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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Chapter 31 - ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Subchapter 3 - DISCIPLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES › Section 1:31-3.8 - Issuance of order

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Upon receipt and review of any opinions, recommendations, and
				  reports from the Committee under
1:31-3.7(a)
, the Director may proceed in accordance with
1:31-3.3
or may issue a
				  formal complaint and order the judge to show cause why a specific sanction
				  should not be imposed or a recommendation for removal not be sent to the
				  Governor. The order to show cause shall require the judge to answer the
				  complaint within 30 days of service of the complaint and order upon the
				  judge.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Chapter 31 - ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Subchapter 3 - DISCIPLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES › Section 1:31-3.9 - Formal hearing

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Unless the judge's answer to the complaint renders further
				  formal proceedings unnecessary, a due process hearing shall be conducted by a
				  designee of the Director. The evidentiary hearing in this matter shall begin
				  within 30 days from the filing of the answer with the OAL. At the hearing, the
				  OAL will be represented by the secretary to the Committee or the Director may
				  request representation from the Office of the Attorney General. The decision of
				  the designated hearer shall be a recommendation to the Director. The Director
				  shall make the final decision in the matter within 10 days unless notice is
				  provided to the judge that the time for review needs to be extended.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Chapter 31 - ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Subchapter 3 - DISCIPLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES › Section 1:31-3.10 - Confidentiality

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The record before the OAL Advisory Committee shall be
				  confidential and shall not be available to any person except in the proper
				  discharge of official duties, unless the judge requests that the charge,
				  proceedings, and action shall be made public. If a public reprimand is imposed
				  by the Director, the written reprimand shall be made public. Upon the issuance
				  of a complaint and order to show cause, the complaint and order shall be made
				  public. The entire record shall, unless the Director otherwise orders, be made
				  public upon the entry of a final order imposing a fine, suspension, or removal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Chapter 31 - ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › Subchapter 3 - DISCIPLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES › Section 1:31-3.11 - Judicial independence and discipline process

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The methods used by the judge, but not the result arrived at
				  by the judge in any case, may be the cause for discipline of the judge. In
				  order to foster and encourage judicial independence, claims of error shall be
				  left to appellate review and not be subject to discipline.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 1 - DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO THE ANNUAL STATE AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION › Section 2:1-1.1 - Purpose and scope

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(a) This subchapter sets forth the criteria and approval procedure for additional agricultural organizations to participate in the annual New Jersey Agricultural Convention pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 312.
(b) This subchapter applies to any agricultural organization seeking approval to participate in the annual convention.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 1 - DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO THE ANNUAL STATE AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION › Section 2:1-1.2 - Criteria for agricultural organizations seeking membership in the New Jersey Agricultural Convention

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(a) An organization seeking membership in the New Jersey Agricultural Convention shall have as its primary purpose the advancement of an agricultural interest, an agricultural sector, or agricultural production and marketing in the State.
(b) The organization shall be incorporated for a minimum of one year prior to membership application, and maintain its headquarters in New Jersey.
(c) The organization shall include a membership that is Statewide or regional in area, or serve Statewide or regional agricultural interests.
(d) The organization shall have a majority of its membership based in New Jersey.
(e) The organization shall have been organized and active in the State of New Jersey for three years.
(f) The organization shall not represent the identical interest, commodity, or membership as is represented by a current member of the State Agricultural Convention.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 1 - DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO THE ANNUAL STATE AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION › Section 2:1-1.3 - Procedure for making application

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(a) An organization shall make application, on forms provided by the Department of Agriculture, by no later than July 1 in any year. Forms may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625-0330 or on the Department website at
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture
.
(b) An organization shall provide the following information in its application, as characterized in 2:1-1.2:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the organization;
2. The primary purpose of the organization;
3. The date the organization was organized, its date of incorporation and where it is headquartered; and
4. Where the majority of its membership live.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 1 - DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO THE ANNUAL STATE AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION › Section 2:1-1.4 - Rules of governance at the State Agricultural Convention

