Authorizes farmers and other persons to use, sell, and distribute ground-harvested fruit for purposes of value-added product processing and production.
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Overview
This bill allows farmers and other individuals in New Jersey to utilize fallen or dropped fruit (ground-harvested fruit) for creating value-added products like alcohol, cider, or baked goods. It permits the sale and distribution of this fruit to others for use in food production, provided the final products are properly pasteurized or treated to eliminate harmful microorganisms. The bill also establishes penalties for selling unpasteurized products containing ground-harvested fruit.
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Michael Testa
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