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NJ S2200
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Creates a three-year pilot program providing tax credits against corporation business tax and gross income tax for commercial farm operators who donate fruits or vegetables fit for human consumption to New Jersey charitable organizations
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Tax credit equals 50% of the wholesale value of donated produce, capped at $5,000 per farm operator per year, with total program credits limited to $100,000 annually across all participants
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Wholesale value is determined using quantity-weighted average wholesale sales prices from the farm operator's sales or, if unavailable, average prices from the nearest terminal market using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data
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Charitable organizations must provide written statements documenting donations, and the Secretary of Agriculture must establish monthly wholesale values and approve submissions before the Division of Taxation issues credits
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Requires annual reports on program utilization including number of participants, credit amounts claimed, geographic distribution, and recommendations on whether to continue the program and potentially increase the credit percentage
Legislative Description
Creates pilot program to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations made by commercial farm operators.
Appropriations
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
3/24/2025