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All sessions held during the Annual State Agricultural Convention will be governed by Roberts' Rules of Order.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 2 - ORGANIZATION › Section 2:1-2.1 - Department responsibilities

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The State Department of Agriculture is responsible for development, regulatory, service, promotion and information programs in support of agriculture and agribusiness and those natural and renewable resources associated with agriculture and open lands for the benefits of all citizens as prescribed in Titles 4, 5, 13, 24, 54 and other applicable titles in the New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.1 - Purpose of rules of practice

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The State Board of Agriculture and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, in order to more fully represent and carry out their duties and functions, adopts this subchapter as its rules of practice.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.2 - Development of rules

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(a) Rules shall be clear and concise to encourage the maximum amount of voluntary compliance by those who are regulated.
(b) Rules may be established by the Board for its own proceedings, for the governing and control of the Department, its programs, and the officers and employees of the Department.
(c) The Department shall provide the maximum amount of public participation in the review of existing or establishment of proposed rules. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of advisory groups in rule development activities.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.3 - Public notice regarding proposed rulemaking

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(a) The Department shall provide for the following four types of public notice for all rule proposals in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30:
1. The notice of proposal shall be filed with the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the New Jersey Register;
2. The notice of proposal shall be posted and made available electronically on the Department's website no later than the date of publication of the notice in the New Jersey Register;
3. The news media maintaining a press office in the State House Complex shall be provided notice of the proposal, as posted and made available electronically on the Department's web site; and
4. The notice of proposal, as filed with the Office of Administrative Law, or a statement of the substance of the proposed rulemaking, shall be made available to the public by an additional manner reasonably calculated to inform those persons most likely to be affected or interested in the proposed rulemaking.
i. The additional method of publicity shall include information on the time, place and manner in which interested persons may present comments and any of the following:
(1) The full text of the proposed rulemaking;
(2) A statement of the substance of the proposed rulemaking; or
(3) A description of the subject and issues involved.
ii. The additional method of publicity with regard to all rule proposals shall be by one or more of the following:
(1) Mailing to a distribution list, when known, organized entities exist that are the subject of or significantly related to the proposed rulemaking;
(2) Distribution of a press release to the news media;
(3) Trade, industry, government, or professional publications; or
(4) Notice published on the Department's website consistent with (a)2 above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.4 - Public comments regarding existing rules and proposed rulemaking

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(a) The Department conducts an ongoing regulatory review and invites public comments regarding all Department rules (N.J.A.C. Title 2). The Department's rulemaking includes all rules adopted after the official public comment period and emergency rules in accord with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq. and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, and all rules effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law in accord with specific legislative authority.
(b) Public comments are specifically sought regarding existing Department rules that may be perceived as being not necessary, adequate, reasonable, efficient, understandable, or responsive to the purposes for which they were promulgated. Public comments regarding existing rules should be submitted in writing and addressed to either the specific relevant division of the Department or the Department at:
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Office of the Secretary
PO Box 330
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330
or at
ContactAg@ag.state.nj.us
(c) The Department invites the public to utilize the opportunity to be heard during the official public comment period following the publication of a notice of pre-proposal or proposal in the New Jersey Register by means of submitting in writing, data, views, or arguments to the name and unit and mailing address or email address specified in the notice, which is also provided with the proposed rule at
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/rule
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.5 - Department rulemaking calendar

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(a) In compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, the Department shall publish a quarterly rulemaking calendar in the New Jersey Register setting forth a schedule of the Department's anticipated rulemaking proposal activities for the next six months. The calendars shall be published in the first New Jersey Register for the months of January, April, July and October. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to rulemakings where one of the exceptions exist, as set forth in 1:30-3.3.
(b) The rulemaking calendar shall include:
1. The name of the Department;
2. The name of the Commissioner, as agency head;
3. Specific citation to the rules to be affected;
4. Citation to the legal authority authorizing the rulemaking action;
5. A synopsis of the rulemaking and its objective or purpose; and
6. The month and year in which publication of the notice of proposal in the New Jersey Register is anticipated.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.6 - Extension of the public comment period

