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A 3899

Creates pilot program to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations made by commercial farm operators.*

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Bailey and 9 co-sponsors

New Jersey creates tax credit pilot program rewarding commercial farms for donating fresh produce to food assistance programs.

Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3899

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3899 establishes a pilot program in New Jersey that offers tax credits to commercial farm operators who donate fruits and vegetables to food assistance programs. The credits would be applied against both corporation business tax and gross income tax liabilities, incentivizing charitable food donations from agricultural producers.

Why is this important

Food insecurity remains a significant issue in New Jersey, and this bill addresses it by leveraging tax incentives to increase produce donations from farms that might otherwise dispose of surplus crops. The approach aims to simultaneously support food-insecure populations and reduce agricultural waste while potentially providing tax savings to participating farm operators.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax revenue impact: Critics may argue the state loses tax revenue through these credits, potentially offsetting any social benefit, particularly if donation values are overstated
  • Program scope and effectiveness: Questions about whether a pilot program provides sufficient scale to meaningfully address food insecurity or if it primarily benefits larger commercial operations
  • Definition and verification: Ambiguity over how "value" of donations is determined and verified could create compliance challenges and potential for abuse
  • Equity concerns: The program may disproportionately benefit farms in certain regions or of certain sizes, creating uneven agricultural incentives across the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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