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MS SB2664

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Prohibits counties and municipalities from requiring special exceptions or special use permits for farm commerce activities in areas zoned as agricultural districts.

  • 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.

  • Requires that local noise ordinances regulating farm activities be no more restrictive than general noise ordinances.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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