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 by the owner or operator of a commercial farm for agricultural production activities, explicitly excluding full-time, year-round equine-related farm employees.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the construction and provision of housing for resident farm employees must comply with the State Uniform Construction Code and relevant Department of Community Affairs standards. Municipalities are prohibited from denying or withholding certificates of occupancy for such housing if it meets the established requirements. Overall, this legislation aims to support the agricultural workforce by ensuring that housing for resident farm employees is recognized and protected under the Right to Farm Act.

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