N.J. Stat. § 4:11-28: Filing with secretary of claims against licensee

Upon default of any licensee in the payment of any money due to any grower, the grower may file with the secretary, upon a form prescribed by him, a verified statement of his claim. If the grower has reduced his claim to judgment a transcript of the judgment shall be filed with the secretary. Such statement may be filed at any time during the period of the license and within ninety days from the termination of such period, for debts contracted during such licensed period.