Authorizes Secretary of Agriculture to declare agricultural emergency; establishes sales tax holiday on sale of fertilizer during agricultural emergency.
This bill authorizes New Jersey's Secretary of Agriculture to declare an agricultural emergency for up to six months if events like rising fertilizer costs impact farming. During such an emergency, the state would temporarily suspend sales taxes on the retail purchase of fertilizer to help reduce costs for farmers and gardeners. The Secretary has the power to set the specific criteria for declaring an emergency, limit the relief to certain areas of the state, and end the emergency when conditions improve. Additionally, the bill allows tax officials to create necessary rules quickly to implement this tax break while staying compliant with federal agreements.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Andrea Katz
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