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NJ S1888

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement a publicity and marketing program for community supported agriculture (CSA) within 180 days of enactment, including a searchable website listing all CSA programs and participating farms statewide

  • Establishes "Community Supported Agriculture Week" to be observed annually during the last full week in February, with promotional events at farms, schools, farmers' markets, and community organizations

  • Mandates the creation of distinct promotional labels for CSA-marketed agricultural products, which may incorporate the Jersey Fresh designation and official state map symbol

  • Expands the existing "New Jersey Farm to School Program" to encourage schools to participate as CSA subscribers and incorporate CSA education into school curricula

  • Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to solicit and receive funds for CSA promotion, with monies deposited into the existing "New Jersey Farm Products Publicity Fund" to cover advertising, labeling, and implementation expenses

Legislative Description

Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

12/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/4/2025
Law and Public Safety1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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