54:47D-3.Ā  Imposition of tax;Ā  rate;Ā  exemption There is hereby levied and imposed upon any sale, delivery, or use of applesĀ  produced within the State an excise tax at the rate of $0.03 for each bushelĀ  when sold for marketing as fresh apples;Ā  $0.03 per hundredweight when sold forĀ  processing other than for cider or apple juice.

Any grower or gardener who produces 500 bushels or less of apples annually shall be exempt from the levy imposed by this act.

L.1959, c. 80, p. 202, s. 3.
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