New Jersey A4462 establishes the State as a purchaser of last resort for unsold produce, directing the Department of Agriculture to implement a.

New Jersey A4462 establishes the State as a purchaser of last resort for unsold produce. The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is directed to establish and implement a program for the purchase of unsold produce from farmers and its distribution to food banks, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, adult day care centers, veterans organizations, and other appropriate nonprofit recipients that provide food or meals to the public. The DOA must ensure compliance with any Department of Health rules, regulations, or guidelines concerning the purchase and distribution of food.

New Jersey A4462 establishes the State as a purchaser of last resort for unsold produce, directing the Department of Agriculture to implement a.

New Jersey A4462 establishes the State as a purchaser of last resort for unsold produce. The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is directed to establish and implement a program for the purchase of unsold produce from farmers and its distribution to food banks, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, adult day care centers, veterans organizations, and other appropriate nonprofit recipients that provide food or meals to the public. The DOA must ensure compliance with any Department of Health rules, regulations, or guidelines concerning the purchase and distribution of food.