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MI HB5886
Bill
Status
10/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Irwin
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "farm operation" under Michigan's Right to Farm Act to explicitly include the production of energy from wind energy conversion systems.
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Adds wind energy conversion system operation as a specific example (item xi) of activities included in the definition of "farm operation."
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Defines "wind energy conversion system" by reference to section 13 of the Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act (2008 PA 295, MCL 460.1013).
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Updates references to the Michigan Department of Agriculture to "Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development" throughout the amended section.
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Clarifies that farm operations include both the commercial production of farm products and the production of energy from wind systems, providing wind farms with the same legal protections as traditional agricultural operations under the Right to Farm Act.
Legislative Description
Agriculture; other; Michigan right to farm act; expand definition of agricultural use to include wind farms. Amends sec. 2 of 1981 PA 93 (MCL 286.472).
Energy, alternative sources
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 10/03/2014
10/22/2014