Signed by Governor Phil Murphy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes commercial farmers to be awarded legal fees for defending against complaints made in bad faith under the "Right to Farm" Act.

Highlights:

• Specifies that farmers who prevail in lawsuits filed pursuant to the Right to Farm Act will be awarded costs and attorney fees to be paid by the complainant if, by a preponderance of the evidence, the suit was filed in bad faith (Sec. 1).

• Requires a farmer seeking compensation under this bill to submit an application to the county board detailing the costs and attorney fees (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this Act takes effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes commercial farmers to be awarded legal fees for defending against complaints made in bad faith under the "Right to Farm" Act.

Highlights:

• Specifies that farmers who prevail in lawsuits filed pursuant to the Right to Farm Act will be awarded costs and attorney fees to be paid by the complainant if, by a preponderance of the evidence, the suit was filed in bad faith (Sec. 1).

• Requires a farmer seeking compensation under this bill to submit an application to the county board detailing the costs and attorney fees (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this Act takes effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text