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NJ S1222
NJ S1222Directs Department of Agriculture to establish Jersey Fresh sales pilot program; appropriates $500,000.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to establish three-year pilot program to create at least three locations in the State that sell exclusively Jersey Fresh products. The bill appropriates $500,000 for this purpose. Under the bill, the department would publish a request for proposals for prospective proprietors of the Jersey Fresh venues, which may be freestanding stores, kiosks, counters, or vending machines. The bill directs the department to place the venues at highly trafficked State facilities such as tollway service areas, rail stations, State Parks, airports, museums, and event centers, or at other locations at the discretion of the department. The bill requires that Jersey Fresh venues sell only products that have been approved for participation in the Jersey Fresh Program. This includes "Jersey Fresh" for fruits and vegetables, "Jersey Seafood" for aquacultured and wild-caught fish and shellfish, and "Made with Jersey Fresh" for processed food made with State-sourced agricultural products.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a three-year pilot program to create at least three locations in the State that sell exclusively "Jersey Fresh" products, which include fruits, vegetables, seafood, and processed foods made with State-sourced agricultural products. The bill appropriates $500,000 for this purpose and directs the department to publish a request for proposals for prospective proprietors of the Jersey Fresh venues, which may be freestanding stores, kiosks, counters, or vending machines located at highly trafficked State facilities such as tollway service areas, rail stations, State Parks, airports, museums, and event centers. The bill also requires the department to submit a report to the Legislature after two years summarizing the program, identifying the venues and their proprietors, providing the costs and estimated benefits, and offering recommendations for legislative action to promote agricultural tourism and the sale of agricultural goods produced in the State.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1222 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1222_I1.HTM |
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