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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-74 - Limitation of action against trustee.

3B:31-74 Limitation of action against trustee.
3B:31-74. Limitation of Action Against Trustee.
a. A beneficiary may not commence a proceeding against a trustee for breach of trust more than six months after the date the beneficiary or a representative of the beneficiary was sent a report that adequately disclosed the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust and informed the beneficiary of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding.
b. A report adequately discloses the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust if it provides sufficient information so that the beneficiary or representative knows of the potential claim or should have inquired into its existence.
c. If subsection a. of this section does not apply, a judicial proceeding by a beneficiary against a trustee for breach of trust may be commenced only within five years after the first to occur of:
(1) the removal, resignation, or death of the trustee;
(2) the termination of the beneficiary's interest in the trust; or
(3) the termination of the trust.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this subsection shall not operate to bar any proceeding by a beneficiary until five years after such beneficiary: (a) has attained majority; (b) has knowledge of the existence of the trust; and (c) has knowledge that such beneficiary is or was a beneficiary of the trust.
d. For purposes of subsection a. of this section, a beneficiary is deemed to have been sent a report if:
(1) in the case of a beneficiary having capacity, it is sent to the beneficiary; or
(2) in the case of a beneficiary who under article 2 of this act may be represented and bound by another person, if it is received by his representative.
e. This section does not preclude an action to recover for fraud or misrepresentation related to the report.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-75 - Reliance on trust instrument.

3B:31-75 Reliance on trust instrument.
3B:31-75. Reliance on Trust Instrument.
A trustee who acts in reasonable reliance on the terms of the trust as expressed in the trust instrument is not liable to a beneficiary for a breach of trust to the extent the breach resulted from the reliance.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-76 - Event affecting administration or distribution.

3B:31-76 Event affecting administration or distribution.
3B:31-76. Event Affecting Administration or Distribution.
If the happening of an event, including marriage, divorce, performance of educational requirements, or death, affects the administration or distribution of a trust, a trustee who has exercised reasonable care to ascertain the happening of the event is not liable for a loss resulting from the trustee's lack of knowledge.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-77 - Exculpation of trustee.

3B:31-77 Exculpation of trustee.
3B:31-77. Exculpation of Trustee.
a. A term of a trust relieving a trustee of liability for breach of trust is unenforceable to the extent that it:
(1) relieves the trustee of liability for breach of trust committed in bad faith or with reckless indifference to the purposes of the trust or the interests of the beneficiaries; or
(2) was inserted as the result of an abuse by the trustee of a fiduciary or confidential relationship to the settlor.
b. An exculpatory term drafted or caused to be drafted by the trustee is invalid as an abuse of a fiduciary or confidential relationship unless the trustee proves that the exculpatory term is fair under the circumstances and that its existence and contents were adequately communicated to the settlor.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-78 - Beneficiary's consent, release, or ratification.

3B:31-78 Beneficiary's consent, release, or ratification.
3B:31-78. Beneficiary's Consent, Release, or Ratification.
A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary for breach of trust if the beneficiary, while having capacity, consented to the conduct constituting the breach, released the trustee from liability for the breach, or ratified the transaction constituting the breach, unless:
a. the consent, release, or ratification of the beneficiary was induced by improper conduct of the trustee; or
b. at the time of the consent, release, or ratification, the beneficiary did not know of the beneficiary's rights or of the material facts relating to the breach.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-79 - Limitation on personal liability of trustee.

3B:31-79 Limitation on personal liability of trustee.
3B:31-79. Limitation on Personal Liability of Trustee.
a. Except as otherwise provided in the contract, a trustee is not personally liable on a contract properly entered into in the trustee's fiduciary capacity in the course of administering the trust if the trustee in the contract disclosed the fiduciary capacity.
b. A trustee is personally liable for torts committed in the course of administering a trust, or for obligations arising from ownership or control of trust property, including liability for violation of environmental law, only if the trustee is personally at fault.
c. A claim based on a contract entered into by a trustee in the trustee's fiduciary capacity, on an obligation arising from ownership or control of trust property, or on a tort committed in the course of administering a trust, may be asserted in a judicial proceeding against the trustee in the trustee's fiduciary capacity, whether or not the trustee is personally liable for the claim.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-80 - Interest as general partner.

