NJ A3034

Requires the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote aquaculture products (farm-raised fish and shellfish) through the existing Jersey Fresh Program

Mandates the department develop a quality grading system specific to aquaculture products, distinct from wild-caught seafood, consistent with grading standards used for other agricultural commodities

Establishes an annual appropriation of $25,000 from the General Fund specifically for advertising and promoting aquaculture products under the Jersey Fresh Program

Defines aquaculture products as fish or shellfish produced in New Jersey or State waters through aquaculture methods as defined in the New Jersey Aquaculture Development Act

Amended from original version, which proposed $100,000 in annual funding plus a separate initial $100,000 appropriation