This bill aims to exempt community gardens that operate on-site composting systems from the requirement to obtain permits from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under various environmental laws, including the "Solid Waste Management Act" and the "Air Pollution Control Act." The exemption is contingent upon specific conditions: the property must be exclusively used as a community garden, the composting system can only utilize vegetative waste generated from that garden, and all compost produced must be used on-site for the community garden's purposes.

The bill defines a community garden as any piece of land, whether publicly or privately owned, that is maintained and cultivated by members of the surrounding community. By removing the permit requirements for eligible community gardens, the legislation seeks to encourage sustainable practices and support local gardening initiatives without the burden of regulatory compliance. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.