S498 — Provides that lease renewal for farming of farmland is exempt from public bidding requirements if tenant under prior lease has farmed land for at least 10 years.

S498 — Provides that lease renewal for farming of farmland is exempt from public bidding requirements if tenant under prior lease has farmed land for at least 10 years. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends Section 5 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-5) by adding a new exception allowing a governing body to negotiate and award a contract without public advertising or bidding if the subject…Open in Informed Citizenry