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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-32.20 - Rules, regulations.

4:1C-32.20 Rules, regulations.
6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the committee may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such regulations as the committee deems necessary to implement the applicable provisions of this act, which shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months. The committee shall thereafter adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to implement P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.), including any rules and regulations necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of section 3 of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.17). The rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall provide forms, processes, and procedures that are the least burdensome as feasible and which are necessary to implement P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.). A grantee may accept applications pursuant to this act and approve applications for special occasion events that comply with the provisions of this act prior to the adoption of the rules required under this section. Upon adoption of rules and regulations pursuant to this section, all approvals pursuant to this act shall comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the committee.
L.2023, c.9, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-32.21 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

4:1C-32.21 Report to Governor, Legislature.
7. a. The committee shall report on special occasion events as authorized by P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.). All grantees shall provide the committee with data requested in relation to the report. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, an exploration of the following:
(1) the number of commercial farms on which special occasion events are held;
(2) the number of guests, type, and frequency of events;
(3) the extent to which disputes are reported between: commercial farms and neighboring properties, commercial farms and municipalities, and commercial farms and the grantee or committee;
(4) the frequency of violations of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.); and
(5) the frequency of unintended undesirable consequences of special occasion events, such as possible instances of the removal of land from active agricultural or horticultural production to host events.
b. The committee shall submit the initial report conducted pursuant to this section to the Governor and to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on or before the first day of the 18th month next following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.9 (C.4:1C-32.15 et seq.). Following submission of this initial report, the committee shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1):
(1) an update of the report on an annual basis; and
(2) a revised report, once every four years beginning after submission of the initial report, summarizing the successes and drawbacks of special occasion events, and recommending any administrative and legislative changes.
L.2023, c.9, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-33 - Enforcement of conditions or restrictions

4:1C-33. Enforcement of conditions or restrictions
The committee or the board is authorized to institute, in the name of the State, any proceedings intended to enforce the conditions or restrictions on the use and development of land on which a development easement has been purchased pursuant to this act.
L.1983, c. 32, s. 26, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-34 - Persons acquiring developmental easement; sale to board

4:1C-34. Persons acquiring developmental easement; sale to board
Any person or organization acquiring a development easement, by purchase, gift or otherwise, may apply to sell that development easement to the board, provided that the land on which the development easement was acquired shall be subject to the conditions and provisions of this act and that the board and the committee make a determination to purchase the development easement in the manner prescribed in section 24 of this act.
L.1983, c. 32, s. 27, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-35 - Appraisal of value of donation

4:1C-35. Appraisal of value of donation
If a person wishes to donate all or a portion of the value of the development easement to the board, the value of the donation shall be appraised pursuant to the provisions of section 24 of this act. This requirement shall apply only if the board is requesting State funds. In order to qualify for State funds, pursuant to the provisions of this act, the county shall make up the difference between its required share of the total appraised value of the easement and the appraised value of the donation. In the event the value of the donation exceeds the required county share, the amount in excess shall be deducted from the State share.
L. 1983, c. 32, s. 28; amended 1988,c.4,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-36 - Pinelands area, Highlands Region, farmland preservation.

4:1C-36 Pinelands area, Highlands Region, farmland preservation.
29. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit the creation of a municipally approved program or other farmland preservation program, the purchase of development easements, or the extension of any other benefit herein provided on land, and to owners thereof, in the Pinelands area, as defined pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1979, c. 111 (C. 13:18A-3), or in the Highlands Region, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-3) .
L.1983,c.32,s.29; amended 2004, c.120, s.45.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-37 - Joint legislative oversight committee; duties

4:1C-37. Joint legislative oversight committee; duties
The Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee and the Assembly Agriculture and Environment Committee are designated as the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agricultural Retention and Development. The duties and responsibilities of the joint oversight committee shall be as follows:
a. To monitor the operation of the committee and its efforts to retain farmland in productive agricultural use and to recommend to the committee any rule, regulation, guideline, or revision thereto which it deems necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this act;
b. To review and evaluate the implementation of development easement purchases on agricultural land;
c. To review and evaluate all relevant existing and proposed statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances, so as to determine their individual effect upon the conduct of agricultural activities in this State; and
d. To recommend to the Legislature any legislation which it deems necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1983, c. 32, s. 30, eff. Jan. 26, 1983, operative Jan. 26, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-37.1 - Acquisition of property for farmland preservation purposes.

