N.J. Admin. Code § 2:72-2.1 - Claim filing procedures

(a) All claims filed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:11-28.1 shall be filed with the Department on forms provided for such purpose and in accordance with the requirements of this section. Each claim form shall be notarized and shall include the following:

1. The grower's name, phone number, and mailing address, including the county;

2. The name and address of the purchaser against whom the claim is made;

3. The amount of the claim;

4. The signature of the grower;

5. The date; and

6. Any other information deemed necessary by the Department.

(b) Forms for filing claims against any commission merchant, dealer or broker are available by contacting the Department at:

New Jersey Department of Agriculture

P.O. Box 330

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330

(c) All claim forms and any accompanying attachments shall be filed with the Department within 90 days from the date when payment was due, in accordance with the following:

1. All claims shall be filed at the following address:

New Jersey Department of Agriculture

P.O. Box 330

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330;

2. Claims will be rejected if not received by the 90th day; and

3. For purposes of determining the 90-day time period, the date payment is due shall be 10 days from the date of the delivery of the agricultural commodity unless the invoice specifies a different payment date, which in no event shall be later than December 31 of the current licensing year.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:72-2.1

Amended by R.2008 d.249, effective 8/18/2008.
See: 40 N.J.R. 2158(a), 40 N.J.R. 4759(b).
In the address in (b) and (c)1, deleted the telephone number.