This bill amends the Right to Farm Act and the Agriculture Retention and Development Act in New Jersey to enhance the complaint resolution process and the structure of county agriculture development boards (CADBs). It allows individuals aggrieved by the operation of a commercial farm to file complaints with an adjacent county's CADB if the original board cannot convene a quorum due to conflicts of interest among its members. This change aims to ensure that disputes can be addressed promptly, even when local boards face challenges in meeting.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the establishment of two alternate voting members on each CADB, who must be actively engaged in farming and either residents of the county or members of an adjacent county's board. These alternate members will serve four-year terms and can vote in place of a voting member who is absent or disqualified, thereby ensuring that the board can function effectively. The bill also outlines the appointment process for these members and mandates that all meetings adhere to the Open Public Meetings Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4:1C-10.1, 4:1C-14