4:1C-37.1 Acquisition of property for farmland preservation purposes.
2. A county, county agriculture development board, or municipality may acquire real property in fee simple for farmland preservation purposes, which property may be resold or leased by the county, county agriculture development board, or municipality with an agricultural deed restriction placed on the property by the county, county agriculture development board, or municipality.
L.2009, c.147, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-38 - Acquisition of land in name of State

4:1C-38. Acquisition of land in name of State
In addition to those powers and duties provided for by section 5 of P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-6) and by sections 5 and 6 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-5 and C.4:1C-7), the State Agriculture Development Committee also shall have the power to purchase and acquire, in the name of the State, fee simple absolute interest in land in accordance with section 2 of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-39).
L.1989, c.28, s.1; amended 1989,c.310,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-40 - Certificate acknowledging landowner compliance

4:1C-40. Certificate acknowledging landowner compliance
A certificate executed and acknowledged by the committee stating that the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-39) have been met by the landowner, and that the first right and option to purchase of the committee has terminated, shall be conclusive upon the committee and the owner in favor of all persons who rely thereon in good faith, and this certificate shall be furnished to any landowner who has complied with the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-39).
L.1989, c.28, s.3; amended 1989,c.310,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-41 - Priority

4:1C-41. Priority
The committee shall give priority to the purchase of land in those cases in which the committee determines that sale of the land to a third party is likely to lead to loss of all or substantially all of the land for agricultural use and production or is likely to negatively impact on the maintenance of a positive agricultural business climate in the municipality or county in which the land is located.
L. 1989, c. 28, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-42 - Acquired land held in name of State; sale, conditions

4:1C-42. Acquired land held in name of State; sale, conditions
Any land acquired by the committee pursuant to the terms of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-38 et al.) shall be held of record in the name of the State and shall be offered for sale by the committee with a deed restriction permanently prohibiting nonagricultural development. Land sold with a deed restriction permanently prohibiting nonagricultural development pursuant to this section is exempt from the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1989, c.28 (C.4:1C-39).
L.1989, c.28, s.5; amended 1989,c.310,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-43 - Appropriation

4:1C-43. Appropriation
Such moneys as are reasonable and necessary to carry out the intent of this act shall be appropriated from the "Farmland Preservation Fund" established pursuant to section 5 of the "Farmland Preservation Bond Act of 1981," P.L. 1981, c. 276.
L. 1989, c. 28, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-44 - Findings, declaration

4:1C-44. Findings, declaration
The Legislature finds that development in the State has reduced the number of acres in agricultural use by 90,000 acres during the last two years; that the depletion of agricultural land has forced the closure of agricultural support services, thus putting an additional burden on the farmers in the State; and that there is a need for leasable farmland to allow those farmers who do not own land to continue to farm. The Legislature further finds that the State owns over 5,600 parcels of property consisting of approximately 480,000 acres, but that it does not know which of these lands may be suitable for agricultural production. The Legislature therefore declares that putting otherwise dormant land to productive agricultural use would serve the best interest of all citizens of this State by insuring the numerous social, economic, and environmental benefits which accrue from agricultural production.
L.1989, c.79, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-45 - Inventory of land suitable for agricultural production

4:1C-45. Inventory of land suitable for agricultural production
Within one year of the effective date of this act, the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Department of the Treasury and other State agencies, shall prepare an inventory of properties owned by the State of New Jersey suitable for agricultural production not currently being farmed by a State agency and available for leasing to private sector farm operators. Land shall be deemed suitable for agricultural production if:
a. The acreage of the parcel of property economically would support or is adjacent or proximate to other State-owned or private sector agricultural land the combined acreage of which would, in the opinion of the applicable County Agriculture Development Board or the State Agriculture Development Committee, in counties where there is no county board, economically support an agricultural enterprise;
b. The soil is of sufficient quality to support agricultural production as determined by the applicable Soil Conservation District;
c. The land does not provide habitat for rare or endangered species as determined by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to law; and
d. A determination is made by the respective State agency that the land is no longer needed or being used by the State for non-agricultural purposes, and the agricultural production of that land would pose no significant environmental harm to persons working or living on or near that land.
L.1989, c.79, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-46 - Priority

4:1C-46. Priority
Land deemed suitable for agricultural production shall be offered for agricultural production in the following priority:
a. For use by the Department of Corrections or other State agencies conducting farm operations;
b. For lease to private sector farm operators, on the basis of a competitive bid, pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of this act.
L.1989, c.79, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-47 - Rules, regulations

