New JerseyAgriculture department would guide shellfish farm tourism
If enacted, the measure would direct New Jersey's agriculture department to develop shellfish farm tourism guidance and share it online and by email.
What it does
The Department of Agriculture would create guidance for shellfish farmers and dealers on offering farm visits and other tourism activities, while following applicable laws and rules.
The department would post the guidance online and email it each year to holders of shellfish dealer certifications and aquatic farmer licenses.
Argument forFarmers and dealers could find practical help with food safety, farm visits and reaching agritourism customers in one place.
Argument againstAnnual guidance sent only by email could be missed by farmers and dealers who do not regularly check email.
More detail
The Department of Agriculture would develop and provide shellfish farm tourism guidance with input from specified state offices and agencies. The guidance is for aquatic farmers and shellfish dealers and must be developed in consultation with the Aquaculture Advisory Council, the Office of Aquaculture Coordination, the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, the Department of Health and other appropriate state offices or agencies. The guidance must follow applicable federal, state and local rules. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
The Department of Agriculture would post the guidance online and email a copy each year to specified license and certificate holders. The yearly email would go to each holder of a shellfish dealer certification or aquatic farmer license under the New Jersey Aquaculture Development Act. The department must send the email once a year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth CommitteeLatest
- Sep 24Passed by the Assembly (73-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Sep 17Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Sep 10Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources CommitteeIntroduced
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