This bill amends the Right to Farm Act to establish housing for resident farm employees on commercial farms as a permissible activity eligible for Right to Farm protections. It directs the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) to adopt an agricultural management practice specifically for this purpose. The bill defines a "resident farm employee" as an individual employed full-time in agricultural production activities on a commercial farm, explicitly excluding full-time, year-round equine-related farm employees.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that require any housing constructed for resident farm employees to comply with the State Uniform Construction Code and applicable standards set by the Department of Community Affairs. Municipalities are prohibited from denying or withholding certificates of occupancy for such housing if it meets the established guidelines. Overall, this legislation aims to support the agricultural workforce by ensuring that adequate housing is available for resident farm employees while maintaining compliance with safety and construction standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4:1C-3, 4:1C-9