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NJ A1629

NJ A1629
Provides counties and municipalities with additional discretion when leasing public land for agricultural or horticultural use.


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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would clarify that when a county or municipality acquires real property which, prior to its acquisition, was leased from the prior owner to a private person for agricultural or horticultural use, the county or municipality may lease the real property to the prior lessee for agricultural or horticultural use for any time period as mutually agreed upon. Moreover, the bill would provide the county or municipality with additional discretion to consider local farmers when leasing public land for agricultural or horticultural use.

AI Summary

This bill would clarify that when a county or municipality acquires real property that was previously leased for agricultural or horticultural use, the county or municipality may lease the property to the prior lessee for such use for any mutually agreed-upon time period. Additionally, the bill would provide the county or municipality with additional discretion to consider local farmers when leasing public land for agricultural or horticultural purposes.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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