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NJ S353

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Steinhardt

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows agriculture-related events on preserved farmland in New Jersey with a permit from the county agriculture development board

  • Limits farms to a maximum of four permits per year, with each event lasting either one week or one weekend

  • Requires events to only temporarily disturb agricultural use and not interfere with farming operations after the event concludes

  • Defines agriculture-related events to include hay bale races, flower shows, pumpkin tossing/"punkin chunkin" festivals, tractor pulls, and similar activities highlighting farm products or practices

  • Holding a permitted event would not constitute a violation of agricultural deed restrictions for farmland preservation, with the law taking effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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