New Jersey § 18a:33-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:33-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:33-20.
a. As used in this section, “ community garden ” means public or private land upon which individuals have the opportunity to garden
on pieces of land that they do not individually own. b. Consistent with all other applicable laws, a school district may serve to students
fresh produce that has been grown in a community garden, provided that: (1) the soil in the community garden has been tested for contaminants and is safe
for growing food for student consumption; (2) water sources used for the community garden have been tested for contaminants
and are safe for growing food for student consumption; (3) the produce has been handled, stored, transported, and prepared safely and in
accordance with applicable federal, State, and local health and sanitation requirements;
and (4) such other criteria as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture are met. c. A school district and its employees shall be immune from any civil liability arising
from good faith actions in the serving of produce from a community garden in accordance
with the requirements of this act. d. The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Board of Education,
shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968,
c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. 1 1
L.2013, c. 249.
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