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CT HB05472
Bill
Status
6/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Donald Williams
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AI Summary
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Municipalities may establish local agricultural councils by legislative vote to provide information to farmers and officials about agriculture benefits, identify grant sources, offer zoning guidance, and support agricultural economic viability.
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Two or more municipalities may form regional agricultural councils for the same purposes as local councils through votes of their respective legislative bodies.
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Plans of conservation and development must now include agricultural land as a recommended land use category alongside residential, commercial, industrial, and conservation areas.
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Zoning regulations must be made with reasonable consideration for their impact on agriculture as defined in state law, and must consider the plan of conservation and development when adopted.
Legislative Description
An Act Authorizing Local And Regional Agricultural Councils And Concerning Consideration Of Agriculture In Local Plans Of Conservation And Development And Zoning Regulations.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/13/2011