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(a) The Department, in accord with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, may extend the time for submission of public comments on a proposed rulemaking, at its discretion, without the need for a specific request or the demonstration of sufficient public interest.
(b) The Department, in accord with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, shall extend the time for submission of public comments for an additional 30-day period, if, within 30 days of the publication of a notice of proposal, sufficient public interest is demonstrated in an extension of time to submit comments.
(c) Sufficient public interest is demonstrated in an extension of the comment period when the following occurs:
1. When one or more agricultural organizations having representation by a delegate to the Annual State Agricultural Convention, in accordance with 4:1-6, have expressed the need for the extension of the comment period; or
2. When 10 or more persons have expressed the need for the extension of the comment period.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.7 - Conducting a public hearing

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(a) The Department, in accord with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, may conduct a public hearing on a proposed rulemaking, at its discretion, without the need for a specific request or the demonstration of sufficient public interest.
(b) The Department, in accord with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30, shall conduct a public hearing on a proposed rulemaking at the request of a Legislative Committee, a State agency, or a county, local or municipal government entity, if such request is made to the Department within 30 days following publication of the proposed rulemaking, or if sufficient public interest is demonstrated.
(c) Sufficient public interest is demonstrated with regard to the conducting of a public hearing when the following occurs:
1. When two or more agricultural organizations having representation by a delegate to the Annual State Agricultural Convention, in accordance with 4:1-6, have expressed the need for a public hearing; or
2. When 25 or more persons have expressed the need for a public hearing.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.8 - Procedure to petition for a rule

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(a) The Department shall take appropriate action with regard to petitions for rulemaking to ensure compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30.
(b) An interested person may petition the Department, in writing, to adopt a new rule or amend or repeal an existing rule. All petitions shall be clearly and concisely worded and include the following:
1. The substance or nature of the rulemaking which is requested (proposed text material may be provided);
2. The reasons for the request and the petitioner's interest in the request;
3. References to the authority of the Department to take the requested action; and
4. The full name and address of the petitioner.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.9 - Department action upon receipt of petition

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(a) Any material submitted to the Department that is not in substantial compliance with these rules shall not be deemed to be a petition for rulemaking requiring further Department action pursuant to this subchapter, the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30.
(b) The Department shall take appropriate, timely action upon receipt of a petition for rulemaking in accord with the New Jersey Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Office of Administrative Law Rules for Agency Rulemaking, N.J.A.C. 1:30. This action shall include the following:
1. The petition shall be date stamped and logged;
2. The petition shall be referred to the relevant Division or handled at the Department level as deemed appropriate;
3. Within 15 days of initial receipt, notice of receipt of the petition shall be filed with the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the New Jersey Register. The notice of petition shall include:
i. The name of the petitioner;
ii. The substance or nature of the rulemaking action which is requested;
iii. The problem or purpose which is the subject of the request; and
iv. The date the petition was received.
4. The Department action on a petition shall be either to:
i. Deny the petition;
ii. Grant the petition and initiate a rulemaking proceeding within 90 days of the granting of the petition; or
iii. Refer the matter for further deliberations which shall conclude within 90 days of such referral. Upon conclusion of such further deliberations, the Department shall either deny the petition or grant the petition and initiate a rulemaking proceeding within 90 days. The Department shall mail the results of these further deliberations to the petitioner and submit results to the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the New Jersey Register.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.10 - Hearings

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(a) Any person who feels aggrieved by any action or inaction of the Department may request an informal meeting with the Department to settle any dispute, or seek clarification of the Department's rules and regulations. The Department shall respond, in writing, as to the results of such a meeting stating the reasons for its determination.
(b) If any dispute is required by law or regulation to be heard formally, or if the Department determines the matter a contested one, the matter shall be treated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1. Such disputes will be referred to the Office of Administrative Law for hearing.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.11 - Instructions for department forms on file

