Relates to the management, development, and funding of the commercial shellfish aquaculture industry; establishes a director of aquacultural and maricultural resources position in the department of agriculture and markets.
Exempts from prohibition on taking of shellfish on Sunday certain shellfish aquaculturalists with commercial shellfish aquaculture permits who use predator screening systems.
Creates a shellfish hatchery program established by the department of environmental management to foster sustainable development and resiliency of the state's shellfish industry.
Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $25,000 appropriation.
Directs the department of agriculture and markets to increase the number of regional farmers' markets for the direct marketing of foods and produce produced in the state.
Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $25,000 appropriation.