A 3831 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Expands definition of "qualifying land" to include certain deeds of easement excluding certain portions of farm from preservation.

This bill expands the definition of "qualifying land" to include farms where portions were excluded from preservation due to encroachment by neighboring property, clouded title, or for third-party purposes like roads or utility easements. It directly affects farmers who own such land, allowing them to apply for a rural microenterprise special permit they previously could not access. The permit enables small-scale, farming-compatible businesses (e.g., bakeries or equipment repair) on up to one acre of land for up to 20 years, without interfering with agricultural production or exceeding specific environmental and operational limits.
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024 Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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