Title 4, Title 4: AGRICULTURE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

4:2A-7. Registration of present breeders; time Any person presently engaged in raising or breeding nutria shall have 90 days from the effective date of this act within which to register with the department. L.1962, c. 126, s. 7.

4:3-1. Annual educational program and exhibits For the purpose of encouraging the development of commercial poultry and egg production in this state along sound economic lines, the department of agriculture may co-operate with the executive committee of the New Jersey State Poult…

4:3-11.10. Applicability This act shall apply to the marketing of eggs to consumers, institutional consumers and retailers, and to other purchasers in accordance with grades established therefor as provided hereunder. L.1965, c. 94, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.

4:3-11.11. Definitions As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires a different construction: (a) "Eggs" means eggs in the shell that are the product of domesticated chickens. (b) "Consumers" means any person who acquires eggs for consumption in his own household and …

4:3-11.12. Establishment of standards, grades and size-weight classes; rules and regulations The State board shall, by rules and regulations, establish standards, grades, and size-weight classes, which may be modeled on the standards, grades or size-weight classes developed by th…

4:3-11.13. Marking containers; signs and devices; term "fresh eggs" ; fraudulent or misleading representations; letters and numerals (a) The container in which any eggs are marketed in this State shall bear prominently on the outside portion thereof: (1) The grade of the eggs. (2…

4:3-11.14. Delivery of invoice to retailer or institutional consumer; contents; filing Any person marketing eggs to a retailer or institutional consumer shall furnish to such purchaser at the time of delivery of the eggs an invoice showing the date of sale, name and address of th…

4:3-11.15. Temperature and humidity for keeping eggs; clean packaging; sanitary regulations; applicability of other laws (a) Any person assembling, transporting, marketing, or processing eggs for marketing shall keep the eggs at a temperature not higher than 60 degrees Fahrenheit…

4:3-11.16. Stop sale orders If, after inspection, the secretary determines that any eggs are being offered, displayed, stored, processed, or transported in violation of this act, the secretary may issue a stop sale order as to such eggs directed to the owner or custodian thereof.…

4:3-11.17. Confiscation of eggs 8. Any eggs marketed in violation of any provision of this act may be confiscated by a summary proceeding instituted by the secretary. The Superior Court or the municipal court having jurisdiction in the municipality in which such eggs are found sh…

4:3-11.18. Complaint; warrant 1. Upon the filing of the verified complaint the court may issue a warrant directed to the sheriff of the county or other peace officer, commanding such officer to seize and take in his possession the eggs described in the complaint, and bring the sa…

4:3-11.19. Confiscation and disposal in event of violation; disposition of proceeds of sale If upon the hearing it shall appear that the marketing of the eggs was in violation of any of the provisions of this act, they shall be confiscated and disposed of by destruction or sale a…

4:3-11.20. Delivery of eggs to owner for sale or distribution in compliance with law In case the eggs seized are of such a character that they may be sold or distributed in compliance with this act, upon the recommendation of the secretary, the court may order such eggs delivered…

4:3-11.21. Inspection and examination of eggs, equipment, facilities or records The secretary acting by any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent, may enter on or into any premises or any vehicle wherein eggs are bought, stored, sold, offered for sale, processed, or transpo…

4:3-11.22. Rules and regulations The State board in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act" (P.L.1968, c. 410, C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) may adopt and promulgate, from time to time, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer and implement this act. Said ru…

4:3-11.23. Violations, penalties; enforcement 14. Any person who violates any provision of this act, or the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00 for the first offense and a penalty of not less th…

4:3-11.23a. Violations; hearing; penalty Upon receiving any information of a violation of any provision of P.L.1965, c. 94 (C. 4:3-11.10 et seq.) or of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted thereunder, the secretary or any agent designated by him for such purpose, is empo…

4:3-11.24. Injunctive relief The secretary may institute an action in the Superior Court for injunctive relief to prevent and restrain any violation of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the act. L.1965, c. 94, s. 15, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.

