Public Comment Period is Open on the New Jersey SADC’s Revised Soil Disturbance Rule Proposal
After receiving overwhelming criticism and legal scrutiny of its proposed soil disturbance regulations, the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) has substantially revised its proposed rules. The revised proposal has been published in the New Jersey Register here. The public comment period is now open, and interested
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Major Revisions to SADC Proposal Regarding Preserved Farmland
Revisions will be made to the SADC’s draft regulations limiting soil disturbance on preserved farmland By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law On Friday, March 15, 2024, I attended the State Agriculture Development Committee’s special meeting regarding its proposed Soil Disturbance on Preserved
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Special Occasion Events on New Jersey Preserved Farms
A New Way of Diversifying Income on Preserved Farms By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Preserved Farm Venues Special occasion events, such as weddings and social events, may be hosted on New Jersey commercial farms as of February 3, 2023, if the
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Voigt January 2024 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance Standards: Understanding the Quaker Valley Farms New Jersey Supreme Court Decision
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law *Also see the last article on this subject: Voigt October 2023 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance on Preserved Farmland and Supplemental Soil Disturbance Standards and next article on this subject: Major Revisions to SADC Proposal Regarding Preserved
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Voigt October 2023 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance on Preserved Farmland and Supplemental Soil Disturbance Standards
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law *Also see the next article on this subject: Voigt January 2024 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance Standards: Understanding the Quaker Valley Farms New Jersey Supreme Court Decision – Nicole L. Voigt, Attorney (voigtlawoffice.com) The State Agriculture Development
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New Jersey Regulation of Underground Storage Tanks
Regulations at NJAC 7:14B By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Tanks are considered “regulated” tanks unless they fall within an exemption (NJAC 7:14B-1.4(b)). Exemptions NJAC 7:14B-1.4(b) (Unregulated Tanks) Farm or residential tanks of 1,100 gallons or less capacity used for storing motor fuel
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Buying and Selling Land Subject to Farmland Assessment
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Farmland and Woodland Assessment Throughout Hunterdon County and surrounding areas, many landowners enjoy a reduced real estate tax assessment on their land by devoting the land to agricultural use or woodland management. On August 1st of each
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Partitioning Land: When Owners Don’t Agree
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law When is Partition Required? Partition actions divide land between owners based upon principals of fairness and are necessary when co-owners cannot agree. Imagine your neighbor and her two siblings inherit a small farm. Your neighbor has always
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Buying Farmland: Important Considerations
Central New Jersey’s Agricultural Real Estate By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law In Central New Jersey, we are blessed with the productivity and aesthetics of abundant agricultural lands. Whether they are in commercial agricultural production, a community supported farm, the home of equine
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Zoning Protection Under Right to Farm
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law The Right to Farm Act provides protections against unduly restrictive local ordinances that would otherwise not permit certain farming practices. Put simply, Right to Farm allows certain activities, operations, and site improvements that are otherwise not permitted
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