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NJ A5939

NJ A5939
Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities.

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Introduced
07/24/2025
In Committee
07/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would transfer the authority of all on-farm dairy processing inspection activities from the Department of Health to the Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture would be required to collaborate with the Department of Health and local boards of health to oversee all on-farm dairy processing activities.

AI Summary

This bill transfers the responsibility for inspecting on-farm dairy processing operations from the Department of Health to the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, the Department of Agriculture will now have the jurisdiction and authority to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities, and will be required to collaborate with the Department of Health and local boards of health in overseeing these activities. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement this transfer of responsibility, using the Administrative Procedure Act as a guideline. The legislation aims to consolidate dairy processing inspection duties under a single state department, potentially streamlining regulatory oversight and ensuring consistent inspection practices for on-farm dairy processing operations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 07/24/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5939
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5939_I1.HTM
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