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NJ S912

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes farmers and other persons in New Jersey to use ground-harvested fruit (fruit that has fallen or been dropped from trees) to produce alcohol, cider, baked goods, and other value-added products for sale or distribution

  • Requires all final products made from ground-harvested fruit to be pasteurized or otherwise treated to destroy microorganisms that could cause disease, spoilage, or undesirable fermentation before sale

  • Permits the sale and distribution of ground-harvested fruit to third parties for food processing, provided those parties comply with the pasteurization and treatment requirements

  • Authorizes the Department of Health to confiscate, condemn, and destroy products containing ground-harvested fruit that have not been properly pasteurized or treated as required

  • Directs the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to jointly adopt implementing regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act

Legislative Description

Authorizes farmers and other persons to use, sell, and distribute ground-harvested fruit for purposes of value-added product processing and production.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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