4:1C-47. Rules, regulations
The Department of Agriculture shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations establishing a procedure for the application and awarding of leases under this act. The terms of the lease shall be established by the department so as to be the most advantageous to the State. The lease shall require the lessee to apply soil conservation techniques to maintain the soil quality of the leased land and to use acceptable agricultural management practices that have been approved by the State Agriculture Development Committee.
L.1989, c.79, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-48 - Competitive bid; covenant

4:1C-48. Competitive bid; covenant
Lands deemed suitable for agricultural production pursuant to this act and deemed by the State House Commission to be surplus to the needs of the State and any of its agencies, shall be offered for sale for agricultural use, in fee simple, to private sector purchasers on the basis of a competitive bid. Any conveyance by the State shall include a covenant that the land may be used only for agricultural production, that the covenant shall run with the land in perpetuity, that the severed development rights shall be held by the local County Agriculture Development Board or the State Agriculture Development Committee, and that the board or committee shall monitor and enforce the covenant.
L.1989, c.79, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-50 - Definitions.

4:1C-50 Definitions.
2. As used in this act:
"Board" means the board of directors of the State Transfer of Development Rights Bank established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.339 (C.4:1C-51);
"Development potential" means the maximum number of dwelling units or square feet of nonresidential floor area that may be constructed on a specified lot or in a specified zone under the master plan and land use regulations in effect on the date of the adoption of the development transfer ordinance, and in accordance with recognized environmental constraints;
"Development transfer" means the conveyance of development potential, or the permission for development, from one or more lots to one or more other lots by deed, easement, or other means as authorized by ordinance adopted pursuant to law;
"Instrument" means the easement, credit, or other deed restriction used to record a development transfer; and
"State Transfer of Development Rights Bank," "bank" or "State TDR Bank" means the bank established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.339 (C.4:1C-51).
L.1993,c.339,s.2; amended 2004, c.2, s.29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-53 - Establishment, maintenance of Development Potential Transfer Registry

4:1C-53. Establishment, maintenance of Development Potential Transfer Registry
5. a. The board shall establish and maintain a Development Potential Transfer Registry, which shall include:
(1) The name and address of every person to whom and from whom development potential is sold or otherwise conveyed, the date of the conveyance, and the consideration, if any, received therefor;
(2) The name and address of any person who has utilized development potential, the location of the land to which and from which the development potential was transferred, and the date this transfer was made; and
(3) An annual enumeration of the total number of development transfers, listing the municipality or municipalities involved in the transfer and the instrument of transfer.
b. No person shall purchase or otherwise acquire, encumber, or utilize any development potential without recording that fact, within 10 business days thereof, with the bank.
c. The board shall make available (1) in the form of an annual report the information included in the registry to the county and each municipality that has adopted a development transfer ordinance, and (2) upon request, pertinent information to any other person. The first annual report shall be submitted to the Governor and Legislature and shall be made available to the public on the first anniversary of the effective date of this act.
L.1993,c.339,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-54 - Sale, exchange, conveyance of development potential

4:1C-54. Sale, exchange, conveyance of development potential
6. a. The board may sell by negotiation or auction, exchange, or otherwise convey any development potential that is purchased or otherwise acquired pursuant to the provisions of this act, after notice thereof placed in the New Jersey Register and in one newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the conveyance. All sales, exchanges, or conveyances shall be made prior to the expiration of the bank. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, no such sale, exchange, or conveyance shall be subject to approval of the State House Commission or the General Services Administration in the Department of the Treasury.
b. When the board sells, exchanges, or otherwise conveys development potential, it shall remit 20% of the proceeds to the local government unit that participated in its acquisition unless the local government unit obtained its interest in the development potential by donation and retain the remaining balance.
c. When the board sells, exchanges, otherwise conveys, purchases or otherwise acquires development potential, it shall do so in a manner that shall not substantially impair the private sale and transfer thereof. The board may convey development potential without remuneration for use in projects that satisfy a compelling public purpose only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of its members and approval by the local government unit that provided 20% of the cost of the acquisition of the development potential.
d. Governmental entities that provide municipal or county funding to finance the purchase of development potential prior to the operation of the State TDR Bank shall receive priority consideration by the State TDR Bank in the purchase of development potential.
e. Prior to the sale, exchange or conveyance of any development potential purchased or otherwise acquired using moneys derived from bonds authorized by the "Farmland Preservation Bond Act of 1981," P.L.1981, c.276, as amended by P.L.1987, c.240 or the "Open Space Preservation Bond Act of 1989," P.L.1989 c.183, the State TDR Bank shall obtain a determination from the State Treasurer that such sale, exchange or conveyance will not adversely affect the tax-exempt status of such bonds.
L.1993,c.339,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1C-55 - Report to Governor, Legislature

