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AL SB153

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ward

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Department of Agriculture and Industries shall establish criteria and an application process for approving agricultural tourist attractions as agricultural-based businesses providing on-site attractions to tourists.

  • Applicants must pay a one-time application fee and approved attractions must pay annual renewal fees to the department, which shall maintain a registry of approved attractions.

  • Department of Agriculture and Industries in conjunction with Department of Transportation shall place or authorize directional signs on state highways and county roads to direct traffic to approved agricultural tourist attractions upon applicant request.

  • Agricultural tourist attractions may agree to pay costs related to directional signs, and the departments shall consult with appropriate transportation authorities to ensure signs are appropriate, safe, and removable as needed.

  • Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Agricultural tourist attractions, to be defined by rule and approved by Agriculture and Industries Department, application and renewal fees, directional signs under certain conditions

Agriculture and Industries Department

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry3/3/2011

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