4:3-11.25. Other remedies The institution of proceedings for the application of any remedy available pursuant to this act, or the issuance of any order on account thereof, or the imposition of any fine or penalty pursuant to this act shall not operate as a bar or limitation to th…

4:3-11.26. Repeal Sections 4:3-3 to 4:3-11 of the Revised Statutes, inclusive, and "An act regulating the buying or receiving, and selling of shell eggs for human consumption; providing restrictions concerning the improper use of the name, in whole or in part, of the State of New…

4:3-11.27. Cooperation by secretary with other agencies or associations The secretary may cooperate with and enter into agreements with agencies of this and other states, the Federal Government and private associations in order to carry out the purposes of this act and the act of…

4:3-11.28. Severability The provisions of this act are severable, if any provision, or application of any provision, of this act or the act of which this act is amendatory and supplementary is held invalid by any court, the holding or judgment shall not affect the remaining provi…

4:3-12. Permit for sale of baby chicks Before any baby chicks are offered for sale at any auction or auction sale barn or community sale, except public sales conducted by farmers selling baby chicks reared on their own premises, a permit shall be secured from the Secretary of Agr…

4:3-13. Application for permit; contents; fee; discretion in granting or denying permit Any person who desires to offer baby chicks for sale at any auction or auction sale barn or community sale, shall apply for a permit so to do to the secretary of agriculture on a form which sh…

4:3-14. Labeling of crates, coops, etc. Before any such chicks are offered for sale, or sold, each box, crate, coop or other container shall be plainly labeled with appropriate statements designating the kind and number of chicks in each such container, the date on which such chi…

4:3-15. Statement to Secretary of Agriculture by person who conducted sale Within three days after the sale shall have been held, the person who conducted the sale shall send a statement to the Secretary of Agriculture giving a complete list of the number and kind of baby chicks …

4:3-16. Definitions The term "baby chick" as used in this act means any domestic fowl under the age of six weeks. The term "person" included also firms and corporations. L.1938, c. 82, p. 201, s. 5.

4:3-17. Violation of act or regulations as misdemeanor Any person who violates any provision of this act, or the regulations made under this act for carrying out its provisions, or who fails or refuses to comply with or with intent to deceive, or who answers or reports falsely in…

4:3-18. Penalties; recovery; jurisdiction 7. Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this act shall for the first offense be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and for any subsequent offense shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding…

4:3-19. Regulations The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make and promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1938, c. 82, p. 202, s. 8.

4:3-2. Rules; problems near populous areas The department of agriculture shall establish rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of this article. Pursuant to such rules the department shall devote particular attention to the specific problems in connection w…

4:4-20.1. Short title This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Commercial Feed Law of 1970." L.1970, c. 338, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

4:4-20.10. Rules and regulations a. The State board is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations for commercial feeds and pet foods as are specifically authorized in this act and such other reasonable rules and regulations as it may deem necessary and proper for the eff…

4:4-20.11. Inspection, sampling, and analysis a. For the purpose of enforcement of this act, and in order to determine whether its provisions have been complied with, including whether or not any operations may be subject to such provisions, officers or employees duly designated …

4:4-20.12. Detained commercial feeds a. "Withdrawal from distribution" orders: When the State Chemist or his authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this act or any of the prescribed…

4:4-20.13 Penalties 13. Penalties. a. Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or who shall impede, hinder, or otherwise prevent, or attempt to prevent, said secretary or his duly authorized agent in p…

4:4-20.14. Cooperation with other entities The secretary may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this State, other states, agencies of the Federal Government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this act.…

4:4-20.15. Publication The State Chemist shall publish at least annually, in such forms as he may deem proper, information concerning the sales of commercial feeds, together with such data on their production and use as he may consider advisable, and a report of the results of th…

4:4-20.16. Constitutionality If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this act shall for any reason be judged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operation t…

4:4-20.2. Enforcing official This act shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture of the State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the "department." L.1970, c. 338, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.

4:4-20.3. Definitions of words and terms As used in this act: a. "Person" means individual, partnership, corporation and association. b. "Distribute" means to offer for sale, sell, exchange, or barter, commercial feed; or to supply, furnish, or otherwise provide commercial feed t…

4:4-20.4 Registration; fee 4. a. Every person engaged in the manufacture of commercial feed or customer formula feed to be distributed in this State shall on January 1 of each year, or prior to manufacture or distribution of such feed, register each facility on a form furnished b…

4:4-20.5. Labeling A commercial feed shall be labeled as follows: a. In case of a commercial feed, except a customer formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label bearing the following information: (1) The net weight or contents as provided by regulation. (2) The product name …

4:4-20.6. Misbranding A commercial feed shall be deemed to be misbranded: a. If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. b. If it is distributed under the name of another commercial feed. c. If it is not labeled as required in section 5 of this act. d. If it purport…

4:4-20.7. Adulteration A commercial feed shall be deemed to be adulterated: a. (1) If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance, such commercial feed shall not be consid…

4:4-20.8. Prohibited acts The following acts are prohibited in the State of New Jersey: a. The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded. b. The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed. c. The distribution of agricultural comm…