3B:31-80 Interest as general partner.
3B:31-80. Interest as General Partner.
a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this section or unless personal liability is imposed in the contract, a trustee who holds an interest as a general partner in a general or limited partnership is not personally liable on a contract entered into by the partnership after the trust's acquisition of the interest if the fiduciary capacity was disclosed in the contract or in a statement previously filed pursuant to the "Uniform Partnership Act (1996)," P.L.2000, c.161 (C.42:1A-1 et seq.) or the "Uniform Limited Partnership Law (1976)," P.L.1983, c.489 (C.42:2A-1 et seq.).
b. Except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this section, a trustee who holds an interest as a general partner is not personally liable for torts committed by the partnership or for obligations arising from ownership or control of the interest unless the trustee is personally at fault.
c. The immunity provided by this section does not apply if an interest in the partnership is held by the trustee in a capacity other than that of trustee or is held by the trustee's spouse or partner in a civil union or one or more of the trustee's descendants, siblings, or parents, or the spouse or partner in a civil union of any of them.
d. If the trustee of a revocable trust holds an interest as a general partner, the settlor is personally liable for contracts and other obligations of the partnership as if the settlor were a general partner.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-81 - Certification of trust.

3B:31-81 Certification of trust.
3B:31-81. Certification of Trust.
a. Instead of furnishing a copy of the trust instrument to a person other than a beneficiary, the trustee may furnish to the person a certification of trust containing the following information:
(1) that the trust exists and the date the trust instrument was executed;
(2) the identity of the settlor;
(3) the identity and address of the currently acting trustee;
(4) the powers of the trustee;
(5) the revocability or irrevocability of the trust and the identity of any person holding a power to revoke the trust;
(6) the authority of co-trustees to sign and whether all or less than all are required in order to exercise powers of the trustee; and
(7) the name in which title to trust property may be taken.
b. A certification of trust shall be signed by all persons identified as currently acting as trustee.
c. A certification of trust shall state that the trust has not been revoked, modified, or amended in any manner that would cause the representations contained in the certification of trust to be incorrect.
d. A certification of trust need not contain the dispositive terms of a trust.
e. A recipient of a certification of trust may require the trustee to furnish copies of those excerpts from the original trust instrument and later amendments which designate the trustee and confer upon the trustee the power to act in the pending transaction.
f. A person who acts in reliance upon a certification of trust without knowledge that the representations contained therein are incorrect is not liable to any person for so acting and may assume without inquiry the existence of the facts contained in the certification. Knowledge of the terms of the trust may not be inferred solely from the fact that a copy of all or part of the trust instrument is held by the person relying upon the certification.
g. A person making a demand for the trust instrument in addition to a certification of trust or excerpts is liable for damages if the court determines that the person did not act in good faith in demanding the trust instrument.
h. This section does not limit the right of a person to obtain a copy of the trust instrument in a judicial proceeding concerning the trust.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-82 - Electronic records and signatures.

3B:31-82 Electronic records and signatures.
3B:31-82. Electronic Records and Signatures.
The provisions of this act governing the legal effect, validity, or enforceability of electronic records or electronic signatures, and of contracts formed or performed with the use of such records or signatures, conform to the requirements of section 102 of the "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act" (15 U.S.C. s.7002), and supersede, modify, and limit the requirements of that act.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-83 - Severability clause.

3B:31-83 Severability clause.
3B:31-83. Severability Clause.
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others › Section 3B:31-84 - Application to existing relationships.

