Establishes standards for housing of seasonal farm workers.
Impact
The legislation emphasizes the importance of safety and adequate facilities in seasonal farm labor housing. Among the significant provisions, the bill limits occupancy to a maximum of 180 days annually unless higher construction standards appropriate for permanent housing are met. The bill also outlines essential safety features such as requiring smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and facilities for cooking and sanitation, thus, enhancing the safety and overall living conditions for seasonal workers.
Summary
Assembly Bill A5713 seeks to establish specific standards for housing designated for seasonal farm workers in New Jersey. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Community Affairs revise the State Uniform Construction Code, tailoring it to meet the unique needs of seasonal farm labor housing. This involves creating regulations that dictate occupancy durations, safety measures, and facilities available in these accommodations, which are primarily used for transient agricultural laborers.
Contention
There may be points of contention regarding the implementation and enforcement of these new standards. Agricultural stakeholders might express concerns about the financial implications of complying with these regulations, particularly the costs associated with upgrading existing facilities to meet the proposed safety standards. Additionally, the bill's specifics regarding the occupancy limit might generate debate on its practicality versus the operational realities faced by agricultural operations that depend on seasonal labor.
Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing resident farm employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection.
Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing resident farm employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection.
Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing certain full-time employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection.
Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing certain full-time employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection.
Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing certain full-time employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection.
Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing full-time, year-round employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection.
Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing full-time, year-round employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection.
Requires evaluation of appropriateness of light frame construction for multiple dwellings and imposes moratorium on light frame construction until determination and recommendations are adopted.
An Act Concerning Connecticut's Recycling And Materials Management Strategy, The Underground Damage Prevention Program And Revisions To Energy And Environmental Statutes.
Establishes "Zero Energy Construction Act"; requires all new residential and commercial developments to be zero energy ready; requires developers to offer zero energy construction.
Establishes "Zero Energy Construction Act"; requires all new residential and commercial developments to be zero energy ready; requires developers to offer zero energy construction.
Establishes "Zero Energy Construction Act"; requires all new residential and commercial developments to be zero energy ready; requires developers to offer zero energy construction.
Establishes "Zero Energy Construction Act"; requires all new residential and commercial developments to be zero energy ready; requires developers to offer zero energy construction.