S.1857

New Jersey S1857 excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.

New Jersey S1857 amends the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law" to exclude farmland from the definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area." This bill specifies that land actively used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, valued under the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," is not considered a redevelopment or rehabilitation area. The intent is to protect New Jersey's agricultural economy, as the state's nickname, "The Garden State," reflects the importance of agriculture. The changes apply to any redevelopment plan adopted after the bill's effective date.