3B:31-84 Application to existing relationships.
3B:31-84. Application to Existing Relationships.
a. Except as otherwise provided in this act:
(1) this act applies to all trusts created before, on, or after its effective date;
(2) this act applies to all judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced on or after its effective date;
(3) this act applies to judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced before its effective date unless the court finds that application of a particular provision of this act would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the judicial proceedings or prejudice the rights of the parties, in which case the particular provision of this act does not apply and the superseded law applies;
(4) any rule of construction or presumption provided in this act applies to trust instruments executed before the effective date of the act unless there is clear indication of a contrary intent in the terms of the trust; and
(5) an act done before the effective date is not affected by this act.
b. If a right is acquired, extinguished, or barred upon expiration of a prescribed period that has commenced to run under any other statute before the effective date of the act, that statute continues to apply to the right even if that statute has been repealed or superseded by this act.
L.2015, c.276, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-1 - Department constituted a principal department in executive branch

4:1-1. Department constituted a principal department in executive branch
The Department of Agriculture, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the "department," created and established by the act entitled "An act to establish a department of agriculture, and to prescribe its powers and duties," passed March twenty-ninth, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen (L.1916, c. 268, p. 561), together with its amendments and supplements, is continued and is hereby constituted a principal department in the executive branch of the State Government. It shall have a common seal and shall exercise the powers and perform the functions and duties conferred and devolved in this Title.
Amended by L.1948, c. 447, p. 1777, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-2 - Personnel of department

4:1-2. Personnel of department
The department shall consist of:
a. A State Board of Agriculture, which shall be the head of the department;
b. A Secretary of Agriculture, who shall be the principal executive officer of the department;
c. An assistant Secretary of Agriculture;
d. A Division of Animal Health;
e. A Division of Markets;
f. A Division of Plant Industry;
g. A Division of Dairy Industry;
h. Such other divisions and bureaus as may be created as provided in section 4:1-17 of this Title; and
i. The officers and employees authorized to be appointed and employed.
Amended by L.1948, c. 447, p. 1778, s. 2; L.1967, c. 175, s. 1, eff. July 25, 1967; L.1968, c. 358, s. 1, eff. Dec. 2, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-4 - Membership; terms; expenses

4:1-4. Membership; terms; expenses
The State Board of Agriculture, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the "board," shall consist of eight citizens of this State. Two members shall be chosen each year for terms of four years beginning on July first following their selection and appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
Among the membership of the board there shall be at all times at least one member representing each of the four leading agricultural commodities produced within the State. Only those engaged in the production of farm crops or livestock products in New Jersey shall be eligible for appointment to membership on the board.
The members shall serve without compensation but they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the board and in the performance of their other duties.
Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 722, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-4.1 - Removal; members; secretary

4:1-4.1. Removal; members; secretary
Any member of the State Board of Agriculture may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard. The Secretary of Agriculture may be removed from office by the Governor, upon notice and opportunity to be heard.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1778, s. 3, supplementing c. 1, Title 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-5 - Annual convention to elect members

4:1-5. Annual convention to elect members
At a convention to be held once in each year in the State of New Jersey, delegates chosen as provided in section 4:1-6 of this Title shall assemble and elect, by a majority vote of the delegates present, two farmers to be recommended to the Governor for appointment to the board, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to fill the vacancies caused by the expiration of terms of office. The delegates to the convention may determine the validity of the selection and qualifications of a delegate, and a majority of all delegates shall constitute a quorum. The board shall determine the time and place for holding each convention, and the president of the board, or in his absence the vice-president, shall serve as the presiding officer at the convention and shall be entitled to vote in case of tie.
The delegates to the convention shall review the problems associated with the agricultural industry of the State in whatever manner they see fit, and through resolutions or other means shall recommend to the Department of Agriculture and to other agencies of the State and nation programs to be followed for the welfare of the agricultural interests of the State.
Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 722, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-7 - Vacancies

