Directs New Jersey Department of Agriculture to promote state aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $100,000.
The bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote aquaculture products, specifically fish and shellfish produced in the state or state waters, as part of the Jersey Fresh Program. It establishes an annual appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund to support this promotion, in addition to any other funds allocated to the Jersey Fresh Program. The department is also required to develop a quality grading system specific to aquaculture products, distinct from wild-caught seafood products, to ensure compliance with established standards.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.