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A description and instructions for use of the forms used in carrying out the Departments responsibilities may be obtained from the Office of the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, PO Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625-0330 or
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.12 - Information required from the public

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In the performance of its duties, the Department may require from affected members of the public certain information for the purposes of establishing a unique means of identifying its records. This unique identifying information shall be deemed confidential and not a public record and is not accessible for public examination, review or reproduction pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (47:1A-1 et seq.).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.13 - Information available to public

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(a) The public may obtain complete information or make submissions or requests concerning any Departmental programs by contacting the Office of the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, PO Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625-0330, ContactAg@ag.state.nj.us, or through
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture
.
(b) An annual report of all Department activities is made to the Governor and Legislature. Copies are available from the Public Information Office, N.J. Department of Agriculture, PO Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625-0330 or
http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/pub/general.html
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 3 - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 2:1-3.14 - Public records; copies; fees

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(a) All records which are required by law to be made, maintained, or kept on file shall be considered public records. This includes records of all public meetings of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture and all other Boards, Committees or Councils of the Department. Such records are available for reasonable inspection, under supervision, during regular working hours at the main offices of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, John Fitch Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
(b) Any person may obtain copies of public records by written request upon payment of a fee as set forth below. If the actual cost for duplication of the records exceeds the rates set forth in this subsection, the person will be charged the actual cost of duplicating the record.
1. $ .05 per page that is letter size or smaller; and
2. $ .07 per page that is legal size or larger.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 4 - DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 2:1-4.1 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, as used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"ADA" means the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 12101 et seq.
"Agency" means the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
"Designated decision maker" means the Secretary of Agriculture or his or her designee.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 4 - DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 2:1-4.2 - Purpose

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(a) These rules are adopted by the agency in satisfaction of the requirements of the ADA and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, 28 C.F.R. 35.107.
(b) The purpose of these rules is to establish a designated coordinator whose duties shall include assuring that the agency complies with and carries out its responsibilities under the ADA. Those duties shall also include the investigation of any complaint filed with the agency pursuant to 2:1-4.5 through 4.8.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 4 - DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 2:1-4.4 - Designated ADA coordinator

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(a) The designated coordinator of ADA compliance and complaint investigation for the agency is:
ADA Coordinator
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
PO Box 330
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330
(b) All inquiries regarding the agency's compliance with the ADA and the availability of accommodation which would allow a qualified individual with a disability to receive services or participate in a program or activity provided by the agency should be directed to the designated coordinator identified in (a) above.
(c) All complaints alleging that the agency has failed to comply with or has acted in a way that is prohibited by the ADA should be directed to the designated ADA coordinator identified in this section, in accordance with the procedures set forth in 2:1-4.5 through 4.8.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 4 - DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 2:1-4.5 - Complaint procedure

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A complaint alleging that the agency has failed to comply with the ADA or has acted in a way that is prohibited by the ADA shall be submitted either in writing or orally to the designated ADA coordinator identified in 2:1-4.4. A complaint alleging employment discrimination will be processed pursuant to the rules of the Department of Personnel, 4A:7-1.1 through 3.4, if those rules are applicable.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 4 - DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 2:1-4.6 - Complaint contents

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(a) A complaint submitted pursuant to this subchapter may be submitted in or on the form set forth at 2:1-4.7.
(b) A complaint submitted pursuant to this subchapter shall include the following information:
1. The name of the complainant, and/or any alternate contact person designated by the complainant to receive communication or provide information for the complainant;
2. The address and telephone number of the complainant or alternate contact person; and
3. A description of manner in which the ADA has not been complied with or has been violated, including times and locations of events and names of witnesses if appropriate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 4 - DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 2:1-4.7 - Complaint form