4:1-7. Vacancies
In the manner provided in section 4:1-5 of this Title, any vacancy in the membership of the board arising from death or resignation, shall be filled, for the unexpired term only, by election of a farmer by the convention for recommendation to the Governor for appointment by him, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
A vacancy arising when the convention is not in session may be filled temporarily by appointment by the Governor on the recommendation of the remaining members of the board. The person so appointed shall serve temporarily until the vacancy is filled in the manner prescribed in this section.
Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 723, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-8 - Certification to governor of names of members elect

4:1-8. Certification to governor of names of members elect
The Secretary of Agriculture shall certify the names of those elected by the convention to the Governor for appointment, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and for the issuance of commissions for the term for which each has been chosen.
Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 723, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-9 - President and vice-president of board

4:1-9. President and vice-president of board
As soon as may be, following the qualification of members in each year, the board shall organize by electing one of its members as president and one as vice-president, to serve as such until the organization of the board in the following year. The vice-president shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the president, in his absence.
Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 724, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-10 - Secretary and assistant secretary of board

4:1-10. Secretary and assistant secretary of board
The Secretary of Agriculture shall serve as secretary of the Board. The assistant secretary of the board, in the absence of the secretary, shall exercise all his powers and perform all his duties.
Amended by L.1939, c. 40, p. 57, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-11.1 - Rules, regulations

4:1-11.1 Rules, regulations
3. The board may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Title, including the amendment of fees and penalties authorized pursuant to this Title.
L.1993, c.265, s.3; amended 2002, c.34, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-11.2 - Rules, regulations.

4:1-11.2 Rules, regulations.
3. The State Board of Agriculture shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to provide for the buying and selling of agricultural or horticultural products, and baked goods or other food products that are baked or made with "Jersey Fresh" products, at service areas along toll roads in the State that may be transported in or out of State from those service areas.
L.2008, c.40, s.3; amended 2010, c.111, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-12 - Assignment of functions and duties; supervision

4:1-12. Assignment of functions and duties; supervision
The board shall assign to the various divisions, bureaus, officers and employees, their proper functions and duties and either directly, or through the secretary, supervise and control the performance thereof.
Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 990, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-13 - Appointment and compensation of officers and employees

4:1-13. Appointment and compensation of officers and employees
The board, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the secretary of agriculture, and in conjunction with the secretary may appoint an assistant secretary of agriculture and shall appoint the directors of divisions, the chiefs of the various bureaus, the inspectors, veterinarians, experts and all other officers, agents and employees of the department, except the clerks and stenographers attached thereto. The board, upon the advice and recommendation of the secretary, shall fix the compensation of all officers and employees subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, except where otherwise provided by statute.
Amended by L.1939, c. 40, p. 57, s. 2; L.1944, c. 202, p. 724, s. 6; L.1950, c. 293, p. 991, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-14 - Annual report by board to legislature

4:1-14. Annual report by board to legislature
The secretary shall lay before the board the reports of the directors of divisions which are required by section 4:1-19 of this Title to be presented, and the board shall incorporate the same, or so much thereof as it shall deem pertinent and proper, together with such additional matter pertaining to the work of the department and the promotion of the agricultural interests of the State as it may determine, in an annual report to be submitted by it to the following session of the Legislature.
Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 991, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-15 - Appointment; functions in general

4:1-15. Appointment; functions in general
The Secretary of Agriculture shall be appointed by the board, with the approval of the Governor. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. The Secretary of Agriculture shall administer, direct and cause to be performed the functions and duties of the department.
Amended by L.1944, c. 202, p. 724, s. 7; L.1962, c. 65, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-16 - Powers and duties respecting employees and as secretary of board

4:1-16. Powers and duties respecting employees and as secretary of board
The secretary shall appoint the necessary clerks and stenographers and other employees of the department, whose appointment or employment has not been vested in the board, and assign to them their proper duties and compel the efficient performance thereof. He shall act as the secretary of the board, and his signature to any executive or administrative order shall be a sufficient authority for the execution thereof.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-17 - Creation and functions

