N.J. Admin. Code § 2:89-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:89-2.1 - Aquatic Farmer License requirements

(a) All producers of cultured aquatic stock who anticipate production of aquacultured products worth $ 2,500 or more annually shall obtain an Aquatic Farmer License from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

1. In order to obtain the benefits provided by the Aquatic Farmer License, it is strongly recommended that all aquaculturists, even those with lower levels of production, obtain a License.

(b) Issuance of said Aquatic Farmer License will be based upon submission to and approval by the NJDA of a properly completed "Aquatic Farmer License Application" containing all information required by these rules. An applicant whose aquatic farm was not in operation as of June 7, 2004 must also show that he or she possesses all State and Federal permits and approvals required for the operations and activities of the aquatic farm.

1. A copy of the application is attached hereto as Appendix A and is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this rule.

(c) Aquatic Farmer Licenses will be effective for a period of five years from June 30 of the year of issuance, provided the licensee complies with the terms of the license and the requirements of State and Federal permits governing the operation. All Aquatic Farmer Licenses will expire on June 30 five years from the calendar year of issuance.

(d) Each licensed aquatic farmer shall be issued a number by the NJDA to be used as a reference for marketing, transport and sale documents.

(e) The Aquatic Farmer License for the possession and ownership of aquacultured organisms is transferable upon approval by the NJDA of a formal written request made within 14 days of the change in ownership, provided that there is no significant change in operations such as a change in genus, system capacity or type of system.

1. If the aquatic farmer operates on an area that is covered by a lease with the State, the NJDA will notify NJDEP within 14 days of receipt of a request for a transfer of ownership.

(f) The owners of an aquaculture facility shall file a revised Aquatic Farmer License application at least 30 days prior to any significant change in operations such as a change in genus, system capacity or type of system. The NJDA shall review and approve or deny a license to the modified operation.

1. A change in production may require the issuance of additional permits by NJDEP or other agency.

2. The NJDA shall notify NJDEP within 14 days of receipt of a revised application for an Aquatic Farmer License.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:89-2.1