Bans foreign ownership of agricultural or horticultural land and agricultural woodlands in State.

S 1861 bans foreign governments and foreign persons from owning or acquiring agricultural or horticultural land (including vineyards, orchards, and farms) or agricultural woodlands in New Jersey after its effective date. Existing foreign owners must sell or transfer their land to domestic entities within five years, with a deed requiring the land to remain in agricultural use. The bill defines "foreign person" broadly to include non-U.S. citizens, foreign-owned corporations, and entities controlled by foreign governments. It includes limited exceptions for debt collection, inheritance, or foreclosure, but requires any transferred land to maintain agricultural use via a permanent easement.