S 4273 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Modifies definition of "aquaculture" throughout State law to include construction of facilities and appurtenant structures.

This bill modifies the definition of "aquaculture" in New Jersey state law to explicitly include the construction of facilities and appurtenant structures, which are currently excluded from the definition. The change would clarify that facilities like hatcheries, processing centers, and equipment storage are part of aquaculture operations, not separate construction projects regulated under other laws. This policy change applies to multiple state laws that define aquaculture, ensuring consistent treatment across different regulatory contexts. The goal is to provide regulatory clarity to support New Jersey's aquaculture industry, which includes shellfish farming and other aquatic farming activities.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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