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MS SB2664
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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Creates the Mississippi Farm Rights Protection Act, defining "farm commerce" to include agricultural operations involving crops, farm animals, dairy, poultry, silviculture, and traditional farm-related products such as crafts, honey, and preserved foods.
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Prohibits counties and municipalities from requiring special exceptions or special use permits for farm commerce activities in areas zoned as agricultural districts.
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Restricts local zoning ordinances from unreasonably limiting farm commerce in agricultural areas unless restrictions directly relate to health, safety, and general welfare, with the burden on local governments to justify restrictions.
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Requires that local noise ordinances regulating farm activities be no more restrictive than general noise ordinances.
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Amends Section 17-1-3 of the Mississippi Code to exempt farm commerce from permitting requirements, similar to existing exemptions for agricultural land and farm buildings.
Legislative Description
Agriculture; enact Mississippi Farm Rights Protection Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015