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NJ S521

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts the pilot program allowing special occasion events at wineries on preserved farmland in New Jersey into a permanent program
  • Requires wineries to generate less than 50% of annual gross income from special occasion events to participate
  • Special occasion events must be held on weekends, holidays, or with committee approval on other days, and must comply with municipal ordinances on noise, litter, traffic, and public safety
  • Changes reporting requirements from interim and final pilot reports to ongoing biennial reports by the State Agriculture Development Committee
  • County agriculture development boards must continue submitting annual reports summarizing winery activities on preserved farmland

Legislative Description

Makes pilot program for special occasion events at wineries on preserved farmland permanent program.

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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