New JerseyState agencies would waive permit fees for farm disaster repairs
If this bill becomes law, commercial farm owners could get needed disaster repair permits without paying State agency fees after showing why they need them.
What it does
State agencies would waive fees for permits and approvals commercial farm owners need to repair natural disaster damage, including rebuilding. Owners must show why each is needed.
Argument forCommercial farm owners who show that permits are needed for disaster repairs could keep more money for rebuilding.
Argument againstWaiving these fees could reduce the money state agencies collect from permits needed for commercial farm disaster repairs.
More detail
State agencies would waive fees for permits and approvals needed to repair natural disaster damage at commercial farms. This covers commercial farm owners repairing natural disaster damage, including rebuilding farm buildings. Owners must show the State agency that each permit, approval, or other permission is needed to repair the disaster damage. The fee exemption would begin immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth CommitteeIntroduced
AgricultureEmergency Management