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NJ A4047
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clinton Calabrese
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AI Summary
- Creates exemption from New Jersey's Sunday shellfish harvesting ban for commercial shellfish aquaculturalists who use predator screening systems on leased aquaculture lands
- Amends P.L.2023, c.137 to add "predator screening systems" to the definition of "structural aquaculture," which already includes rack and bag systems, bottom cage systems, suspended/floating systems, and nursery systems
- Requires Sunday harvesting to occur only between sunrise and sunset and only for commercial sale purposes, not for trade, barter, or personal consumption
- Shellfish aquaculturalists must hold a valid commercial shellfish aquaculture permit and comply with all applicable harvest rules and regulations
- Sponsored by Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese (District 36, Bergen and Passaic); introduced February 12, 2026 and amended by Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on March 9, 2026
Legislative Description
Exempts from prohibition on taking of shellfish on Sunday certain shellfish aquaculturalists with commercial shellfish aquaculture permits who use predator screening systems.
Commerce and Economic Development
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Economic Development3/9/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/12/2026
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