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DE SB84
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Russ Huxtable
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AI Summary
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Removes the existing 1-year operational requirement for agricultural operations to qualify for protection against nuisance lawsuits under Delaware's Right to Farm laws
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Expands the definition of protected agricultural operations to include transportation of agricultural products to or from markets, storage areas, or agricultural infrastructure
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Prohibits agricultural operations from being deemed a nuisance as long as they comply with local, state, and federal requirements and are not conducted negligently or improperly
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Requires plaintiffs to pay court costs and reasonable attorney fees to defendants if a nuisance claim against an agricultural operation is found to be frivolous
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Preserves the ability of federal, state, and local agencies to enforce air quality, water quality, and other environmental standards against agricultural operations
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 3 And Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agricultural Operations.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate
4/3/2025