NJ A5350

Requires developers to obtain soil tests on land intended for inclusionary (affordable) housing developments and submit results to the municipal approving authority before construction can begin

Prohibits construction of affordable housing on sites determined to be contaminated with hazardous substances, hazardous waste, or pollutants, even if the site has been remediated or certified as safe by environmental agencies

Creates an exception for remediated sites where the Department of Environmental Protection determines contaminant levels are low enough to ensure safety for human residency and the environment

Imposes penalties on developers who violate the prohibition and denies municipalities credit toward their affordable housing obligations for any developments built in violation of the law

Applies to development applications not yet approved and municipal fair share plans not yet certified as of the bill's effective date