This disclosure statement concerns the real property situated in the Township of Franklin described as Block _______,Lot _______. This statement is a disclosure of the conditions of the above described property in compliance with Ordinance No. ________ of the Township of Franklin. It is not a warranty of any kind by the seller (s) or any agent (s) representing any principal (s) in this transaction, and is not a substitute for any inspections or warranties the principals(s) may wish to obtain.

Seller's Information

The seller discloses tire following information with the knowledge that even though this is not a warranty, prospective buyers may rely on this information in deciding whether and on what terms to purchase the subject property. Seller hereby authorizes any agent (s) representing any principal (s) in this transaction to provide a copy of this statement to any person or entity in connection with any actual or anticipated sale of the property. The following are representations made by the seller(s) as required by the Township of Franklin and are not the representation of the agents, if any. This information is a disclosure and..is not intended to be part of any contract between the buyer and seller.

The Township of Franklin permits the operation of generally accepted agricultural management practices within the municipality. If the property you are purchasing is located near land actively devoted to commercial agriculture or in an Agricultural Development Area, meaning an area identified by a County Agricultural Development Board pursuant to the provisions of NJSA- 4:1C-18 and certified by the State Agriculture Development Committee," you may be affected by these agricultural activities or practices. The effect of these activities or practices may include, but are not limited to: noise, ordors, fumes, dust, smoke, insects, operation of machinery (including aircraft) during any twenty-four (24) hour period, storage and disposal of manure and compost, and the application by spraying or otherwise of fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides and pesticides. One or more of the effects described may occur as the result of any agricultural operation which is in conformance with existing Federal and State laws and regulations and accepted customs and standards. If you live near an agricultural area, you should strive to be sensitive to the needs of commercial farm operators, as their presence is a necessary aspect of an area with a strong rural character and a strong agricultural sector. The State Agriculture Development Committee has established a formal complaint process to assist in the resolution of any disputes which might arise between residents of the Township of Franklin regarding the operations of commercial farms.

Seller(s) certifies that the information herein is true and correct tot the best of seller's knowledge as of the date signed by the seller.

Buyer(s) and seller(s) may wish to obtain professional advice and/or inspections of the property and to provide for appropriate provisions in a contract between buyer and seller(s) with respect to any advice/inspections/defects.

I/We acknowledge receipt of a copy of this statement.

**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection, O., has been added as per the 2000 Supplement.