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The following form may be utilized for the submission of a complaint pursuant to this subchapter:
Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Form
Date:
.....................................................................
Name of grievant:
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Address of grievant:
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Telephone number of grievant:
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Disability of grievant:
.....................................................................
Name, address and telephone number
of alternate contact person:
.....................................................................
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Agency alleged to have denied access:
Department:
.....................................................................
Division:
.....................................................................
Bureau or office:
.....................................................................
Location:
.....................................................................
Incident or barrier:
Please describe the particular way in which you believe you have been denied the benefits of any service, program or activity or have otherwise been subject to discrimination. Please specify dates, times and places of incidents, and names and/or positions of agency employees involved, if any, as well as names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to any such incident. Attach additional pages if necessary.
.....................................................................
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Proposed access or accommodation:
If you wish, describe the way in which you feel access may be had to the benefits described above, or that accommodation could be provided to allow access.
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A copy of the above form may be obtained by contacting the designated ADA coordinator identified at 2:1-4.4.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter 4 - DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 2:1-4.8 - Investigation

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(a) Upon receipt of a complaint submitted pursuant to this subchapter, the designated ADA coordinator will notify the complainant of the receipt of the complaint and the initiation of an investigation into the matter. The designated ADA coordinator will also indicate a date by which it is expected that the investigation will be completed, which date shall not be later than 45 days from the date of receipt of the complaint, unless a later date is agreed to by the complainant.
(b) Upon completion of the investigation, the designated ADA coordinator shall prepare a report for review by the designated decision maker for the agency. The designated decision maker shall render a written decision within 45 days of receipt of the complaint, unless a later date is agreed to by the complainant, which decision shall be transmitted to the complainant and/or the alternate contact person if so designated by the complainant.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 1 - REPORTABLE DISEASES › Section 2:2-1.2 - Provision for Statement of Imminent Peril

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Whenever a disease outbreak occurs in New Jersey or in neighboring states that has all the symptoms of being severely devastating by contagious or infectious properties, the Secretary of Agriculture may immediately issue a Statement of Imminent Peril and take necessary steps to prevent spread of the disease to New Jersey livestock and poultry.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 1 - REPORTABLE DISEASES › Section 2:2-1.3 - Provision for epidemic of emergent proportion

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Whenever a disease outbreak occurs in New Jersey that appears severely devastating and contagious, the Secretary of Agriculture may declare an epidemic of emergent proportion exists and take whatever steps may be necessary to prevent its spread even before the causative agent may be identified.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 1 - REPORTABLE DISEASES › Section 2:2-1.4 - Indemnification

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The Division of Animal Health shall have the authority to destroy or order sent to slaughter any animals it deems necessary to prevent the spread of the diseases that threaten the viability of the industry. For each animal slaughtered to prevent the spread of disease, the owner shall receive the net proceeds, if any, of the sale of the animal and in addition, if funds are available shall be paid an indemnity not to exceed the market value of the animal, if funds for such indemnity are provided.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 1 - REPORTABLE DISEASES › Section 2:2-1.5 - Notice of existence of dangerous diseases

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Any veterinarian or other person (including but not limited to any auctioneer, broker, dealer, licensed swine farmer, racing commission official, extension agent, etc.) who shall gain knowledge of the existence or suspected existence of such diseases, as set forth in 2:2-1.1, within the State shall notify the Department of Agriculture without delay, and in any case within 48 hours.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.1 - Scope

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This subchapter concerns vaccination, testing, quarantine, disposition of reactors, and indemnification of brucellosis reactors. All rules apply to bovine animals. Milk-producing goats and swine are exempt from the requirements for official vaccination, but all other rules must be met. Except as otherwise indicated, swine are subject to all rules in this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.2 - Official calfhood Brucella vaccination

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Only USDA-approved Brucella vaccine shall be used for official calfhood Brucella vaccination. Such dosage shall be administered in conformity with the uniform methods and rules of the bovine brucellosis eradication program as published by the United States Department of Agriculture APHIS 91-45-013.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.3 - Vaccination of female bovine animals

