NV SB55

Commission on Tourism must develop and administer a grant program for agritourism businesses, with $50,000 appropriated from the State General Fund for grants

State Department of Agriculture required to develop marketing campaigns, provide outreach to agritourism businesses, and employ a full-time qualified professional ($173,760 appropriated for salary, $47,500 for marketing and NAFDMA membership)

Director of Agriculture may issue special use permits to agritourism operators denied local permits, superseding local ordinances; permit fees paid annually to the county where issued

Agritourism operators must post warning signs at entrances and activity sites and include liability warnings in contracts to receive protection from lawsuits for injuries resulting from inherent risks

Cannabis, hemp, and hemp product businesses are explicitly excluded from the definition of agritourism; qualifying businesses include farms, ranches, wineries, breweries, event venues, and cottage food operations