S 3268 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.

This bill allows landowners to host agriculture-related events on preserved farmland by requiring a permit from the county agriculture development board. It limits farms to four such events per year, each lasting no more than one week or weekend, and ensures events only temporarily disturb farming activities without interfering with future agricultural use. Eligible events include seasonal festivals like hay bale races, pumpkin festivals, or flower shows that highlight farm products or practices. The bill clarifies that permitted events do not violate existing farmland preservation deed restrictions, provided all permit terms are followed. This applies specifically to land protected under New Jersey's farmland preservation laws.
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Introduced May 16, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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