Revises elements of offense of agricultural trespass, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.
This New Jersey bill (S 333) expands the legal definition of agricultural trespass to cover more types of farmland and activities. It broadens "lands" to include orchards, nurseries, cranberry bogs, equipment storage areas, and land used for farming activities like crop processing or soil management. The bill makes it a violation to enter or remain on these lands without written permission - whether on foot, horseback, or using any vehicle/equipment - and increases civil penalties from $100 to $1,000 for damaging property like crops or fences. It directly affects farmers (who gain stronger legal protections) and anyone entering agricultural properties without authorization.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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