4:1C-55. Report to Governor, Legislature
7. The board, three years after the effective date of this act, shall prepare and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature assessing the implementation of this act, evaluating the operation of the State TDR Bank, providing a financial accounting and summary of any expenditures or disbursements made pursuant to this act, and making any recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action necessary to further the purposes of this act.
L.1993,c.339,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2-15 - Fur farming; supervision and control

4:2-15. Fur farming; supervision and control
The Department of Agriculture shall supervise and control fur farming, including the breeding, raising, producing and marketing of fox, rabbit, mink, chinchilla, marten, fisher, muskrat, karakul and all other fur-bearing animals raised in captivity, in like manner as is provided for other animals under Title 4 of the Revised Statutes. Such farming is hereby declared to be an agricultural pursuit, in like manner as provided for other animals under said title, and the employees of those engaged therein are hereby declared to be agricultural laborers. Nothing in this act shall be construed to exempt any person from the provisions of the Fish and Game Act regulating the release or escape from captivity of certain animals or the provisions of other acts forbidding the importation or the raising in captivity of certain animals.
L.1962, c. 146, s. 1, eff. July 31, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2-16 - Llama designated as agricultural livestock

4:2-16. Llama designated as agricultural livestock
1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the llama, Lama glama, or any other species of the genus Lama capable of being raised, bred, or kept in the State, shall be designated as agricultural livestock and shall be subject to the laws, rules and regulations governing the importation, care and breeding of that type of animal in the State. Nothing in this section or in any other law, rule or regulation, including the "Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," P.L.1973, c.309 (C.23:2A-1 et seq.), shall be construed to classify llamas as exotic animals or wildlife.
L.1994,c.33,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2-17 - Ostrich, emu, rhea designated agricultured livestock.

4:2-17 Ostrich, emu, rhea designated agricultured livestock.
1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the ostrich, emu, and rhea, shall be designated as agricultural livestock and shall be subject to the laws, rules and regulations governing the importation, care and breeding of that type of animal in the State. Nothing in this section or in any other law, rule or regulation, including the "Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," P.L.1973, c.309 (C.23:2A-1 et seq.) shall be construed to classify the ostrich, emu, and rhea as exotic animals or wildlife.
L.1997,c.316,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2A-1 - Definitions

4:2A-1. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Nutria" shall mean any animal of the species Myocaster coypu.
b. "Department" shall mean the Department of Agriculture.
c. "Secretary" shall mean the Secretary of Agriculture.
d. "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, firm or business association.
L.1962, c. 126, s. 1, eff. July 25, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2A-2 - Release of, or allowing nutria to escape from captivity prohibited

4:2A-2. Release of, or allowing nutria to escape from captivity prohibited
No person shall release, cause or permit to be released, or allow to escape from captivity any nutria within the State.
L.1962, c. 126, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2A-3 - Registration and certificate required to raise and breed nutria; fee; form and contents of application

4:2A-3. Registration and certificate required to raise and breed nutria; fee; form and contents of application
No person shall engage in raising or breeding nutria until he has registered with the department and received a certificate of such registration. A certificate of registration shall be required for each separate location whereat nutria are to be raised or bred. The registration fee shall be $1.00 and every certificate of registration shall be valid so long as the certificate holder continues his operation at the registered location and complies with the rules and regulations of the department. Every application for registration shall be on forms supplied by the department and shall contain the name, address and location of the nutria farm or farms of the applicant and such other information as the department may require or deem necessary for proper records.
L.1962, c. 126, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2A-4 - Rules and regulations

4:2A-4. Rules and regulations
The department may adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and shall adopt rules and regulations to govern the manner, means, methods and conditions under which nutria shall be housed or confined as are necessary to prevent their release and escape from captivity.
L.1962, c. 126, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2A-5 - Inspection of premises; revocation of certificate

