This bill amends current law to permit the construction, installation, and operation of energy project transmission and distribution components on preserved farmland under specific conditions. It allows individuals or entities to undertake such projects as long as the owner of the preserved farmland grants approval, the facilities are limited to transmission and distribution (not generation), and they are located within a designated right-of-way not exceeding fifty feet in width. The bill outlines various methods for installation, including overhead lines and underground trenches, and stipulates that any additional access required outside the right-of-way must also adhere to width limitations and practical access routes.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a process for applications to the State Agricultural Development Committee (committee) for any energy project uses that do not comply with the outlined provisions. The committee is required to notify the holder of any development easement on the farm about the application, allowing them to comment within 30 days. The committee must then make a decision within 90 days, ensuring that the proposed installations do not significantly interfere with agricultural production while considering the state's energy needs. The bill aims to balance the preservation of agricultural land with the growing energy demands of New Jersey.