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 installation methods and stipulates that any additional access required outside the right-of-way must also adhere to the fifty-foot limitation and be justified as the only practical option.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a streamlined approval process for uses consistent with its provisions, which do not require prior approval from the State Agricultural Development Committee. However, for uses that do not align with the bill's criteria, an application must be submitted to the committee, which is obligated to review and respond within 90 days. The committee is also tasked with balancing agricultural land preservation with the state's energy needs and may revoke approvals for violations of the bill's terms. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate energy infrastructure development while protecting agricultural land in New Jersey.