.1976, c. 50, s. 12, eff. July 22, 1976.