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(a) Female bovine animals will be considered to be officially calfhood Brucella vaccinated only when all of the requirements below are met:
1. Approved Brucella abortus vaccine shall be properly injected before the expiration date of the vaccine;
2. The calves shall be four through eight months of age or from 120 to 365 days when vaccinated;
3. The vaccinated calves shall be identified by an ear tag or tattoo and marked as officially calfhood Brucella vaccinated animals by a special tattoo as prescribed by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture; and
4. A vaccination report shall be submitted within 15 days of vaccination to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture on forms provided by it.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.4 - Conformity of brucellosis tests with Federal methods

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The official brucellosis tests shall be conducted in conformity with the uniform methods and rules of the bovine brucellosis eradication program as published by the United States Department of Agriculture APHIS 91-45-013, as revised. Copies are filed with and may be received by writing to: State Veterinarian's Office, Division of Animal Health, NJ Department of Agriculture, NJPHEAL, PO Box 400, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0400.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.5 - Tests conducted by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture

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(a) Official tests for brucellosis shall be conducted only by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture or other officially authorized personnel under the Department's supervision.
(b) No brucellosis test shall be conducted without written permission of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.6 - Department or accredited veterinarians to draw blood samples

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Blood samples for official brucellosis tests shall be drawn by New Jersey Department of Agriculture personnel or by accredited veterinarians under its supervision.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.7 - Herd owner responsibilities: employing private veterinarian

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(a) The owner or custodian of any herd shall stable all animals eligible for test and shall provide proper restraint for the collection of blood samples by the veterinarian.
(b) If the owner refuses to permit an authorized veterinarian to draw blood samples for an official brucellosis test, he or she may employ an accredited private veterinary practitioner to draw the blood samples within a specified time. This testing shall be accomplished at no cost to the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.8 - Identification of animals

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(a) Each animal shall be identified by an official ear tag or breed registration tattoo.
(b) Under unusual circumstances, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture may grant permission to identify animals by other means.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.9 - Times established for brucellosis tests

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(a) The New Jersey Department of Agriculture may subject any herds to a blood test for brucellosis whenever it is deemed necessary.
(b) Officially vaccinated dairy heifers under 20 months of age and heifers of the beef breeds under 24 months except those that are parturient, springers or post-parturient need not be routinely tested.
(c) All dairy herds producing milk for sale shall be brucellosis ring tested at a minimum, every six months.
(d) All MCI test eligible cattle as defined in the USDA, APHIS-91-1 are to be back tagged when presented to any auction market. The Department shall supply the necessary tags and glue. Auction markets shall be responsible for correlation in their market records of back tag numbers with their market method of identifying individual cattle. Back tags may be applied at locations other than auction markets when the Department deems its advisable.
(e) Market swine for slaughter: All breeding swine, sows, and boars over six months of age shall be individually identified as to herd of origin before mixing with other swine. Such identification shall be by either slap tattoo, official ear tags or other approved identification. The auction market shall be responsible for correlation in their market records of tattoos, individual ear tags or other approved identification with their market method of identification. The market shall be responsible for recording the farm or herd of origin of all swine so identified and shall be responsible for maintenance of these records.
(f) Swine herds: The complete herd test shall include all breeding swine over six months of age. All swine being held for slaughter purposes are exempt from herd test requirements and shall be maintained separate and apart from breeding swine. All swine tested shall be identified with an official ear tag, tattoo, or other permanent identification, as permitted by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.10 - Blood tests on suspicious reaction

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All herds of cattle with suspicious reaction to the brucellosis ring test of the milk shall be subjected to immediate blood tests for brucellosis.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.11 - Quarantine on disclosure of brucellosis reactor

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Any herd in which a brucellosis reactor or reactors are disclosed shall be quarantined. Any brucellosis suspect shall be quarantined until epidemiology or further testing determines the status of the individual animal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.12 - Conditions for quarantine release