4:1-17. Creation and functions
For the economic and efficient execution and performance of its powers and duties the board may create a Division of Animal Health, a Division of Markets, a Division of Plant Industry and such other divisions and bureaus as it may from time to time deem necessary and proper, and may assign to each division and bureau its proper functions and secure the performance thereof. Each division and bureau shall consist of such officers and employees as the board may designate.
Amended by L.1945, c. 204, p. 701, s. 1; L.1950, c. 293, p. 991, s. 4; L.1967, c. 175, s. 2, eff. July 25, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-18 - Authority and duties of directors of divisions

4:1-18. Authority and duties of directors of divisions
The director of each division shall be its executive and administrative head, subject to the supervision and control of the secretary of agriculture, and the signature of each director to any executive or administrative order within the scope of his duties shall be a sufficient authority therefor; but the board may, by rule or regulation, prescribe the limits within which any division director may act without the sanction and approval of the secretary or the board itself.
Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-19 - Annual reports by chiefs to secretary

4:1-19. Annual reports by chiefs to secretary
The director of each division shall, on or before October first in each year, present to the secretary a report of the work of the department under his charge and supervision, together with his recommendations for the extension, improvement or more efficient performance thereof.
Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-20 - Ascertainment and dissemination of information

4:1-20. Ascertainment and dissemination of information
The department may investigate, ascertain and publish information and statistics relating to the promotion of agriculture and the advancement of agricultural interests in the various branches thereof, as it may deem proper, including:
a. The acreage under cultivation in general and as to specific crops or agricultural use;
b. Crop adaptation of land;
c. Agricultural land for sale and its adaptation;
d. The improvement of agricultural methods tending to advance the quantity and quality of agricultural products;
e. Improvement in transportation;
f. Establishment of markets;
g. Rates;
h. Irrigation and drainage of lands used for agricultural purposes; and
i. Any and all subjects connected with or related to the agricultural interests, present and future, of this state.
The department may use for the publication and distribution of the information and statistics collected by it such methods as may seem to it best adapted to the efficient dissemination thereof, either with or without charge therefor as it may determine.
In order to collect and disseminate reliable and useful information, and to encourage a higher standard in the agriculture and horticulture of the state, the department may cause to be made experimental and practical tests of specific remedies or cures of diseases of domestic animals and poultry, and of plants, vegetables and fruits, and insects injurious thereto.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-20.1 - Reciprocal agreements with other states covering shipments of nursery stock

4:1-20.1. Reciprocal agreements with other states covering shipments of nursery stock
The Department of Agriculture through the Secretary of Agriculture shall have power to make reciprocal agreements with the responsible officials of other States under which nursery stock or plants from any other State may be sold or delivered in New Jersey under the same conditions required for the sale or delivery of New Jersey nursery stock or plants in the States concerned.
L.1941, c. 112, p. 256, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-20.2 - Information published on Department of Agriculture website.

4:1-20.2 Information published on Department of Agriculture website.
1. a. The Department of Agriculture shall publish on its Internet website the location and contact information for every winery licensed in New Jersey. The department shall additionally post on its Internet website a link to any list of wineries that has been published on any other State agency Internet website, including, but not limited to, the website maintained by the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State.
b. The Department of Agriculture shall publish on its Internet website the location and contact information for any community supported agriculture entity in New Jersey that has provided such information to the department. A community supported agriculture entity may also provide the department with information concerning the agricultural output of the entity, and this information may be published on the department's Internet website at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.
c. In addition to publishing the information as required in subsections a. and b. of this section, the department may distribute the information by any other method it deems best adapted to the efficient dissemination thereof.
d. The department shall accept information, or changes thereto, from wineries and community supported agriculture entities through an electronic submission form made available by the department on its Internet website.
e. As used in this section, "community supported agriculture entity" means a commercial farm from which a person may purchase a share in the agricultural or horticultural output of the farm.
L.2013, c.248, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-20.3 - Internet page for "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Farmers Against Hunger Day."

