This bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to include aquaculture products in its Jersey Fresh Program, which currently promotes state-grown fruits and vegetables. It requires the department to develop a specific quality grading system for aquaculture products, such as fish and shellfish produced in the state or its waters, ensuring these products meet established quality standards. The new grading system will be distinct from that used for wild-caught seafood, aligning with the existing grading protocols for other agricultural commodities.

To support this initiative, the bill appropriates an initial sum of $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the promotion of aquaculture products. Furthermore, it stipulates an annual appropriation of $100,000 for each fiscal year following the bill's effective date, ensuring sustained funding for the marketing efforts of aquaculture products under the Jersey Fresh Program. This funding is in addition to any other resources allocated to the program.