SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 4128

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  NOVEMBER 15, 2021

      The Senate Environment and Energy Committee favorably reports Senate Bill No. 4128.

      This bill requires that only fruits and vegetables grown, harvested, and packaged in the State may be labeled by food retailers as “locally grown,” “locally harvested,” “locally-sourced,” or local to the State.  Any food retailer that violates the provisions in the bill would be subject to a penalty of not less than $100 or more than $200.  Each piece of fruit or vegetable improperly labeled by a food retailer would constitute a separate violation.