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NJ S521
NJ S521Makes pilot program for special occasion events at wineries on preserved farmland permanent program.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends current law to make permanent the pilot program allowing special occasion events to be conducted at wineries on preserved farmland. The bill also revises the reporting requirement under the law to require on-going biennial reports to the Governor and the Legislature.
AI Summary
This bill makes permanent a pilot program that allows wineries located on preserved farmland to host special occasion events, such as weddings or festivals, provided certain conditions are met, including that these events generate less than 50% of the winery's annual gross income and promote the winery's agricultural output. The bill also revises the reporting requirements for the State Agriculture Development Committee and county agriculture development boards, changing them from annual or interim/final reports to ongoing biennial reports submitted to the Governor and the Legislature, which will continue to review the program's implementation and operation and make recommendations for its future.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S521 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/521_I1.HTM |
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