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CO HB1191

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Arndt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Article 31 to Colorado Revised Statutes establishing statewide authorization for farm stands to operate on parcels of any size, regardless of local acreage zoning restrictions

  • Defines "farm stand" as a temporary or permanent structure for selling agricultural products grown on the principal use site, with flexibility to sell products from other locations as permitted by local government

  • Prohibits local governments from using minimum acreage requirements to deny farm stand operations, though local permitting, licensing, and other applicable laws remain enforceable

  • Establishes uniform statewide rules to prevent inconsistent application across political subdivisions and promote direct marketing of Colorado-grown agricultural products

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Allow Farm Stands On Any Size Principal Use Site

Agriculture

Last Action

Governor Signed

4/12/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources3/11/2019
Committee of the Whole3/4/2019
Rural Affairs & Agriculture2/20/2019

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