Deems farming permitted and inherently beneficial use in all municipal zoning districts under MLUL.
This bill makes farming a legally allowed activity in every zoning district across New Jersey, ensuring that local governments cannot ban it. By classifying farming as an "inherently beneficial use," the law overrides any existing local rules that might restrict or prohibit agricultural production on any parcel of land. The legislation defines farming broadly as the production of agricultural or horticultural products and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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