VT H0941

Prohibits municipalities from regulating farming activities and farm structure construction that comply with the Required Agricultural Practices Rule, with an exception for Tier 1A areas

Allows limited municipal regulation in Tier 1A areas for traffic/pedestrian safety (parking, signage, livestock enclosure) and siting/setback requirements for fire safety, but prohibits regulation of noise, smell, lighting, and hours of operation

Exempts from municipal regulation any farming operations or farm structures existing as of July 1, 2026, and parcels conserved for agricultural purposes

Prohibits municipal bylaws from banning cultivation of food plants (including orchards, vineyards, maple sap) or raising poultry (excluding roosters) for personal use, donation, or sale

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to convene a stakeholder group and submit a report by December 15, 2026 on how municipal regulations affect farms, food security, farm succession, and new farming operations