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 improvements requiring access outside the right-of-way must also adhere to width limitations and practical access routes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a process for applications to the State Agricultural Development Committee (committee) for any uses not consistent with the outlined provisions. The committee must provide the holder of any development easement on the farm with a copy of the application, allowing them 30 days to comment. The committee is required to make a decision within 90 days, ensuring that the energy needs of the state are balanced with the preservation of agricultural land. The bill aims to facilitate energy projects while protecting the integrity of preserved farmland in New Jersey.