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MO SB54
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Brian Munzlinger
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AI Summary
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Amends Missouri law to prohibit private nuisance lawsuits against agricultural operations (crop or animal production) when the property owner is in good faith compliance with permits from the Department of Natural Resources, U.S. EPA, or the state attorney general's office
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Limits compensatory damages for agricultural nuisances to reduction in fair market value (permanent nuisance) or diminution in fair rental value (temporary nuisance), with medical damages allowed only if supported by objective, documented evidence
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Restricts standing to bring private nuisance claims against agricultural operations to persons with ownership interest in the affected property, excluding those with only possessory interest or mere occupancy
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Requires court or jury to visit the affected property if any party requests it and the amount in controversy exceeds $1 million
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Mandates that final judgments in private nuisance actions be filed with the county recorder of deeds to provide notice to future property purchasers
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain types of nuisance actions from being brought when the property owner has a government issued permit
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
4/1/2015