4:2A-5. Inspection of premises; revocation of certificate
The secretary individually or through his duly authorized representatives may inspect at any time any premises upon which nutria are raised, bred, housed or confined to insure compliance with the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder, and may revoke the certificate of registration of any person failing to comply with this act and any of said rules or regulations.
L.1962, c. 126, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2A-6 - Penalties; enforcement of act

4:2A-6. Penalties; enforcement of act
6. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, or the rules and regulations thereunder, shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $50.00 for the first offense, and not more than $200.00 for any subsequent offense.
For the purposes of section 2 of this act a master shall be liable for the actions of his servant to the same extent as the servant.
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. 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.).
In addition, the secretary may apply to the Superior Court for a judgment to restrain any violation or continuing violations of this act and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder.
L.1962,c.126,s.6; amended 1991,c.91,s.153.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:2A-7 - Registration of present breeders; time

4:2A-7. Registration of present breeders; time
Any person presently engaged in raising or breeding nutria shall have 90 days from the effective date of this act within which to register with the department.
L.1962, c. 126, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-1 - Annual educational program and exhibits

4:3-1. Annual educational program and exhibits
For the purpose of encouraging the development of commercial poultry and egg production in this state along sound economic lines, the department of agriculture may co-operate with the executive committee of the New Jersey State Poultry Association in arranging an annual educational program and exhibits significant and important to the poultry industry of the state.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-2 - Rules; problems near populous areas

4:3-2. Rules; problems near populous areas
The department of agriculture shall establish rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of this article. Pursuant to such rules the department shall devote particular attention to the specific problems in connection with poultry keeping in areas adjacent and contiguous to the large centers of population in this state, and shall adopt such measures for the proper safeguarding of the industry.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.10 - Applicability

4:3-11.10. Applicability
This act shall apply to the marketing of eggs to consumers, institutional consumers and retailers, and to other purchasers in accordance with grades established therefor as provided hereunder.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.11 - Definitions

4:3-11.11. Definitions
As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires a different construction:
(a) "Eggs" means eggs in the shell that are the product of domesticated chickens.
(b) "Consumers" means any person who acquires eggs for consumption in his own household and not for resale.
(c) "Institutional consumer" means a restaurant, hotel, boarding house, or any other business, facility, or place in which eggs are prepared or offered as food for use by its patrons, residents, inmates or patients.
(d) "Retailer" means any person who markets eggs to ultimate consumers.
(e) "Market" means sell, offer for sale, give, barter, exchange, or distribute in any manner.
(f) "Person" means any individual, producer, firm, partnership, exchange, association, trustee, receiver, corporation, or any other entity and any member, officer, employee or agent thereof.
(g) "Grade" means specifications defining the limits of variation in quality of eggs in such a manner as to differentiate among classes of eggs, and the letter, number, or other symbol by which reference thereto may be made.
(h) "Standard" means specifications of the physical characteristics of any or all of the component parts of individual eggs.
(i) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture of the State of New Jersey or his duly authorized deputy or agent.
(j) "State board" means the State Board of Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture of the State of New Jersey.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.12 - Establishment of standards, grades and size-weight classes; rules and regulations

4:3-11.12. Establishment of standards, grades and size-weight classes; rules and regulations
The State board shall, by rules and regulations, establish standards, grades, and size-weight classes, which may be modeled on the standards, grades or size-weight classes developed by the United States Department of Agriculture, for eggs marketed in this State.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.13 - Marking containers; signs and devices; term "fresh eggs" ; fraudulent or misleading representations; letters and numerals

4:3-11.13. Marking containers; signs and devices; term "fresh eggs" ; fraudulent or misleading representations; letters and numerals
(a) The container in which any eggs are marketed in this State shall bear prominently on the outside portion thereof:
(1) The grade of the eggs.
(2) The size-weight class of the eggs.
(3) The word "eggs."
(4) The numerical count of the contents.
(5) The name and address of the packer or distributor.
(b) Eggs marketed in any manner other than in containers labeled in accordance with section 4(a) shall be kept in full view of the prospective purchaser and shall have adjacent thereto and prominently displayed, a sign or similar device bearing the grade and size-weight class of the eggs. Any such sign or device shall bear letters and numbers of such character as shall be clearly visible to prospective purchasers.
(c) The term "fresh eggs," or any legend, symbol, picture, representation or device declaring or tending to convey the impression that the eggs are fresh may be applied only to eggs meeting the requirements of grade or grades established by the State board for fresh eggs.
(d) No label, container, display, or advertisement of eggs shall contain incorrect, fraudulent, or misleading representations. No person shall advertise eggs for sale unless the unabbreviated grade and size-weight class are conspicuously designated in block letters at least half as high as the tallest letter in the word "eggs" or the tallest figure in the price, whichever is larger.
(e) Letters and numerals used to designate the grade and size-weight class of eggs marketed in containers shall be in clearly legible, bold faced type at least 3/8 inch in height. Cartons, cases, or other containers holding 2 or more containers of eggs shall also be lettered and numbered in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Any carton, case, or other container which is reused shall upon such reuse have obliterated or removed therefrom any labels, lettering, numerals, or other symbols or representations not applicable to the contents upon such reuse.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.14 - Delivery of invoice to retailer or institutional consumer; contents; filing

