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NJ S3268
Bill
Status
5/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
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Requires preserved farmland owners to obtain a permit from the county agriculture development board before holding agriculture-related events on their property
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Limits permits to a maximum of four per farm per year, with each event lasting either one week or one weekend
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Defines agriculture-related events as festivals featuring agricultural practices or products, including hay bale races, flower shows, pumpkin tossing/"punkin chunkin" festivals, and tractor pulls
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Events must only temporarily disturb agricultural use and cannot interfere with farming purposes after the event concludes
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Holding a permitted event will not be considered a violation of farmland preservation deed restrictions if the permit holder complies with all terms and conditions
Legislative Description
Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
5/16/2024