4:1-20.3 Internet page for "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Farmers Against Hunger Day."
1. The Department of Agriculture shall publish on its Internet website, and update as appropriate, a page for "New Jersey Gleaning Week," established by J.R.11 of 2015, and "Farmers Against Hunger Day," established by J.R.12 of 2015, for the purposes of educating the public on food insecurity and food waste, recognizing the need of many New Jersey households for fresh, healthy foods, and informing the public of any events offered during "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Farmers Against Hunger Day." The department shall post on the page a hyperlink to the website of the New Jersey Agricultural Society, so that farmers, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers may learn more about gleaning efforts in the State.
L.2015, c.214, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21 - Arrangement of farmers' meetings, children's contests, and premiums for products

4:1-21. Arrangement of farmers' meetings, children's contests, and premiums for products
The department shall:
a. Promote and induce meetings of farmers and agriculturists and arrange for the discussion and presentation before such meetings of such topics and matters as it may deem necessary or advantageous;
b. Arrange for agricultural contests among children, establish rules and regulations for the conduct thereof, and the awarding of premiums, prizes, or rewards for the successful contestants therein, either in the nature of money allotments or educational excursions;
c. Arrange for and award premiums for agricultural products exhibited at meetings or fairs; and
d. Give due notice of any or all thereof by such methods as it shall determine.
Amended by L.1950, c. 293, p. 993, s. 9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.1 - Food production program; award to schools whose students participate

4:1-21.1. Food production program; award to schools whose students participate
Any high school or private institution of learning, twenty-five per centum (25%) or more of whose students fourteen years of age or over have responded to the call for farm labor to contribute to an adequate food supply, by working fifteen or more days of eight hours each on farms in New Jersey, shall be entitled to receive a flag, banner or other suitable award, to be presented by the Department of Agriculture.
L.1943, c. 214, p. 572, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.3 - Appropriation

4:1-21.3. Appropriation
The Department of Agriculture is hereby authorized to use two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) of its appropriation for the fiscal year beginning July first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-three, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act.
L.1943, c. 214, p. 572, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.5 - Powers of department; quarantines

4:1-21.5. Powers of department; quarantines
The department may institute and enforce such measures as it may deem necessary to control infectious or contagious diseases of live stock and poultry, diseases of plants, injurious insects and other plant pests; may initiate and carry out programs for promoting more economical methods of marketing and distribution of farm products, in the interests of consumers of the State, and programs for the promotion of agriculture in general; and may carry out such other activities or control programs related to agriculture as the Legislature may from time to time assign to it.
The board may establish and enforce general or local quarantines and issue and enforce orders and regulations to carry out the duties listed in this section.
The department shall file in the office of the Secretary of State copies of all quarantines established and public orders issued by the board.
L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.6 - Cooperation with other agencies

4:1-21.6. Cooperation with other agencies
The department may co-operate with the United States Department of Agriculture, with agricultural enforcement agencies of other States, with State and local government agencies in New Jersey, and with agricultural and marketing organizations of the State in carrying out programs for the improvement of agriculture in New Jersey; the control of live stock and plant diseases and pests; the use of official grades for farm products and the improvement of marketing of agricultural products, including live stock products.
L.1950, c. 293, p. 992, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.7 - Rules and regulations regarding seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons

4:1-21.7. Rules and regulations regarding seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons
The State Board of Agriculture is authorized to establish rules and regulations for the inspection, grading and certification of agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons grown in this State.
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 1. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 1, eff. June 14, 1966.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.8 - Inspection, grading and certification of seeds and tubers

4:1-21.8. Inspection, grading and certification of seeds and tubers
The Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority to provide for the inspection, grading and certification of the same at the request of the grower.
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.9 - Fees for inspection, grading and certification

4:1-21.9. Fees for inspection, grading and certification
The Secretary of Agriculture shall fix and collect fees for such inspection, grading and certification and pay the same into the State treasury.
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.10 - Approval of firms desiring to cooperate with State Board