4:3-11.14. Delivery of invoice to retailer or institutional consumer; contents; filing
Any person marketing eggs to a retailer or institutional consumer shall furnish to such purchaser at the time of delivery of the eggs an invoice showing the date of sale, name and address of the seller, name of purchaser, quantity, grade and size-weight class of the eggs delivered. The invoice or a copy thereof shall be kept on file by the seller and the purchaser at their respective places of business for a period of at least 30 days.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.15 - Temperature and humidity for keeping eggs; clean packaging; sanitary regulations; applicability of other laws

4:3-11.15. Temperature and humidity for keeping eggs; clean packaging; sanitary regulations; applicability of other laws
(a) Any person assembling, transporting, marketing, or processing eggs for marketing shall keep the eggs at a temperature not higher than 60 degrees Fahrenheit and in a relative humidity of not less than 70%. In addition, any container, including the packaging material therein or associated therewith, shall be clean, unbroken, and free from foreign odor.
(b) The State board shall promulgate rules and regulations, providing for the keeping, processing, transporting, and sale of eggs under sanitary conditions.
(c) Nothing in this act or in any rules or regulations of the State board shall be construed to exempt any persons or premises from the application thereto of any laws otherwise applicable and relating to the operation of establishments or facilities for the storing, transporting, sale, distribution, preparation, or serving of food.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.16 - Stop sale orders

4:3-11.16. Stop sale orders
If, after inspection, the secretary determines that any eggs are being offered, displayed, stored, processed, or transported in violation of this act, the secretary may issue a stop sale order as to such eggs directed to the owner or custodian thereof. Such order shall specify the reason for its issuance and shall detail the character of the violation. No eggs to which a stop sale order applies shall be marketed until and unless the order has been withdrawn. Such order shall continue in effect until the law has been complied with and such eggs are released in writing by the secretary or until such stop sale order is otherwise legally terminated, and in either case, upon the payment of the costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 7, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.17 - Confiscation of eggs

4:3-11.17. Confiscation of eggs
8. Any eggs marketed in violation of any provision of this act may be confiscated by a summary proceeding instituted by the secretary. The Superior Court or the municipal court having jurisdiction in the municipality in which such eggs are found shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine such proceedings.
L.1965,c.94,s.8; amended 1991,c.91,s.154.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.18 - Complaint; warrant

4:3-11.18. Complaint; warrant
Upon the filing of the verified complaint the court may issue a warrant directed to the sheriff or a constable of the county or other peace officer, commanding such officer to seize and take in his possession the eggs described in the complaint, and bring the same before the court which issued the warrant and to summon the person named in the warrant, and any other person who may be found in possession of the eggs, to appear at the time and place therein specified.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.19 - Confiscation and disposal in event of violation; disposition of proceeds of sale

4:3-11.19. Confiscation and disposal in event of violation; disposition of proceeds of sale
If upon the hearing it shall appear that the marketing of the eggs was in violation of any of the provisions of this act, they shall be confiscated and disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct, but no such eggs shall be sold contrary to any provision of this act. The proceeds of any sale, less the legal costs and charges, shall be paid into the State treasury.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.20 - Delivery of eggs to owner for sale or distribution in compliance with law

4:3-11.20. Delivery of eggs to owner for sale or distribution in compliance with law
In case the eggs seized are of such a character that they may be sold or distributed in compliance with this act, upon the recommendation of the secretary, the court may order such eggs delivered to the owner upon the payment of the costs of the proceeding and the execution and delivery to the secretary of a good and sufficient bond that such eggs shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of contrary to the provisions of this or any other law of this State.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.21 - Inspection and examination of eggs, equipment, facilities or records