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(a) For other than cattle and swine, a herd quarantined for brucellosis shall remain under quarantine until the following conditions have been met, at which time a written release from quarantine shall be issued.
1. The reactor or reactors have been sent to slaughter.
2. The barn or barns and stable area have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
3. The herd has passed at least three consecutive negative tests. The first test shall not be conducted less than 30 days after the reactor or reactors are removed for slaughter. The second test shall not be conducted less than 30 days after the first negative test. The third retest shall be conducted not less than 60 days after the second negative test.
4. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is satisfied that the aforementioned conditions have been met and that the infection no longer exists.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.13 - Tagging, segregation and slaughter of brucellosis reactors

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(a) All cattle, goats and swine positive to an official brucellosis test shall not again be presented for test, but shall be immediately identified as set forth in the recommended rules and regulations in USDA, APHIS-91-1 (see 2:2-2.1 2(b)).
(b) All cattle, goats and swine positive to an official brucellosis test shall be moved to slaughter within 15 days under a permit issued by the Department of Agriculture.
(c) Such reactors shall be moved only to livestock auction markets or to slaughtering establishments approved by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.14 - Brucellosis reactor eligible for indemnification

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) To be eligible for indemnity, a brucellosis reactor must meet all the requirements of this subchapter, including the following conditions:
1. Have previously been tested in New Jersey without positive reaction; have been born in New Jersey and was not previously old enough to be subjected to a brucellosis test; or have been officially calfhood brucella vaccinated and was not previously old enough to be subjected to a brucellosis test.
2. If moved into New Jersey from another state or country, have been moved in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and have passed an official test in New Jersey.
3. Never was brucella vaccinated at 12 months of age or older.
4. Have been slaughtered within 15 days of appraisal. Under unusual circumstances, this period may be extended to 30 days.
5. The barn or barns and stable area have been properly cleaned and disinfected within 15 days from the time the reactors were removed. Under unusual circumstances, this period may be extended to 30 days.
6. Have on file with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture an acceptable official report concerning salvage and post-mortem inspection of the animal, and cleaning and disinfection of the premises.
7. If reactors are eligible for indemnity, they shall be moved to an auction market for sale, or three bids in writing must be obtained, and the animals must be sold to the highest bidder.
8. All female cattle are to have been officially calfhood brucella vaccinated and bear proof of such vaccination. The following items shall constitute proof of vaccination.
i. An official vaccination tattoo;
ii. An official ear tag;
iii. An official vaccination certificate; or
iv. An official interstate health certificate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.15 - Market cattle and goats to go to immediate slaughter

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All cattle not born in New Jersey and exceeding 500 pounds in weight and all goats delivered to any regularly established auction market shall be consigned for immediate slaughter purposes only. The buyer will keep the above mentioned animals isolated from all other farm stock and will slaughter or present for slaughter at a recognized slaughter establishment within 15 days of the purchase date.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.16 - Swine brucellosis

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Eradication of brucellosis from swine breeding herds in New Jersey shall be conducted by the swine owner in conformity with the recommended uniform methods and rules in USDA, APHIS 91-55-042, Part IV, with the cooperation and supervision of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (see N.J.A.C. 2:2-2.12(b)).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.17 - Swine brucellosis: testing of swine moved intrastate

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Swine moved intrastate for breeding or exhibition purposes must be tested negative to a brucellosis test within 30 days prior to movement. Swine originating from a Brucellosis Validated Free herd are exempt from this requirement. Form DAH 111 or a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must accompany swine for movement intrastate with the test dates or validation dates stated on the certificate. These forms can be obtained from the Division of Animal Health, PO Box 400 , Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0400.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-2.18 - Brucellosis testing for intrastate movement

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(a) All test eligible cattle moving between herds intrastate must be negative to an official test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to movement. Exempt from testing are:
1. Cattle originating from certified brucellosis-free herds;
2. Official calfhood vaccinates under 18 months of age; and
3. Steers and spayed heifers.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM › Subchapter 3 - TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION › Section 2:2-3.1 - Scope of subchapter, statutory authorization

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The program for control and eradication of bovine tuberculosis is largely delineated by law, 4:5-1 et seq. This subchapter supplements the provisions of the law and are established under authority there provided.