4:1-21.10. Approval of firms desiring to cooperate with State Board
Every person, firm, association or corporation desiring to cooperate with the State Board of Agriculture in certifying agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons shall first have received the approval of the State Board of Agriculture. Upon the receipt of such approval, every firm, association or corporation subject to the provisions of this act shall observe, conform and comply with all rules and regulations fixed and established by the State Board of Agriculture.
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1009, s. 4. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.11 - Offering and exposing seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons for sale

4:1-21.11. Offering and exposing seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons for sale
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to offer for sale in New Jersey, orally, or in writing, or to represent by certificate, advertisement, label, or brand, or any other description, real or implied, any agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons as "certified," "inspected," "registered," "foundation," or similar terms, unless and until such seed, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons shall have been duly inspected and certified by the official certifying agency of the state of origin; and it shall be unlawful to offer or expose for sale agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, and grass stolons with a tag or seal similar in size and color that could in any way be mistaken for an official tag or seal.
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1010, s. 5. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.12 - Debts incurred by, damage inflicted or contracts broken by cooperating firms

4:1-21.12. Debts incurred by, damage inflicted or contracts broken by cooperating firms
The Department of Agriculture shall not be financially responsible for debts incurred by, damage inflicted by, or contracts broken by co-operating organizations, persons, firms, associations or corporations conducting seed certification work.
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1010, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.13 - Violations

4:1-21.13. Violations
Any person, firm, association, or corporation, or any officer, agent, servant, or employee thereof, violating any of the provisions of this act shall, for each offense, be liable to a penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1010, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.14 - Withholding certification

4:1-21.14. Withholding certification
The Secretary of Agriculture may withhold certification for a period not exceeding 2 years from any grower of agricultural seeds, tubers, grass sod, grass sod plugs, or grass stolons who is or has been engaging in, or attempting to engage in dishonest practice for the purpose of evading the provisions of this act, including standards, rules and regulations established by the State Board of Agriculture.
L.1952, c. 298, p. 1010, s. 8. Amended by L.1966, c. 78, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.15 - Reduction of population of certain species of blackbirds

4:1-21.15. Reduction of population of certain species of blackbirds
The Department of Agriculture shall institute, provide for and enforce such measures as it shall deem necessary to reduce the population of starlings, red-winged blackbirds, grackles and cowbirds, known collectively as blackbirds. Control procedures shall be selected and executed so as to protect human life, other birds and wildlife.
L.1965, c. 191, s. 1, eff. Dec. 14, 1965.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-21.17 - Establishment, guidance of food hubs.

4:1-21.17 Establishment, guidance of food hubs.
1. a. The Department of Agriculture shall authorize the establishment of food hubs in the State, and establish guidelines to assist and support farms and farmers seeking to belong to food hubs in their area of the State. The department, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt any rules and regulations necessary for the establishment and operation of food hubs.
b. As used in this section, "food hub" means a business or organization that actively manages the aggregation, distribution, and marketing of source-identified food products primarily from local or regional producers to strengthen their ability to satisfy wholesale, retail, and institutional demand.
L.2019, c.303, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-22.1 - Federal grants

4:1-22.1. Federal grants
Subject to approval by the State Board of Agriculture, and in cases where State funds are required, within the limits of State appropriations made therefor, the department may apply for and accept grants from the Federal Government or any officer or agency thereof, and may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, and enter into agreements therefor, for any program to promote the interests of agriculture and rural life in New Jersey. Any moneys so received shall be forwarded to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey. The State Treasurer shall disburse same on receipt by him of a voucher certified or approved by the Secretary of Agriculture or his duly authorized agent. Such expenditures shall be for the purposes named in this act and shall be made in the same manner as other Federal funds, devoted to specific purposes, are now disbursed by the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey.
L.1955, c. 63, p. 209, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-22.2 - Grants, awards for agricultural promotion