4:3-11.21. Inspection and examination of eggs, equipment, facilities or records
The secretary acting by any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent, may enter on or into any premises or any vehicle wherein eggs are bought, stored, sold, offered for sale, processed, or transported, or wherein the Department of Agriculture has reason to believe that any such activity is carried on, in order to inspect and examine eggs, egg containers, and any equipment, facilities or records pertinent to the conduct of activities subject to this act or rules or regulations implementing the same, or to ascertain the state of compliance with any order issued by the Department of Agriculture pursuant to this act.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 12, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.22 - Rules and regulations

4:3-11.22. Rules and regulations
The State board in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act" (P.L.1968, c. 410, C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) may adopt and promulgate, from time to time, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer and implement this act. Said rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 13, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by L.1972, c. 39, s. 1, approved May 25, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.23 - Violations, penalties; enforcement

4:3-11.23. Violations, penalties; enforcement
14. Any person who violates any provision of this act, or the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00 for the first offense and a penalty of not less than $100.00 nor more than $200.00 for a second offense occurring within one year at the same location. Persistent violators who commit a third or subsequent offense at any individual location within one year shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $300.00 nor more than $500.00 for each such offense. Every day upon which a violation occurs at the same individual location shall be considered a separate violation. 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 every municipal court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this act. Any proceedings 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 proceedings shall be summary in nature and in accordance with "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.).
L.1965,c.94,s.14; amended 1972, c.39, s.2; 1991,c.91,s.155.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.23a - Violations; hearing; penalty

4:3-11.23a. Violations; hearing; penalty
Upon receiving any information of a violation of any provision of P.L.1965, c. 94 (C. 4:3-11.10 et seq.) or of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted thereunder, the secretary or any agent designated by him for such purpose, is empowered to hold hearings upon said violation and, upon finding the violation to have been committed, to assess a penalty against the violator in such amount, not to exceed the maximum limit set forth in section 14 (C. 4:3-11.23), as the secretary deems proper under the circumstances. If the violator pays such penalty as settlement, no further prosecution shall be had upon that violation. Payment of such a penalty shall be deemed equivalent to a conviction for violation of this act.
L.1972, c. 39, s. 3, approved May 25, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.24 - Injunctive relief

4:3-11.24. Injunctive relief
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 rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the act.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 15, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.25 - Other remedies

4:3-11.25. Other remedies
The institution of proceedings for the application of any remedy available pursuant to this act, or the issuance of any order on account thereof, or the imposition of any fine or penalty pursuant to this act shall not operate as a bar or limitation to the application of any other remedy available pursuant to this act or pursuant to any other applicable law.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 16, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.26 - Repeal

4:3-11.26. Repeal
Sections 4:3-3 to 4:3-11 of the Revised Statutes, inclusive, and "An act regulating the buying or receiving, and selling of shell eggs for human consumption; providing restrictions concerning the improper use of the name, in whole or in part, of the State of New Jersey, or of any county or municipality thereof, for the purpose of source identification; establishing a registry for trade names and labels for eggs to be marketed for the economic protection of the egg industry; providing penalties for violations; and providing for an appropriation," approved May 7, 1953, are repealed.
L.1965, c. 94, s. 17, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.27 - Cooperation by secretary with other agencies or associations

4:3-11.27. Cooperation by secretary with other agencies or associations
The secretary may cooperate with and enter into agreements with agencies of this and other states, the Federal Government and private associations in order to carry out the purposes of this act and the act of which this act is amendatory and supplementary.
L.1972, c. 39, s. 4, approved May 25, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-11.28 - Severability

4:3-11.28. Severability
The provisions of this act are severable, if any provision, or application of any provision, of this act or the act of which this act is amendatory and supplementary is held invalid by any court, the holding or judgment shall not affect the remaining provisions or applications of the provisions thereof.
L.1972, c. 39, s. 5, approved May 25, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:3-12 - Permit for sale of baby chicks

4:3-12. Permit for sale of baby chicks
Before any baby chicks are offered for sale at any auction or auction sale barn or community sale, except public sales conducted by farmers selling baby chicks reared on their own premises, a permit shall be secured from the Secretary of Agriculture to offer such baby chicks for sale.
L.1938, c. 82, p. 200, s. 1.