New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4818: Shellfish aquaculture agritourism-require Dept of Agriculture develop guidance
Status: In committee, October 15, 2026
Requires Department of Agriculture to develop guidance on shellfish aquaculture agritourism.
What the bill says
An Act concerning shellfish aquaculture agritourism and supplementing Title 4 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, October 15, 2026:
An Act concerning shellfish aquaculture agritourism and supplementing Title 4 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Aquaculture Advisory Council, the Office of Aquaculture Coordination, the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring within the Department of Environmental Protection, and any other appropriate State office or agency, shall develop and provide guidance on shellfish aquaculture agritourism practices for use by aquatic farmers and shellfish dealers. The guidance required pursuant to this subsection shall comply with the applicable federal, State, and local regulations concerning aquaculture and agritourism. b. The agritourism guidance issued by the department and council, pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of this act, shall provide information on resources which support the shellfish aquaculture agritourism industry, which may include, but not be limited to: (1) meeting applicable farming and food safety requirements; (2) diversifying species grown; (3) conforming with handling requirements at harvest; (4) providing in-person experiences of shellfish farming; (5) improving access to agritourism markets; (6) developing the aquaculture workforce; (7) financing aquaculture agritourism; and (8) navigating the federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations that impact the agritourism and aquaculture industries in New Jersey. 2. The Department of Agriculture shall publish any guidance developed pursuant …
Sponsors
- John J. Burzichelli (D, 3) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SEG
Subjects: ENVIRONMENT - FISH AND WILDLIFE
Common questions
- What is S4818?
- S4818 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Shellfish aquaculture agritourism-require Dept of Agriculture develop guidance.
- What does S4818 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning shellfish aquaculture agritourism and supplementing Title 4 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of S4818?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SEG (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4818?
- John J. Burzichelli (D, 3).
- Where is the official record for S4818?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4818
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