4:1-22.2. Grants, awards for agricultural promotion
2. The department may, within the limits of monies appropriated for such purposes, make grants, awards, loans, distributions and incentives to any person, including any political subdivision of the State, to promote, advance, foster, preserve and maintain agriculture in this State, on such terms and subject to such reasonable conditions and restrictions as shall be in the best interest of the State.
L.1993,c.265,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-23 - Courts authorized to grant writs and orders

4:1-23. Courts authorized to grant writs and orders
4:1-23. The Superior Court and municipal courts, within their respective territorial jurisdictions, may grant such writs and orders as may be appropriate, including search warrants, according to the practice of such courts and in a summary manner, to enable the officers and employees of the department effectively to enforce the provisions of law which the department is charged with enforcing.
Amended 1953, c.5, s.1; 1991,c.91,s.152.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-24 - Division of dairy industry established; director

4:1-24. Division of dairy industry established; director
There is hereby established in the Department of Agriculture a Division of Dairy Industry. The executive and administrative head of the division shall be a director who, subject to the supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture, shall be responsible for the activities of the division.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1778, s. 4. Amended by L.1968, c. 358, s. 2, eff. Dec. 2, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-25 - Powers and duties of director of milk control transferred

4:1-25. Powers and duties of director of milk control transferred
Except as otherwise provided herein the functions, powers, duties, records and property of the present director of milk control are hereby transferred to and vested in the Office of Milk Industry established hereunder, to be exercised and used by the director thereof pursuant to the provisions of this act and as otherwise provided by law.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1779, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-26 - Personnel; compensation; duties

4:1-26. Personnel; compensation; duties
The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide the Office of Milk Industry with such clerical, technical and other personnel as he shall deem necessary, after consultation with the director of said office, for the proper discharge of the duties imposed upon such director. The Secretary of Agriculture shall fix the compensation of persons thus assigned to the Office of Milk Industry, within the limits of available appropriations therefor.
The director of the Office of Milk Industry shall prescribe the duties of all persons thus assigned to said office.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1779, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-27 - Transfer of employees from Milk Control Board

4:1-27. Transfer of employees from Milk Control Board
Such employees of the Milk Control Board, except as otherwise provided in this act, as the Secretary of Agriculture may determine are needed for the proper performance of the additional functions and duties of the Department of Agriculture prescribed herein, are hereby transferred to the Department of Agriculture established hereunder. Persons so transferred shall be assigned to such duties as the Secretary of Agriculture shall determine.
Such employees of the present director of milk control, except as otherwise provided in this act, as the Secretary of Agriculture may determine are needed for the proper performance of the duties of the director of the Office of Milk Industry are hereby transferred to the Office of Milk Industry established hereunder. Persons so transferred shall be assigned to such duties as the director of the Office of Milk Industry shall determine.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1779, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-28 - Civil service, pension and retirement rights not affected

4:1-28. Civil service, pension and retirement rights not affected
Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any person of any right or protection provided him by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, or under any pension law or retirement system.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1779, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-29 - Milk Control Board and existing office of director of milk control abolished

4:1-29. Milk Control Board and existing office of director of milk control abolished
The Milk Control Board and the existing office of director of milk control are hereby abolished. The terms of office of the present members of the Milk Control Board shall expire on the effective date of this act.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1780, s. 9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-30 - Appropriations, records and property transferred

4:1-30. Appropriations, records and property transferred
All appropriations available and to become available to the Milk Control Board and to the existing office of director of milk control abolished by this act are hereby transferred to the Department of Agriculture.
The records and property of the Milk Control Board are hereby transferred to the Department of Agriculture.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1780, s. 10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals › Section 4:1-31 - Orders, rules and regulations

4:1-31. Orders, rules and regulations
The orders, rules and regulations heretofore made or promulgated by the director of milk control, in effect on the effective date hereof, shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1948, c. 447, p. 1780, s. 11.