New Jersey § 4:1-50

§ 4:1-50.

a. There is established the “New Jersey One Health Task Force” in the Department of

Agriculture. The purpose of the task force shall be to develop a strategic plan to promote inter-disciplinary

communication and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, and other scientific

professionals and State agencies, with the goal of promoting the health and well-being

of the State's residents, animals, and environment. b. The goals and responsibilities of the task force shall include, but are not limited

to: (1) development of a plan to promote inter-disciplinary communication and collaboration

between human, animal, and environment health professionals; (2) development of protocols for the response to, and recovery from, zoonotic disease

outbreaks in animals and humans; (3) development of better diagnostic tests for zoonotic, vector-borne, and environmental

diseases; (4) collaboration among disciplines for development of effective xenosurveillance

to identify genetic signatures of pathogens in vertebrates; (5) promotion of and education concerning judicious antibiotic use by human, veterinary,

and agriculture health professionals; (6) investigation of antibiotic alternatives, such as bacteriophage therapy; (7) coordination and collaboration among appropriate entities to develop new approaches

to reduce hazards to human and animal health and to address public health threats

in a manner that prevents duplication; and (8) educational and outreach initiatives to promote the One Health approach across

State government agencies, the State's academic and research institutions, nongovernmental

organizations, and private entities. c. In executing its responsibilities, the task force shall identify and partner with

academic institutions and nongovernmental organizations in the State and consult with

associations, organizations, and individuals who are knowledgeable about the One Health

initiative.