N.J. Admin. Code § 2:71-1.39

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 2:71-1.39 - Use of the New Jersey map symbol on egg packages and in advertising

(a) "Map symbol" as used in this regulation shall mean any reasonable reproduction of the geographic outline of the State of New Jersey.

(b) The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has approved the use of the New Jersey map symbol under provisions of 4:10-5 as an official emblem for identifying New Jersey produced eggs.

(c) Only those persons, firms, partnerships, corporations or associations licensed to use the map symbol shall be permitted to attach or have it imprinted upon a panel of the container in which the eggs are to be marketed or to employ its use in advertising or in any manner whatsoever. Layout of proposed containers to be used for the marketing of map symbol eggs shall be submitted for approval by the Division of Marketing and Development, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, in advance of their manufacture and use.

(d) Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association wishing to employ the map symbol to be used in marketing New Jersey produced eggs shall make application to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for a license to do so. The application shall be made in writing, upon a form provided by the department for this purpose. The application shall reveal such information as is deemed necessary for enforcement of the map symbol program. Information given in the application shall be held confidential.

(e) All applications approved for issuance of license shall have the license granted for the period of one year commencing July 1. Licenses shall be renewed annually upon application filed with the Department 60 days prior to the date of July 1.

(f) All eggs to be packed in cartons or containers bearing the map symbol shall be those produced on New Jersey farms and packed within the State of New Jersey.

(g) All license holders or packers designated by them shall maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the names and addresses of the egg producers from whom they obtain eggs for purposes of packaging in containers bearing the map symbol. Accurate records of all eggs received and those eggs packaged in containers bearing the map symbol shall be maintained and available for examination at all reasonable hours of a normal workday by any representative of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

(h) In the event the licensee permits the distribution of map symbol eggs to be performed by persons other than himself, it shall be necessary that he file with the Department of Agriculture the names and addresses of those who perform such distribution.

(i) When a license holder discontinues use of the map symbol or fails to renew his license when required, he shall be prohibited from its use in any manner, to include stationery, forms, advertising on billboards or other signs or on trucks or car panels.

(j) Misuse of the map symbol shall subject the violator to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:3-11.2 3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:71-1.39

R.1973 d.356, effective 12/18/1973.
See: 5 New Jersey Register 362(a), 6 New Jersey Register 2(a).
Amended by R.1978 d.402, effective 11/21/1978.
See: 10 New Jersey Register 416(a), 11 New Jersey Register 2(b).
Amended by R.1979 d.229, effective 7/1/1979.
See: 11 New Jersey Register 222(b), 11 New Jersey Register 315(c).