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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows producers to sell freshly-baked products at farm markets that are offered in wrapped or covered containers, for sanitation purposes, without being weighed. Under current law, all articles of food that are capable of being measured and sold by dry capacity measure are required to be sold based on the avoirdupois net weight or numerical count only. However, an exception is made for articles of food offered for sale by bona fide farmers at a farm market, but only if the food is in open or uncovered standard containers. This bill clarifies that the law does not apply to certain articles of food offered for sale at a farm market by producers of baked goods that are offered in covered or wrapped containers for health or sanitation purposes. The bill defines "producer" as a baker of freshly baked or made products, including but not limited to cakes, cookies, desserts, muffins, pastries, pies, treats, or other baked goods, excluding bread.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Jersey law concerning the sale of food items by weight or count, specifically to allow producers of freshly baked goods, excluding bread, to sell their products at farm markets in covered or wrapped containers for health and sanitation purposes without needing to weigh them. Previously, most food items capable of being measured by dry capacity had to be sold by avoirdupois net weight (a standard system of weight) or numerical count, with an exception for farmers selling at farm markets only if the food was in open containers. This bill clarifies that this exception now includes baked goods sold by "producers," defined as bakers of items like cakes, cookies, and pastries, when these items are packaged to maintain freshness and hygiene. The bill also adjusts penalties for violations of these sales regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3166 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3166_I1.HTM |
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