A177

New Jersey A177 excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.

New Jersey A177 amends the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law" to exclude farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area." This change ensures that land actively used for agriculture or horticulture, valued under the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," is not considered for redevelopment or rehabilitation projects. The bill aims to protect New Jersey's agricultural economy by retaining productive farmland, which is crucial for the state's identity as "The Garden State." This amendment applies to any redevelopment plan adopted after the bill's effective date.