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NJ S353
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
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Allows agriculture-related events on preserved farmland in New Jersey with a permit from the county agriculture development board
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Limits farms to a maximum of four permits per year, with each event lasting either one week or one weekend
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Requires events to only temporarily disturb agricultural use and not interfere with farming operations after the event concludes
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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
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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